An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“What on earth is happening?” A collective gasp filled the air as the group laid eyes on the majestic golden vine soaring into the sky.

The gray and silver vines had already stunned them, but the dense and commanding presence of the golden vine took the spectacle to new heights.

If the gray vines were akin to soldiers and the silver ones acted as generals, the golden vine now assumed the role of a commanding king.

A haunting stillness surrounded the golden vine, sending shivers down the spines of all those present.

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this. That golden vine might surpass the strength of all the silver vines combined!”

“What should we do? What’s the plan now?”

“Are we going to die here?”

A sense of impending doom and unease gripped the disciples of the Embersteel Order, members of the Black Scorpion Squad, and Grace’s envoy teams. The overwhelming presence of the vines rendered them utterly helpless.

everyone’s attention to Aidan. A wave

here, these vines don’t stand a

the Sandscale, a grandmaster martial artist. These vines might be

we’re safe

artist significantly boosted the group’s confidence,

how impressive these vines might be, they couldn’t match the might of a grandmaster

dire.

silver vines had already pushed him to his limits. He believed Aidan was the only one who could turn the

of vines here is quite a challenge.” He knew that tackling them alone would be exhausting, especially given the unknown strength

these vines isn’t practical. Even if it were possible, we’d probably face significant losses. Our best bet

you to handle the golden vine and restrain some of the silver ones to buy time

we escape the encirclement, you can retreat without getting fully

Jackson

went on, “Mr. Ridge, we’re just asking you to buy us some time. Half an hour would