An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Despicable?" Bran shook his head as he chuckled.

"Jackson, you're the lead disciple of the Embersteel Order. I'm really disappointed to hear you say something like that." He was gratified to see Jackson deflated.

"Bran, you know the saying—first come, first served. We've staked our claim here. You should go somewhere else." Sophia asserted.

It would become increasingly disadvantageous for her if more people found out about the treasures beneath the lake.

If she couldn't outcompete them or was beaten to it, then all her efforts would be in vain.

"Oh? It's Sophia from Harmony Sect. It's been two years since we last met, and you've grown even more beautiful." Bran grinned.

"Thank you for the compliment, Bran," Sophia replied with a faint smile.

"Bran, Harmony Sect discovered this place first. Can you let us have it?"

"Sophia, it's not that I don't want to, but this is a mission given to us by our sect. I have no choice."

Bran suddenly changed the subject, "But of course, if Harmony Sect is willing to befriend Frostwing Sect and bestow you to me, I might consider making concessions."

Sophia frowned slightly at that but quickly regained her composure.

However, Jackson, who was standing beside her, grew angry and shouted, "Kingsley! What the hell do you mean by that? Shove that disgusting attitude back up your ass! I swear I'll cut you into pieces!"

All the sects in Southwest knew that the Embersteel Order and Harmony Sect had formed a marriage alliance and that Sophia was Jackson's fiancee.

Bran's words were a clear attempt to humiliate them.

me into

look at your current state. Do you really think you can win me

if I'm injured, I can still deal with you easily!" Jackson was

grabbed Jackson and held him

have strength in numbers. Rushing in like

would have been manageable if Jackson was only going against the Frostwing Sect.

was strong, he couldn't possibly take down the elite

bastard is getting on my nerves!" Jackson gritted his teeth

the point. Don't waste your time with them," Yonah finally

straight. How could he think about flirting when they were so close

calm down, Yonah. I'll go

walked up to Grace. "Ms. Linsor, since you're leading this team, we'd like

deal?"

all here for treasure hunting, and there's no need for any unnecessary conflict between us. So, why don't

and asked, "What do you have in

have three factions here and can all work together to find the treasures. Once we obtain them,

one loses out that way,"

he wouldn't have entertained such notions. However, considering Grace's sizable group and the formidable Sandscale on their side, relying solely

best solution was to

evenly among our three

share for the Frostwing Sect, one for the Drakes Dominion Order, and

"Yes, exactly." Bran nodded.

and

makes them qualified to share the treasures?" Bran sneered in disdain, casting a provocative glance

hell are you