An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Grace commanded, "Send someone over and break down this mural."

A group of bodyguards swiftly drew their weapons and began pounding on the mural. It crumbled under a barrage of forceful blows, revealing an ancient and sturdy bronze door.

At the center of the door, a fist-sized eye held everyone's gaze with its unsettling deep red glow, resembling a gem.

From the eye, a fan-like pattern spread out, breaking the bronze surface into eight sections. Each section was adorned with unique images.

The surface of the door featured unusual frog-like symbols. Their twisted and contorted shapes contributed to the overall mystique of the scene.

The leader of the envoy team turned to Grace, his expression curious. "Ms. Linsor?"

He paused, eyeing the red gemstone on the bronze door. Its value was apparent, making him cautious about any impulsive actions.

everything!" Grace was concise in

afford to give up if there was something behind that door easily. As for a single red gemstone,

of the envoy team signaled, prompting the team

their persistent efforts, the sturdy door remained unyielding. It

this possible?

this door made of? I smashed it with a sledgehammer, and it didn't even scratch. It's

group of guards stared at the undamaged bronze door, exchanging

every weapon available. Some broke, others rolled,

let's use dynamite!" The leader of the envoy team decisively

to break through. He refused to believe that a mere

want anyone caught in