An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"They... didn't make it!" Sophia choked back her tears. Filled with grief, she briefly recounted the events.

"So you're saying that the Fantasy Sea Alliance ambushed your group for treasure?" Bertha's expression turned cold instantly.

"That's right! They were greedy and heartless. They took advantage of their numbers and slaughtered everyone." Sophia burst into tears by the end of it.

"Those damned bastards! How dare they kill our people? I'm going to make them pay a heavy price one day!" Bertha seethed, gritting her teeth.

The disciples she dispatched as their trial had been Harmony Sect elites. Naturally, she was devastated to find that almost all of them were dead.

"If it weren't for Jackson and his group intervening, I would have joined them too!" Sophia sobbed.

"Jackson, thank you for saving my disciple. Harmony Sect is indebted to the Embersteel Order," Bertha expressed her gratitude.

"You're welcome, Master Peach. Our sects have always been on good terms. Sophia is also my fiancée, so it's only natural for me to help her in times of trouble." Jackson said with a slight nod of the head.

knew I had a good eye!" Bertha nodded in

They're currently

again before heading toward the edge of the village with the rest

on them, they would only be completely

for so long, was there anything you brought back?" an elderly woman with gray hair asked

other than the elder of Harmony Sect, Madam

substantial gains this time.

Is that so?" Everyone perked up

Sect had suffered heavy losses this time, it might not be a bad thing if they were able

Peach, Madam Pauline, please, take a look." Sophia brought down two

and opened them up carefully, revealing a

were dozens of priceless treasures. If they were converted to cash, it would be enough to cover their

was delighted, and