An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chester wouldn't have dared to act recklessly without the Tranqurin.

Now that they had this precious bottle in hand and the support of numerous highly skilled fighters from the Embersteel Order and Harmony Sect, it would be enough to take Dustin and his group down.

"After we succeed, we'll split the spoils evenly between our sects. What do you think?" Bertha asked with a smile.

"No problem!" Chester agreed readily.

Naturally, he wouldn't refuse such a good opportunity where they would only need to take the smallest risk to gain the greatest benefit.

"Wait!" Jackson, who was standing behind them, suddenly spoke up.

"Master Newberry, Dustin and Ms. Linsor were once our partners. We're also indebted to them. I don't think it's appropriate to plot against them."

Jackson always had a clear sense of morality and gratitude. If it weren't for Dustin and Grace's protection throughout their journey in the Deadlands, they would have been long dead, let alone acquire treasure.

He found their actions despicable for repaying kindness with enmity upon leaving the Deadlands.

"Why would it be inappropriate? They're strangers to us. Nothing we do would be considered extreme."

Chester added with righteousness, "Besides, the martial world is inherently a survival of the fittest. They greedily hoarded so many treasures and don't have the means to keep them safe anyway.

"Even if we don't act, other forces would covet them. Those forces might even resort to violence. We only seek their treasures, not their life. We are already doing them a favor."

"But Master, you've taught us to be upright and to have a clear conscience from a young age. Look at our actions now. How are we any different from those despicable people?" Jackson argued reasonably.

"How dare you!" Chester flew into a rage and slapped Jackson.

He yelled, "You've gotten bolder after traveling around for a few days. How dare you talk back to me? Have you lost all respect for me?"

the truth." Jackson was

and raised his hand to

is still young and doesn't know better.

while, and now he doesn't even

try talking

smiled at Jackson. "Jackson, the martial arts world is not as simple as you think. Not everything

at strengthening

achieve their current standing, and

chief disciple and the future leader of Embersteel Order, you should

for you and the development

once we complete this operation, we'll thoroughly prepare for your wedding with Sophia, solidifying

You won't refuse, will you?" By the end of

momentarily at a loss for words, unsure of how

wait to get married to her,

can't you just agree?" Sophia

say something but ultimately chose

if you don't say anything, I'm assuming you agree!" Sophia pushed her

you can choose not to participate in this

Jackson bowed slightly and left

to go against his principles and engage in vengeful

upright. I'm afraid he's going to have a difficult journey ahead." Bertha

like that. Without experiencing bloodshed, he wouldn't understand the dangers of the

to get to know each other better. After all, we'll be family in the future," Bertha

Sophia