An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Laurel's and Willow's eyes lit up when the handsome young man appeared.

Even though they had gone through professional training and wouldn't be seduced easily, they had to admit that this young man standing before them was too handsome.

He was so good-looking that they were ashamed of themselves. If he was a woman, he'd rank among the top few in the Beauty Ranking.

"Who are you?" Dustin asked coldly after a quick observation.

The Sacred Wrym Summit was different from other places. Here, there were many hidden talents and skilled martial artists. They had to be very careful whenever they were approached by strangers.

"I'm Dalen Shade from Arque Stream. I came here to join in the fun because I heard about the Combat Tournament happening at the Sacred Wrym Summit." Dalen flashed an irresistible smile.

Most of the customers, irrespective of their genders, dining at the tables around them turned around to look at them.

Dalen was extremely gorgeous, and so were Dustin, Laurel, and Willow. They were all good-looking people. Needless to say, these beautiful people caught everyone's attention.

"Arque Stream? Dalen Shade?" Dustin raised his eyebrows slightly and asked inquisitively, "Are you a member of the Shadow Citadel?"

"Oh? How did you know?" Dalen was somewhat surprised.

"Mr. Rhys is a very intelligent man. It's no surprise that he knows who you are," Laurel said proudly.

"Shadow Citadel is a very powerful association in Arque Stream. They have branches all over the globe.

their last name to 'Shade.' It's enough for us to surmise

and smiled as he said, "You're a very knowledgeable man with a keen eye for details.

saw your

Dalen was a little stunned and he looked down subconsciously to check. He immediately realized that his badge had fallen out

displayed boldly on the front of the badge. It was the Shadow Citadel

embarrassment. "You're such a candid and honest person. I

kept his badge as a fleeting moment

small talk. Tell me why are you here,"

lightly and continued,

I'd like to befriend the three of you and we can

thanks." Dustin refused

these few years, the Shadow Citadel had become a very influential association and it

below the Mystic Arts Order, the Sword Union, and the Celestial Alliance. It was especially powerful in Arque

though the Shadow Citadel was a powerful association, it had a questionable reputation. Dustin

peace. On the contrary, I can help you achieve

the martial artists who gathered at the Sacred Wrym Summit

we're competitors. How will you help me?" "I just said it. I came here for fun and to make new friends. I'm not interested in the prize. If you're joining

me? How would helping me benefit you?" He

that brought us together. It's fated that we should be friends. Do I need any

funny. "You don't even know who

and friends don't care about each other's past!" Dalen replied quickly as he turned to look