An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Hey! Who the hell are you? Can you not mess around here? Get out of here!"

"That's right! You don't belong to a sect and yet you dare take on the challenge? What gave you the courage to do so?"

"And I thought it was someone exceptionally formidable, but turns out he's just a nobody!"

Dustin's declaration not only frustrated Quincy, it also invited the crowd's insults.

They might have shown him respect if he were from a prestigious sect. However, Dustin was merely a wanderer without a name for himself.

A nobody like him had no right to issue a challenge.

Since this was the final battle and concerned the honor of the country, their defeat would be a disgrace to all martial artists in the nation. They would never place their hopes on an unknown martial artist.

"Young man, this battle is not a game. If you're not fully confident, just give it up." Quincy shook his head, appearing somewhat disappointed.

While having courage was admirable, it had to be accompanied by skill. With even a talent like Vincent falling to defeat, how could Dustin stand against Marco?

To put it bluntly, he would only be inviting humiliation.

I've asked for a challenge, naturally, I'm confident of winning. Please give me a chance," Dustin

uphold the honor of the country but also fueled by a deep- seated resentment toward the

Quincy might not necessarily be a match for Marco. If Quincy were to lose today, it would be a great shame for all martial artists in

Even though he was not a virtuous person, he couldn't simply ignore the enmity between

do you?

the

enough. You'll only embarrass yourself further if you continue like

the Sword Union, he had been defeated by Marco. What were the chances that Dustin

you! Be sensible and back

battle is crucial! You're not qualified to

are so eager for fame that they throw

started to chime in with disdainful remarks. Clearly,

At that moment, Dalen retorted, "No matter what, at least Dustin dares to step forward. What about the rest of you? Apart from all the yapping, what else are you good at?" There was a momentary silence upon Dalen's declaration before the crowd

are you? This

step on stage. Otherwise, he'll just become a

that courage? He's just