An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Quincy's eyes widened in astonishment. It was shocking that he wasn't able to react in time to Dustin's silver needle with his skills.

If used against Marco, Dustin might just have a chance of winning. Not to mention, Quincy had sensed the faint aura of a grandmaster through the silver needle that flew by.

He wondered if the unknown young man before him could actually be a martial arts grandmaster.

"Elder Douglas, I think I qualify for a duel now, don't you think?" Dustin asked.

After a moment's hesitation, Quincy eventually nodded. "Alright, since you're this confident, I'll give you a chance. I hope you won't disappoint us."

If Dustin was a grandmaster, coupled with his amazing hidden weapon techniques, there was a good chance that he might just emerge victorious.

"Elder Douglas, is this a joke? You're really going to allow him to duel?"

"Elder Douglas, that kid is just a lone wanderer! How is he worthy of representing Dragonmarsh in a duel?"

"It's such an embarrassment that we're sending someone like him to fight!"

Many among the crowd were displeased with Quincy's decision.

Dustin neither had the background, the prestige, nor the skills to represent Dragonmarsh in a duel.

calm down." Quincy tried to placate the crowd. "This young man has an extraordinary temperament and a rich

decision!" Ruby retorted, "It's all

Celestial Alliance's guardian, and Ruby couldn't understand the reason behind his trust

this is our last chance! If he loses, who will take up the responsibility?"

take responsibility?" The

was my decision. If he loses the battle, I'll cut off

crowd quieted down. Nobody expected Quincy to be so supportive of Dustin that

displeased,

and patted him on the shoulder. He said meaningfully, "Remember, victory is crucial! Dragonmarsh

I will do my

never expected such unwavering support from Quincy. Whether it was for personal

Douglas made a foolish decision. I can't believe

if we lose three consecutive matches!" Ruby was both

are you two worried about? Dustin has a chance of winning."

Ruby frowned as she complained,

a book by its cover. Since Dustin dared issue a challenge, I'm sure he's confident of

my foot! He's just

him, why don't we make a bet?" Dalen smiled

kind of a bet?"