An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"I'm dying to see just how badly he loses!" Ruby was indignant.

She didn't believe that an attention seeker would manage to turn the tide when even a talented prodigy like Vincent was defeated.

She was confident that the precious sword on the Renowned Treasure List was as good as hers.

"Who are you? Identify yourself!" the butler demanded as Dustin approached.

He had expected Quincy to take matters into his own hands, not the sudden appearance of a young man.

With an unknown figure stepping forward, even if Marco emerged victorious, it wouldn't enhance his reputation.

"My name is Dustin Rhys. I'm here to witness the prowess of a Kimboku warrior for myself," Dustin declared calmly.

"You're no match for our master. Get Quincy to duel our master," the butler replied haughtily.

from Dragonmarsh were simply not

defeating prominent figures like Quincy that would they succeed in intimidating the Dragonmarshians and gaining recognition

to fight you people is overkill.

idea who my master is? How dare you speak so arrogantly! From your accent,

a grown man like you would willingly take orders from a brat. Master this, master that, all

think you are? How

before, but I've since changed nationalities, rising to the esteemed ranks of Kimbokuan nobility! I now stand apart from the likes

yapping dog. What a pity, you could have been an ordinary human," Dustin

at Dustin as he roared, "Lowly Dragonmarshian! Do you want

then approached Marco and began fanning the flames. "Master, this Dragonmarshian is an arrogant bastard and

show him the might of a Kimboku

fellow. I hope he can