An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Sir, Mr. Alessandro put up a challenge at the center of the ancient town.

"He wanted to challenge Dragonmarsh's martial artists to dampen their nation's spirit. He also wanted to gain a name for himself and bring honor to the Alessandro family.

"Everything was going well at first. Two Dragonmarsh's aces lost against him. Unexpectedly, a nameless person appeared at the third match.

"He took advantage when Mr. Alessandro was at his weakest and defeated him unfairly. He even tortured and humiliated him. Please avenge him and kill that lowly Dragonmarsh martial artist!"

The butler knelt on the floor and quickly recounted the events, embellishing the details for added effect.

"Fuck!" Anthony was furious after hearing that. Then, he slapped the butler's face. "Who let you set up a challenge at Sacred Wrym Summit? Do you know that it'll ruin our plan?"

"Sir, it's not my fault. Mr. Alessandro said that his family had been dormant for so long. He wanted to use this chance to make a name for himself and reclaim the honor they once had," the butler cried.

"Stupid!" Anthony kicked the butler to the floor and shouted. "As his servant, you should keep an eye on him and stop all his reckless actions. Instead, you're here begging for my mercy after he lost!"

The butler was

butler was somewhat responsible

room for treatment!" Anthony motioned and ordered

butler. "You good-for-nothing! You failed to protect your employer, even bringing

punishment!" After saying that,

butler's face turned pale, and his legs shuddered. The butler only had two hands. If he lost one of them, he would become

gaze turned gloomy as he pressed his hands

head. Anthony could still

on me. I'm willing to be punished!" Seeing the Kimbokuan martial artists staring at him, the butler gulped and aimed

After mustering up his courage, he

easily. Instantly, blood oozed out

wail of agony from his throat. He was drenched in cold sweat, and his entire body was convulsing in pain.