An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Go to hell!" Jasper shivered as he locked eyes with Willem, whose piercing red gaze sent a chill down his spine. Gripping his spear tightly, Jasper swiftly spun it around.

With a deft movement, the spearhead dodged Willem's clawed reach and shot up his arm. Like a striking serpent, it aimed for Willem's chest with remarkable speed and precision.

Then, the sickening noise of flesh tearing echoed through the air.

With no hindrance, Jasper's forceful thrust drove the spear straight through Willem's heart. It pierced him from front to back, leaving a grim pool of blood staining the ground.

"General, you're incredible!" Hundreds of silver-armored guards cheered in unison, visibly thrilled. They knew insulting Glorian would end in death.

"Haha... I thought you were tough, but you're weaker than I thought. One spear thrust and you're done! Truly disappointing!" He withdrew the spear, leaving a bloody hole in Willem's chest.

surprise, Willem didn't collapse. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Jasper, like a predator watching its

and the others stayed calm, not showing any

you think you've won?" Suddenly, Willem laughed with a sinister smile on his pale face. "Your

furrowed

chest visibly healing at an astonishing speed.

possible? What kind of

only caused no harm but healed instantly—was this

Your nightmare has just begun." Willem grinned

forward. His claws were poised to

reacting on instinct, thrust his spear forward in defense. But in a sudden and

black bats that descended upon Jasper