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.

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

others stayed calm, not

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

Jasper furrowed

was horrified to witness the bloody hole in Willem's chest visibly healing at an astonishing speed. In just a few

How is this possible? What kind of monster are you?"

only caused no harm but healed instantly—was this

Your nightmare has just begun."

forward. His claws were

thrust his spear forward in defense. But

thousands of black bats that descended upon Jasper