An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Jasper was startled and instinctively raised his arm to stop Willem's advance.

Despite his efforts, the vast power gap between them rendered Jasper helpless against Willem's relentless pressure. He could only watch in horror as Willem's fangs inched closer to his neck.

Jasper panicked and urged, "What are you fools waiting for? Get in here and help!"

"Quick! Help the General!"

In an instant, the Glorian silver-armored guards, numbering in the hundreds, swiftly responded as if awakened from a deep slumber.

Some drew their bows, releasing a volley of arrows, while others advanced with spears raised, ready to strike.

The arrows were unleashed from bows. Each carried an explosive force as it rained down on Willem without mercy.

In an instant, his back turned into a pin cushion, resembling the spines of a hedgehog. Blood stained his clothes, reflecting an eerie sheen in the moonlight.

reinforcements? Are Glorians so devoid of honor?"

duel with you, but I never said it had to be one-on-one!" Jasper

whatever comes our way. It's perfectly reasonable

huh?" Willem sneered, his contempt

of the Glorians' ruthless tactics and disregard for

Jasper retorted, "Who cares if we outnumber you? It's a matter of pride for us Glorians to have

Willem raised

Jasper, you've already lost," Bailey urged, his brow furrowed. "Just apologize to Mr. Willem. So,

could have easily incapacitated Jasper with just one

upper hand. Why should

duel isn't about outnumbering your opponent," Bailey reminded, his tone

If this pale simian can't handle it, he should gather more people to face us!" Jasper

uphold Glorian's best interests. Don't

showing. You know this pale simian can't defeat us, so you're obstructing us at