An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Willem's attack came swiftly, and its speed surprised Jasper.

A blur of movement, a flash of crimson, and suddenly, a chill crept up Jasper's arms. He glanced down, only to find his arm guards cracked, and blood seeped out.

The clang of metal hitting the ground echoed as his spear fell, followed by the crisp sound of his arms hitting the floor.

"What?"

His eyes widened in shock as he gazed upon his severed limbs. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. With a surge of disbelief, he slowly lifted the two severed parts, blood spurting from the wounds, each drop adding to his agony.

"Ah!"

After a moment of silence, Jasper's piercing scream shattered the calm. It echoed hauntingly like a ghostly wail.

and limb-regeneration abilities, Jasper was completely defenseless.

the air. His figure, drenched in blood, resembled a demon emerging from the

and he collapsed to the ground. His legs scrambled backward in a desperate attempt to retreat,

pleaded desperately, his voice tinged with thinly veiled threats. "I'm a high-ranking general of Glorian! If you dare to kill

to see how Glorian plans to retaliate," Willem

his tongue to lick the blood off his nails. "Your blood is delicious. I can't wait to suck

panic. "If you dare kill me, Glorian will stop at nothing to hunt

perfect." Willem chuckled darkly.

me!" Jasper's cries for help echoed as he backed

Quickly! Kill this monster!"

silver-armored guards abandoned their defensive formation. They dropped their shields and raised their spears

the