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.

who possessed immortality and limb-regeneration abilities, Jasper was completely defenseless. With his arms severed,

in blood, resembled a demon emerging from the depths

scrambled backward in a desperate attempt to retreat, and his face contorted in

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

can't wait to see how Glorian plans to

sadistic delight as he extended his tongue to lick the blood off his

Jasper's voice trembled with panic. "If you dare kill

chuckled darkly. With eyes glowing a deeper red, he

Jasper's cries for help echoed

Quickly! Kill this monster!"

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

the