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.

limb-regeneration abilities, Jasper was completely defenseless. With his arms severed,

figure, drenched in blood,

ground. His legs scrambled backward in a desperate attempt to retreat,

desperately, his voice tinged with thinly veiled threats. "I'm a high-ranking general of Glorian! If you dare to kill me, Glorian will hunt you down and make you

see how Glorian plans

the blood off his nails. "Your blood

"If you dare kill

my doorstep? That's perfect." Willem chuckled darkly. With eyes glowing

Get away from me!" Jasper's cries for help echoed as he backed away.

Quickly! Kill this monster!"

Jasper's distress, the remaining silver-armored guards abandoned their defensive formation. They dropped their shields

roar filled the air as