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.

completely defenseless. With his arms severed,

figure, drenched in blood, resembled a demon emerging from the depths

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

general of Glorian! If you dare to kill me, Glorian will hunt you down and make

can't wait to see how Glorian plans to retaliate,"

tongue to lick the blood

panic. "If you dare kill me, Glorian

perfect." Willem chuckled darkly. With eyes

monster! Get away from me!" Jasper's cries for help echoed

Quickly! Kill this monster!"

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

roar filled the