An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Aldric grunted and staggered. The force of the impact almost caused him to lose hold of his blade.

He looked down at his shoulder and saw a bloody hole, feeling the warmth of blood seeping through his raincoat. The rain mixed with the blood as it trickled down, creating a chilling sight.

A water droplet turned into a sword that effortlessly breached his defenses, showcasing Dustin's unexpected strength. It was more than Aldric had bargained for.

"Nice shot!" Miles cheered after seeing Aldric wounded. He felt his pride was redeemed after the previous humiliation.

"Hmph! You're tough, but one strike from Dustin, and you're reeling. Looks like the so-called tough disciples of the Bloodfiery Legion aren't living up to their reputation." Ruby scoffed, her tone laced with mockery.

"Ruby, don't underestimate those Bloodfiery Legion members," Dalen cautioned, his gaze steady.

He continued, "Once they're in the thick of battle, they only get tougher, especially when wounded. They'll push their martial arts skills to the brink and flip the tables on you."

right," Crystal added gravely. "I can sense Aldric's energy

relentless fighters. Hence, surrender wasn't in their

really got me fired up,"

his injured shoulder, he swiftly grabbed a red tablet and gulped it down. Immediately, a surge of wild energy erupted, scattering the raindrops

blazed with intensity, his muscles bulged, his veins throbbed, and his bones shifted with audible

Legion!" Aldric announced. With a deep breath, he clutched his blade tightly

Then mist, glowing with a fiery hue,

Bloodfiery Rampage technique—First Stance: the Demon's Slash!" Aldric's eyes snapped open, and his body was enveloped in a crimson glow. He soared into the air like an eagle, pausing

blade aura sliced through the rain with immense force,

Dustin stood firm as he spun the umbrella in his hand. Like bullets, countless water droplets shot through the air, relentlessly