An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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The following morning, Dustin was deep in meditation and practice. Suddenly, a sharp knock broke his concentration. He opened the door to find Dalen, Miles, Crystal, and Ruby standing outside.

"Dustin, something happened last night!" Miles exclaimed urgently, barely waiting for the door to open fully.

Perplexed, Dustin asked, "What's going on?"

He found it unusual to see them all assembled at his doorstep at such an early hour with troubled expressions.

"Aldric's dead! He was beheaded last night!" Miles burst out, revealing the shocking news.

"Aldric?" Dustin was stunned. "The swordsman who dueled me just yesterday?"

vigorously. "They found his body this morning, headless. It seems like he was taken out with just one

strike?" Dustin raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "But Aldric was no amateur with a sword. Who could have had the skill to kill

hesitated, uncertain how to

are circulating

and pointed at

with him, I returned to the tavern to rest. I haven't stepped out since then. How could I possibly have killed

also don't believe it was you, but rumors spread like wildfire. Many have

him. Plenty of people saw it. And since you were the last person to face him, you're the main

movements mirrored sword techniques. With Aldric's formidable

I won't let the gossip get to me. Let them talk.

could

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