An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dustin and a few others exited the tavern after making the decision. They headed straight to the site of the murder. The location where Aldric met his demise lay just a short mile from the tavern.

With Dustin and his companions setting a brisk pace, they swiftly arrived at the scene. Surrounding the area, a sizable crowd of onlookers had gathered alongside a group of Bloodfiery Legion disciples working to clear the space.

At their helm stood a man dressed in green, his complexion pale and his gaze sharp. Despite appearing around 30 years old, he bore a broken blade on his back with an icy presence.

This man was Kendricks, ranked eighth on the Legendary List.

He was examining Aldric's body. His expression was inscrutable, yet his eyes revealed a simmering anger.

Despite their usual lack of conversation, their bond as siblings from the same sect ran deep. With Aldric's beheading, Kendricks, as the older brother, harbored a profound sense of resentment.

"Who's responsible for this? Who could've done such a thing?" Kendricks' voice boomed with anger as he gathered the remains of his brother's body.

"From what witnesses say, Aldric was in a scuffle last night. I bet that someone is likely the culprit," one of the Bloodfiery Legion disciples reported.

who might that be?" Kendricks

bested Marco, a Kimboku warrior, yesterday, gaining quite a reputation," the Bloodfiery Legion

tone turned stern as he narrowed his eyes slightly. "Mobilize everyone. Bring

Legion disciples nodded

a voice rang

to search anymore. I'm already here." Dustin calmly pushed through the crowd, maintaining

swiftly

turned around with hostility etched on his face. "What did

one you seek,"

brother, Aldric?" Kendricks' tone was

it, would you believe me?"

the dead,"

shared experiences, Kendricks needed only a glance to convey his orders, and they understood exactly

sensing the tension