An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Kendricks acted swiftly as he issued a clear command. He was determined not to let Aldric's death be in vain. So, he ordered anyone suspected to be questioned without delay.

"Get moving!"

The Bloodfiery Legion disciples obeyed without hesitation. They charged forward and caused onlookers to scatter in fear.

"Who dares?" Miles exclaimed.

He drew his sword and stepped forward with a fierce shout, "We are disciples of the Sword Union. If you Bloodfiery Legion folks dare to cause trouble, you're challenging the entire Sword Union. Can you handle the consequences?"

With those words, the Bloodfiery Legion disciples immediately froze in their tracks. Their apprehension was evident as they looked around.

They might disregard ordinary sects, but the Sword Union held a different status. As one of the three major sects in Dragonmarsh, its power and reputation far surpassed that of the Bloodfiery Legion. Thus, they wouldn't openly confront the Sword Union unless absolutely necessary.

for my brother's death, and you need to answer for

not intimated. He felt a deep-seated need for justice after Aldric's

somber, "The death of your brother is shrouded in mystery. If we were truly responsible, would we be so reckless as

as the victim, hoping

her frustration. "Hey, can you use your brain for a second? We have no grudge against your brother, so why would

child, it was clear that this wasn't a simple

his aggression, knew better than to act foolishly.

raised eyebrows. But without concrete evidence, Dustin remained the prime suspect. Naturally, Kendricks couldn't dismiss

us, you can investigate yourselves to see what happened last night. Finding the culprit might not be easy, but proving my innocence should be simple enough," Dustin spoke up

Dustin retreated to the tavern and remained there without venturing out. The tavern staff can confirm this

this with you here," Kendricks stated

thin air. Given this kid is the prime