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.

exempt you from the consequences of killing. It's only fair. You're responsible for my brother's death, and you need to answer for it,"

was not intimated. He felt a deep-seated need

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

yourself as the victim, hoping to absolve any blame,"

grudge against your brother, so

wasn't a simple situation. Jumping to violence without understanding

to act

evidence, Dustin remained the prime suspect. Naturally,

don't trust us, you can investigate yourselves to see what happened last night. Finding the culprit might

tavern staff can confirm this without a doubt. Should the Bloodfiery Legion inquire, they

with you here," Kendricks stated with a

out of thin air. Given this kid is the prime suspect, I