An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Kendricks left with the disciples of Bloodfiery Legion.

Everything was back to normal, at least for now.

Once again, Dustin's unexpected performance became the center of attention.

He had gained some reputation for defeating Marco Alessandro. Now, his reputation grew stronger after he withstood Kendricks's slash without harm.

Dustin had earned a place in Sacred Wrym Summit, where all the strongest warriors were gathered, with only two battles.

"Thanks for the sword." Dustin turned and raised his hand with the sword.

The sword flew out of his hand and returned to Ruby's sheath.

Everyone was amazed.

walked toward Dustin with a smile. "That was a beautiful strike! To think you could block Kendricks' blade aura with a sword aura!

bit flattering, but he meant what he

my sword is still intact." Ruby raised her chin as she acknowledged Dustin's skill for the

released the blade aura. Imagine her surprise when he could block that slash

was eye-opening." Dalen smiled so beautifully that

had proven that he had an eye for extraordinary warriors. And he was

I might not be able to take that slash," Dustin

Kendricks' attack with his bare hands, but that would be too terrifying to the audience, so he borrowed Ruby's

had not begun, there might still be some

attention might attract unnecessary trouble. Hence, he

her head and said

Kendricks' tattered blade. You're alive because you borrowed

of grimsteel. Thus, Dustin did have a better advantage in