An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Ah... I..." Jimmy was extremely flustered amidst the clamor of the crowd, sweating profusely as he retreated nervously.

He had carelessly said those words since he never expected Dustin to lift the 100-thousand-pound cauldron.

That was how he found himself in the current predicament, urged by the crowd to eat the massive cauldron.

It was made of solid bronze! Even if it were made of chocolate, he would end up stuffing himself to death.

"Everyone, what I said earlier was out of line. I spoke words I shouldn't have and have realized my mistake. Please forgive me," Jimmy said, smiling faintly as he clasped his hands together.

"You've realized your mistakes? A little too late for that now, don't you think?" Miles glowered at him.

"To be honest, I preferred your unruly behavior more. This meekness doesn't suit you," Dalen said as he shook his head.

They might as well go all out if they were going to humiliate him.

"Hmph! Boulderthorn elites, my ass! You're nothing but a bunch of cowards who bully the weak, hiding behind empty words!" Ruby mocked mercilessly.

She utterly despised those who abused their power. Those who had no real abilities but constantly flaunted the name of their guild, using it to terrorize vulnerable people.

They were the scum of the martial world.

Jimmy gritted his teeth at the insults thrown at him, holding back his anger as best he could. However, his face had contorted into an expression of extreme disgust.

He had never been this humiliated before, but since they had powerful backgrounds, there was nothing he could do.

Coupled with the fact that it was his own wrongdoing, he could only endure the humiliation.

you going to do with him?" Right then, Dalen cast

eyes held a vacant stare. Tremors occasionally shook his body, evidence of the

clearly indicated that he had suffered a huge

harsh lesson. You've already signed a deadly duel agreement, anyway. Even if you were to crush him with the cauldron, Boulderthorn wouldn't hold you accountable," Miles

beside Krel, panicked when she heard

quickly stepped forward with

Krel wasn't thinking straight earlier. I hope you don't take it

his life? When he was terrorizing others, did he even think about sparing them?" Miles

Ruby chimed in support. "Judging from his arrogant demeanor, it's clear that he's not a good person. Had his opponent been anyone else, they would have been

was fortunate that Dustin was strong enough to defeat Krel easily. Otherwise, who knew how

to her knees, begging tearfully, "Mr. Rhys, Krel has learned his lesson. He won't make the same mistake ever again. Please, spare him! I'm begging

hard on the floor that her head was

actions touched the hearts of many in the

a compassionate soul. It's a pity she's stuck with that kind

duel agreement, she was constantly talking them out of it, trying to resolve their conflict. Unfortunately, her

If I had a junior like

as they watched Melissa's heartfelt pleas, feeling pity for her. After all, they had witnessed

them. Even though she failed to persuade the

with a senior like him would only land you in

too. You seem qualified. Why don't you join our sect?" Ruby chimed

ignored them, continuing to bow and plead. She knew very well that Krel's survival fell

behavior, he was still her senior. She couldn't just stand by and watch

do you say?" Dalen turned back to

cauldron in his hand. Suddenly, he threw it forward

bronze cauldron cut through the