An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dustin left.

Leaving behind the massive cauldron, he casually walked away. His enigmatic silhouette faded into the distance.

It left the crowd wondering if Krel and Melissa got lucky, or if Dustin had done it intentionally.

The crowd leaned toward the latter. After all, how could someone capable of lifting a 100-thousand- pound cauldron make such a rookie mistake?

"Thank you, Mr. Rhys!" Melissa was both moved and delighted as she watched Dustin's retreating figure. She knew that Krel had been spared.

"Dustin, are you really going to just let him off the hook?" Dalen asked as he caught up with Dustin.

"A frightened coward is no longer a threat," Dustin said with a faint smile. "Besides, he's still a Boulderthorn disciple. Killing him would only bring trouble, and I hate trouble."

have a soft spot for beauty?"

for Melissa's plea and her willingness to give up her life to protect him, Krel

had been lagging behind, suddenly quickened his

and passed it to Dustin, saying, "Dustin, this is the ID tag for Group A contestants. The judge asked

I almost forgot." Dustin received the tag with a

the back was engraved with a bold "18". That meant that Dustin was the 18th contestant in Group A, based on the registration

at the level of a grandmaster could join Group A. In other words, this meant there

was merely the basic requirement. There could even be

the Combat Tournament would be particularly intense. Standing out

ahead. It'll save you a lot of trouble. Now, all you need to do is conserve your strength and make a stunning performance on the day of the

just here to join in the fun

long as you don't encounter those monsters on the Legendary List, you'll definitely rank well!" Miles declared