An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Vincent's murder weighed heavily on Ruby's mind.

She knew that she wasn't stronger than Vincent, so if the assassin could kill Vincent, then it would be just as easy for the assassin to kill her.

"We've already discussed our plans for luring the assassin out. Coupled with Dustin's impressive performance during the test, I believe we'll soon get their attention.

"Who knows, the assassin might act tonight!" Dalen said in a whisper.

"The sun has set. We should start making preparations." Crystal looked up at the sky.

Only twilight lingered on the western horizon, and in half an hour, the land would be shrouded in darkness.

"Dustin, good luck." Dalen's expression was serious as he continued, "But don't worry, I've contacted Quincy from the Celestial Alliance. He'll fully support our plan.

"Once the assassin shows themselves, we'll attack together. We won't let you bear the risk alone."

You just need to worry about the arrangements. There's no need to

with our plan!" Dalen nodded and left first with the others

Dustin's heroic deeds would spread

operandi, a young and talented martial artist like Dustin would become their primary target. They wouldn't spare him

a chance to capture them. And to lure out the assassin sooner, they needed to

it was risky, it was

Night soon fell.

Dustin sat by the window, drinking alone. His face

streets outside grew desolate, with few pedestrians

the tree branches as

any sightings?" came Dalen's

alerting the enemy, Dalen and his group had hidden themselves well, communicating only through

haven't noticed anyone suspicious for now,"