An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"They're here!" Crystal said, and soon, black figures emerged around the tavern.

These figures were scattered in pairs or small groups. Some perched on rooftops, some lurked at street corners, others hid among the trees, and a few even stood on lampposts.

Their movements were as quiet and nimble as stealthy cats. At the same time, their precise positioning effectively sealed off all entrances and exits.

From an aerial perspective, they had inadvertently formed a large circle surrounding Dustin and the others.

After all, these black figures were skilled assassins who had promptly reacted to the distress signal.

In just two minutes after their arrival, they formed the encirclement. It showcased their exceptional training.

"Damn it! So many assassins showed up. Looks like we're in for a tough fight tonight."

and vigilantly looked at the surrounding black figures. Over a dozen assassins were out in the open, and he suspected more were hiding in

superior to the martial artists present. If it came down to a brawl, Miles knew

to see what these assassins are capable of," Ruby said, drawing her sword. She was eager for

new to the martial world, she hadn't encountered anything dangerous. Yet, instead of fear, she exuded

years of dedicated

seems like I've got no choice today," Dalen said, swinging his folding fan downward. Then, a

advantage? Dream on!" the man in

all top-tier elites, trained through hellish regimes. Dealing with the likes of you is child's

Dalen frowned and tapped at the man in black's throat, silencing him. He had

atop the roof. "Release

speaker was a tall man clad in black, wielding a giant sword. Embroidered on his chest was the image

Fangs, an assassin group, and the