An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"The offer from Sacred Wrym Summit sure is tempting." Dustin nodded in agreement.

Then, he suddenly said, "But I'm more interested in the person in front of me, so I'll have to apologize to you all."

Everyone was shocked to hear this, finding it difficult to believe. They couldn't understand why Dustin would refuse such an opportunity.

They found it baffling. It was an opportunity that could change someone's fate. Opportunities like this didn't come knocking often, yet Dustin brushed it off like it was nothing.

They couldn't help but wonder if he had lost his mind.

"What's wrong with you, Dustin? Why would you turn down such a golden opportunity?" Miles asked, bewildered.

If it were him, he would be jumping for joy. But Dustin's refusal seemed to go against the natural order of things, leaving Miles scratching his head.

"It seems Dustin thinks that the value of that assassin leader is higher than the favor from Sacred Wrym Summit," Dalen remarked thoughtfully.

"What? What value could that assassin possibly have? He's just a villain," Ruby dismissed.

that person truly had no value, would Sacred Wrym

affairs, but their decision

relentless pursuit was fueled by his insight

it really difficult for

a few smooth words would sway Dustin. Unexpectedly, Dustin was stubborn and had zero regard for the prestige of

couldn't help but find

Wrym Summit has quite the reputation. Surely, it wouldn't bother with a nobody like me." Dustin smiled, putting on

you, but dealing with the old man back home can be a

his head, seeming to have an idea, then added, "How about we make a bet? Whoever wins gets to take this

way, we won't damage our relationship, nor will we have to rack our

we betting on?" Dustin asked,

whether you can move

Talisman.

too hard on you. You can ask for help, but you only get three chances. Are

so keen, I'll