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.

truly had no value, would Sacred Wrym Summit had their eyes on him?"

Summit usually stayed out of worldly affairs, but their decision to capture Predator

that Dustin's relentless pursuit was fueled by his insight into the underlying reasons

it really difficult for me."

was

find

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

dealing with the old man back home can be a hassle. If we don't bring this guy back today, I'll never

about we make a bet? Whoever wins gets to take

relationship, nor will we have

we betting on?"

can move this guy," Caleb

Divine Talisman. If you can move him, you

it too hard on you. You can ask for help, but

keen, I'll play