An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Elder Mason, you think an apology will cut it? Aren't you letting this punk off too easy?"

"Yeah, just look at Donny. He's coughing up blood. If we let this slide, what'll happen to our reputation?"

"Elder Mason, this punk deserves punishment. Even if we spare his life, he shouldn't escape justice. In my opinion, we should break his legs first!"

Everyone voiced their anger. Their eyes burned with hostility as they glared at Dustin.

"What's wrong? Don't my words mean anything to you?" The elder raised his head and glanced at everyone. His expression was calm yet commanding.

That single glance had the power to silence everyone present. It instilled fear in them that prevented anyone from expressing discontent.

After all, the elder was Garrett Mason, the infamous Cosmos Demons. He was a grandmaster martial artist, feared and renowned throughout the land.

He was known to be merciless, as he would wipe out entire families at the slightest provocation.

Just mentioning his name was enough to instill fear in the martial world. Hence, none dared to act out of turn when facing Garrett.

"Young man, what are you waiting for? Apologize now," Garrett urged. His tone was plain but firm.

"Did I say I was going to apologize?" Dustin remained composed.

He added, "They were the ones who started it. I don't see why I should apologize. If anyone owes an apology, it's them to me."

further outrage among the

first and then act like he was in the right? They

frowned slightly at

I'm giving you a chance here. Without my intervention, you'd already be at their mercy. Think carefully now. Do

won't be

Garrett's expression turned cold. "Since you're so stubborn, I won't interfere anymore. Let's see how tough

a nod to Lucian beside him, Garrett

cue, and his expression shifted to

arrogant to see that. Looks like you won't learn until you're put

his fingers. "Guys, teach him a lesson! Don't stop until he begs for

was given, several burly men exchanged glances and lunged forward with malicious

had been itching for an opportunity to put Dustin in his place, and now they wouldn't hold

little punk! Today, I'm going to make sure you regret crossing

kid! I'll show you who's boss

as they simultaneously launched a barrage of

knew better than to hold back. They unleashed their full force to end

a bunch of

In an instant, his body trembled, and a surge of true energy burst

wave of energy erupted from his body and slammed into his assailants with

"Ah!"

out in pain as they were