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."

words sparked further outrage among the

in the

Garrett frowned slightly at Dustin's

Without my intervention, you'd already be at

appreciate the offer, but I won't be apologizing to them," Dustin

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

nod to Lucian beside him,

and

be civil, but you're too arrogant to see that. Looks

a lesson! Don't stop until

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

been itching for an opportunity to put Dustin in his

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

you who's boss around

shouted as they simultaneously launched a barrage

with Donny, they knew better than

bunch of clowns." Dustin

an instant, his

was a loud blast as a powerful wave of energy erupted from his body and

"Ah!"

cried out in pain as they were sent flying several