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 right? They would have taught him a lesson if Garrett

frowned slightly at

intervention, you'd already be at their

but I won't be apologizing

fool!" Garrett's expression turned cold. "Since you're so stubborn, I won't

nod to Lucian beside him, Garrett signaled his

up on the subtle cue, and his expression shifted to one of

Elder Mason tried to be civil, but you're too arrogant to see that. Looks like you won't learn until you're put

"Guys, teach him a lesson! Don't stop until

several burly

itching for an opportunity to put Dustin in his place, and now they

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

I'll show you who's boss around

shouted as they simultaneously launched a barrage of punches

with Donny, they knew better than to hold back.

bunch of clowns." Dustin

an instant, his body trembled, and a surge of

was a loud blast as a powerful wave of energy erupted from his body and slammed into his assailants with

"Ah!"

cried out in pain as they were sent flying several