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

then act like he was in the right?

Garrett frowned slightly at Dustin's

you a chance here. Without my intervention, you'd already be at their mercy. Think

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

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

a nod to Lucian beside him, Garrett

picked up on the subtle cue, and his

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

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

several burly men exchanged glances and lunged forward with

Dustin in his

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

show you

men shouted as they simultaneously launched a barrage of

Dustin's fight with Donny, they knew better than to hold back. They unleashed their full force to end

of

way. In an instant, his body trembled, and a surge

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

"Ah!"

in pain as they