An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Brian’s face displayed confusion and embarrassment as Alicia stirred awake. Although her regaining consciousness surprised him, the bruise on his ego stung him even more.

The way Dustin and Grace eyed him only made him feel more like a fool. Now that Alicia was awake, everything he had done before seemed like a farce, and he had never felt so humiliated.

At that moment, his hatred toward Dustin and Grace reached its peak.

“Alicia, how are you feeling? Do you feel any discomfort?” Aurora asked, leaning in with concern.

“My head’s throbbing…” Alicia grimaced and massaged her temples. Then, she asked, “Why am I here? What happened?”

She felt disoriented. Her mind was shrouded in fog, and she had no memory of what had happened, which left her utterly bewildered.

“You were poisoned and in critical condition. Faith and Dr. Rhys came to your aid just in time, or you might not have made it,” Aurora recounted the harrowing experience.

Upon hearing that, Alicia’s gaze shifted to Grace, and she was surprised to see her. “Faith, what brings you here?”

“I heard about your illness and brought a skilled doctor with me. Luckily, we arrived just in time. Otherwise, who knows what might have happened.” Grace smiled faintly.

to Dustin. “So, you’re Dr. Rhys? Thank you for saving my life. If you ever need anything, just

me. I acted at

on between Dr. Rhys and Faith,”

your state, you’re cracking jokes? Just lie down and get some rest,” Grace responded

If I don’t move, I’ll fall apart. I need to get up and move around,” Alicia

felt dizzy, and her whole body began

Aurora said as she supported her

closing her eyes briefly and taking

the dizziness passed, she opened her eyes with a smile. “Just stood up too fast and felt

with you. The poison affecting you isn’t

be able to save you once, doing it again could be

had any past conflicts with

and

go out much. But I heard about the Combat Tournament at Sacred Wrym Summit, so I decided to join in for fun. I’ve been sightseeing along the way

remarked. She turned to Dustin, who

exchanged, they both understood each other’s thoughts. If it wasn’t revenge, it was likely a scheme from the Hall of

Arts Order and the Celestial Alliance. Thereby, the Hall of Gods

suddenly exclaimed as if

“A few days ago, a strangely dressed person approached me and asked for directions. I caught a whiff

after, I passed out. Could