An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Brian’s lethal strike sent a chilling message to the group of assassins.

Despite their numbers, around 30 or 40 carefully chosen elites, nearly half of them were killed with just one blow.

Brian’s formidable strength instilled fear in the remaining assassins.

Prior to their arrival, the assassins had gathered intelligence that the elite fighters of the nearby Celestial Alliance had been deployed elsewhere.

Seeing the vulnerability in the defenses surrounding Alicia and Aurora, they perceived an opportunity for assassination. Unbeknownst to them, a young powerhouse lay concealed within the villa.

After delivering the strike, Brian forcefully drove the handle of his halberd into the ground, creating a crater between them.

“Who else dares to step forward and face their end?” he demanded coldly,

His words resounded like thunder and caused the assassins to recoil instinctively.

“Hmph! You fools dare to act recklessly on the Celestial Alliance’s territory. Who gave you the audacity?” Brian continued to taunt. It was as if he was a lone defender against an unbreakable force.

He bellowed, “Here’s your chance. Get down on your knees, surrender, and reveal the mastermind. Perhaps I’ll spare your lives. Otherwise, expect no mercy.”

“At such a young age, your voice certainly carries quite a presence!”

air. It commanded attention despite its volume, which overshadowed

you a hero. Show yourself!”

you. Did

and

would have remained unaware of the presence hidden above him. The ability to conceal one’s presence so

you? State your

aimed his halberd at Shadowcloak. He deduced that anyone capable

die, step aside right now. Otherwise, I won’t mind adding one

calm demeanor, his words dripped

Who do you think you are to speak

sent it spinning into the air. He caught it with one hand

weightless in Brian’s grasp, and his thrust was incredibly fast. Most opponents wouldn’t have

skills.” Shadowcloak scoffed with his

into a wisp of smoke and vanished from sight. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared

and you couldn’t lay a finger on

arrogant demeanor made it clear he

surge of deadly intent flashed through them. “You’re about to understand the

both hands and felt his grandmaster’s internal energy surge wildly within him.

burst of speed, Brian propelled himself forward like a lightning bolt. His halberd arced high over his head before crashing down heavily toward