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!”

sounded out of thin air. It commanded attention despite its volume, which overshadowed Brian’s words

make you a hero. Show yourself!” Brian’s

you.

full of white hair and a ghostly mask, descended

above him. The ability to

State your name!” Brian

that anyone capable

your concern. If you don’t want to die, step aside right

his words dripped

to speak with

handle of his halberd and sent it spinning into the air. He caught it with one hand and thrust

and his thrust was incredibly fast. Most opponents wouldn’t have time

skills.” Shadowcloak scoffed with his hands behind

lightly on the ground. Then, he transformed into a wisp

you couldn’t lay a finger on

disdainfully and shook his head. His arrogant demeanor made it clear he

eyes narrowed, and a surge of deadly intent flashed through them. “You’re about to

and felt his grandmaster’s internal energy surge wildly within him. Instantly,

lightning bolt. His halberd arced high over his head before crashing down