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!”

attention despite

in the shadows doesn’t make you a hero.

you. Did you not

a head full of white hair and a ghostly mask, descended from the treetops. Silent and stealthy like a phantom,

Brian would have remained unaware of the presence hidden above him. The ability to conceal

are you? State your name!” Brian

instinctively aimed his halberd at Shadowcloak. He deduced that anyone capable of eluding his perception and

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

calm demeanor, his words dripped

to speak with such

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

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

Shadowcloak scoffed with his hands

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

slow, and you

shook his head. His arrogant demeanor made it clear

flashed through them. “You’re about to understand

with both hands and felt his grandmaster’s internal energy

a lightning bolt. His halberd arced high over his head before