An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

After George’s entrance, a chilling, eerie laughter echoed through the arena. At the same time, a swirling cloud of scarlet mist rushed in from the distance.

The mist was about ten feet in radius. It radiated a dark, sinister energy, and its shape constantly shifted. One moment, it morphed into a massive skull, then twisted into a devil with bared fangs and claws.

The sight of this unnerving mist made the spectators gasp in alarm. They quickly scattered to clear the path.

The mist’s terrifying appearance signaled evil intent, and they knew that coming into contact with it could be deadly.

The scarlet mist swirled over the battle ring. It deliberately circled the contestants’ heads three times before crashing down with a thunderous bang.

A striking Streuquan man in a sharp suit emerged as the mist dissipated. His bold features, devious grin, and undeniable charm made him impossible to ignore. The man was Bill Wolfe.

“I can’t believe that narcissistic jerk actually showed up,” Aurora muttered with a scowl, her eyes flashing with disdain. “I hope Fenley teaches him a lesson.”

“With so many skilled fighters from Dragonmarsh, Fenley might not even need to step in,” Alicia said.

After last night’s fight, she realized Bill was no match for Fenley. Instead, George seemed more dangerous and was worth watching out for.

“Listen up, Dragonmarsh martial artists!” Bill turned to face the contestants.

“I’m an aristocrat with pure blood from Esmington. My goal is to win the Combat Tournament championship. If you don’t want to die,

were seething with anger from his words and

kid’s got some nerve, publicly challenging us like that.

If it weren’t for the risk of disrupting the event,

“Count me in!”

if it was just for attention. But now, before the match had

bat think he can run wild here? He’s got a death wish!” a hulking figure on the battle ring suddenly shouted. He was wearing a hat with a

commanded respect, even without displaying any anger. He had a commanding presence that made him stand out as

are you?”

of the Soultech Union,” the man with the hat replied

Although they had only a

to rival one. He was among the 12 standout

with you first!” Bill immediately blurred into a mysterious red blood shadow and appeared behind Jermaine.

eyes turned cold. The long blade on his back suddenly shot

his chin in. His razor-sharp fangs clamped onto Jermaine’s blade with

at his blade, but it wouldn’t budge. He was

on the blade. At the same time, his fingernails shot out

as he took a few