An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2326 "Cut the crap. If you've got guts, come at me." Dustin raised one hand and made a challenging gesture.

"You've got a death wish, kid!" Bill's anger flared instantly.

Just as he was about to attack, he recalled something and stopped. He glanced at Oron warily and forcefully restrained his rage.

In a fit of impulsiveness earlier, Bill had been blasted nearly to death by Oron's Stormcraft. Although he was now in the battle ring, Oron hadn't signaled the start of the match.

If Bill acted rashly, it would only allow Oron a reason to intervene. He knew better than to mess with Oron again.

"What's the matter? Afraid to make a move? Is that all you've got?" Dustin

scoffed.

> "You—" Bill bared his fangs, and his chest heaved with fury. He was visibly furious and resolved to torture Dustin once the match began.

"Are you ready?" Oron looked at them with a blank expression. I "I'm ready," Dustin replied with a nod.

snarled, glaring fiercely

begins now!" Oron said before stepping

finally in my hand." Bill sneered as his sharp

"I'll give you one chance. Drop to your knees and beg for mercy, and I might spare

that so? I don't think you're up for it." Dustin looked indifferent as he stood with his hands behind his back. ¢ "Fine. I'll grant your wish today since you insist on seeking your demise." The moment Bill finished his threat, he vanished and reappeared behind

had opened his ' bloody mouth and was ready to

and Aurora's faces turned pale while Crystal and Ruby stood up

had come to value him as a friend over their time together. Now that he was in danger, they were understandably

fangs were about to sink into Dustin's skin, a loud slap echoed through I theair. Then, Bill was sent flying backward. He tumbled across the

make sense of it. From their perspective, Dustin had been facing away from Bill and hadn't moved at all. Yet, Bill had

swollen, and he was confused about what had happened. It felt like he had been ambushed, and his face throbbed with

where he had been hit had a strange energy that suppressed his recovery ability. As

by one. Even his { vampire fangs were gone. =r He stood frozen and stared at his fangs on the ground and then at Dustin. His face

were essential for feeding and symbolized the

a direct blow to their pride. Such an offense