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.

Bill snarled, glaring fiercely at

match begins now!" Oron said before

Bill sneered

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

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

opened

faces turned pale while Crystal and Ruby

had only recently met Dustin, they had come to value him as a friend over their

to sink into Dustin's skin, a loud slap echoed through I theair. Then, Bill was sent flying

their perspective, Dustin had been facing away from Bill and hadn't moved at all.

red and swollen, and he was confused about what had happened.

that suppressed his recovery ability. As a result, the swelling 1 on his

teeth I began to fall out one by one. Even his { vampire fangs were gone. =r He stood

essential for feeding and symbolized the vampires' noble

insult and a direct blow to their pride. Such an offense almost always led to