An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As Jeremiah dove downward, Dustin smoothly assumed a sword-holding stance. Instantly, he swung the weapon with blinding speed.

A black sword aura shot forth as it sliced through the air with the power to tear the very sky apart. It carried an overwhelming momentum that crashed toward Jeremiah.

“What?” Jeremiah’s expression changed as an instinctual sense of danger sent shivers down his spine.

The sword appeared ordinary, but with his heightened perception, he sensed the destructive energy contained within. He understood that if this attack struck his vital point, it would likely be fatal.

Jeremiah quickly abandoned his offense and flapped his wings to dodge in midair. His reflexes were quick, but the black sword aura was even faster.

Just as he sidestepped, the sword aura passed through him. Blood sprayed out and painted half the sky crimson.

“Ah!” Jeremiah let out a horrified scream.

The sword aura had torn half of his shoulder, along with his arm and wing, and blood poured down like rain. He stumbled and spun helplessly several times before crashing onto the battle ring. In one devastating strike, he had lost half his body.

“How… How can you be this strong?” Jeremiah quickly scrambled to his feet. His face was a mask of terror, and he completely ignored his wounds.

He realized that Dustin, now wielding a sword, was an entirely different opponent. Dustin’s kicks and punches had been impressive without the weapon, yet he could only chip away his scales.

in hand, Dustin had transformed into a grim reaper. He could take half his

healing abilities. His wounds couldn’t heal as quickly as they once

I’ll admit, you’re impressive, but

“Wait! I surrender…”

surrender, but the second black sword aura was already whistling toward him. As it approached, silence fell with

screamed

him in the blink of an eye. His body stiffened for a moment before exploding into

the venue

had expected Dustin to be able to unleash such ferocity after drawing the

significant boost in strength and the ability to fly. His agility and offensive capabilities had multiplied, which made him a formidable

survived, and he effortlessly defeated Jeremiah. With just two swift strikes, he turned the so- called

deceive me? That

I’ve never seen such

to slay a

didn’t notice it before, but I had no idea he was this powerful. From what I can

Who is he? Why have I never seen

on the

a frenzy. They looked at Dustin with excitement, astonishment, confusion, and admiration. Above all, everyone was proud of