An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dustin carefully examined the box and ensured there were no unusual markings before turning to Grace. He asked blankly, “Did you actually guess, or can you see what is inside?”

“Of course, I guessed it. I don’t have X- ray vision, so how could I see it?” She rolled her eyes.

“Amazing. I’m impressed.” He gave her a thumbs-up. Just from a guess, she was able to piece everything together. He couldn’t help but feel a bit outmatched by her sharp wit.

“So, is it really the enhanced serum in there?” Grace raised an eyebrow. She was surprised that her casual guess was accurate.

“See for yourself.” Dustin didn’t bother explaining further. He opened the box to show her the two red and blue vials inside.

“Oh? This is an S-class serum from the Hall of Gods. They certainly hold you in high regard.” Grace leaned in for a closer look, and she was genuinely surprised.

The Hall of Gods’ enhanced serums were ranked in five tiers-D, C, B, A, and the highest, S. Each level brought a tenfold increase in value and potency. Only gods and their key personnel at the god level or above had access to the S-class serum.

Since the Hall of Gods had given him two vials of S-level serum, it showed how much they valued him.

“They may value me, but it sure comes with its costs. I mean, they just forced me to drink a vial of poison.” Dustin shrugged.

“What kind? Is

already digested it, and there’s nothing left. Don’t forget that my body is immune

quickly break them down, and anything more potent could

Grace sighed in relief, but her expression quickly turned serious. “I know what you’re thinking, but I have to remind you that your safety comes first. Don’t take

powerful elites. If his identity were exposed and

plan. I won’t

you’re doing.” She dropped the subject and asked, “What do you plan to do with these two

them to you for research,” Dustin said earnestly. “The enhanced serums from the Hall of Gods are among the best in the world. If we can unlock their secrets, it would be a huge benefit

had a long way to go in genetic research compared to the Streuquan countries. He hoped

with them?” Grace asked seriously. “If you drink

first on the Legendary List, and no one knew who was stronger. If Dustin used the serums, his chances of winning

wanted him to win for the greater

strength slightly, but it

could lead to addiction if I drink something like that. I’m not going to let a couple of vials

power earned through diligent effort. The path to strength required both physical refinement and mental fortitude. Both elements relied