An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Ms. Aurora, don’t make fun of me. The Celestial Alliance is full of experts- there’s no way someone like me could take on a disciple,” Dustin declined with a smile. “Of course, we’re friends. If you ever want to talk about martial arts, just reach out.”

“Alright then, if I ever need advice, you’d better not turn me down,” Aurora said with a playful wink.

She was just asking to see how he would respond. After all, she wasn’t serious about wanting to become his disciple. It was more of a way to get closer to him, and now that she had an excuse to ask for his guidance, she was satisfied.

Once everyone was seated, the conversation flowed easily. They drank and talked about anything and everything.

The two Marshall sisters exchanged flirtatious glances across the table, a gesture that even the most oblivious observer couldn’t miss.

However, Dustin kept a polite smile on his face. He either ignored their advances or skillfully deflected them.

He knew exactly what they were after. With his recent victory and growing fame, the Celestial Alliance would likely try to recruit him.

Becoming the Celestial Alliance’s honorary consultant was still an outsider position. There was no strong bond between him and the guild. However, if he became an elder-or married one of the Marshall sisters- his status would change completely.

But Dustin wasn’t interested in any of that. He’d only agreed to the honorary position because of Grace. Joining the Celestial Alliance, however, was out of

the question. He wasn’t about to become just another pawn in someone else’s game.

After the feast, everyone finally left.

Dustin watched them go before returning to his room. He placed the jade box with the Dracan essence on the table.

slipped through the window. It was so quiet that it was almost impossible to notice. When the figure stopped, it revealed a woman in blue with delicate features. It was Grace after using the Face- Changing

a seat.” He poured two cups of tea and pushed one toward her. He had already hinted

gaze fell on the

take a guess?” Dustin

it be the

I can never get anything past

enhanced serum from the Hall of Gods before. But now, she had immediately identified the Dracan essence in the

We both know that Sacred Wyrm Summit’s Forbidden Ground has many rare treasures. It

Dracan essence showed

Grace smiled faintly.

ability to predict things. With a little insight, he probably figured out your identity and

it. “Dustin raised his chin

when she saw what was

am I seeing this right? Three Dracan

expected that his reward might be Dracan essence, but she never imagined there would be three. It was almost too

was Sacred Wyrm Summit, anyway? How could it attract three

said with a smirk. “I had the same reaction

is unbelievable!” Grace’s

came so suddenly that she almost couldn’t process it. With four out of the five Dracan Essences in her hands, she only needed one more to restore the nation’s glory. The progress had been so fast, and it was almost too good to

fifth Dracan essence. The future looks promising.” Dustin stretched, letting out a contented sigh. With the mission nearly complete, he felt a weight lift