An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Someone is coming. You should hide now.” Dustin’s sharp senses picked up the faint shuffle of footsteps outside the door.

The movement was quiet and deliberate. It was definitely someone skilled.

“Got it.” Grace nodded and quickly gathered the Dracan essences before slipping out the window. She was gone in seconds and vanished without a trace.

Barely three seconds after she left, there was a knock at the door.

“Who is it?” Dustin asked.

“It’s me, Hank.”

A familiar voice called from the other side.

Dustin got up and opened the door. He greeted him with a smile. “Hello, Mr. Styles. Come on in.”

For Hank to show up at this hour meant the Hall of Gods was about to take action.

“Dustin, congratulations on winning the championship. I wanted to offer my congratulations in person.” Hank entered the room and showered Dustin with praise. “I watched your match today, and it was incredible. Defeating Glenn was a pleasant surprise. I knew I wasn’t wrong about you.”

“If it weren’t for your enhanced serum, I never would’ve been able to defeat him,” Dustin replied humbly.

Hank laughed heartily. “Now you see the perks of joining the Hall of Gods, huh?”

He smiled and continued, “With us backing you, fame and fortune are practically guaranteed. Keep doing your part. You’ll enjoy endless wealth and glory for the rest of your life.”

Dustin nodded

skip the small talk and get

shut the door

a soundproof barrier before continuing, “I’m here with a mission for you. The God King has

squad of elite fighters. Your job is to infiltrate

Dustin’s skill, it made sense that he would

eyebrow. “I’ve heard it’s full of dangers and guarded by powerful experts. I’m

mission. Two other elite squads will be working with you,” Hank replied seriously. “Your job is to deal with the experts inside

that’s the case, then there’s no problem. But

“Dustin asked curiously.

forbidden ground,” Hank

still can’t tell

know myself. The God King has everything planned out. All we need to do is follow orders and complete the mission. As for the rest, it’s best not to ask too many questions. It’s just how things work around here, Dustin. I hope you understand,” Hank

as instructed.” Dustin

you can meet your team and get to know them better,” Hank said with

way, Mr. Styles,” Dustin

moved like shadows through the darkness. In

they headed to the meeting hall, where Dustin noticed more than a dozen people

was the drunkard Wein Sage dressed like a beggar and Garrett, one of the infamous Cosmos Demons, known for his ruthless killings.

with Dustin. They

that everyone’s here, let me make the

scanned the room before gesturing toward Dustin. He smiled and said, “This is Mr. Rhys. Some of you may already be familiar with him. From now on, he’ll be your team leader.

anyone could respond, Zayne, a young man