An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Mr. Sadrick, we’re trapped in this enchantment circle. What should we do now?” Danny looked around frantically, but he couldn’t make sense of the direction.

He had thought that following Dustin would keep them safe, especially with someone ahead scouting the path. But as soon as they entered the Forbidden Ground, the thick fog blocked their vision, and they lost track of everyone.

“Don’t panic. Just keep moving forward, and we’ll get out of here.”

Marcell’s gaze scanned the ground.

There was only one path. The faint footprints left by Dustin and the others would be their guide. As long as they followed the trail, they should be able to catch up with the others.

“Stay close, everyone! Don’t fall behind, or you’ll face the consequences!

“Danny shouted at the group.

Everyone responded and tightened up their formation. At this critical moment, falling behind could mean running straight into danger.

Under Marcell’s lead, the two groups merged and started moving forward. Everyone was on high alert with their hands resting on their weapons. Their eyes darted around, and were wary that a monster might appear out of nowhere.

After following the footprints for about half an hour, Marcell felt uneasy. The footprints were still there, but something about them felt oddly familiar-like they had been there before.

According to their pace, they should have exited the fog by now, but they hadn’t. Were they trapped?

Marcell frowned and marked the ground before continuing forward as anxiety gnawed at him. Half an hour later, he suddenly stopped. He saw the mark he had just made and realized they had returned to the starting point.

sure he had been moving forward the entire time without any turns or backtracking. If that

senses? Or was the entire environment

good.” Danny noticed the markings, and his expression

in circles for a while and were really starting to run into

problem. I have a plan,”

a small black bottle from his pocket and opened it. Two black- winged insects flew out and landed gently

Sadrick, what are these?” Danny asked,

bred spysects. They’re trained to track treasures. As long as something valuable is nearby, they’ll sense quickly. Just follow

some amazing treasures!” Danny

had these spysects, why didn’t you use them sooner?

hand. The two spysects flew off and vanished into the fog in the

Sadrick, they’re gone!” Danny

quickly, so how were they

worry. Let them fly for a bit. Just follow me.” Marcell

spysects had a special bond with him. He could sense their location within a ten-mile radius, so he wasn’t worried about losing track of

time. After about half an hour, the fog

they arrived at the base of a large mountain. In the distance ahead, they saw the entrance to the Sacred Wyrm Summit’s Forbidden Ground, guarded by two heavy bronze gates. Getting through wouldn’t

We’re out! We

of Mr.

Mr. Sadrick leading, this mission will be