An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As the Snow Maiden attacked, Batuul’s illusory Elephantine stirred into action.

With a mighty roar, it charged forward and slammed into Arion. Its tusks, sharp as spears, aimed directly at his chest.

Caught in the swirling snow, Arion couldn’t avoid the attack and quickly invoked the Glow Incantation to shield himself. The tusks collided with the barrier in a deafening crash.

The impact sent Arion flying, and the golden light surrounding him shattered like glass. Clearly, the illusory Elephantine’s strength had far exceeded the Glow Incantation’s limits.

As Arion was tossed into the air, the three-headed, six-armed Chimera Wrath seized its moment. With six different weapons in hand, it launched a relentless assault.

Arion swung his sword to block but was driven further back with each blow. With no solid footing in midair, his agility was useless against the onslaught.

After several exchanges, one of the Chimera’s weapons struck Arion squarely in the chest, sending him crashing to the ground with a thunderous impact. A massive crater, ten yards wide, formed at the point of impact.

Bailey was on him with his

brought his sword up to block the lethal strike. He barely deflected it, but the sheer power behind Bailey’s attack

“Go to hell!’

steady himself, Willem seized his chance. In a flash, he appeared behind Arion, and his sharp fangs

was immobilized. His skin

there was no stopping him. Within seconds, the once strong and imposing Arion

“Strongest man of Dragonmarsh? Guess

it with brutal force. With a loud rip, Arion was torn in

sigh of relief, and smiles appeared on their faces. They were glad that

they had won, the victory came at a heavy cost. Everyone present was either severely injured or completely drained, with

hearty laugh. “Once we return, the Hall of Gods