An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Huh?” Aurora was startled by Dustin’s words.

Removing the needles would mean death within three hours. Wasn’t that practically a death sentence?

“Hmph! I don’t care about your ethereal -whatever technique. If you can’t cure Alicia, you can only blame yourself for the pain you’ll be in!” Brian said coldly.

Dustin glanced at him and retorted, “If you can’t be of any help, then please keep quiet. Your constant blabbering is getting on my nerves.”

“Why you-” Brian gritted his teeth but ultimately restrained himself from lashing out.

If Dustin had managed to cure Alicia, Brian would have had nothing to say. But if he failed, Brian would undoubtedly teach Dustin a lesson.

“Dr. Rhys, what do we do now?” Aurora changed the subject.

“Take good care of your sister, and make sure nobody touches her. I’ll go back and prepare the antidote now,” Dustin said.

Then, he winked at Grace before leaving the room.

“Aurora, remember what Dr. Rhys said, “Grace reminded her before following him and exiting the room.

Once outside the villa and ensuring there were no eavesdroppers, she couldn’t contain her curiosity any longer. “What’s going on? Is there something suspicious about Alicia’s illness?”

he wasn’t telling them

“Alicia isn’t

Grace raised

dark energy within her. It’s potent and defensive, which makes it difficult to remove. It’s a powerful

pure energy against the dark energy within Alicia.

potent witchcraft, does it mean the Mystic Arts Order is

of the Regal Observatory, she knew her way around witchcraft pretty well. Dealing with regular witchcraft was a breeze, but whatever was inside

the high-ranking members of the Mystic Arts Order, she couldn’t think of anyone else with

any vendetta against the Mystic Arts Order?”

of the Mystic Arts Order are known for their impulsiveness and

conventional morality, they’re not entirely unreasonable. Without a

spell as powerful as the one on Alicia would not

compelling reason. Hence, they were either driven by personal gain or fueled

Arts Order,

to the Mystic Arts Order, I’m more inclined to suspect the Hall of Gods,” Dustin said, narrowing

the Combat Tournament, the Hall of Gods has disrupted proceedings more than once. They targeted talented

aren’t particularly outstanding, so why would the Hall of Gods

key player. If she suddenly dies, how do you think Alloy, the guildmaster of the Celestial Alliance,

furious,” she replied

treated Alicia as his most precious treasure. If

Mystic Arts Order were to blame for Alicia’s death?”

major

“I got it! The Hall