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?”

could tell he wasn’t telling them everything

solemnly. “Alicia isn’t poisoned, but she is

raised an

energy within her. It’s potent and defensive, which makes it difficult

had just engaged in a battle of energies using his mystical pure energy against the dark energy within Alicia. But she might die before

mean the Mystic Arts Order is involved? “Grace

knew her way around witchcraft pretty well. Dealing with regular witchcraft was a breeze,

Arts Order, she couldn’t think of anyone else with such

have any vendetta against

never heard of any.” Grace shook her head. “But the members of the Mystic Arts Order are known for their impulsiveness and tendency to engage

they’re not entirely unreasonable. Without a deep-seated grudge,

as the one on Alicia would not

undertake such an act without a compelling reason. Hence, they were either driven by personal gain

Order,

the Mystic Arts Order, I’m more inclined to

start of the Combat Tournament, the Hall of Gods has disrupted proceedings

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

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

she replied

treated Alicia as his most precious treasure.

Order were to blame for Alicia’s death?” Dustin

that case, the two major sects would engage in a

the situation. “I got it! The Hall of Gods is trying to create