An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Fenley’s recording captured every word between Brian and Hank, the god of the Hall of Gods, including their elaborate schemes, with remarkable clarity.

Upon hearing that, Alicia and Aurora were stunned as their eyes widened in disbelief.

Brian felt as if he had been hit by lightning, which left him rooted to the spot. He didn’t expect his conversation with Hank from the previous night to be recorded.

He briefly entertained the idea that Hank might have betrayed him. But he quickly dismissed it, considering their shared interests and Hank’s lack of motive for betrayal.

Brian’s expression alternated between worry and panic. Alongside his confusion, he was flooded with alarm. With the proof of his betrayal revealed, he pondered his next course of action.

“So, what do you have to say now?” Fenley asked coldly.

Celestial Alliance had been suspecting Brian’s unusual behavior and had preemptively installed a bug on him, just in case. It turned out their suspicions were correct when they discovered Brian’s collusion with the Hall of Gods-a blatant betrayal toward their guild.

“Brian, I can’t believe you set me up.”

Alicia looked at him incredulously. We’ve practically grown up together and I even treated you like a brother. I don’t understand why you’d do such a thing?”

“I…” Brian was at a loss for words.

offered you special privileges and nurtured you. And yet, you’ve conspired with outsiders to betray us. You’re so ungrateful. I’ve misjudged you!”

them, she had never doubted him because of their strong, decade- long

actions were like the adage,

mistakes, there’s a chance he might show you mercy and spare your life, given our years of friendship,” Fenley

of aggression. “After all that has happened, how could I return?

sentence me to a lifetime of imprisonment. If I return with

take action on

in his palm. He was ready to subdue Brian

Brian clenched his teeth. Then, he raised his hand to release a

out, Fenley!”

said coldly. He didn’t dodge but struck with his palm. His powerful internal energy swiftly dispersed the poison

Alicia, and his hand gripped her throat. He threatened,

quickly withdrew his hand and

her go? And let myself be killed?” Brian’s face contorted with

he held Alicia captive, he retreated cautiously. “Back off, everyone! If anyone tries to come

action but froze in fear upon hearing that. While they might disregard the lives of others, they couldn’t

lost your mind? How dare you hold my

lost it! But it’s all because of you!” Brian spat out through gritted teeth. “I’ve dedicated years of my life to the guild, risking everything, and what do I