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.

special privileges and nurtured you. And yet, you’ve

had suspected a traitor among them, she had never doubted him because of their

earlier had shattered her trust in him. His actions were like the adage, “You may know someone’s face, but not their

Alloy. If you sincerely confess your mistakes, there’s a chance he might show you

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

or sentence me to a lifetime of imprisonment. If

take action on you.” Fenley’s

his palm. He was ready to subdue Brian if he tried to

his teeth. Then, he raised his hand to release a dark, poisonous mist

out, Fenley!” Alicia’s

palm. His powerful internal energy swiftly dispersed the poison mist, and the residual

hand gripped her throat. He threatened, “Fenley! Make one move, and I’ll kill

his hand and shouted,

And let myself be killed?” Brian’s face

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

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

dare you hold my sister hostage?” Aurora’s anger

it! But it’s all because of you!” Brian spat out through gritted teeth. “I’ve dedicated