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.

and nurtured you. And yet, you’ve conspired with outsiders to betray us. You’re so

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

shattered her trust in him. His actions were like

come clean to Master Alloy. If you sincerely confess your mistakes,

momentary gleam of aggression. “After all that has happened, how could I return? Betraying the guild means facing either death or a lifetime of

everything I’ve cultivated or sentence me to a lifetime of imprisonment. If I return with you, my life will be

So, don’t force me to take

internal energy coalesced in his palm. He was ready to subdue Brian if

dream!” Brian clenched his teeth. Then, he raised his hand

out, Fenley!” Alicia’s expression

but struck with his palm. His powerful internal energy swiftly dispersed the poison mist, and the

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

quickly withdrew his hand and shouted, “Let Alicia

myself be killed?”

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

froze in fear upon hearing that. While

your mind? How dare you

teeth. “I’ve dedicated years of my life to the guild, risking everything, and what