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.

you. And yet,

had never doubted him because of

shattered her trust in him. His actions were like the

to Master Alloy. If you sincerely confess your mistakes, there’s a chance he might show you mercy and spare

to the guild?” Brian’s eyes twitched with a momentary gleam of aggression. “After all that has happened, how could I return? Betraying the guild means facing either death or a lifetime of guilt

to a lifetime of imprisonment. If I return with you, my life will

me to take action on you.” Fenley’s expression was

was ready to subdue

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

out, Fenley!” Alicia’s

He didn’t dodge but struck with his palm. His powerful internal energy swiftly dispersed the poison mist, and the residual force surged

his hand gripped her throat. He threatened, “Fenley! Make one move,

and shouted, “Let Alicia go. You’re only

her go? And let myself be killed?”

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

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

mind? How dare you hold my

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