An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“No way! That priest looked ordinary and didn’t seem like a threat,” Aurora said, puzzled.

Given Fenley’s skills, he was among the best in Dragonmarsh. So, she figured he had no reason to be afraid of those three Strequans.

“You can’t judge a book by its cover. Among those three, the priest is the strongest. If you ever run into him, avoid him at all costs,” Fenley warned earnestly.

If he had been alone earlier, he wouldn’t have been concerned. But with Aurora and Alicia by his side, he had to be cautious and couldn’t fight freely.

He knew Jeremiah could distract him if they fought while Bill and George captured the Marshall sisters. With the sisters’ lives as leverage, the other party could turn the situation in their favor.

So, Fenley decided to let the matter slide for the sisters’ safety and stop pursuing the matter.

“Okay, I understand.” Seeing how serious he was, Aurora nodded.

“Fenley, those people mentioned about competing in the Combat Tournament tomorrow. You might faced off with them, so be careful,” Alicia reminded him.

She knew Bill was strong, but Jeremiah’s strength was an unknown factor. Until they had a clearer picture of their opponents, being cautious was the safest approach.

“These people aren’t here with good intentions, so we should stay alert,” Fenley said, nodding.

battle ring, we

whatever comes our way, “Aurora said. “Once we’re in the battle ring, those guys from the

led by the Hall of Gods, had always used dirty tactics-manipulating, bribing, and even resorting

By entering this

our meal.” Alicia redirected the conversation as they started to savor their food. She knew the elders would deal with the Hall of Gods, so they

as if he were a tourist. George

attract any women, but he had also been beaten up, which was a major blow to his pride. If Jeremiah hadn’t stopped him, Bill would have shown his true form and

don’t get it. He’s just a martial artist from Dragonmarsh. Why are we so afraid of him?” Bill, who had been holding back his

take lightly.

If I had transformed, I could’ve killed him,”

He was defeated earlier because he only used his second form. If he could unleash

you’ll be weakened for days and unable to compete in the

“Besides, even if you did transform, it might not make a difference. You weren’t fighting at full strength, and Fenley might have been holding something back, too. In a life- or-death fight, you might

I can’t take him down alone, we still have Mr. Burroughs, right?” Bill said

don’t need any help. I can handle this on my own,” George

speechless. His frustration was barely contained as he glanced at George beside him. He would have taken

you really think it was only Fenley