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.

worry. Our nation has plenty of hidden talents. If we faced off in the battle ring, we wouldn’t lose to those Strequan forces. The only concern is that they might resort to

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

the Hall of Gods, had always used dirty tactics-manipulating, bribing, and even resorting to assassination behind the

By entering this Combat Tournament openly, they were just asking

conversation as they started to savor their food. She knew the elders would deal with the Hall

tavern, Jeremiah strolled down the lively street while enjoying the night as if he were a tourist. George trailed behind him silently

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 challenged Fenley to

Why are we so afraid of him?” Bill, who had

fifth on the Legendary List. He’s not someone we can take

about being fifth on the Legendary List? If I had transformed, I could’ve

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

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

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

down alone, we still have Mr. Burroughs, right?” Bill said defiantly. “If

help. I can handle this on my own,”

beside him. He would have taken out his anger on George if he

only Fenley back