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.

don’t 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

in the battle ring, those guys from the Strequan underworld don’t

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

the guts to confront the Dragonmarsh head-on. By entering this Combat Tournament

savor their food. She knew the elders would deal with the Hall of Gods, so they

while enjoying the night as if he were a tourist. George trailed behind him silently like

had also been beaten up, which was a major blow to his pride. If Jeremiah hadn’t

we so afraid of him?” Bill,

the Celestial Alliance is ranked fifth on the Legendary List. He’s not someone we can take lightly. We’re still on a mission, and now isn’t the time to stir up more

fifth on the Legendary List? If I had transformed,

He was defeated earlier because he only used his second form. If he could unleash his third form, his strength would double. Then, he would be able

you transform, you’ll be weakened for days and unable to compete in the tournament,” Jeremiah

a difference. You weren’t fighting at full strength, and Fenley might have been holding something back, too.

Burroughs, right?”

can handle this on my own,”

at George beside him. He would

it was only