An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Corpse?” Bill scoffed dismissively.

He continued, “Father, aren’t you exaggerating? Vampires are immortal. Even the most skilled martial artists from Dragonmarsh wouldn’t be able to kill me.”

He didn’t mention that the Holy Sovereign Church’s holy laws, while effective against vampires, wouldn’t be enough to stop him. Even Jeremiah wouldn’t be able to catch him if he chose to escape.

“Mr. Wolfe, your vampire gene is impressive, but you’re not immortal. If you were, the Coven of Blood Eclipse wouldn’t be a vassal of the Hall of Gods, “Jeremiah said calmly.

He continued, “Also, don’t underestimate Dragonmarsh’s martial artists. We’ve clashed with them multiple times over the years and haven’t come out on top. If you keep being arrogant and complacent, you’re bound to face consequences.”

Bill, being an inexperienced aristocrat, had no idea how dangerous Dragonmarsh could be. His earlier encounter with a group of young elites had been relatively easy by comparison.

However, if they provoked the older, more formidable figures, their chances of escaping alive would be slim.

“Father, I hope you’re not afraid of those Dragonmarsh martial artists. Seems like your title as ‘The Dust of Angel’ isn’t as impressive as the legends say,” Bill said with a sneer.

As an aristocratic vampire, he naturally looked down on human martial artists. He had expected Jeremiah to be on the same page as him. But instead, he discovered that Jeremiah was actually a coward and ran away from a handful of young martial artists. It was a real letdown for him.

you say. If you disrespect Father again, I might just shut you up for

back, he was just as arrogant as Bill

scared

way in Esmington. After the earlier defeat and now facing a threat from George, his

you’re not satisfied, let’s settle this with

intimidating. A wave of fierce energy rolled off him like a storm hitting the

hadn’t anticipated George’s challenge and wondered if George was not afraid of the Coven of

Suddenly, Jeremiah’s voice cut through the tension. An invisible sound wave broke up George’s intimidating

allies now. Our mission is to work together against the Dragonmarsh martial artists, not to squabble among ourselves. Save

lowering

annoyingly. He turned and walked away from them, realizing that George and Jeremiah were clearly on the same side. He figured sticking around would only bring him more

this spoiled

boss others around in Esmington. He wasn’t remarkably talented but

of serving the Hall of Gods. In

a name for himself in this tournament, his status in the Coven of Blood Eclipse will improve. Plus, his future succession as Shadow Master will be