An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

George grimaced in pain and flung the snake-like creature away. But the creature wouldn’t give up. It lunged at him again as soon as it hit the ground.

“You’ve got a death wish?” He snorted and smashed the creature into a scarlet mist with a single punch.

He then turned his gaze to Abigail with a malicious grin. “It’s just a little snake. You don’t actually think it could hurt me, huh?” “Can’t hurt you? Check out the bite marks,” she replied sarcastically.

“Huh?” George looked down and saw two tiny, needle-like punctures where the creature had bitten him. The wounds were so minor that they didn’t even bleed.

However, the area around the wounds had turned a deep, unnatural black. It was darker than his skin, like ink. The most disturbing part was that this black mark was rapidly spreading and crept into his bloodstream. Within seconds, it had covered most of his hand.

“What is this?” George’s frown deepened, and his smile faltered.

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He had always prided himself on being impervious to harm, so he hadn’t thought much of the attack earlier. But the small snake-like creature had managed to penetrate his defenses with its venomous bite.

The unknown toxin was causing an unsettling throbbing in his chest. He had a sinking feeling that if the poison kept spreading, he might be in grave danger. After all, being invulnerable to weapons didn’t mean he was immune to all poisons.

black blade. He roared and swung

and muscle as it cut deep into the bone. Blood splattered everywhere and turned the ground red. But his defenses were so strong that even as he struck himself, his wrist

severed his wrist completely. The brutal, bloody scene made the spectators shudder. They hadn’t expected George to be so ruthless and severed his

hit the ground, it began to decay rapidly. Within moments, the entire wrist had turned into a puddle

be your hand you’d be losing.”

and harmless, it was dangerous. Anyone

kill me? Not a chance!” George’s expression was a twisted scowl. As he spoke, his severed hand began to twist and reshape. 1 The bleeding stopped almost instantly. A sharp, black blade quickly emerged from

must have undergone genetic modification.” “Ugh! That’s gross.” The sight of George’s hand transformation drew

his fists into blades increased his offensive power and raised

for you. But since you’re so ruthless, I’ll have to finish you off.” George slowly spread

“Don’t worry, I’ll finish you off with one blow. I won’t let you suffer

make this quick for you, but now I’ve changed my mind.” Abigail’s eyes turned cold. She raised one hand as she spoke, and a