An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Dustin glanced at the vial of poison. He hesitated briefly before nodding. Since Mr. Styles thinks highly of me, I should show my commitment.” 11

He picked up the vial, twisted off the cap, and downed the poison in one go without leaving a drop behind. To make sure Hank could see clearly, Dustin tipped the bottle upside down to show it was empty.

Dustin’s body was immune to most toxins, so this tiny dose didn’t concern him.

Hank laughed heartily at the sight. ” You’re really bold!”

Drinking the poison would prove Dustin’s commitment to joining the Hall of Gods, and it was the only way to earn their trust. No matter how convincing his words were, they would mean nothing without that act of loyalty.

While the Hall of Gods valued talent, loyalty was their top priority. Only those who proved their unwavering commitment would be granted special training.

Hence, the most effective way was to put one’s life in their hands. This was a reality that everyone faced, including Hank. When a mission was assigned, they all had to take the poison first as a testament to their allegiance.

“Mr. Styles, I’ve shown my sincerity. What do you need me to do next?” Dustin asked again.

He surmised that the Hall of Gods had something up their sleeve, but the details remained murky. He needed to understand their detailed strategy to prepare himself properly. Otherwise, what he had done earlier would be for nothing.

“You don’t need to do anything for now. Just concentrate on honing your skills for tomorrow’s match,” Hank said with a smile.

He continued, “Given your talent and the enhanced serum, you have a solid chance of winning. I’ll reveal our full plan once you defeat the other contestants and claim the championship. Then, you’ll see just how great the Hall of Gods truly is.”

Styles, do you not trust me?”

don’t trust you. Frankly, I also

operation and won’t share the details before we act. It’s a precaution to prevent leaks and

to keep everything so secret? Even someone of your status also didn’t know the details?”

things have always been. I hope you

Gods had a bit more leeway, but anyone with a title or being groomed for something special faced stricter supervision. They had plenty of resources at their disposal, but their freedom was quite

further if this is how the Hall of Gods operates. Just let

take my leave now. I’m looking forward to your impressive performance tomorrow.” Hank nodded

lingered, the greater

the two vials of enhanced serum. He then leaped out of the back window and disappeared from

appeared in a secluded courtyard. It was

the bedroom door

swung open to reveal a young woman. She wasn’t conventionally beautiful,

her bright, shining eyes, which sparkled like stars. The woman

come in.” She smiled

where she lived. When Dustin stepped into the courtyard, she sensed his familiar presence, so

in and sat down on

something to drink?” she

not

and set it down in front of him. Then, she asked,