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An Understated Dominance Chapter 1877
Julius slowly opened his eyes. Just as he was about to say something, he saw something in the corner of his eyes.Someone was standing outside the window.That person was Dustin!"What the heck!" Julius was so startled that he shuddered.Julius never expected that Dustin would be able to find the Dragon Guard's secret base."Grand General Rhys, what happened? Was I too hard?" The beautiful maid was a bit scared."It's nothing. I'm a bit tired, so I would like to rest. You may leave."Julius soon calmed down. Then, he gestured for the beautiful maid to leave."Yes, sir." The beautiful maid didn't dare to reject, immediately leaving.After she left, Dustin swiftly entered the room and sat in front of Julius."Dustin, why are you here?" Julius was shocked.Dustin smiled calmly. "I was scared as you didn't have any updates. Thus, I got here after searching around. However, it seems like you're having a good time. Someone was even giving you a massage."Julius replied calmly, "I
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1878
Dustin left the Dragon Guard base immediately after talking to Julius for a while. It wasn't a place that he should stick around. He only took the risk to verify some information. It was a good thing that he entered and left quietly.However, after Dustin had left for a while, Julius picked up the phone on the table and called the control room. Five minutes later, Reagan walked into the villa with a few of his trusted subordinates."Grand General Rhys, I heard that you wanted to see me urgently," Reagan spoke first."Sir Judd, someone from the West Lucozian monarchy just snuck into your secret base," Julius said frankly."Oh, is that so?" Reagan was a little surprised as he looked around and said, "Grand General Rhys, are you sure?""Of course, he was just standing in front of me." Julius looked serious."Who is it then? Why did this person come to see you?" Reagan pursued the matter further."That person was the Crown Prince of West Lucozia, Dustin Rhys!" Julius answered hone
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1879
"The target is in sight. Get ready!" Austin was on high alert when he saw the group of Dragon Guard members. He even withdrew his sword a little from its scabbard."Calm down. Give them another minute. We have to wait till they get into the area surrounded by us." Dustin reached out and patted Austin's shoulders lightly. He had cast two spells a few hundred yards before their hiding spot. As soon as the group of Dragon Guard members walked into the area, they'd be trapped.The first spell was the Disorientation Spell, and it covered the widest area. This spell had a dumbfounding and dizzying effect. The second spell was the Octennial Array. This spell had two sides to it. The first side could be used to attack the opponent, whereas the flip side could defend. It could attack and defend simultaneously, making it a very adaptable spell.Dustin had chosen to use this spell to attack. He had arranged for eight very skilled fighters to be situated in every direction of this octagon
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1880
The problem was that the group of Dragon Guard members were moving in a straight line. They didn't make any turns, nor did they move backward. As such, the only plausible explanation was that they had been trapped. They had been walking around in circles and were unable to leave."I know! This is the Disorientation Spell!" The man in gray had a thought and said suddenly. "It was said that people under this spell would feel dizzy and disorientated at the beginning. As time goes by, their abilities will deteriorate greatly. If they remain under the spell, they will eventually die!""Disorientation Spell? I thought that this mystical spell had been lost as time passed. There's someone who actually knows how to cast this spell! "It looks like the person behind this is not easy to deal with!" The red-robed elder looked serious."Elder Reed, what should we do now?" The man in black asked."We have to find a way to break the spell, of course! If not, we'd all die in this trap." The
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1881
The Octennial Array was quickly activated under Dustin's order. A white light shone from each side of the octagonal formation at the edge of the foggy area. The white lights soared skyward, eventually converging high above. Then, it descended into a vast curtain of light, enveloping the entire foggy area. The light curtain was translucent. When viewed from the outside, it looked like a giant eggshell.At this moment, within the spell's area, the Dragon Guard members could feel the ground beneath them rumbling as they ran. The hard ground suddenly became soft, like a mud pool. Besides that, there seemed to be a strong suction force coming from underground. They felt like they were being sucked into the mud pool with every step they took."What's going on? Why is the ground so soft?" The sudden change threw everyone in the Dragon Guard members off guard. Even though they were skilled martial artists, they had never been in a situation like this. Regardless of where they stepp
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1882
The red flare left a long, bright trail as it shot skyward. However, the translucent ceiling of the Octennial Array lit up for a while, and the red flare stopped halfway.The red flare exploded loudly. The fiery explosion was absorbed by the translucent ceiling and left no trails. The Dragon Guard members could only see a flashing red light before it completely disappeared. Other than the explosion, everything else remained the same."We can't even send a distress signal! It looks like we're completely trapped in this spell," The red-robed elder said with a frown. He couldn't find the spell's breaking point even with his eye technique in this situation. That was enough to prove that this spell was more bizarre and advanced than the Disorientation Spell, especially when both spells were used together. They complemented and enhanced each other's efficiency."Oh no! An ambush from the enemy!" Just as the red-robed elder was thinking of ways to break the spell, he heard a shri
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1883
"Damn! What the heck are these things? Why are there so many of them?""I can't kill them all! It's like a relentless wave, one after another.""We have to find a way out. If we continue like this, we'll exhaust ourselves and die here!""The fog is everywhere. I can't even see which way to go, and these shadows just keep coming. How can we find a way out?"Chaos engulfed the Dragon Guard members, transitioning from disdain to shock and fear. Ultimately, it descended into despair. The issue wasn't their incapacity to defeat the shadows but the absence of hope for survival. With each shadow they vanquished, two more emerged, steadily increasing in numbers. As their comrades fell in each assault, the attrition pushed them closer to total annihilation. To them, escape seemed impossible."Elder Reed, the situation is worsening. What should we do now?" The black-clad man, fending off enemies, sought assistance from the red-robed elder beside him.The black-clad man had to fend of
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1884
"It's still uncertain," Dustin replied with a serious expression. He added, "There are only two potential scenarios in this situation. First, Julius might not have earned the Dragon Guard's trust. Alternatively, Reagan could have sent this team to test Julius.""And the second?" Austin asked."The second possibility is that Julius betrayed us. It could be a trap orchestrated by the Dragon Guard, using a decoy team to draw us out and setting up a full-scale ambush," Dustin replied.He solemnly added, " Julius is the only one at risk in the first scenario. As for the second scenario, we might have walked into an enemy trap."Austin quickly analyzed the situation and ordered, "Stay alert, everyone!"The castle's elite forces promptly scattered, staying on high alert.At that moment, laughter resonated through the sky, causing a disturbance that sent countless birds into flight. "It's too late to be on guard now!"Shortly afterward, a formidable force of soldiers and horses emer
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Nathaniel's mansion was huge. It was more like a maze than a home. Even with a detailed layout, Dustin had to stay sharp as he moved through the grounds. After all, blueprints never quite captured the twists and turns of the actual place.Led by a maid, he followed a winding path through the corridors for nearly ten minutes before finally arriving at a guesthouse with a garden.The place was spacious and quiet, filled with birdsong and blooming flowers. It was a secluded spot that was ideal for privacy."Mr. Rhys, you can stay here. If you need anything, just let me know," the maid said. Her gaze was warm with a hint of admiration. She had watched Dustin's performance in the training ground earlier and knew he was an important guest brought in by Nathaniel. If she could catch his attention, it could completely turn her life around.He waved her off and said, "Okay. You can go now. I don't need anyone to attend to me." "Uh… but…" The maid hesitated."Don't worry. I'll explain
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The crowd murmured among themselves as they looked at the broken broadsword and the stunned expression on Lycas' face."That strike was insanely fast and dead-on too," someone commented."I never expected General Derin's secret move to be defeated like that. It's unbelievable," another said."I thought General Derin could turn things around for us, but he still lost," a third added.Everyone knew how strong Lycas was. As a fully developed grandmaster with a broadsword, he was supposed to be unstoppable. However, at the critical moment, Dustin's strike shattered his broadsword.Lycas' loss was sudden and almost unbelievable. Some blamed bad luck and thought he could have won if things had gone differently. But those who truly understood what happened knew better.Even with Dustin's movement restricted and Lycas unleashing his strongest technique, he still pierced through the opening with near-impossible timing. That strike wasn't just lucky but masterful. It was a brutal display
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Lycas gripped his broadsword with both hands and roared. The sound cracked through the air like a thunderclap.He sidestepped sharply and charged straight at Dustin like a raging bull.The heavy broadsword moved like it weighed nothing in his hands. He swung it with brutal speed. Each arc cut through the air with a sharp, whistling howl, as if it could slice through anything in its path.The broadsword came crashing down on Dustin with bone-crushing force, like a mountain falling from the sky.Lycas threw his full weight into the swing. As the sword descended, the force of the strike stirred up dust from the ground. It sent plumes of dirt in every direction.He knew Dustin was no ordinary opponent. If he wanted a chance to win, he had to make the first move and seize the initiative."Nice form," Dustin said.As Lycas launched a powerful, aggressive attack, Dustin remained calm and unruffled. With effortless grace, he sidestepped without the slightest rush. The broadsword whizz
Chapter 2535
Bryce knew Dustin was strong, but this was beyond anything he anticipated. Though he had gained the upper hand early on, Bryce still believed his skills matched Dustin's.From his observation, Dustin relied on martial arts techniques and hit-and-run tactics. Plus, he didn't dare to confront Bryce head-on.He had assumed that as long as he found an opening, he could exploit Dustin's weaknesses and defeat him. But when Dustin finally stopped holding back, Bryce realized how wrong he'd been.It turned out Dustin wasn't just playing hit-and-run tactics. Instead, he'd held back the entire time to spare Bryce from an embarrassing defeat.The moment Dustin stopped holding back, Bryce didn't stand a chance. Even without special techniques, Dustin's raw power, speed, and reflexes were enough to crush him.The difference in their abilities was staggering, so much so that no amount of skill could close the gap.And it wasn't just Bryce who was shocked. Except for Nathaniel, who had already
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Bryce's request for a fight heated up the atmosphere.Soldiers around the training ground started murmuring among themselves."Lieutenant General Gantz is a legend in our ranks. His combat skills are no joke—he's taken down countless enemies on the battlefield. I haven't seen him in action in years," one young soldier said with awe."Yeah," a veteran agreed. "Lieutenant General Gantz has been through countless battles, and his strength is unmatched. If he steps in, Mr. Rhys might be in for a rough time."After the fight earlier, the soldiers knew firsthand that Dustin was no slouch. Otherwise, he wouldn't have easily defeated the five elite soldiers.But in their minds, no matter how skilled Dustin was, he stood no chance against Bryce.Bryce was a grandmaster not just in rank but in skill, physical strength, and battlefield experience. He was stronger than any expert from the martial world.Nathaniel had once recruited several grandmaster martial artists to spar with them, but
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"Your Highness, the soldiers under me are trained solely in killing techniques. If they hurt your guest, things could get ugly," Lycas said.He didn't say it outright, but the message was clear. If Dustin wasn't strong enough, he'd better stay out of the way, or he was just asking for trouble.Bryce didn't say anything, but the look he gave Dustin was full of contempt. How could a pampered young man like Dustin measure up to soldiers who've been through the grind? He figured Dustin was probably some heir from a prominent family who knew Nathaniel and was trying to assert his relevance."You guys are blind to greatness when it's standing right in front of you." Nathaniel chuckled and shook his head. He added, "If any of you manage to land a hit on Mr. Rhys, I'll pay out a thousand gold. But honestly, I doubt any of you have what it takes."At the mention of rewards, the soldiers perked up. Their eyes lit up with excitement. They were practically itching to charge at Dustin and g
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During the meal, Nathaniel arranged for two women to accompany Dustin.Throughout history, even the greatest heroes couldn't resist the allure of beautiful women. Sometimes, a woman of extraordinary beauty could be far more enticing than rare treasures or high status.Dustin remained composed. He neither showed any enthusiasm nor did he deliberately reject it.As for the women seated on either side of him, he treated them with polite respect. He enjoyed a drink and the easy conversation with them, but nothing beyond that.However, Nathaniel saw it differently. To him, it seemed that Dustin was unimpressed by the women at his side.Considering Dustin's background, it made sense. A woman of ordinary beauty would never catch his attention. Nathaniel realized he would need to pull out all the stops. Perhaps, it was time to bring out his most prized companion and see how Dustin responded.After the meal, he led Dustin to his mansion's training ground.The midday sun blazed overhead
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"This…" Dustin began.He hesitated on purpose and didn't give an immediate answer.Upon seeing him deep in thought, Nathaniel was convinced that Dustin was weighing the pros and cons. He leaned in slightly, his smile widening with anticipation. "You should know how much the Dracan essence means to me," he said. "If I can gather all the essences, it’d be like fate is on my side. My path to the throne would be unstoppable—and when that time comes, your reward will be waiting."As he spoke, his gaze stayed on Dustin as he searched for any sign of hesitation in his expression.Dustin looked up and met his eyes. For a moment, something unreadable flickered in his gaze.He pressed his lips together and spoke slowly. "You're right, Your Highness. But it wasn't easy to find the Dracan essence. I went through quite a few twists and turns. Besides, if I give it to you, it might put me at odds with the other two princes."He paused deliberately and left the rest unsaid. Still, the concern
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The next morning, Nathaniel was inside a lavish mansion. He was in his study, flipping through an ancient manuscript. One of his most trusted aides hurried in and lowered his voice, "Your Royal Highness, word just came in. Another trace of Dracan essence has been found."Nathaniel raised an eyebrow and closed the manuscript. "Where?""Our investigation shows it ended up in the hands of Logan Rhys," the aide replied."Logan Rhys?" Nathaniel narrowed his eyes slightly and was surprised by the name.He had tried to win Logan over before and spared no expense, but never received a response. Later, he discovered that Tristan and Matthias had done the same.Fortunately, Logan still hadn't picked a side. He might be holding out for the best offer, but at least he hadn't shut the door on Nathaniel.With the Dracan essence in his hands, Logan had become an even more valuable target. In addition to the West Lucozian monarchy, Logan was an ultimate grandmaster, which made him worth recrui
