An Understated Dominance

“Spring! Don’t waste your breath on him! He must pay dearly for murdering Father!” Autumn roared. “Guards! Avenge my father and chop this rascal up into pieces!”

“Yes, sir!”

Everyone in the Hill household wielded their weapons and closed in on Dustin.

“Listen, this is all a trap. Someone deliberately planned all this to set me up!” Dustin explained as he dodged their attacks.

He finally realized that something was amiss. Paul had been assassinated right when he was supposed to meet him.

It was all too much of a coincidence. Someone was blatantly out to frame him.

“Charge! Kill him!”

None of the Hills were ready to hear him out. They charged at him relentlessly, every move intending to kill.

Paul was the backbone of the family. He represented the honor and glory of the Hills.

Now that he was murdered in their home, it was only natural that they would be furious. Their only wish right now was to kill Dustin and avenge Paul.

me some time! I will certainly

his explanations weren’t working, Dustin wasted no more time. With a light step, he jumped into the air and

from everyone’s sight.

no matter what it takes!”

family was in a flurry

Dustin. Even the hidden guards who rarely made an appearance

and that

same time, over in the

a meeting with several of the alliance’s elders.

They would completely

more talents. Even Oakvale would shower them with generous rewards. They truly gained a lot from the win.

that we won this time. Remember to

He’s really talented and exceptionally skilled. We must focus on nurturing him to make the

sang Dustin’s praises. They have very high expectations for

assured. He’s such an outstanding talent. I’ll provide him with all the resources and help him become a grandmaster!”

be for the best.”