An Understated Dominance

“Septemortis?”

Everyone looked wary of the black pill.

It was an extremely poisonous substance. Once consumed, death was certain if one didn’t have the antidote.

No one could resist the poison’s effect, regardless of their cultivation. It was something that struck fear in everyone’s hearts.

“Dustin! If your conscience is clear, then take the pill!” Spring shouted at him.

“That’s right! If you don’t take the pill to show you’re innocent, we won’t let you go!” the Hills clamored.

They weren’t happy to let Dustin go. But now that they had the Septemortis, things were different. No matter what tricks Dustin had up his sleeves, he couldn’t escape death unless he gave them a satisfactory explanation.

“Fine. I’ll take it.” Dustin nodded and placed the pill in his mouth.

“Sir Rhys! No!” Nelson immediately stopped Dustin when he saw what he had done. “This is highly poisonous! You’ll die!”

“If he doesn’t take it, he’ll die too!” Autumn yelled.

out with you!” Nelson

it out!” The disciples from Kirin Gang drew their weapons, ready to fight till the

their

a hand, stopping them

willing to take the risk. I’ll give everyone an

he swallowed the Septemortis.

off today for Sir Reeds’ sake. But you better bear in mind that you have only seven days!

the pill, Spring didn’t want to stay any longer. With a wave, he led the Hill family’s elite guards away.

wouldn’t it be better to kill him now? Aren’t we being too generous to give him seven days?” Torben

and wanted to see

he is. And those around him aren’t ordinary people, either. Unless Sir Reeds helps us out, I’m afraid we won’t get anything from going against that brat,” Spring explained.

a favor now. After

live more than seven days.”

we’ll let him live his last seven days!” Torben

admit that Dustin was very powerful. They’d suffer significant losses

antidote to you.” Conrad flicked