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.

it! I’ll fight it out with you!” Nelson

from Kirin Gang drew their weapons, ready to fight till the end.

couldn’t stand to see their leader forced

a hand, stopping

“All this commotion is because of me. I’m willing to take the risk. I’ll give everyone an explanation

swallowed

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

didn’t want to stay any longer. With a wave, he

better to kill him now? Aren’t we being too generous to

Dustin and wanted to see

Sir Reeds helps us out, I’m

a favor now. After all,

won’t live more than seven

his last seven days!” Torben said, gritting his

wasn’t happy with the outcome, he had to admit that Dustin was very powerful. They’d suffer significant losses if they insisted on going against

Reeds, I’ll entrust the antidote to you.” Conrad flicked a white pill