An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1148: Just joking

“You say that again?”

Scarlet’s expression turned icy as she held her sword with one hand, its tip pressed against Natasha’s throat. With a slight forward movement, she could end Natasha’s life in an instant.

Natasha, seeing the sharp blade so close to her neck, couldn’t help but furrow her brows. She hadn’t expected Scarlet to be so impulsive, drawing her sword at the slightest provocation. It was clear that this wasn’t a mere threat; another provocative word could result in her demise.

It seemed that she had encountered a formidable opponent.

“Stop!”

Just as they were locked in a standoff, Dustin suddenly rushed in.

“Dustin, you’re here?” Upon seeing him, Scarlet immediately sheathed her sword, her previous coldness replaced by a friendly smile, like that of a neighbor’s little sister.

“Scarlet, what were you doing just now?” Dustin frowned, showing some displeasure.

“It’s nothing, I was just joking with Miss Natasha,” Scarlet replied with a smile.

“Joking?” Dustin turned his gaze to Natasha and asked in a soft voice, “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. I was just a bit bored, so I wanted to see Miss Scarlet’s sword. She simply handed it to me,” Natasha smiled.

thought that Natasha might report

careful in the future. I don’t want any harm to come to either of you. Do you understand?” Dustin’s gaze, as he said the last three words, shifted to Scarlet, carrying a

I understand,” Scarlet lowered her

else saw this, they would probably be shocked. After all, who in the Dragonmarsh would dare to reprimand The Goddess of War in

a professional

unease for no apparent reason. But there was

to a secluded spot, and Natasha suddenly stopped and turned around. Her smile grew

the more Dustin felt uneasy, sensing a hidden

want to ask? Just ask, I have nothing to hide,” Dustin

jumpy; I’m not about to devour you,” she

scoop. “Well, Scarlet’s actually part of the Spanner clan over in Stonia, and folks call

surprise. “Scarlet? The Goddess of War?” She was genuinely taken aback. “I never saw

heard of the Goddess of War before. Scarlet was Stonia’s pride and joy, a standout among the younger generation, holding an enviable position at the apex of the

curiosity was piqued even further. “What’s the deal between you two? Why did she come looking for you?” She had always known Dustin was something special, but a connection to someone like Scarlet had taken her

sighed, revealing the family tie. “She’s my sister. She still sees me through the lens of our childhood, and change doesn’t come easy for her. But I’m hopeful that over time, she’ll come to see things

a hint of jealousy. “So, you two really were childhood sweethearts?” She pressed further, a touch of bitterness

Dustin shook his head, emphasizing the lack of real commitment. “The ties between our families have faded since my mother passed away, and I genuinely see her as nothing more than a sister. There’s no romantic spark

remarked, “Sister? But it seems like she doesn’t quite share that sibling

heartfelt. “Even if she’s beautiful, she

grin spread across Natasha’s face. “Well, I didn’t expect you, the unflappable man, to