Chapter 1191 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1191
âSir Williamson, Iâm acting in the interest of our reputation.â Quincey frowned. He continued, âThis guy has killed an innocent man and is acting aggressively. He has no respect for the alliance. If we donât deal with him now, weâll likely face more in the future!â
âMr. Reeds, I saw what happened earlier. You were the one acting aggressive and arrogant.â
Emery continued calmly, âBesides, you have violated our code of conduct. You had commanded the Three Guardians without the permission of our leader.
âIf you insist on continuing this argument, youâll add another offense to your record-knowingly breaking the law.â
âYou-!â Quincey was exasperated. Through gritted teeth, he whispered, â Sir Williamson, weâre on the same side. Sir Williamson, weâre on the same side. Are you really going to oppose me for this brat?â
âMr. Reeds, Iâve always handled matters objectively. I will never act in favor of personal gain.â
Emery declared confidently, âEveryone can tell right from wrong. I believe everyone here wishes to witness a fair and honorable duel against our leader. âThose who interfere in this duel with underhanded means will be the enemy of the martial world!â
âThatâs right! Itâs our right to challenge the alliance leader to a duel! Nobody has the right to interfere!â the crowd of martial artists echoed.
In the martial world, the strongest held the greatest authority. Even the position of alliance leader was earned through pure skills.
Anyone who became a grandmaster had the right to challenge the leader to a duel. That was an unspoken rule. Avoiding the duel or using underhanded methods would only bring down the allianceâs name.
âSir Williamson, must you do this?â Quinceyâs expression was grim.
âWhy? Are you displeased?â Emery raised an eyebrow. âIf you are, you have the right to challenge me. As long as you defeat me, I will pass the position of assistant leader to you.â
âYouâ¦â Quincey was rendered speechless. He was a mere divine-level martial artist. It was only because his brother was the leader of the alliance that he could enjoy the privilege of being an elder. Challenging Emery would be a suicidal move.
âSir Williamson, I wonât forget today. I hope you wonât regret it.â
Quincey continued grimly, âYou might have shielded him now. But you wonât be able to shield him forever. He will be dying a tragic death later on stage.â
âIâm not interested in his fate on stage. But nobody can break the rules beneath it. Now, get your men to leave!â Emery remained composed.
Quincey took a deep breath. Taking the situation into account, he finally gave in. âThree Guardians, retreat!â
Hearing the order, the three black-clad figures disappeared like a ghost. It was as if they never appeared.
âGrandmaster Rhys, on behalf of the alliance, I apologize for Mr. Reedsâ actions.â Emery turned to Dustin and apologized respectfully.
The reason he helped Dustin was to establish his authority. But it was also for personal reasons. Ronald had suppressed him for a decade, giving him no chance to rise.
Dustinâs appearance had given him a chance to step out from Ronaldâs shadow. No matter the outcome, as long as Dustin stood in the battle ring, it would be a challenge to Ronaldâs authority.
Making the first step was the hardest. However, once that step was taken, the subsequent steps would prove less daunting. When that day came, Ronaldâs position would be shaken. It would give Emery the opportunity to seize power.
âYou are too kind, Sir Williamson. They were just a few insignificant people. I didnât take them seriously.â
âOf course.â Emery gave Dustin a faint smile.
âGrandmaster Rhys, itâs almost time. After you.â
âAlright.â Dustin nodded. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he made his way up to the center of the battle ring.
The crowd automatically made way for him. At that moment, regardless of his reason and the outcome, Dustinâs courage and determination had earned the admiration of the people present.
Dustin had attempted something none of them dared to do.