Chapter 1194 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1194
âYoung man, as long as you join us, Iâll make sure to assign you a venerated role.â Woody proposed a tempting offer.
In the Martial Arts Union, a venerated role was higher than an official. Dustin would enjoy a rapid promotion and advance by two ranks immediately.
âIâm sorry, Iâm still not interested.â Dustin shook his head once more. Woody frowned at being rejected repeatedly. He didnât expect Dustin to be this ungrateful when he had been extremely accommodating.
âNo way. What is he thinking? Heâs declining a venerated role in the union? âBeing favored by the union is a great honor, but this guy is not appreciative! Heâs so ignorant!â
âHmph! Whatâs a young grandmaster in front of the union? Theyâre nothing but country bumpkins!â
A few jealous martial artists commented on the situation. Most martial artists saw an offer from the union as the highest honor one could receive. However, Dustin declined the offer repeatedly, showing complete disregard for the union. He was too arrogant!
âYoung man, opportunities like this donât come twice. Are you sure about your decision?â Woodyâs expression grew colder. He was running out of patience. He had put down his pride to recruit Dustin personally. And yet, he wasnât shown any respect.
âNo, thanks. I came to the alliance to challenge the leader to a duel. Iâm not interested in anything else,â Dustin replied calmly. âVery well! Everyone has their own ambitions. I wonât force you, then!â
Woody huffed and left the stage. His expression was sour and tinged with anger.
âSir Bolts, sit down and have a cup of tea.â Emery smiled apologetically. He led Woody and his group to a seat in the center.
Those who sat here were the heads of various major guilds. The lowest ranked was a semi-grandmaster, with a few grandmasters among them. For example, Skycraneâs founder, Theodore Crane, and Father Orson, the Abbot of the Combat Priests.
Ever since the battle in the Black Forest, both of them held a grudge against Dustin. They had made an appearance today purely to take advantage of the situation.
Dustin was sure to be defeated in the duel. Once he was seriously injured, they would take the opportunity to eliminate the threat.
âPlease calm down, Sir Bolts. An ungrateful man like Dustin doesnât deserve to be recruited. Sir Reeds will personally teach him a lesson later,â Theodore commented slyly.
âSir Crane is right. Dustin doesnât follow orders. He would only bring you trouble if he joined the union. Itâs better to give up now,â Quincey chimed in.
âHmph! I intended to give him a chance to live, but I didnât expect him to be so ungrateful. If thatâs the case, I wonât care any longer. Letâs see if he survives today!â Woody said coldly, his expression hostile.
The Martial Arts Union was a privileged. organization. It was famous for its ruthless methods. Any martial artist who dared to defy the orders of the union was considered a criminal. They could be imprisoned or even executed. Dustinâs actions had already landed him on Woodyâs blacklist.
âMr. Reeds, everyone is here. When will Sir Reeds arrive?â Emery changed the subject.
âSir Reeds was in seclusion last night and needs ample rest. Sir Williamson, if you canât wait any longer, you should go back and rest first,â Quincey responded sarcastically.
âHah ⦠I donât mind, but Sir Bolts is a busy man. You canât make him wait forever, can you?â Emery flashed a sly smile.
âIâ¦â Quincey was momentarily at a loss for words. It was true that he couldnât afford to offend someone of Woodyâs status.
âNo need to wait any longer, Sir Reeds has arrived.â As if sensing something, Theodore suddenly looked up and toward a certain direction.