An Understated Dominance - Chapter 2410

“Someone is coming. You need to hide now.” Dustin’s sharp ears caught the quiet shuffle of footsteps outside the door.

The movement was slow and careful. It was clearly someone who knew what they were doing.

“Understood.” Grace nodded and quickly gathered the Dracan essences before slipping out the window. She disappeared in seconds without a trace.

Just three seconds after she left, there was a knock at the door.

“Who is it?” Dustin called out.

“It’s me, Hank,” came a familiar voice from the other side.

Dustin got up and opened the door, smiling as he greeted him. “Hello, Mr. Styles. Come in.”

Hank’s visit at this hour meant the Hall of Gods was about to take some action.

“Congratulations on winning the championship, Dustin. I wanted to tell you in person,” Hank said as he stepped inside. “I watched your match today, and it was amazing. Beating Glenn was a nice surprise. I knew I was right about you.”

“If it weren’t for your enhanced serum, I wouldn’t have been able to beat him,” Dustin said modestly.

Hank laughed. “Now you see the benefits of joining the Hall of Gods, right?”

With a smile, he added, “With our support, fame and fortune are almost guaranteed. Just keep doing your part, and you’ll have wealth and glory for the rest of your life.”

“Of course.” Dustin nodded, smiling back.

“Okay, let’s skip the small talk and get to the point.”

Hank closed the door and windows, then set up a soundproof barrier. “I’m here with a mission for you. The God King has decided to launch a surprise attack on Sacred Wyrm Summit tonight.”

“You’ve been chosen to lead a squad of elite fighters. Your task is to sneak into the Forbidden Ground and steal the treasure.”

Given Dustin’s skills, it was a challenge he was ready to take on.

It made sense that Hank would be leading this mission.

“Infiltrating the Forbidden Ground?” Dustin raised an eyebrow. “I’ve heard it’s dangerous and protected by powerful experts. I’m not sure I can handle it.”

“Don’t worry. You won’t be alone,” Hank replied seriously. “Two other elite squads will be with you. Your job is to deal with the experts inside the Forbidden Ground. We’ll take care of the people outside and keep you safe.”

“If that’s the case, then I’m in. But what exactly are we looking for?” Dustin asked, curious.

“You’ll find out once you’re inside,” Hank said, smiling mysteriously.

“You still can’t tell me?” Dustin pretended to be frustrated.

“It’s not that I can’t tell you, I just don’t know myself. The God King has everything planned. We just need to follow orders and complete the mission. It’s best not to ask too many questions. That’s just how it works around here, Dustin. I hope you understand,” Hank explained.

“Got it. I’ll follow your instructions,” Dustin nodded.

“It’s getting late. Come with me so you can meet your team and get to know them better,” Hank said with a smile.

“Sure. Lead the way, Mr. Styles,” Dustin replied politely.

Hank didn’t say anything else as he quietly led Dustin out. They moved like shadows through the darkness. In less than ten minutes, they reached a secluded courtyard where they had gathered before.

Once they entered the gates, they headed to the meeting hall, where Dustin noticed more than a dozen people already inside.

He recognized most of them from past encounters. There was Wein Sage, the drunkard dressed like a beggar, and Garrett, one of the notorious Cosmos Demons known for his ruthless killings. The rest were all highly skilled fighters.

was aware of his reputation. The champion was known for being unbeatable.

“Yeah, that’s right,” Garrett replied, still fuming. “You think you can disrespect him just because he looks young? He’s earned his place.”

Zayne rubbed his cheek, feeling embarrassed. “I didn’t know,” he mumbled, trying to regain his composure.

Hank stepped in to ease the tension. “Let’s all remember that we’re a team here. Dustin is here to guide us, and we should support him.”

Dustin smiled warmly, trying to lighten the mood. “I appreciate that, Hank. I know it’s a big responsibility, but I’m ready to lead this mission. We’ll work together and achieve our goals.”

Garrett nodded, still looking serious but calming down. “That’s right. We need to focus on the mission ahead. We can’t afford to let personal feelings get in the way.”

The group fell silent, realizing the importance of unity. Zayne looked at Dustin, a mix of respect and nervousness in his eyes. “I’m sorry for what I said earlier. I’ll do my best to follow your lead.”

Dustin gave a reassuring nod. “No hard feelings. Let’s move forward and make this mission a success.”

With that, everyone gathered around, ready to listen to their new leader and prepare for the challenges ahead.

He had an impressive record, but the memory of his harsh words came rushing back to him. Fear gripped him, making his legs shake. His face turned pale as he started to apologize frantically.

It wasn’t that his earlier approach was completely wrong, but he had hit a wall. Now, he understood just how deep in trouble he really was.