An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2044

When the quintet appeared, many experienced elites retreated in fear. Although the remaining elites didn't flee in panic, they wore expressions of astonishment.

"Isn't that the Shadow Citadel's Evil Quintet? Why are they here?"

"What? The Evil Quintet? Are those the guys who enjoy feasting on human flesh?"

"Damn it! I really should've checked my horoscope before leaving today. Why did I run into these troublemakers?"

An uneasy hush spread through the crowd, unsure about what was happening.

The Evil Quintet of the Shadow Citadel had a notorious reputation. Many stories spread about these five people, calling them ruthless and severing other's limbs at the slightest provocation.

What made them even more disturbing was their unusual taste.

They supposedly enjoyed eating human flesh as a delicacy. Just these rumors alone were enough to send shivers down the spines of various factions in the martial world.

The Evil Quintet wasn't just brutal. They were also powerful, and each member possessed exceptional martial skills.

In the past, some righteous individuals tried to ambush the Evil Quintet to rid the world of their menace.

However, not only did they fail, but they also suffered heavy casualties, with some losing their sanity outright.

Since that incident, the Evil Quintet's fearsome reputation spread far and wide, and no one dared to provoke them.

Wherever they went, most people fled in fear, afraid of becoming the Evil Quintet's target. It was why some experienced martial artists chose to retreat.

After all, who in their right mind would want to provoke five powerful lunatics with a taste for human flesh?

"Dalen! There you are!"

As the Evil Quintet entered the tavern, they searched around and eventually fixed their gaze on Dalen. They immediately swarmed around him with flattering smiles.

Their expression left the onlookers bewildered. Weren't the Evil Quintet supposed to be ruthless? Why were they so happy? Also, who was that handsome man?

"Dalen, what brings you here? We've arranged a lakeside villa for you, surrounded by beautiful scenery. You don't have to stay with these regular people," the chubby man said with a smile.