An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2106

Jasper, the once-mighty general of Glorian, met his demise through a fatal encounter with the Blood Devil Willem, all because of his overbearing arrogance.

This tragic incident overshadowed what had begun as the gathering organized by the Hall of Gods.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, everyone. I'll go and freshen up a bit." Willem's lips curled into a satisfied smirk after draining Jasper off his last breath.

He nodded to the assembled group before making his way to the restroom.

"Mr. Alessandro, could you find someone to clean up this mess?" Bailey glanced at Anthony.

"Sure," Anthony agreed with a nod.

A team of Kimboku warriors was assembled to commence the cleanup. They swiftly buried the bodies and scrubbed away the bloodstains, ensuring everything was neat and orderly.

Everyone present was a seasoned veteran and was accustomed to facing adversity. Thus, such a minor incident failed to elicit any surprise.

As the Kimboku warriors diligently worked to clear the area, Anthony led the group back to the living room.

Upon their return, Willem had changed into another set of fresh clothes. He reclaimed his seat with an air of satisfaction following a hearty meal.

"Everyone, I've gathered you here on behalf of the Hall of Gods to propose the formation of a Crusaders Alliance," Bailey announced once everyone had settled in their seats.

He added, "Our target is Dragonmarsh. Over the years, each of us has felt the looming threat posed by this nation. If left unchecked, it could jeopardize the safety of our own lands.

"Hence, we cannot afford to remain passive. We must take action. And now, the time has come to seize the moment."

Bailey paused to gauge everyone's reaction and continued, "Our Crusaders Alliance has two primary objectives.

"Firstly, to defeat Dragonmarsh's emerging talents and emerge victorious in their Combat Tournament, thereby showcasing the prowess of our martial artists and weakening their nation. Secondly, we aim to seize Dragonmarsh's treasure."

"Treasure?"

The word sparked everyone's interest.

While it was important to keep Dragonmarsh in check, getting everyone to work together wasn't always easy without some personal incentive. But the mention of treasure changed the game.

With the prospect of valuable loot, people might be more willing to take risks, even putting their lives on the line.

"Mr. Bailey, what exactly do you mean by treasure?" Anthony asked.

Bailey's expression turned serious as he replied, "I've got some reliable intel that a hidden treasure trove is tucked away in the forbidden area behind Sacred Wyrm Summit.

"Lately, things have been getting pretty peculiar up there—nine lightning bolts in a row, then bam, the mountain cracks open, unveiling some mysterious loot.

"Despite Sacred Wrym Summit's efforts to keep it under wraps and increase security, our spies managed to snag some useful clues.

"Now, if our Crusaders Alliance gets hold of this treasure, we'll not only put a dent in Dragonmarsh's dominance but also gear ourselves up for some serious strength boost!"