An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2219

Hank remained unperturbed when confronted with everyone's apprehension. It was as if he had foreseen their anxieties.

Despite his affiliation with the Hall of Gods, his upbringing in Dragonmarsh had endowed him with a profound understanding of the strength of Sacred Wrym Summit.

Even the most renowned elites wouldn't dare to challenge the Sacred Wrym Summit.

Hank reassured, "Fear not, everyone."

Then, he gestured for silence and waited until the room fell quiet before continuing, "I understand your worries. But rest assured, we won't send you into danger unprepared.

"Even if we venture into the forbidden ground of Sacred Wrym Summit, we'll take all necessary precautions to minimize risks."

"Mr. Styles, what's the Hall of Gods' plan? It's better to be straight with us so we know where we stand," Garrett asked.

"Yeah, let's have some transparency here. We need to know what we're getting into," the others chimed in.

They weren't eager to be sacrificial lambs and charged mindlessly into the danger of Sacred Wrym Summit's forbidden ground. Hence, they needed assurance of a solid plan for their safety before committing to anything.

Hank said, "Alright, I'll explain it to you." He paused briefly before saying, "You all know the Combat Tournament at the Sacred Wrym Summit, right?

"They had all hands on deck for security, which left many spots wide open. They're practically deserted at the back mountain. So, sneaking in at night should be doable without raising any alarms."

"Is that your plan? Sounds a bit risky, doesn't it?" Garrett raised an eyebrow, looking skeptical.

Even with the distraction of the Combat Tournament, he knew there were probably many elites patrolling Sacred Wrym Summit's back mountains. Sneaking in carelessly risked tipping them off, and if they got caught, it would be the end for them.

Hank replied, "Elder Mason, there's no need to rush. What I've outlined is just the first step."

He smiled and continued, "Once we approach the forbidden ground of Sacred Wrym Summit, we'll have additional teams to create diversions.

"When the time is right, these teams will set fires across the mountain. This will draw their elites' attention away.

"That's when we seize the moment to infiltrate the forbidden ground and uncover the rare treasures. In simpler terms, it's a strategy known as 'smoke and mirrors.'"

"Smoke and mirrors?"

The martial artists pondered and were intrigued by the plan's ingenuity. It sounded promising to them.

By employing multiple teams to set fires and diverting the Sacred Wrym Summit's elite, they could minimize the risks associated with their mission.

Garrett asked again, "Mr. Styles, the plan sounds promising. However, troubling rumors about the dangers within Sacred Wrym Summit's forbidden ground are circulating.

"Word has it there's a mysterious, enigmatic fighter who calls it home year-round. Facing this individual alone would be no small feat.