An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 901

Chapter 901

The intensity in Dustin’s eyes became somewhat unbearable to her.

All she wished for was to leave this place as swiftly as possible.

“Fret not, the grand spectacle has merely commenced.”

Edith remarked with an unfriendly countenance. “This lad stirred trouble with the Jade Maid Palace and harmed your elder sister. Naturally, we can’t simply release him.”

Dustin held too many undisclosed truths, particularly about the Jade Girl Scripture.

Such a treasure had to be solely hers, and no one should be privy to it.

Hence, she needed to silence him – permanently!

“Nikki Horst, you pledged to me previously that you wouldn’t harm him.”

Brittany Cloud suddenly felt a disquiet within her.

Despite her betrayal of Dustin, she didn’t wish any harm to befall him.

“Did I? I don’t recall.”

Edith’s countenance remained indifferent, and she refused to acknowledge it outright. “Nikki Horst, if the sight of blood distresses you, consider stepping out momentarily. I shan’t hold it against you as a teacher.”

“Teacher! Your interest lies in the Jade Girl Scripture. Now that the relic is in your possession, I implore you to release him!” Nikki Horst pleaded earnestly.

She comprehended her teacher’s intent for violence.

“Nikki Horst, reflect upon your role as a disciple of the Jade Maiden Palace. You have made a significant contribution this time, and I, as your teacher, am pleased. Once I’ve mastered the Jade Maiden swordsmanship, I’ll impart a few techniques to you.”

“However, for the moment, you must display your loyalty before your fellow disciples.”

Edith’s smile carried meaning.

“How might I do that?”

Nikki Horst inquired, taken aback.

“Replace me as the teacher – eliminate that lad!”

Edith’s index finger pointed directly at Dustin, exuding an air of murderous intent.

“No! I can’t!”

Nikki Horst recoiled, stepping back several paces. Dustin had rescued her; how could she repay his kindness with vengeance?

“Nikki Horst, should you dispatch him, I offer you the position of chief disciple under my tutelage.” Edith began tempting her.

She rather enjoyed witnessing love turn into hatred and betrayal.

“You shan’t defy the teacher due to a wretched man, shall you?”

At this juncture, numerous disciples from the Jade Maiden Palace began to rally Nikki Horst.

In their perspective, men and slaves were indistinguishable; their fate was at their disposal, whether to kill or dismember.

“Why stand there hesitating? Draw your blade!”

Edith erupted suddenly.

Nikki Horst was shaken to the core, raising her sword with trembling hands, inching forward step by step.

Tears welled in her eyes’ corners, trickling down her cheeks.

Like a marionette on strings, she dutifully carried out the teacher’s orders, step by agonizing step.

Observing this spectacle, Dustin was utterly disheartened.

Never had he imagined that Nikki Horst would comply with her teacher’s command and genuinely approach to end his life.

Alas, benevolence might invite retribution, and that was the bitter truth.