The only option for Dustin now was to go down with Cinna.
“Huh?”
Facing Dustin’s swift iron fist, Cinna instinctively raised his arms to block it.
“Thud!”
A muffled sound echoed as Dustin’s punch directly broke Cinna’s arms. Cinna flew like a sandbag. He crashed 20 feet away and spat out blood.
“Traitor!”
Dustin’s rage made his eyes bulge as he prepared to pursue.
Cinna realized the danger and swiftly formed hand seals. With a stomp of his foot, he instantly disappeared, leaving only a pile of clothes.
That was undoubtedly an extraordinary vanishing technique.
Dustin started coughing up lots of blood as soon as Cinna vanished.
Dustin was in critical condition due to old wounds, potent poison, and a blade in his chest. He was on the verge of collapsing.
“Your Highness!” Rodrigo roared in frustration, but he couldn’t move due to his severe injuries.
“Dustin!”
Maximus was barely able to stay upright either.
They were all in dire states and there were still many Dragon Guard assassins around.
“Maximus, take Rodrigo and leave!”
Dustin barely supported his shattered body. He tried not to collapse. As long as the knife wasn’t pulled out, he might be able to hold on for a short while.
“Dustin! What about you?”
Maximus was panicking.
Among the three, Dustin’s injuries were undoubtedly the most severe.
“Don’t worry, I’m skilled. I won’t die.”
Dustin forced a smile through the pain.
Nevertheless, Maximus was worried.
“But-”
“No more words! Take Rodrigo and go!”
Maximus was about to say something, but Dustin interrupted him with a shout. Maximus helped Rodrigo up and staggered away with him.
The Dragon Guard assassins didn’t chase after them. Instead, they surrounded Dustin.
Their goal was clear. Maximus and Rodrigo were out of their hunting range. There was no need to waste energy on them.
“Dustin, you’re at the brink of defeat. Surrender immediately!”
Four assassins in white brandished their knives. They eyed Dustin fiercely. Behind them stood a group of black- clad aces from the Dragon Guard. They were all skilled fighters.
“Remnants of the Dragon Guard, come at me if you’re not afraid to die!”
Dustin grinned. His eyes reflected a resolute acceptance of his fate.
“Kill him!”
At the command, all the Dragon Guard assassins surged forward and closed in on Dustin for another life-and-death battle.