His behavior surprised the West family. They couldn't believe Victor, Lannopolis's greatest fighter and a national hero, was so respectful. Surrounded by three opposing forces, their situation was precarious, yet Victor remained polite and humble—baffling.

Soon, a messenger arrived: "Mr. Fox requests your presence."

"Many thanks," Victor replied, following the messenger into the living room. Upon seeing Dustin, he bowed deeply. "Mr. Fox, I am pleased to meet you!"

The West family froze. This was Lannopolis's most renowned figure, presumably there to arrest Dustin. His respectful demeanor puzzled them; was such deference necessary given his status?

"Rise," Dustin gestured.

"Thank you, Mr. Fox!" Victor straightened, noticing the family's stunned expressions, but offered no explanation. Dustin, a fighter surpassing the sovereign grade and acknowledged by the Sorensen family, commanded respect. Victor knew a single blow could kill him.

"What's going on?" Dustin asked.

"The Winter family matriarch issued an order, binding Police Commissioner Nelson and General Sweeney, and forcing my attendance from Martial League headquarters," Victor explained resignedly. "I dare not oppose you, Mr. Fox; that would be suicide. But duty calls. Forgive me."

The West family watched, stunned, as Victor slammed his hand against his chest, spitting blood and paling instantly.

"Mr. Fox, I'm leaving," he whispered weakly, stumbling out, leaving them bewildered.

Dustin grinned; Victor's move was shrewd.

Outside, Victor summoned help. Richard and Nathan were astonished. Margaret and Amara, observing remotely, were equally surprised. Lannopolis's greatest fighter, inside for mere minutes, emerged battered.

"Mr. Cain, what happened?" Richard frowned.

"Dustin Fox... too powerful," Victor stammered. "I barely spoke before he attacked! Three blows, then an open-palm strike! I barely escaped!" His acting was convincingly shaken.

"What?!" Margaret and Amara were shocked. How could Lannopolis's greatest fighter fall in three blows? Amara refused to believe it; Margaret remained suspicious.

Dustin, though mentored by the Wyatt family patriarch, possessed power exceeding their expectations. Margaret, a Central Harbor resident, knew even prodigies of powerful families couldn't achieve such strength so young.

"He's too powerful! He must be killed!" Margaret declared fiercely.