An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The night passed quickly. The next morning, Dustin was ready to leave after washing up and changing into a set of clean clothes.

“Dustin, this trip will be dangerous. Why don’t I go with you? At least we can take care of each other.” Maximus came running after him from his room. There was a sword hanging behind his back as well.

He might not be very skilled, but he was still capable of keeping watch for Dustin.

“It’s alright. You stay at home. Protecting Mr. Shaffer is your top priority.” Dustin patted Maximus’s shoulder. “Remember, if something goes south, leave with Mr. Shaffer. Don’t take any risks.”

“Got it.” Maximus nodded heavily. “I’ll put my life on the line to make sure that Mr. Shaffer is safe!”

“Don’t say that. I’m just going out for a while. It won’t take too long. You guys just need to be careful. I’m leaving now.

that, Dustin

it was located on the city’s outskirts. Due to its sparse population, the area wasn’t well- known. As for the Scenic Monastery in the mountain, the place was unknown to

weren’t for the information given to him by the person in the palace, Dustin wouldn’t know that the once powerful and glorious Prince of Carsonne would settle into the quiet monastery life. Still, some things that

invisible force started circulating around in the center of Oakvale.

was playing out a military strategy on a miniature sandfield in his study. However, his focus was

toward him and informed him respectfully, We just received an urgent confidential letter. Please read it

and his

way to the Scenic Monastery in Quandary Mountain. He must be stopped at all costs. If necessary,

read the letter in a very low voice, and the smile on his

looks like someone in the palace is getting impatient. They finally know that Dustin Rhys is

should we

our priority is to obey orders. We’ll do as we’re told. We have

without leaving any trace a few moments