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.

Dustin left the

it was located on the city’s outskirts. Due to its sparse population, the area wasn’t well-

wouldn’t know that the once powerful and glorious Prince of Carsonne would

in the center of Oakvale. All

Anders was playing out a military strategy on a miniature sandfield in his study.

trusted subordinates walked quickly toward him and informed him

Show me then.” Anders took the letter, and his

Mountain. He must be

the letter in a very low voice, and the smile on his face got wider

They finally know that Dustin Rhys is a huge problem, and they

what should we

to orders, of course.” Anders smiled knowingly. “As an army general, our priority is to obey orders. We’ll do as we’re told. We have someone to

been worrying about how to eradicate Dustin Rhys without leaving any trace a few moments ago.