An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The Regal Court wasn’t brimming with activity as it usually was. It seemed pretty deserted. It was even more so on the second floor since the entire floor was reserved. Outsiders weren’t allowed to enter.

After Dustin disclosed his identity, he led Cinna and Maximus upstairs. Meanwhile, only a man was seated in the VIP lounge on the second floor.

He was dressed in all black, and everything about him was plain. His looks and physique were extremely ordinary, even more so for his demeanor.

There was nothing unique about him. No one would pay any attention to him if he stood in a crowd.

“Your Highness!”

The moment he saw Dustin, he immediately knelt with one knee on the ground and lowered his head.

“Who are you?” Dustin asked airily.

“I’m Rodrigo, the prince’s personal guard. When he found out that you were in trouble, he sent me over to assist you,” Rodrigo stated with his head hung low. 1

“His personal guard?”

Dustin’s gaze swept across the man and questioned him again, “How are you going to prove your identity?”

things clear in the first place. There was no way that he would believe whatever

emblem the prince gave me. Please have a

emblem from his pocket and handed it over to Dustin with both

laid eyes on the emblem, he finally let his guard down. It was indeed an emblem of the West Lucozian monarchy. Only the extremely trustworthy guards deserved to own this

more than enough to

Rodrigo, since you’re one of us, there’s no need to be this formal. Please

Dustin handed the emblem back to him, he got down and

me introduce you to the Vice Commander of the Central Cavalry, General. Cinna Shaffer,” Dustin said as he

I’ve heard of you. It’s truly an honor to meet

on in years. The world belongs to the younger generation

Dustin continued as he gestured

it’s my pleasure to meet you,” Rodrigo greeted him politely again.

pleasure as well,” Maximus

and signaled them to be seated. Then, he said, “General Rodrigo, I have a few questions

go ahead, Your Highness. I’ll tell you everything I know,” Rodrigo replied, lowering his

there has been some trouble in the West Lucozian monarchy. Is

been pretty active lately, so we caught quite a number of

Dustin finally asked the question he