An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

In this pivotal moment, Ambrose had utterly forsaken all rationality, succumbing to a reckless frenzy.

He staunchly believed that his tireless efforts had been instrumental in Rufus’s effective governance of West Lucozia.

In Ambrose’s perspective, reveling in the privileges of power and authority was a well-deserved entitlement.

Why hold such a position if he couldn’t relish its benefits? Sacrificing the lives of a few commoners seemed trivial compared to his role as governor. He failed to perceive any wrongdoing on his part, attributing the entire crisis to Rufus’s lack of wisdom.

“Ambrose, do you still refuse to accept it?” Rufus shook his head, disappointment etched across his face.

He went on, “Your son ran rampant, lives were callously taken, and the people were treated as if they were inconsequential. Your actions mirror those of ancient savages-burning, killing, and pillaging!”

built West Lucozia’s prosperity, ensuring its citizens’ well-being! What harm is there in removing a few inconsequential

crimes. Your contributions don’t justify your malevolence. The honors

oppress them. If everyone adopted your logic and behaved as you did, West Lucozia would

Your guilt

to rage, having completely lost his reason in

evidence is solid. No matter how you try to defend yourself, it’s futile,” Rufus declared, shifting

Lucozia’s laws, how

mention of this execution made even Eloise, who stood nearby,

by the neck

behind a horse to the execution site and have their four limbs tied to different horses, pulling their limbs

the most heinous crimes warrant such a

it yourself!” Rufus commanded sternly, offering

so many years, and now you want to kill me? I curse you to a miserable death!” Ambrose continued to