An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Albert responded with a quick acknowledgment and left promptly. As the Executioner, he had refrained from significant bloodshed since the era of peace in West Lucozia.

However, Ambrose’s recent actions compelled him to step back into the role. Ambrose’s foolishness harmed himself and dragged the entire Linden family into a perilous situation.

“Reuben offers a sacrificial redemption through death, demoted to a commoner, and permits a dignified burial.

“Punish all the Vern family criminals according to the law. Spare the innocent ones,” Rufus spoke again.

“Understood!” Jaxon bowed and gestured, instructing someone to carry Reuben’s lifeless body away.

Soon, only Rufus and Eloise remained in the hall. Once everyone had left, Rufus finally couldn’t hold back, succumbing to intense coughing. His body swayed, teetering on the edge.

startled and quickly

old ailment.” Rufus shook his head, wiping away the blood from the corner of

doctor right away!” Eloise’s face showed a hint of panic. She was ready to

need to make a fuss. I know my own condition. Summoning a doctor would just mean taking

was about to offer more words of concern, but Rufus interrupted, “Enough worrying. I won’t die just yet. Sit down and chat

Eloise could

in Oakvale, yet you chose

all because of my shortcomings,” he

a hero, and I’m content just being

old man past his prime.” Rufus chuckled

still the unparalleled man in my heart,”

persuade her brother to arrange her marriage to Rufus

Alba. However, Eloise was blinded by her admiration. She willingly