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.

Highness! Are you okay?” Eloise was startled and

nothing, just an old ailment.” Rufus shook his head, wiping away

call for a doctor right away!” Eloise’s face showed a hint

a fuss. I know my own condition. Summoning a doctor would just mean taking a few more doses

Highness-“Eloise was about to offer more words of concern, but Rufus interrupted, “Enough worrying. I won’t die just

hearing this, Eloise could only

comfortable life in Oakvale, yet you chose to be here in this wild place, laboring day in and day

of my

I’m content just

me now. Just an old man past his prime.”

you’re still the unparalleled man in my heart,” Eloise

her teenage years, she idolized Rufus. She even went so far as to persuade her

was blinded by her admiration. She