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.

was startled and quickly rushed

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

face showed a

my own condition. Summoning a doctor would just mean taking a few more doses of medicine. It won’t make much

more words of concern, but Rufus interrupted, “Enough worrying. I won’t die just yet.

this, Eloise could

could have lived a comfortable life in Oakvale, yet you chose to be here in this wild place, laboring day in

my

are you saying? You’re a hero, and I’m content just being by your

Look at me now. Just an old

still the unparalleled

idolized Rufus. She even went so far as to persuade her brother to arrange

Eloise was blinded by her admiration. She willingly embraced the infamy and pressure that came