An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Only Elijah remained standing after his spear completed its sweeping motion.

“You are all becoming increasingly incompetent. From now on, you need to practice diligently. Do you understand?” Elijah reprimanded the guards.

“Yes, sir!” The guards responded while on their knees.

“Alright, you can all leave now.” Elijah waved, signaling the guards to depart. Only then did he turn his attention to Austin and his entourage.

“Uncle Elijah, your spear technique is truly exceptional. No one in West Lucozia comes close. It’s admirable,” Austin said as a way of greeting.

“Your Highness, I’m certain your presence holds a purpose after such a long journey. What instructions do you have for me?” Elijah wiped himself off with a towel, “I dare not give instructions, Uncle Elijah. I come with a request,” Austin responded.

“Is this about your father?” Elijah was not surprised. It was as if he had anticipated it.

“You already know about it?” Austin raised an eyebrow.

“The Prince of West Lucozia was assassinated. How could I not know about such a significant event?” Elijah drank some tea, seemingly indifferent as he settled into his seat.

heard about the

heard some

aid in the monarchy’s

your father’s character, I would have readily offered assistance had it been him who

and merciless statement, Elijah downed

Elijah’s pride and unpredictability. That was why

I acknowledge that compared to my father, I am indeed inadequate and not qualified to make requests of

shifted his tone.

the Rhys

am

stand idly by while West Lucozia is in turmoil, watching the people become displaced. As long as I can calm this turbulence, I am willing to pay

raised an eyebrow slightly, quite surprised. He didn’t expect the once idle playboy to blurt out such

your mother teach you to say that? “Elijah

are words from the bottom of my heart!” Austin

last met you. You seemed to have changed. Elijah scrutinized him before continuing, “To be honest, before you came, Grand General Rhys had