An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Seeing Elijah’s piercing glance and his raised spear, Austin was not afraid at all. He continued to keep his back straight.

“Uncle Elijah, the temptation of acquiring two cities is indeed huge. I probably wouldn’t refuse if I was you. If you want to use my life in exchange for the two cities, I’m willing to make that sacrifice.”

Austin clasped his hands calmly.

“What? Aren’t you afraid of death?” Elijah narrowed his eyes. “Or do you think that I don’t dare to kill you?”

“Of course, I’m afraid of death. If I could choose, I wouldn’t choose to die either,” Austin replied calmly.

He continued, “Plus, you’ve been on the battlefield for many years, killing all kinds of enemies. If you want to kill me, it won’t take much effort for you to do so.”

“Since you’re afraid of death, why are you so calm?” Elijah was a bit confused.

“Fear of death is one thing, but having the courage to face death is another. I’ve prepared myself for the worst ever since I entered,” Austin replied seriously.

“Plus, there’s no way I can escape if you want to kill me. It’s better to face you head-on, not to mention I can avoid some suffering.”

“Interesting.” Elijah suddenly smiled and slowly lowered his spear. “They said a fierce father would not raise a tame son. I finally got to witness this today. The Rhys family does not have a single weakling.”

“Thank you for your praise.” Austin tilted his head.

“Alright. I’ll stop joking around. Julius’ men did indeed come looking for me. However, I already killed him.”

With a snap of his fingers, a few guards soon dragged a corpse to Austin’s feet.

“This is the man that Julius arranged.” Elijah kicked the corpse in disdain.

“Uncle Elijah, are you not planning to take over Julius’ offer of two cities? I can’t beat his proposal,” Austin said.

I owe your father a favor. If I killed you, wouldn’t it

clasped his hands respectfully. Austin was so confident partly because

waste so much time talking. Instead, he would kill the person as soon as he saw

praising me. Although I didn’t kill you, it doesn’t mean I’ll help you,” Elijah replied

If I can do it, I’ll definitely not refuse!” Austin said

about all personal affairs and only talk about business!” Elijah replied

the dangers involved if I follow you to betray and resist Julian, Grand General of the Iron Stallion

a single mistake. How

the royal family and give

territories. Usually, neither side was willing to

a city would mean disrupting this balance. It would cause plenty of trouble in the future. However, Julian

not enough.” Elijah shook his

else do you need? You can just let me know,” Julian

Black Dragon Army. Pick the best

in Black Dragon Army?” Julian

Dragon Army were extremely

could refer to themselves as the king of

kings

undergo years of training. All kinds of rare resources would be used

manpower, money, and materials used on

“You should know that if this was Julius, he would accept if I asked for 3000 elite soldiers, not to

800!”

army and many soldiers. I don’t have a foundation, so I naturally cannot compete with him.” Austin

I only want 800 elite soldiers. I’ve already considered your father when I proposed

you cannot decide. However, I’m

in the end. “Okay. I agree! If you can help us in the rebellion, I agree to give you 800