An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

After the command was issued, Draven’s soldiers dropped their weapons.

“And you! Tell your men to drop their weapons!” Eloise turned her attention to Mortimer, her blade now pressed against his throat.

“Drop your weapons!” Faced with her fierce gaze, Mortimer shouted for his men to surrender. The metallic clatter of weapons hitting the ground echoed as Mortimer’s soldiers followed suit.

Approximately 60% of the battlefield had yielded. Meanwhile, the remaining 40%, though still armed, displayed a palpable sense of unease and confusion.

In warfare, diminished morale posed the greatest risk. Upon witnessing their comrades surrendering, it left them hesitant to initiate an attack.

Furthermore, the absence of their lord added a critical dimension to the situation. With tens of thousands of soldiers left without a leader, the lack of command left them uncertain about their next course of action.

has abandoned you. Will you still fight for him?” Eloise’s powerful voice

you acted under orders, but if you surrender now, I can overlook today’s events. However, resist, and I will ensure

“Consider your choices carefully!”

sense of

lord actually manage to

me. Who am

shouldn’t have happened in the first place. It’s clearly

Sir Vice and Sir Thorne have already surrendered. Maybe we should surrender, too? Her Highness has assured us there won’t be any further

whispered among themselves, grappling with the situation. The absence of military orders kept them

of

formidable encirclement around the castle. Their superior numbers and

happening? Where did these people

to be