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.

still fight for him?” Eloise’s powerful voice resonated

you surrender now, I can overlook today’s events. However, resist, and I will ensure severe consequences

“Consider your choices carefully!”

palpable sense of

our lord actually manage to escape? What’s our

me. Who am I

place. It’s clearly a rebellion. If the truth comes out, we’re

have already surrendered. Maybe we should surrender, too? Her Highness

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

a rhythmic and thunderous sound of marching footsteps emerged

troops appeared at the end of every street, creating a formidable encirclement around the castle.

Where did these people

their flags. They seem to be