An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

If Julius allowed Albert to continue his speech, it could potentially affect the army’s morale. The generals of the Black Dragon Army exchanged hesitant glances.

Albert had once been the Grand General of the Black Dragon Army, and his reputation was second only to Prince Rufus.

After suppressing the West, he had decided to retire from the frontline. Yet, some of the older generals remembered his illustrious legacy and held great respect for him.

“What’s the matter? Have you all lost your hearing? Or are you planning to defy orders?” Julius took out the Marshal’s military insignia and brandished it high above his head as he spoke.

He shouted, “I have the insignia with me! Who dares disobey me?”

When the generals saw the military insignia, they no longer hesitated. They swiftly drew their swords and surrounded Albert.

just stood there with his hands behind his

causing the soldiers to instinctively

left everyone

castle, a middle- aged man in royal

walk. He didn’t carry an imposing air, nor did he have a strong presence. If it

the scene. Those present were filled

other than Rufus,

familiar face, finding it hard to believe. She had witnessed his supposed death, so how could he

going on? Was she …

ground with a loud clatter. He rubbed his eyes repeatedly to make sure he

Prince Rufus dead? Am I seeing a

the night before and were sure that he was dead. How was he alive now? Was

if thunder had struck him. He stood there dumbfounded as beads of sweat formed

by Rufus throughout his life, Julius had harbored a deep-seated fear. The moment he heard news of Rufus’