An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Julius, we’re family. As long as you put down your sword, I will spare your life.”

“Why? Why didn’t you just die? You’re clearly gravely ill and on the brink of death. Why are you still occupying the throne?” Julius gritted his teeth as his eyes turned bloodshot.

He looked somewhat frightening.

“Julius, I know you all too well. While you’re extremely talented in both the literary and martial arts, you lack a compassionate heart. You’re also ruthless in your ways.

“That is why you are not suited to be the Prince and also the reason you will never be the Prince,” Rufus explained bluntly.

“Nonsense!”

Julius suddenly roared, “You’ve been the Prince for decades! Once you die, it’ll be my turn next! Who else is more fitting than me throughout West Lucozia?”

already decided the next-in-line for the throne, and it isn’t

decided?” Julius laughed

is just a childish brat! How can he compare to me in terms of talent, ability, and prestige? What makes you think he’s worthy of taking

“I don’t mean

Austin? You can’t still be pinning your hopes on Logan, who has disappeared for ten years?

to him?

Rufus raised a hand to stop him. Compared to Julius’ roaring

Logan is still alive and doing well. He’s far more outstanding than I was back then and

he’s not dead? Considering his age, Logan is only a few

experience on the battlefield, and the prestige I’ve earned among the

a fair competition, he wouldn’t even be worth mentioning before me!” Julius

Rufus’ support, suppressing Logan would have

blinds you to the reality that there will always be someone superior out

in pity. “You should expand your horizons, Julius. Don’t just confine yourself to the world of West Lucozia. The world is

of your nonsense! You’re