An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“He faked his death? Is that even possible?” Reagan raised an eyebrow.

“I wouldn’t have believed it either if I didn’t see it myself.”

Julius shook his head and sighed. “All in all, we’re still lacking compared to Rufus. That’s why he managed to fool us.

“Now that my subordinates are all under his control, it’s impossible to turn the tables. Thus, I came to you for help.”

After thinking for a moment, Reagan replied, “Give me some time to think it through. You’re saying that our mission failed and that Rufus didn’t die.

“Plus, all your troops have been captured, leaving you with no way out.”

“You’re correct. That’s about what happened.” Julius nodded.

“Honestly, I’m a bit curious. If the mission failed and all your men were captured, how did you manage to get away?” Reagan asked.

be honest, I pretended to surrender just

to surrender? What do you mean?” Reagan’s curiosity was

you won’t mind if I say

his thoughts, Julius continued, “I pretended to defect to Rufus and the others, lying that I could help them capture

apprehend you,

that so? It turns out that your meeting with

knew that aligning with Dragon

I took the opportunity to fool them without revealing any

Reagan nodded before continuing, “However, Rufus is extremely cunning.

he poisoned me as a threat. If I didn’t do as

you? I’m quite skilled in medicine. Can you let me take a look?” Reagan

didn’t hesitate to put his hand on the table. Reagan checked Julius’ pulse with his finger. After a few seconds, the former nodded. “Your

poison. Moreover, the person who poisoned

“Parasitic poison? Sir Judd, do you know how to get rid of

to neutralize the

a problem. However, I don’t specialize in this kind

if I forcefully use my cultivation to treat it, the success rate is only about

Am I