An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Your Highness?” Cinna kneeled on the ground, observing the frosty Dustin with mixed feelings. Cinna felt joy at the sight of Dustin but also carried a profound sense of guilt.

When the Black Dragon Army ambushed Cinna, he realized the dire state of the Dragon Guard. As anticipated, a retaliatory scheme ensued, resulting in the destruction of the Dragon Guard’s base and the death of Reagan.

Yet now, Cinna found himself in captivity. Surprisingly, he bore no grudges. Instead, a feeling of relief swept over him.

Despite being a part of the Dragon Guard, West Lucozia had been his home for countless years, with many individuals becoming like family.

His actions, often driven by necessity, had led to an ongoing internal conflict. His current situation seemed like a fitting consequence.

“Cinna, I bet this isn’t how you saw things playing out. Reagan didn’t make it, and neither did your plan. What do you have to say now?” Dustin said coldly.

“I have no words in the presence of defeat. If you decide to proceed with my execution, I’ll accept it. My only wish is that you spare the innocent,” Cinna pleaded.

have the right to negotiate

my wife and daughter are innocent. They’ve done

Cinna pleaded, humbling himself and bowing

they now carry the weight of your sins. Do you honestly think your family can escape unharmed

willing to make amends.” Cinna bowed desperately, displaying a

you may require, as long as you spare

The betrayal and choices he made were prompted by Reagan’s ruthless strategy of taking his

to do that. How will you serve me?” Dustin inquired. Cinna lowered his head and said, “The Dragon Guard boasts a

over many decades, akin

disclose the whereabouts of all three

eyebrow, showing a hint of

of the Dragon Guard suggested significant wealth. So, if he could acquire it, the Black Dragon Army would

justifiable to exchange a handful of

true, I can

you, Your Highness!” Cinna