An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Cinna, why are you standing there? Lost in thought? Come on, we need to find that treasure map!” Julius, his face contorted with frustration, unleashed it all on Cinna.

“Okay.” Cinna promptly headed straight for the big alloy door. He took out Reagan’s severed hand and placed it on the central sensing area.

The heavy alloy door opened, revealing a metallic vault of about 300 square feet.

In the center was an impressive stack of gold bricks. Surrounding it were an assortment of precious rarities that were closely packed, each worth a fortune.

“This is Reagan’s private gold vault. Anything he took a liking to ended up in here,” Cinna said.

“Wow, look at all this treasure!” Austin exclaimed, glancing around in amazement. “Imagine if we cash in on this haul, we could practically own an entire city!”

“These treasures can’t compare to the three treasuries of the Dragon Guard. The treasures here are merely a drop in the ocean,” Cinna remarked seriously.

and delight

that the treasuries of the Dragon Guard

haven’t witnessed it firsthand. But considering the Dragon Guard’s wealth amassed over decades, calling their treasuries mountains wouldn’t be an

get my hands on the

Where’s that treasure map?” Julius inquired, his

here.” Cinna strolled over to a shelf toward the back. He

opened it to find three parchment

a specific route, with a shiny golden mark pinpointing the treasury’s location at the

they could trust the accuracy of the treasure map, following the outlined route seemed like the

reminder that the treasuries will have the watchful eyes of our skilled Dragon Guard

open those treasuries unless the Chief Guild

history now. A handful of warriors won’t cause much trouble,” Dustin

finished my task. Is it possible for me to visit my family one

some time with your family. After that, come back and be prepared to face the consequences,” Dustin stated