An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Austin’s words were calm and almost casual. Yet, they struck like thunder and echoed in the hearts of the three assistant generals of the Red Legion.

If they answered Austin’s questions, there might still be a slim chance of survival. But if they refused, death was the only outcome. 3

After all, who would willingly choose death when they had worked so hard to achieve their wealth and status? Yet, pride and dignity held them back. They didn’t want to be branded as traitors.

Now, they were caught in a dilemma. Which was more important-their honor or their lives? It was an impossible choice.

“You have ten seconds left. If you don’t speak, you’ll lose your chance.” Austin’s voice was utterly devoid of emotion.

His words seemed to pierce their souls, and the three Red Legion assistant generals broke into a cold sweat.

As the countdown neared its end, Auron finally couldn’t hold back. “Your Highness! I’ll talk-I’ll tell you everything.”

Dropping to his knees, he scrambled forward and was desperate to speak before the others could.

“Traitor! Go to hell!” Viggo roared in fury. With a burst of strength, he snapped the ropes binding him and slammed his palm down on Auron’s skull.

A sickening crack echoed through the room. Auron’s head exploded like a watermelon, with blood and brain matter splattering across the floor.

“How dare you!”

They drew their swords and pressed them against Viggo’s

“Go ahead and kill us. We’ll never betray

maid and wiped the blood splattered

that makes you a man of

chin defiantly. His face was filled with arrogance. “Besides, I’ve lived a good life. I’ve eaten, drunk, and enjoyed myself. Even if I die now, I

into a cold smirk. “If you’re not afraid of death, then I’ll show you something worse than

ordered, “Take him to Grimhold Keep and serve him well. Let’s see how long he lasts under

words were spoken, Viggo’s face

heard of the notoriety of Grimhold Keep. It was no place for any man to be. Even the toughest men broke

impossible. Grimhold Keep was a place where death was preferred, but even that mercy was denied. The thought of what awaited him sent a shiver down his spine, and cold

endure such torment, he’d

resolve passed through Viggo’s eyes. He lunged forward and thrust his throat straight at an enforcement team member’s

team members were prepared. They quickly withdrew their blades, stepped back, and expertly restrained him while

wouldn’t try anything else, they snapped his arms and

dare you. “Viggo thrashed and screamed. His voice was a mix of hysteria and

Do you really think

When they were surrounded last night, he had two choices-fight to the bitter

guy? He got caught, refused to die, and still had the

Keep, he’d probably be giving some passionate speech and trying