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 throat to

kill us. We’ll never

the blood

think that makes

small price to pay.” Viggo raised his chin defiantly. His face was filled with arrogance. “Besides, I’ve lived a good life. I’ve eaten, drunk, and enjoyed myself.

smirk. “If you’re not afraid of death, then I’ll

and ordered, “Take him to Grimhold Keep and serve him well. Let’s

soon as the words were spoken, Viggo’s

for any man to be. Even the toughest men broke once they were sent inside. A single round of punishment was enough to

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

than endure such torment, he’d

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

prepared. They quickly withdrew their blades, stepped back, and expertly restrained him while pinning

ensure he wouldn’t try anything else, they snapped his arms and legs before binding him

gain by torturing me? If you’ve got the guts, just kill me. I dare you. “Viggo thrashed and screamed. His voice was a mix of

you really think you’re some

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

still had the nerve to preach

into Grimhold Keep, he’d probably