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!”

reacted instantly. They drew their swords and pressed

ahead and kill us.

handkerchief from the maid and wiped the blood splattered on his face. His expression remained indifferent.

you think that makes you a

raised his chin defiantly. His face was filled with arrogance. “Besides, I’ve lived a good life. I’ve eaten,

not afraid of death, then I’ll show you something

Keep and serve him well. Let’s see how long he lasts under

as the words were

man to be. Even the toughest men broke once they were sent inside. A single round

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

torment, he’d rather seek a quick

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

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

snapped his arms and legs before binding him tightly and

by torturing me? If you’ve got the guts, just kill me. I dare you. “Viggo thrashed and

Do you really think you’re some kind of tough guy?

they were surrounded last night, he had two choices-fight

this guy? He got caught, refused to die, and still had the nerve to preach about morality. He was nothing

hadn’t known he was about to be thrown into Grimhold Keep, he’d probably be giving some passionate