An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

In another luxurious mansion in the Inner City, a female spy dressed in black, cloaked in a hood, was reporting the results of her investigation to Nathaniel.

“Your Highness, the Moseys have been particularly active recently and are rallying allies. Many of the eight great families and other influential factions have already allied with them. If left unchecked, they’ll pose a serious threat to us,” she said, kneeling with her head lowered slightly.

“So the Moseys are backing Matthias, huh?

“Nathaniel sat quietly, his expression unreadable.

“The Moseys have grand ambitions. While they claim to support Prince Matthias, they’re merely setting him up as a puppet to rise to power and expand their own influence,” she revealed.

She had been infiltrating the Moseys’ mansion for years and had gained a deep understanding of their operations, from the smallest details to the key players.

Though Seamus appeared as a benevolent philanthropist, it was all a façade. Behind closed doors, he was ruthless and would kill without hesitation.

the son’s entire family was slaughtered by supposed enemies. That was

by enemies, her investigation revealed that Seamus secretly controlled a private army to eliminate anyone who

are as strong as ever-he’s still scheming to use Matthias

He actually believes he’s the chosen one

preparing for this moment. Just say the word, and Seamus won’t live to see another

get close to Seamus. With her skills and the help of other spies, assassinating him wouldn’t

we’re at the point of mutual destruction, we can’t resort to that.” He

a savage retaliation from them. Oakvale would descend into chaos and

have another plan, Your Highness? “the

to live in another’s shadow. He may lack the wisdom of a ruler, but he has the capability of a general. How do you

to sow discord and make them distrust each other?” She quickly grasped

alliance is built on mutual interests, but they can never truly be united. Once suspicion

a brilliant strategy,