An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

The next morning, after breakfast at the West Lucozian castle, Austin tried calling. Jovian. However, his calls went unanswered. After several attempts, he still couldn’t get through.

“Huh?” Austin was puzzled.

They had made plans the previous day to head to Oakvale that day. Why was Jovian suddenly unreachable? Had he stood Austin up?

After thinking it over, he found that unlikely. He and Jovian had gotten along well and even called each other brothers. On top of that, they had promised to travel together and watch out for one another.

If Jovian had an urgent matter that required him to leave West Lucozia, he would have at least given Austin a heads-up. Jovian wouldn’t just disappear without a word.

“Could something have happened to him?”

Austin’s unease grew.

He quickly summoned his trusted aide. “Go find out where Jovian is. Report back to me as soon as you have any information.”

“Yes, Your Highness,” the aide replied before hurrying off.

Austin poured himself a cup of tea and waited in silence.

About an hour later, the aide returned.

“Well? Any news?” Austin stood up immediately, his voice urgent.

While waiting, he had tried calling Jovian multiple times, but there was still no response.

to the hotel where Jovian was staying. The staff said he

left last night?” Austin raised an

he never boarded.

a flight but didn’t board it?” Austin muttered, his frown

have happened

told Austin to treat with the utmost respect.

anything else?” Austin asked

I went to Boston’s residence,

of Celestria if you have to. Bring

saluted and

search for a person had now escalated into a full-scale city-wide operation. The West Lucozian monarchy had its own dedicated enforcement team, which stood

Lucozia had to drop everything and cooperate fully. More importantly, the royal

a high-ranking official or an influential noble, anyone who obstructed the royal enforcement team’s work could be executed on the spot. Resistance

law and allowed his family to commit atrocities. When the enforcement team arrived to make arrests, he

end, all his direct family members, including the official himself, were executed. An entire family of over 300

was mobilized, the entire capital city of Celestria was thrown into a state of unease,

Prescott estate, Warrick was engaged in live combat training with his guards on the training

physique on full display, he wielded the long spear with expert precision. Even against ten guards, he maintained the

the best, they were forced to retreat under Warrick’s relentless assault. Within minutes, over ten men lay

his spear into the ground, then pointed it

skills, but you all had to slack off. Now, you’re a bunch of weaklings. You couldn’t even block

we’re not capable. It’s just that you’re too strong. There aren’t many in all of West Lucozia who can last three moves against you,” the guard captain said, cradling his

his flattery seemed