An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

At that moment, Percival truly panicked. Earlier, he had only worried about being implicated. But now, faced with such a serious accusation, he was completely caught off guard.

“Hmph! The evidence is irrefutable, and you still dare deny it? Do you want me to torture the truth out of you?” Austin barked.

“Your Highness, I’m innocent!” Percival was so terrified he was on the verge of tears.

He raised his hand and swore, “If I had anything to do with Jovian’s death, may I be damned for eternity.”

“If swearing oaths proved innocence, we wouldn’t need an enforcement team,” Austin said coldly. “Out of respect for your years of service to West Lucozia, I’ll give you a chance to come clean and receive a lighter sentence. Tell the truth now, or I’ll throw you into Grimhold Keep.”

At the mention of Grimhold Keep, Percival began to shake uncontrollably. Tears and snot ran down his face as he wailed, “Your Highness, I swear I didn’t do anything. Who’s the bastard making up these accusations? I demand to confront him face -to-face.”

“Oh? You want to know who reported you? Are you planning to silence him?” Austin narrowed his eyes as he glared at him.

“I wouldn’t dare, Your Highness. I’ve been framed. You’re too wise to be fooled by these baseless accusations,” Percival pleaded.

“The informant is highly respected and holds a position of great honor. I have no reason to doubt his words,” Austin replied.

Upon hearing that, Percival seemed to connect the dots. He suddenly raised his head and asked, “Was it Warrick Prescott who accused me? That scoundrel is setting me up, isn’t he?”

an honorable man. He wouldn’t accuse you without

is him. That scoundrel set me up.” Percival’s face twisted

the enforcement team. His doubts deepened when he overheard

all made

his head. ” If he’s playing dirty, I won’t hold back

Throwing caution to the wind, he decided to

are the real murderers. They conspired to extract secrets from Jovian, and that’s why they killed him. If anyone deserves punishment, it’s those

raised an eyebrow, looking skeptical. “You’re not just trying to

on my life that every word I just said is true. If I’m lying, I’m

Prescott accused you of murder, and now you’re accusing him. So, who am I

ready to confront him and clear

that accomplish? You’ll both just keep pointing fingers at each

is evidence,”

“You’re accusing Mr. Prescott and Mr. Thatcher of murdering Jovian. Do

“Evidence?”

his eyes lit up, and he quickly said, “I know the locations of their secret hideouts and several of their covert connections. If you investigate

we find nothing?” Austin raised