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?”

Prescott is an honorable man. He wouldn’t accuse you

scoundrel set me up.” Percival’s face

had already felt suspicious when he saw Warrick chatting and laughing with Axel from the enforcement team. His doubts deepened when he overheard a royal guard mention that Austin was

of it, but now it all made sense. Warrick was shifting the blame

cursed in his head. ” If he’s playing dirty, I

to the wind, he decided

the real murderers. They conspired to extract secrets from Jovian, and that’s why they killed him. If

looking skeptical. “You’re not just trying to shift the

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

you’re accusing him. So, who am I supposed to believe?” Austin

I’m ready to confront him and clear my name,” Percival insisted with unwavering

keep pointing fingers at each other, and

we need is evidence,” Austin said

continued, “You’re accusing Mr. Prescott and Mr. Thatcher of murdering Jovian. Do you have

“Evidence?”

the locations of their secret hideouts and

find nothing?”