Austin’s words were strong and commanding, each one landing like a thunderclap.

Warrick felt the weight of his presence. His brow furrowed for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.

He glanced at the so-called evidence on the floor, showing no sign of panic or guilt. Instead, he said indifferently, “Your Highness, these dead men were nothing more than ants. Is this really worth making such a fuss over? I doubt you haven’t killed anyone before.”

As the old saying went, the higher one climbed, the heavier one’s purse. Warrick had clawed his way up, risking his life at every step for the sake of rising above the masses.

Everyone had their own desires-some sought fame, others fortune. Some were greedy for money, some for power, and others reveled in the adoration of the masses.

To achieve those things, one inevitably had to engage in shady dealings. It was an unspoken rule among officials, and Warrick saw nothing wrong with it.

“Ants?” Austin sneered. “Without these ‘ ants’ to support you, would you be living so comfortably? You threw your weight around like a petty despot. If you’re not stopped, others will follow your example.

And let me make one thing clear-while I

may have been idle in the past, I’ve never

taken innocent lives.”

“Your Highness, just because you haven’t done it doesn’t mean others can’t,”

Warrick replied coolly.

90% of high-ranking officials have dirt on their hands.

as you say, then I’ll punish

eyes narrowed slightly,

Plus, he had already prepared an escape plan. If things truly

“I didn’t call you here to negotiate. I called you

every fight and crushing every enemy in my path. Do you know how many have died under

Warrick sprang to his

brat who grew up with a silver

shattered, Warrick no longer held back. To him, this arrogant young noble

as “Your Highness”. But when he wasn’t, he wouldn’t hesitate to throw a punch. With Rufus’ health

planning to rebel?” Austin asked

what if

floor cracked a foot deep beneath him. The entire meeting room trembled as a powerful force surged

temperature dropped sharply, and everything seemed to freeze

The hidden troops stationed nearby noticed the commotion and rushed in without

other half formed a protective barrier in

prime, I rode into

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