An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Austin’s words were calm and almost casual. Yet, they struck like thunder and echoed in the hearts of the three assistant generals of the Red Legion.

If they answered Austin’s questions, there might still be a slim chance of survival. But if they refused, death was the only outcome. 3

After all, who would willingly choose death when they had worked so hard to achieve their wealth and status? Yet, pride and dignity held them back. They didn’t want to be branded as traitors.

Now, they were caught in a dilemma. Which was more important-their honor or their lives? It was an impossible choice.

“You have ten seconds left. If you don’t speak, you’ll lose your chance.” Austin’s voice was utterly devoid of emotion.

His words seemed to pierce their souls, and the three Red Legion assistant generals broke into a cold sweat.

As the countdown neared its end, Auron finally couldn’t hold back. “Your Highness! I’ll talk-I’ll tell you everything.”

Dropping to his knees, he scrambled forward and was desperate to speak before the others could.

“Traitor! Go to hell!” Viggo roared in fury. With a burst of strength, he snapped the ropes binding him and slammed his palm down on Auron’s skull.

A sickening crack echoed through the room. Auron’s head exploded like a watermelon, with blood and brain matter splattering across the floor.

“How dare you!”

reacted instantly. They drew their swords and pressed them against Viggo’s throat to restrain

ahead and kill us.

the handkerchief from the maid and wiped the blood splattered on his face. His expression remained indifferent.

makes you a

a small price to pay.” Viggo raised his chin defiantly. His face was filled with arrogance. “Besides, I’ve lived a good life. I’ve eaten, drunk, and enjoyed

curled into a cold smirk. “If you’re not afraid of death, then I’ll

Keep and serve him well. Let’s see how long

the words were spoken, Viggo’s face

Grimhold Keep. It was no place for any man to be. Even the toughest men broke once they were sent inside. A single round of punishment was enough to make them confess

Viggo was thrown inside, survival was impossible. Grimhold Keep was a place where death was preferred, but even that mercy was denied. The thought of what awaited him sent a shiver down his spine, and cold sweat ran down his

such torment, he’d rather seek

resolve passed through Viggo’s eyes. He lunged forward and thrust his throat straight at an enforcement

were prepared. They quickly withdrew their blades, stepped back, and expertly

his arms and legs before binding him tightly and dragging him

me. I dare you. “Viggo thrashed and screamed. His voice was a mix

face, huh? Do you really think

have been captured. When they were surrounded last night, he had two choices-fight to the bitter end or take his

He got caught, refused to die, and still had the nerve to preach about morality. He was nothing but a

to be thrown into Grimhold Keep, he’d probably be giving some passionate speech and