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 kill

the

that makes you a

chin defiantly. His face was filled with arrogance. “Besides,

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

his hand and ordered, “Take him to Grimhold Keep and serve him well. Let’s see how

as the words were spoken, Viggo’s face

to be. Even the toughest men broke once they were sent inside. A single round

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

such torment, he’d rather seek a

eyes. He lunged forward and thrust his throat

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

he wouldn’t try anything else, they snapped his arms and legs before binding

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

huh? Do you really think you’re some kind of tough

wouldn’t have been captured. When they were surrounded last night, he had two choices-fight to the

this guy? He got caught, refused to die, and still had the nerve to preach about morality. He was

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