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!”

swords and pressed them against Viggo’s throat to restrain

“Go ahead and kill

the blood splattered on his face. His expression

makes

with arrogance. “Besides, I’ve lived a good life. I’ve eaten, drunk, and enjoyed myself. Even if I die now,

cold smirk. “If you’re not afraid of death, then I’ll show you something worse than

“Take him to Grimhold Keep and serve him well. Let’s

the words were spoken,

had heard of the notoriety of 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

even that mercy was denied. The thought of what awaited

such torment, he’d rather seek a

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

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

his arms and legs before binding him tightly

by torturing me? If you’ve got the guts, just kill me. I dare you. “Viggo thrashed and screamed. His voice

on a brave face, huh? Do you really think you’re some kind of

he had two choices-fight to the bitter end

to die, and still had the nerve to preach about morality. He was nothing

to be thrown into Grimhold Keep, he’d probably