An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

After a night of chaos, some of the Red Legion’s members were killed, others were captured, and the entire force had been wiped out.

But the fallout didn’t stop there. The Prescott estate was also raided. All embezzled wealth was confiscated, and those found guilty were thrown into prison.

Anyone connected to the Prescotts was placed under house arrest and subjected to rigorous investigation.

And the man behind it-Warrick-had become the kingdom’s most wanted fugitive.

Until he was captured, Celestria remained under lockdown. Major roads were sealed off, and patrol teams scoured every corner to ensure Warrick had no way out.

Austin’s crackdown sparked outrage among senior officials who didn’t know the full story. They voiced their dissatisfaction, with some even gathering outside the castle gates in protest. They stomped their feet in outrage, just short of openly cursing him.

To them, Warrick had made great contributions to the nation. Even if he had committed crimes, he didn’t deserve to be executed.

The entire situation had spiraled into chaos, with raids and a city-wide manhunt causing a storm throughout the city.

“This is ridiculous. Locking down the city at the drop of a hat wastes resources and manpower. What will outsiders think of us? “one of the elders shouted.

“He’s right! Even if Mr. Prescott is guilty, he should stand trial. But why use vigilante justice? This is a farce!”

“I always knew that brat lacked integrity, but I never expected him to be this unruly and vicious. He’d wipe out entire families over the slightest offense. If West Lucozia ever falls into his hands, we’re doomed.”

in their 70s with gray

Austin’s abuse of power. If

seriously. To them, he was nothing more than a spoiled, impulsive

elders saw it as their responsibility to rein

the castle gates suddenly creaked open. Axel, flanked by members of the enforcement team, stepped

day of lockdown costs Celestria?” One of the elders, a man with

– ranking official and a distant relative of the royal family

far as he was concerned, his

the city and hunting down a respected general isn’t

Lord Austin to come out! We’re not leaving until

other elders joined in. Each one putting on a

as he said, ” Gentlemen, please calm down. Lord Austin has prepared tea in

guard. They had assumed Austin would keep hiding behind closed doors like a coward.

unsure of what to make of

what

to Langdon. He outranked them all in status and seniority, and he was

the offer. Let’s go in.” With

well. No matter how unruly

going

others hesitated for only a moment before following close behind. As royal advisors, they lived by loyalty and integrity. When necessary, they were willing to risk their lives to do what was