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.”

a group of elderly men in their

could no longer tolerate Austin’s abuse of power. If

nothing more than a

now bedridden, these elders saw it as their responsibility to rein in his wayward

as their heated debate dragged on, the castle gates suddenly creaked open. Axel, flanked by members of the enforcement team,

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

Langdon Rhys. He was a high – ranking official and a distant relative

Austin’s uncle. As far as he was concerned, his status gave him the right to speak

city and hunting down a respected general isn’t some child’s game. We

Lord Austin to come out! We’re

one

Gentlemen, please calm down. Lord

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

they were all unsure of what to

Langdon, what do you

status and seniority, and he was also Austin’s

Austin has invited us for tea, we should accept the offer. Let’s go in.” With a flick of his sleeve, Langdon

No matter how unruly the other party was,

what’s going on

moment before following close behind. As royal advisors, they lived by loyalty and