An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Austin sat in his chair and silently watched the royal advisors put on their pretentious act. He slowly sipped his tea as if he couldn’t be bothered by their so-called accusations.

His nonchalant demeanor made Langdon and the others frown. Their once-outrageous voices began to falter.

They had stormed in full of righteous fury earlier, only to be met with complete apathy. What was the point of arguing when he wasn’t even listening?

“Are you done?” Austin finally spoke once the room had quieted down. “If not, go ahead and keep talking. Say as much as you need to until you’re satisfied.”

“Your Highness, we’re here to discuss serious matters. Your dismissive attitude is truly disappointing,” Langdon said sharply.

“Serious matters?” Austin let out a short laugh.

He went on, “You barge in here without even understanding the full picture and spewing accusations like they’re facts. As far as I’m concerned, you’re no different from clowns putting on a show.”

“You… How dare you!” Langdon was visibly enraged.

His expression darkened. “The prince personally appointed us as royal advisors, so we have the authority to challenge injustice. Your abuse of power and persecution of loyal officials is unacceptable-both morally and legally. We have every right to protest.”

“That’s right. We demand justice for Sir Prescott,” the royal advisors echoed.

“Protest? Justice?”

those words, Austin suddenly laughed as if he had just heard the most ridiculous joke

funny?” Langdon asked

at your ignorance,

cold. “What makes you so sure Warrick is innocent? And what makes you

the full truth, you blindly condemn me while defending a man guilty of unspeakable crimes. Tell

speak of. We only see the fear, the disorder, and your unchecked authority,” Langdon

let you see the truth

evidence. Let these so-called defenders of justice see for themselves who the real villain

Your Highness,”

laid out all the prepared evidence on the table. Every crime was recorded in detail, and this was only what had been documented. There were countless more

you’re not blind, read it for yourself,” Austin said coldly. His

stupid. Anyone with a shred of sense wouldn’t have

possible? Did Sir Prescott really

outrageous! Even the wildest rumors wouldn’t conjure up something this

the pile of evidence before them, they exchanged uneasy glances and

weren’t minor offenses like corruption or bribery-they were atrocities

alone were enough

own share of wrongdoing, but their sins paled in comparison to what lay