An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Sir Thatcher? Mr. Wentworth?” When Langdon saw their faces, his eyes went wide in disbelief. “You… How did you two end up like this?” He was genuinely stunned. 2

Huxley and Percival were two of the most powerful figures in West Lucozia. They commanded respect wherever they went, and even Langdon himself had to show them deference.

He never expected that they had fallen from their positions of prestige to become disheveled prisoners overnight.

“Austin! You’ve gone too far!” Recovering from his initial shock, Langdon’s fury erupted. He didn’t even bother with titles anymore.

“Do you even realize what you’re doing? These two men are pillars of West Lucozia and the prince’s most trusted advisors. They’re your elders and mentors. Yet, you tortured them like this. Are you even human?”

“He’s right,” someone chimed in. “They dedicated their lives to this country. What crime did they commit to deserve such cruelty by Your Highness?”

The gathered officials erupted in outrage and condemned Austin’s actions. Loyal officials had been unjustly imprisoned, and they refused to stand by and let it happen.

Amid the royal advisors’ indignant protests, Huxley and Percival exchanged bewildered glances.

What happened? Were these officials… actually fighting for them? Their support was appreciated, but wasn’t their reaction a bit excessive?

After all, Huxley and Percival were criminals. Could those officials just voice their concerns properly instead of all this shouting?

His Highness! Do you have a death

fury exploded at the disrespectful words, and he immediately reached for his sword. But Austin raised a hand

his

could it be?” Langdon shot back without hesitation. “Because

Warrick’s arrest. Now, he was imprisoning key officials. At this rate,

two prisoners and asked coolly, “Why

Huxley

shown mercy by sparing my life, and I’m grateful for his leniency,” Percival said in

had gotten off lightly. At least, Percival and his family’s life were spared. He had only been stripped of his position and was

Langdon frowned and continued, “Don’t worry. We’re here to seek justice for you. If

have no complaints, and I haven’t been threatened. I made a huge mistake, and I deserve to die. I brought this on myself, and I can’t blame anyone else,” Huxley replied,

had committed so many serious offenses that execution was inevitable. Now,

but don’t be afraid. We’re here to support

We’ll prove your innocence, “the

deserve to die. Please stop speaking on my behalf,” Huxley said

kept stirring things up and provoked Austin further, there was no telling if his family would be dragged down with

going on. Austin tortured you, didn’t he? That’s why you’re so eager to take the blame.” Langdon’s face