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

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

back into its sheath, Austin turned his gaze toward Langdon, his expression icy. “Think before you speak. Have you ever wondered

hesitation. “Because you’re an arrogant tyrant who persecutes the

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

Austin scoffed. Then, he turned to the two prisoners and asked coolly, “Why don’t you two explain?

Your Highness.” Huxley shook

by sparing my life,

Percival and his family’s life were spared. He had only been stripped of his position and was to be investigated. For

did Austin threaten you?” Langdon frowned and continued, “Don’t worry. We’re here to seek justice for you.

no complaints, and I haven’t been threatened. I made a huge mistake, and I deserve to die. I brought

execution was inevitable. Now, he just hoped his family wouldn’t

I know you’re under pressure, but don’t be afraid. We’re here to support you,” Langdon said

We’ll prove your innocence, “the

am beyond redemption and deserve to die. Please stop speaking on my behalf,” Huxley

face his punishment in peace? If they kept stirring things up and provoked Austin further, there was no telling if his family would be

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