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?

bellowed. “How dare you insult His Highness!

words, and he immediately reached for his

gaze toward Langdon, his expression icy. “Think before you speak. Have you ever

else could it be?” Langdon shot back without hesitation. “Because you’re an arrogant tyrant

had issued a warrant for Warrick’s arrest. Now, he

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

Highness.” Huxley shook his

His Highness has shown mercy by sparing my life, and I’m

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

worry. We’re here to seek justice for you. If you’ve been wronged, tell us, and I’ll personally bring your case before the

I haven’t been threatened. I made a huge mistake, and I deserve to die. I brought this on myself, and

Now, he just

be afraid. We’re

innocence,

die. Please stop speaking on my behalf,”

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

didn’t he? That’s why you’re so eager to take the blame.”