An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Your Highness, the soldiers under me are trained solely in killing techniques. If they hurt your guest, things could get ugly,” Lycas said.

He didn’t say it outright, but the message was clear. If Dustin wasn’t strong enough, he’d better stay out of the way, or he was just asking for trouble.

Bryce didn’t say anything, but the look he gave Dustin was full of contempt.

How could a pampered young man like Dustin measure up to soldiers who’ve been through the grind? He figured Dustin was probably some heir from a prominent family who knew Nathaniel and was trying to assert his relevance.

“You guys are blind to greatness when it’s standing right in front of you.” Nathaniel chuckled and shook his head.

He added, “If any of you manage to land a hit on Mr. Rhys, I’ll pay out a thousand gold. But honestly, I doubt any of you have what it takes.”

At the mention of rewards, the soldiers perked up. Their eyes lit up with excitement. They were practically itching to charge at Dustin and give him a good beating.

“If that’s what Your Highness wants, I’ll send a few men to test him,” Lycas said with a nod.

He then turned and pointed to five of his strongest elite soldiers. “You five-step forward.”

“Yes, sir!”

The five men answered in unison and stepped into the center of the training ground.

Years of brutal training had molded them into hardened fighters. Their eyes were sharp, and their presence was heavy with lethal intent.

Nathaniel turned to Dustin. “Some of my men can be a bit arrogant. Could you do me a favor and teach them a lesson today?” he asked with a smile.

happy to oblige,” Dustin replied,

the five soldiers. He stood with

But at his current level, they wouldn’t be much of

all out, and don’t embarrass

looked down on Dustin, there was no room

Dustin said as he

fight starts now!”

quickly moved into position and surrounded

sweep to trip Dustin, while the other jumped up and aimed

and spun it rapidly with flashing strikes. It effectively blocked Dustin’s path and

other was quick and nimble, looking for

slipped to the side and avoided the sweeping kick from

like he’d just punched a concrete wall. Pain shot up his

His right boot accurately kicked the wrist of the soldier holding

ground, and the soldier’s face went pale as he staggered backward while

their attack.

moved like a shadow. He glided effortlessly through their formation. In the blink of an eye, he appeared behind one of the soldiers and swiftly struck

of force. His body

right at him while throwing a punch. The punch seemed ordinary, but it was

didn’t have time to react before the blow landed squarely on his chest.

seconds, all five elite soldiers were on

deliberately held back his strength. Otherwise, the five soldiers would