An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“I was surprised I managed to bring the Dragon essence back so smoothly. I was ready to go head-to-head with Nathaniel if it came to that,” Dustin said.

Grace raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, “Oh? What happened?”

He didn’t hold back and recounted everything in detail-from Nathaniel’s unexpected gesture of goodwill to Felicia covering up for him and her subsequent allegiance.

He shook his head and asked, “So, what do you think Nathaniel is up to? He was suspicious of me before, and we nearly got into a fight.

“But the next day, he was like a completely different person. He was warm and had an overly friendly demeanor. He even sent me a top beauty from the Beauty Ranking. It doesn’t make sense at all.”

“I think this is likely connected to his mother, Lady Spanner,” Grace replied.

She paused for a thought, then added, 11 Lady Spanner is a shrewd and calculating woman. She probably realized Nathaniel can’t take you head-on. Rather than continuing to oppose you, she’s trying to win you over.

“Sending Felicia to you serves two purposes. First, it’s a way to extend an olive branch. Second, they want to keep her by your side. She could be of use to Nathaniel if the situation allows for it.

“But whether Felicia is truly a spy is hard to say. Given his shrewdness, if he really intended to use her as an informant, sending her to you so openly would be far too obvious.”

Dustin rubbed his chin as he pondered her words. “That may be true, but you can never be too careful. Something about this still feels off.”

“In that case, why not keep Felicia close?”

can help you make the arrangements. If she really is up to something, there’s no way she can pull anything under

added with a mischievous

come around often. If you miss your shot now, you might regret

keep an eye on her for now. If she turns out to be harmless, I’ll figure out a place for her. Anyway, let’s get back

smile faded, and her expression turned

gathered, you should be able to break through. But first,

Dustin. First, she had to merge them, set up the formation, and wait for

need my

head. “Just stay here today and rest. Meet me at Embercrest Hill tomorrow night. It’s around 50 miles west of

you then,” Dustin said

the horizon and cast a blaze of red and gold across

of the Hall of Gods in Oakvale, two figures sat side by side-Zeus and

presence was commanding, and his gaze was sharp and piercing, as if he could see through

flowing gown. She was stunning, yet carried an air of majesty, nobility, and

all of whom were key members of the Hall of Gods hidden in Oakvale. Each one was a

formidable force left in the city. They were spread across various regions and rarely crossed paths. But today, they had gathered for one

no sign of Logan Rhys?” Zeus

he snorted coldly. His

them down. Their shoulders slumped,

and a half feet tall, lowered his head and reported, “Lord Zeus,