An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

The Gilded Chamber stood in the heart of the inner city. It sold valuable items such as panaceas, artifact weapons, and rare martial arts manuscripts.

Only dignitaries and martial arts experts ever stepped through its doors. Ordinary people couldn’t afford to glance at the price tags, let alone buy anything.

Inside, Cassius Hawke, an elderly man with gray hair, lounged comfortably in a reclining chair as he listened to music. He held a small metal flask in one hand and occasionally took a sip.

At that moment, a luxury car screeched to a stop at the entrance, leaving long black streaks across the stone pavement.

Before the vehicle had even stopped, Matthias opened the door and jumped out. The second he walked into the Gilded Chamber, he started issuing commands.

“Get your chief out here! I have something important to discuss,” he barked.

“Looks like no one told you how things work around here,” Cassius said coolly, not even looking at him.

He stayed reclined in the chair with his eyes half-closed.

“If you want to buy something, you need to make an appointment,” he added. “We don’t take walk-ins.”

“I’m Prince Matthias Linsor. I need to see your chief now. Delay me, and you’ll answer for it,” Matthias snapped, flashing his gold badge to verify his identity.

“Oh, it’s Prince Matthias. Please forgive my disrespect,” Cassius said.

He gave a mock bow but stayed comfortably lying down. It was obvious he didn’t plan to get up.

He continued, “Still, rules are rules. No appointment, no service.”

kind of attitude is that? You think I don’t dare to

With his temper, Matthias would have made a move long ago if he hadn’t come for

down if you want. My answer won’t change,” Cassius replied without batting

“You…”

and he almost snapped. Then, he suddenly remembered the pendant Seamus had given him. He took it out and held it in front of

a pendant from

“Hm?”

finally changed. He quickly stood up and leaned in to examine it carefully. After

get this?” he

supposed to be in Sir Mosey’s

you recognize it? Then, you must

knew Seamus’ name immediately, his background clearly

expression turned

nodded. “I’m in trouble, and my uncle told me to come here with the pendant. He said you were the only

owe him. But Your Highness, you’re skilled in strategy and strong in your own right. You also have powerful allies at your back. If someone

had to be

me, but

Hawke to step in, and you’re the only

anything back

with such blatant disregard

respectfully.” But now I must ask-would you be willing to go in person and ask Mr. Hawke to intervene? Only he has

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father has been in seclusion for years. He no longer concerns himself with worldly affairs. Convincing him