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.”

is that? You think I don’t dare to tear down your chamber?” Matthias

him no sign of respect. With his temper, Matthias would have made a move long ago

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

“You…”

remembered the pendant Seamus had given him. He took it out and held it in front of

geezer,” he said. “This is a pendant from your chief, and it guarantees me

“Hm?”

pendant, his expression finally changed. He quickly stood up and leaned in to

get

be in Sir

name, Matthias realized something. “So, you recognize it? Then, you must be the chief of the Gilded

about this pendant. If Cassius knew Seamus’ name immediately, his background

expression turned serious. “Tell me, Your Highness-did Sir Mosey

come here with the pendant. He

and strong in your own right. You also have powerful allies at your back. If someone like

was troubling Matthias had to be a major

help me, but you

said urgently. “I need Mr. Hawke to step in, and you’re the only one who can convince

back and briefly explained the

of the Hall of Gods to act with such blatant disregard for order. Do they really think Dragonmarsh has no one who

and might have been out of line. Please don’t take it personally,” Matthias said respectfully.” But now I must ask-would you be willing to go in person and ask

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seclusion for years. He no longer concerns himself with worldly affairs. Convincing