An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Anders, you’re intelligent and gifted in both warfare and strategy, with a promising future,” Seamus said. “One day, all my authority and assets will be handed to you.

“You’re more than ready to handle things on your own now. I trust you know what you should and shouldn’t do.

“I’m getting old, and there’s nothing much I can do for you. However, I must remind you to think twice before acting and never outsmart yourself. Understand?”

He looked at Anders and offered his heartfelt advice.

“I’ll never forget your words, Godfather,” Anders said respectfully..

“Good. Make your arrangements, and I’ll play my part in staging this falling-out. From here on, you’ll have to tread your own path,” Seamus said and waved him off.

“I won’t let you down,” Anders promised, then turned to leave.

As soon as he walked out the door, his lips curved into a faint smirk.

Though he was known throughout Oakvale as the Veros Warrior, he had always lived in Seamus’ shadow. No matter how many victories he’d won or what titles he’d earned, outsiders always saw him as the man dependent on his godfather’s influence.

If Seamus had stepped down early and granted him full control of the Moseys’ forces and assets, Anders wouldn’t have harbored such resentment. Instead, he would’ve honored Seamus and fulfilled every duty as a loyal godson.

However, Seamus still maintained his iron grip on authority and had no intention of stepping down. His secret support of Matthias revealed just how far he was willing to go.

the kingmaker who controlled rulers from the shadows. Years of lying low hadn’t dulled that ambition in the slightest,

had to find a way to

in Matthias, who was nothing but a brute, while he trusted Nathaniel’s calculated and shrewd nature. That belief motivated his risky proposal

but he also saw a chance

earliest allies. A governorship would follow naturally, which was far preferable to staying in the

all these years, you’re still clinging to power. If you won’t step aside, how are

gate, he cast one final glance at the Mosey mansion before

wrong. After all, he just wanted to

Nathaniel was at

god Zeus

in shock as he asked, “What happened? How could one

his life. Fortunately, Nathaniel had acted

but also allowed him

Nathaniel. He had even been contemplating whether he could leverage Zeus’ power again to eliminate his

he hadn’t anticipated starting the day with news of the royal god’s death. The revelation was nothing short

the information is

Hera has also mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Given the circumstances, it’s

possible?” Nathaniel frowned. “Two royal gods-one is dead and the