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.

ultimate power and to become the kingmaker who controlled rulers from the shadows. Years of lying low hadn’t dulled that ambition in the slightest, and his thirst

knew he wouldn’t rise on his own merit if he were still under Seamus’ command. Therefore, he had to find a way to break

he trusted Nathaniel’s calculated and shrewd

but he also saw

he’d be counted among his earliest allies. A governorship

for choosing a better master. You brought this on yourself with your greed. After all these years, you’re still clinging to power. If you won’t step aside, how

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

think he had done anything wrong. After all, he just wanted to seek better opportunities for himself. There was nothing unusual

Nathaniel was

god Zeus is dead?”

shock as he asked, “What happened? How

Oakvale and nearly threatened his

danger but also allowed him to suppress Matthias’ forces and pressure

outcome had been quite favorable for Nathaniel. He had even been contemplating whether he could leverage

so, he hadn’t anticipated starting the day with news of the royal god’s death. The revelation was

the information and can confirm the information is accurate,” Calder, his

mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

“Two royal gods-one is dead and the other is missing. What in the world is