An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

After getting in the car, Nathaniel headed straight to the Spanner estate. His mother, Cynthia, was a direct descendant of the Spanners. Her family’s influence in Oakvale rivaled that of the Moseys, perhaps even surpassing it.

The patriarch of the Spanners, Conan Spanner, was Nathaniel’s uncle. Two decades ago, he was renowned as a scholar and a warrior. Though he had withdrawn from the public, his legacy lived on through his children.

His son Adam bore the title God of Military, while his daughter Scarlet was known as the Goddess of War. Both had achieved legendary status among their generation. They commanded large numbers of armies, and their futures seemed limitless.

With such prodigious talent within their ranks, the Spanner family had risen to unprecedented heights. Their growing influence now threatened to eclipse even the mighty Moseys.

It was this formidable backing that gave Nathaniel the confidence to contend for the throne. Since he was facing such momentous circumstances, he knew he must seek Conan’s help.

Half an hour later, a car pulled up to the gates of the Spanner estate.

After stepping out of the vehicle, Nathaniel walked toward the meeting room without anyone stopping him.

Conan had earlier received news of his arrival and was already waiting inside.

He was a broad-shouldered man with a strong jaw. His rugged features still carried a certain charm. Even though he was over 50, he still possessed a distinctive charisma.

“Uncle Conan,” Nathaniel called as he stepped through the doors. “Something major happened in Oakvale last night.

Have you heard anything about it?”

you’re still this impatient. Can’t you hold yourself together?” Conan gave him a sidelong glance with a

matter,” Nathaniel said as he dropped into the chair beside Conan. “My people are useless, so I had no choice but to

his head slowly. “I’ve heard whispers of what you

eyes widened in disbelief. “Uncle Conan, I’m your nephew. Who will help me

had my men look into it since the news broke just after midnight, but the results have been disappointing. Perhaps it’s best not

appeared out of nowhere. If we don’t get to the bottom of it, it will be a major threat to us. I can’t even sleep

could he allow another to sleep soundly? Anyone who might influence his claim to the throne needed to be investigated

whether that mysterious force was a threat or not. Only then could he shore up his defenses and find peace

is behind that clearly doesn’t want to

too deep. But if you keep pushing and they catch wind of it,

saying. But given how far things have progressed, I cannot simply ignore what

point, I have no way out. I

until you get the answers today?” Conan raised

me or not, I’m going to get

your mind, I won’t try to stop you. I’ll give you a lead. If you want the full story, you better ask the Princess

Princess of Ariella?” Nathaniel was momentarily taken aback before he remembered. “You

much attention to your sister. You don’t

What does she