An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Excellent work. Reedcrest managed to contain this outbreak so quickly thanks to everyone’s dedicated efforts,” Grace said after listening to Sadie’s report.

She felt the weight lift off her shoulders. The infected patients had been quarantined, and having additional skilled doctors to treat them took a huge burden off her plate.

All that remained was to hunt down the remnants of Skull Covenant operatives, and their mission would be complete.

“It’s all because of your excellent leadership, Your Highness. Anyone else wouldn’t have been able to pull this off,” Sadie replied with a smile.

“Let’s not pat ourselves on the back just yet. There’s still work to do,” Grace

replied, her tone shifting to business. ” What’s the update on Lauren, the woman I asked you to investigate?”

“We’ve finally got an update on that,” Sadie reported. “Our investigation confirmed that Lauren did go to Harbortown and has been in close contact with several Nexology members there. I’ve already sent a team to make the arrest. We should have news soon.”

“That’s great.” Grace nodded, then suddenly asked, “By the way, how many cities in Ashen Coast are dealing with the outbreak now? How bad is it?”

Sadie reported, “Four out of seven cities have reported outbreaks, namely Reedcrest, Harbortown, Thornwick, and Sommertown.

“As for Reedcrest, well, we’ve already got that under control, but the situation in the other three cities is getting worse.

According to the reports we’ve received, the three princes have each arrived in one of the cities. With proper handling, there shouldn’t be any major problems.”

are here at the Ashen

in the Ashen Coast, she rushed over without knowing anything else that was going on. She hadn’t expected that by the next morning, her three brothers would be gathered in the

princes received royal decrees and rushed

this outbreak as a test to evaluate their crisis management abilities.”

they require deploying all three princes at

health must be declining faster than expected, and he was feeling

you, Your Highness. It’s just a

three princes

of turn.” Sadie quickly

you, and I certainly don’t want you getting involved in the power

ships. What passed for harmless gossip today could become

I’ll keep that in mind.” Sadie held her

put this matter behind us. Regardless of what others may do, our immediate priority is controlling the outbreak

a few people right now with the prescription Mr. Rhys wrote for treating the plague. Have them deliver it to

Highness,” Sadie responded before hurrying

that your three beloved brothers have also arrived at the Ashen Coast?” Dustin asked as

a decent level of competency. Their treatment methods remained somewhat sluggish, but that

them,” Grace replied without hiding anything. “He’s using this outbreak to decide who will be his final heir. In