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.”

three brothers are here at the Ashen Coast?” Grace

without knowing anything else that was going on. She hadn’t expected that by the next morning, her

the King’s orders,” Sadie explained. “Right after you left Oakvale, all three princes received royal

outbreak as a test to evaluate their crisis management

the goal were simply to contain the outbreak, such elaborate arrangements wouldn’t be necessary, nor would they

faster than expected, and he

to you, Your Highness. It’s just a shame that…” Sadie’s words trailed off, leaving the

glared at her. “Just focus on your duties. The three princes are not for you to

me, Your Highness. I spoke out of turn.” Sadie quickly apologized,

I don’t want anything to happen to you, and I certainly don’t want you getting involved in the

sink ships. What passed for harmless gossip today could become

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

what others may do, our immediate priority is controlling the outbreak and

plague. Have them deliver it to the three princes so they can administer it accordingly

Your Highness,” Sadie responded before hurrying

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

them to a

sent them here because he wants to test them,” Grace replied without hiding anything. “He’s using this outbreak to decide who will be his final heir. In the end, it all