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An Understated Dominance Chapter 1801
Austin's words were powerful and filled with emotion. The potential chaos in West Lucozia would undoubtedly affect not only the Eight Sovereigns but also numerous high-ranking officials and millions of citizens. They all grew up in West Lucozia, and it was where their roots were. That was why anyone with a sense of patriotism could never turn a blind eye."Your Highness, your reasoning is sound, but I'm a timid and cautious person. I tend to weigh the consequences carefully."What if my forces suffer heavy losses while quelling the rebellion? What happens then?" Tyrus appeared hesitant."Uncle Tyrus, I can assure you that if you incur any losses, we will compensate you twofold!" Austin declared earnestly.He understood that Tyrus was seeking tangible benefits. After all, this was a gamble with his entire wealth, and the potential losses could be substantial. His actions seemed reasonable, given the circumstances. "Your Highness, it's not that I don't trust you. But in matters
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1802
"Someone, bring me some paper and pen!" Tyrus was impatient and immediately ordered his men to bring him these materials to establish a marriage contract. After all, an opportunity like this was extremely rare. Once his daughter married into the monarchy and became the future princess, his grandchildren could possibly become the next Prince of West Lucozia. This gamble was advantageous to him, no matter how he saw it. It would bring him unprecedented wealth and power. "Wait! Your Highness, this is a major life event. You must think about it carefully," Dustin reminded Austin. "Hmm?" Tyrus frowned, feeling displeased. How dare a mere guard voice their opinion? He should be well aware of his place! Tyrus would have disciplined him much earlier if it had been his men. "It's fine. I've already made a decision." Austin smiled at Dustin and said, "Uncle Tyrus' daughter is a beautiful and intelligent woman. I consider myself fortunate to be able to marry her. How could I possib
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1803
Dustin and Austin opted to skip sleep, and the following morning, they swiftly arrived at Southvista. This territory belonged to Elijah Valor, the Marquis of Silvercrest. It was renowned for having the largest military force and the strongest economy among the Southern Four Sovereigns. However, Elijah was a stubborn and unpredictable man. There were instances where he showed no respect, even to Rufus. This unpredictability made Austin doubtful about convincing him. "Logan, we've arrived at the Marquis of Silvercrest's residence," Austin informed as they, along with a few others, disembarked from the car. "It's been two days. We can't keep your absence from the castle under wraps much longer. We need to speed up our efforts," Dustin reminded."I understand." Austin nodded."Elijah might not be easy to deal with, but he's not entirely without integrity. With the right incentives and an emotional appeal, we should be able to convince him."Dustin nodded. "Alright, let's head i
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1804
Only Elijah remained standing after his spear completed its sweeping motion. "You are all becoming increasingly incompetent. From now on, you need to practice diligently. Do you understand?" Elijah reprimanded the guards."Yes, sir!" The guards responded while on their knees. "Alright, you can all leave now." Elijah waved, signaling the guards to depart. Only then did he turn his attention to Austin and his entourage. "Uncle Elijah, your spear technique is truly exceptional. No one in West Lucozia comes close. It's admirable," Austin said as a way of greeting. "Your Highness, I'm certain your presence holds a purpose after such a long journey. What instructions do you have for me?" Elijah wiped himself off with a towel."I dare not give instructions, Uncle Elijah. I come with a request," Austin responded. "Is this about your father?" Elijah was not surprised. It was as if he had anticipated it."You already know about it?" Austin raised an eyebrow."The Prince of West Lu
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1805
Seeing Elijah's piercing glance and his raised spear, Austin was not afraid at all. He continued to keep his back straight."Uncle Elijah, the temptation of acquiring two cities is indeed huge. I probably wouldn't refuse if I was you. If you want to use my life in exchange for the two cities, I'm willing to make that sacrifice."Austin clasped his hands calmly."What? Aren't you afraid of death?" Elijah narrowed his eyes. "Or do you think that I don't dare to kill you?""Of course, I'm afraid of death. If I could choose, I wouldn't choose to die either," Austin replied calmly. He continued, "Plus, you've been on the battlefield for many years, killing all kinds of enemies. If you want to kill me, it won't take much effort for you to do so.""Since you're afraid of death, why are you so calm?" Elijah was a bit confused."Fear of death is one thing, but having the courage to face death is another. I've prepared myself for the worst ever since I entered," Austin replied seriously.
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1806
In the evening, Austin, Dustin, and a few others arrived at the border fortress, Peace City.Peace City was Lincon's territory. A decade ago, it was still a deserted small town.However, under Lincon's leadership, it became West Lucozia's top-five city in less than ten years.Peace City was one of the best in the military, economy, politics, culture, education, and even medicine sector.It could be said that Peace City's achievements were all thanks to Lincon's knowledge and outstanding capability.If Elijah was considered a hero in chaotic times, Lincon was a capable marquis in peaceful times.…A black SUV slowly stopped beside the road outside the Marquis of Riverside's residence.The car door opened, and Dustin and Austin got out of the car one after another."Dustin, this is the last stop." Austin looked at the Marquis Riverside's door plate and sighed. He continued, "Lincon has quite a good relationship with Dad, not to mention he's also righteous, and we have Elijah's
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1807
"Sir Blaze knows that you're coming, so he asked me to wait for you," the old butler admitted with a nod."He knows that I'm coming?" Austin raised an eyebrow. Then, he took a look at Dustin uneasily.There were only two possibilities why Lincon could guess they were coming beforehand. Either Elijah made a phone call to inform, or Julius' envoy arrived ahead of them."Your Highness, Sir Blaze has been waiting. Please come inside." The old butler bent over and extended his hand, beckoning them inside.Austin nodded. Then, he made his way inside without a word.Since they were already here, there was no way they could just leave. Austin must gave it a shot, even if it meant they were going inside the lion's den.They followed the old butler inside. After passing through various rooms, they arrived at the dining hall.At that moment, the dining hall was already set with a table of delicious food.The aroma of food mixed with the smell of wine stirred their appetite.Austin and th
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1808
Lincon didn't reply to Austin right away. Instead, he sat down and poured wine for himself and Austin.After gently clinking glasses, Lincon downed the wine."Nice wine!" Lincon clicked his tongue and smiled in satisfaction.Austin wasn't in a hurry, either. He also drank the wine and stared at Lincon, waiting for his reply."Julius invited me to join his team and even promised to give me a lot of benefits. However, I rejected him."Upon hearing that, Austin couldn't help but show a hint of joy on his face. However, Lincon's following words caused him to feel stunned."Your Highness, don't get so excited. Although I rejected Julius' invitation, I won't send my troops to help you, either. I don't like war, so I'll choose to remain neutral," Lincon said frankly."Neutral?" Austin furrowed his brow. Then, he quickly advised, "You're a citizen of West Lucozia. How could you bear looking at the country being split up?""Your Highness, my abilities are limited. Thus, I can't be of mu
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Chapter 2438
While Dustin was away, Natasha couldn't help but worry about him. She would always keep an eye out for any news about him. But no matter how much she missed him, she wouldn't call him. She didn't want to distract or cause him to lose focus on the important matters concerning the nation's affairs. Understanding how busy he was, she kept her feelings in check and buried herself in work to keep her mind occupied.But when Natasha finally saw Dustin again, all the emotions she had bottled up came rushing out. Months of longing turned into overwhelming affection, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.Her assistant, Tanya, watched in shock. She had no idea Natasha—typically the poised, decisive, and commanding chairwoman—was in a relationship. What surprised her even more was how different Natasha seemed around Dustin. The usually unshakable "queen" now appeared soft and tender in his presence.Tanya couldn't help but watch Dustin more closely. His looks and charisma were u
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Chapter 2437
Dustin had boarded the plane back to Oakvale. His trip to Sacred Wrym Summit had been full of ups and downs. From the Combat Tournament to the invasion of the Hall of Gods, his journey had been perilous. Thankfully, the outcome was favorable. He had won the championship at the tournament, acquired three Dracan essences, and ultimately foiled the Hall of Gods' plan. In every way, the mission had been nearly flawless.After bidding farewell to his newfound allies, Dustin joined Grace on the return flight. Four of the five Dracan essences had already been gathered, leaving only one remaining. According to Grace, the last essence had been located, and the person holding it was in Oakvale. Though their identity was still unknown, she suspected it was most likely one of the three princes.With the position of heir to the throne still uncertain, the three princes were all eager to secure their power. Whoever obtained the Dracan essence would be blessed with fortune and have a higher c
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Chapter 2436
The chaos of the night quickly settled.By morning, as the first light of dawn broke across the horizon, Sacred Wrym Summit had regained its usual tranquility. Yet, the bloodstains across the ground and the wreckage of buildings stood as grim reminders of the previous night's violence.The military forces summoned by Grace had already taken the Hall of Gods' prisoners into custody.Rumors spread like wildfire, fueling gossip throughout the martial world as all the major guilds watched with keen interest. After all, very few in history had ever dared to challenge Sacred Wrym Summit, and a bold invasion aimed at destroying it was nothing short of unprecedented.The outcome was clear to all who bore witness. After many years, the world had come to recognize the true terror of Arion. He was no mere mortal—he was almost a godlike figure.…Inside the Hall of Gods' headquarters in Streuqua, the core members were gathered, seated in two rows on either side of the grand hall.On the thr
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Chapter 2435
After dealing with the Hall of Gods' elite fighters, Arion disappeared in a blur. When he reappeared, he was hovering above the forbidden ground of Sacred Wrym Summit.The scene at the entrance to the forbidden ground was one of utter carnage. Bodies lay strewn across the ground, and rivers of blood flowed freely. All members of the Hall of Gods, including Hank, lay motionless on the ground.Dustin and Willard, both covered in blood and exuding killing intent, had fought fiercely. After a long, grueling fight, they succeeded in defending the forbidden ground of Sacred Wrym Summit. They had thwarted the Hall of Gods' plan to destroy the Dracan force.At that instant, Dustin seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up. Through the mist and darkness, he pinpointed Arion's figure hovering above. Arion smiled faintly and nodded at Dustin before disappearing again.Crossing several mountains in mere seconds, Arion arrived above the Sacred Wrym Summit's grand hall. Below, the discipl
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Chapter 2434
When the dust finally settled, Arion was the only one left standing.Bailey, Willem, Anthony, Batuul, the three elite assassins from Eskus, and several gods from the Hall of Gods were either dead or gravely injured.Willem's body had been blasted into countless pieces. Each fragment wriggled on the ground as it struggled to piece together. Batuul fared even worse. He was utterly obliterated, leaving no trace behind, not even ashes. On the contrary, Bailey and the three Eskus assassins had both their arms severed and were gravely wounded. Though Anthony's limbs were still intact, his crushed internal organs left him coughing up blood. The backlash from the demonic blade had also taken a devastating toll on his body. He now appeared decades older, his face gaunt and hollow, his hair gray. His frail frame made him look like a man standing at death's door."H-How is this possible? No… this can't be happening!" Bailey's expression was a mixture of shock and disbelief as he stared a
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Chapter 2433
Arion's sudden appearance caught everyone off guard. They stared, wide-eyed and slack-jawed. What was going on? Wasn't Arion already dead? How could he be standing there in front of them? Could it be a ghost?They exchanged baffled looks, and their faces were filled with disbelief. They couldn't make sense of it. How could Arion possibly be alive? It was beyond their comprehension."You… you're not dead?" No one was more shocked than Willem. After all his effort, he had finally found the chance to bite into Arion's neck and drain every drop of his blood.He was certain Arion had died—there was no way he could have survived. But if Arion was dead, who was this person standing before them?"Everyone, calm down!" Bailey spoke up. "Arion's body is still over there. This person must be an imposter."At his words, everyone turned to look at the corpse lying nearby.Bailey was right. The body was still there, and there was no way Arion could still be alive. So, the person in front o
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Chapter 2432
As the Snow Maiden attacked, Batuul's illusory Elephantine stirred into action. With a mighty roar, it charged forward and slammed into Arion. Its tusks, sharp as spears, aimed directly at his chest.Caught in the swirling snow, Arion couldn't avoid the attack and quickly invoked the Glow Incantation to shield himself. The tusks collided with the barrier in a deafening crash. The impact sent Arion flying, and the golden light surrounding him shattered like glass. Clearly, the illusory Elephantine's strength had far exceeded the Glow Incantation's limits.As Arion was tossed into the air, the three-headed, six-armed Chimera Wrath seized its moment. With six different weapons in hand, it launched a relentless assault.Arion swung his sword to block but was driven further back with each blow. With no solid footing in midair, his agility was useless against the onslaught.After several exchanges, one of the Chimera's weapons struck Arion squarely in the chest, sending him crashing to
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Chapter 2431
After a prolonged battle, Anthony and the others finally realized the gravity of the situation.Arion wasn't just a sword master but also had unpredictable agility. No matter how they attacked, they couldn't even land a single hit. On top of that, his sword was a constant threat.If this deadlock continued, the situation would only worsen. So, when Bailey spoke, they knew it was time for decisive action, and there was no turning back. It was either kill or be killed.At that moment, Anthony, who had been holding back, finally decided to use his ultimate technique. He bit his finger and smeared the blood across his blade. His lips moved quickly as if whispering an incantation."Snow Maiden, arise!" As soon as the words left his mouth, he swung his sword. A white figure shot out and hovered in the air. It was a woman with fair skin and mesmerizing beauty. Her long hair cascaded like a waterfall, her dress was as white as snow, and her eyes had a sinister gleam.The moment she appe
