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An Understated Dominance Chapter 1873
It was midnight in West Lucozia castle. Rufus sat on the edge of the bed and coughed violently. His body trembled from how hard he coughed.Blood would dribble on the floor with his every cough."Your Highness, the medicine is here!" After hearing Rufus coughing, Eloise quickly rushed into the room with the medicine in hand.Eloise placed the medicine down and gently patted Rufus' back. Her eyes were filled with worry and distress.After Rufus finally stopped coughing, the floor had a pool of blood.His complexion was as pale as a sheet. Plus, there were beads of sweat on his forehead."Your Highness, you should quickly drink the medicine." Eloise picked up the medicine and handed it to him with both hands."It's too bitter. I feel nauseous just smelling it." Rufus furrowed his eyebrows, seemingly unwilling to drink the medicine."It's good for you. You should drink it," Eloise advised gently."I'm going to die soon, anyway. It doesn't make a difference if I drink it or not.
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Rufus smiled indifferently. "We poisoned Julius. If he wants to live, he needs to listen to us.""What if he has a way to treat the poison?" Eloise asked.Rufus shook his head and smiled. "It doesn't matter if he can neutralize the poison. Julius is a smart person. He knows that working with Reagan is like partnering with a lion. "Julius could act confidently before as he had some influence. However, he has absolutely nothing now. He's not on equal footing with Reagan at all. Once Julius loses his value, Reagan will not spare him. "We're different, though. Julius is from the Rhys family and is a blood relative to me. I can still spare his life even if he betrayed us. "If he performs well and manages to redeem himself through his mission, we can offer him a life of prosperity. What do you think he would choose?""Your Highness, you're right. However, it's difficult to tell what he is thinking. What if Julius refuses the opportunity and insists on going down the wrong path? What
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Dustin smiled and replied, "Austin, it seems like you've learned a lot in the army these past few years. "You're right. We can't barge into the base so recklessly. At least, we need to find out what's inside. "The castle's spies can't continue any further. There are way too many capable people in Dragon Guard. Thus, I decided to go investigate by myself."Austin was a bit worried. "Isn't this too dangerous? You need to remember that you're the future king of West Lucozia. "Let me go instead. I'm also a grandmaster martial artist. I can get away in time even if I encounter a dangerous situation."Dustin rejected, "No way! Although you're capable, you can't confront those top martial artists in Dragon Guard on your own. If Reagan finds you, you won't even have the chance to run away.""But—" Just as Austin was about to say something else, he was cut off by Dustin raising his hand."No 'buts.' I'm the one in command for this mission. Thus, I order you to stay here and wait for m
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"What happened? Why did you freak out?"The soldier's other companion was completely bewildered. He had no clue what was going on at all."I seemed to have heard something just now. Perhaps someone managed to get in!" The soldier scanned his surroundings alertly, trying to get some clue."I'm sure you heard it wrongly. Our base has such tight security, with multiple checkpoints and both hidden and patrolling guards. "There's no way someone can sneak inside. Don't joke around." The soldier's companion dismissed his idea.The security was tight outside the wall. There was also a 24-hour patrol inside the base.A fly probably wouldn't be able to enter, not to mention a person.Besides, it was located in the middle of nowhere. Only Dragon Guard members were able to find their way here."It's better to be safe than sorry. I'll go look around. You should stay alert."The soldier didn't let his guard down. Instead, he began to circle the armory and carefully inspect it. However, h
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Julius slowly opened his eyes. Just as he was about to say something, he saw something in the corner of his eyes.Someone was standing outside the window.That person was Dustin!"What the heck!" Julius was so startled that he shuddered.Julius never expected that Dustin would be able to find the Dragon Guard's secret base."Grand General Rhys, what happened? Was I too hard?" The beautiful maid was a bit scared."It's nothing. I'm a bit tired, so I would like to rest. You may leave."Julius soon calmed down. Then, he gestured for the beautiful maid to leave."Yes, sir." The beautiful maid didn't dare to reject, immediately leaving.After she left, Dustin swiftly entered the room and sat in front of Julius."Dustin, why are you here?" Julius was shocked.Dustin smiled calmly. "I was scared as you didn't have any updates. Thus, I got here after searching around. However, it seems like you're having a good time. Someone was even giving you a massage."Julius replied calmly, "I
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Dustin left the Dragon Guard base immediately after talking to Julius for a while. It wasn't a place that he should stick around. He only took the risk to verify some information. It was a good thing that he entered and left quietly.However, after Dustin had left for a while, Julius picked up the phone on the table and called the control room. Five minutes later, Reagan walked into the villa with a few of his trusted subordinates."Grand General Rhys, I heard that you wanted to see me urgently," Reagan spoke first."Sir Judd, someone from the West Lucozian monarchy just snuck into your secret base," Julius said frankly."Oh, is that so?" Reagan was a little surprised as he looked around and said, "Grand General Rhys, are you sure?""Of course, he was just standing in front of me." Julius looked serious."Who is it then? Why did this person come to see you?" Reagan pursued the matter further."That person was the Crown Prince of West Lucozia, Dustin Rhys!" Julius answered hone
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"The target is in sight. Get ready!" Austin was on high alert when he saw the group of Dragon Guard members. He even withdrew his sword a little from its scabbard."Calm down. Give them another minute. We have to wait till they get into the area surrounded by us." Dustin reached out and patted Austin's shoulders lightly. He had cast two spells a few hundred yards before their hiding spot. As soon as the group of Dragon Guard members walked into the area, they'd be trapped.The first spell was the Disorientation Spell, and it covered the widest area. This spell had a dumbfounding and dizzying effect. The second spell was the Octennial Array. This spell had two sides to it. The first side could be used to attack the opponent, whereas the flip side could defend. It could attack and defend simultaneously, making it a very adaptable spell.Dustin had chosen to use this spell to attack. He had arranged for eight very skilled fighters to be situated in every direction of this octagon
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The problem was that the group of Dragon Guard members were moving in a straight line. They didn't make any turns, nor did they move backward. As such, the only plausible explanation was that they had been trapped. They had been walking around in circles and were unable to leave."I know! This is the Disorientation Spell!" The man in gray had a thought and said suddenly. "It was said that people under this spell would feel dizzy and disorientated at the beginning. As time goes by, their abilities will deteriorate greatly. If they remain under the spell, they will eventually die!""Disorientation Spell? I thought that this mystical spell had been lost as time passed. There's someone who actually knows how to cast this spell! "It looks like the person behind this is not easy to deal with!" The red-robed elder looked serious."Elder Reed, what should we do now?" The man in black asked."We have to find a way to break the spell, of course! If not, we'd all die in this trap." The
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After leaving Dash Corporation, Dustin and Natasha headed to the mall, where they picked out gifts for every member of the Ballard family. From the eldest to the youngest toddlers, no one was left out. Later, they stopped by an antique shop and chose a beautiful calligraphy painting as a special gift for Simon.By evening, Dustin had everything ready for his first visit to the Ballard estate, located in the heart of Oakvale's city center. The estate was a sprawling courtyard mansion built on a large plot of land.Simon, the Duke of Lachshire, had three sons and a daughter. His eldest son, Jonathan Ballard, was a third-ranked official in the government. The second son, Jensen Ballard, was a successful entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry in Oakvale, with billions in assets. Meanwhile, the youngest son, Jovian Ballard, had made a name for himself in the military and was now a third-ranked general.Simon's youngest daughter, Jessica—Natasha's mother—was highly favored with
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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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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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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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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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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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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
