An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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Cinna, visibly injured from Dustin’s attack, stood before the masked man on the dragon throne.

“Mr. Shaffer, are you hurt?” the masked man asked in a deep, raspy voice.

“Just a scratch won’t kill me,” Cinna replied.

He coughed up blood in between words.

“Looks more than a scratch. Take this medicine.”

The masked man waved his hand and a black tablet shot out.

“Thanks.”

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Cinna caught the tablet and swallowed it right away. This medicine from the Dragon Guard was exceptionally rare.

It could heal serious injuries really fast, but only high-ranking members got to use it.

“Mr. Rever,” Cinna began, but Reagan raised a hand and interrupted him.

“I’m now Reagan Judd. You can call me Mr. Judd or Sir Judd. The past is best left behind.”

“Yes, Sir Judd.”

Cinna nodded respectfully.

“Mr. Shaffer, how did the task I assigned you go?” Reagan inquired.

“I stabbed Dustin’s heart. He should be dead by now,” Cinna reported.

“Excellent!”

Reagan nodded approvingly.

“Mr. Shaffer, you’ve accomplished a great feat.”

“Sir Judd, can you release my daughter now?” Cinna pleaded.

His loyalty to the Dragon Guard was due to manipulation. His beloved daughter was held captive by the Dragon

Guard. Cinna was only allowed to meet her briefly every year.

Any act of defiance would not only cost him his life, but also bring torment upon his daughter. The Dragon Guard’s

means of controlling spies were simple yet brutally effective.

In order to ensure his daughter’s safety, Cinna had no choice but to kill Dustin.

“Mr. Shaffer, your daughter is safe and well cared for. No need to worry,” Reagan stated casually.

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“Sir Judd, you promised to let us go once this was done,” Cinna said while frowning.

“I’ll keep my promise, but now isn’t the time.”

Reagan’s voice became rough.

“You took down Dustin, but the West Lucozian Monarchy remains. We won’t stop until it crumbles.”

“The West Lucozian Monarchy is powerful. How can we easily defeat them?” Cinna asked puzzledly.

“I’ve planned this for ten years,” Reagan calmly replied.

“Rufus is dying, and he won’t last long. When Dustin is gone, chaos will follow. I’ll place a puppet in power and seize

control.”