An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1634

In the modest monastery hall of Scenic Monastery, simplicity prevailed with no extravagant adornments. A statue of a saint, towering at ten to fifteen feet tall, was placed right in the center.

Despite its unassuming appearance, the hall was lit by the warm glow of candles. The area surrounding the saint statue was impeccably clean.

In front of the saint, a slender middle- aged monk sat with closed eyes. He was adorned in the distinctive attire of his order. Holding a strand of rosary beads, he quietly recited passages from the scripture in silent devotion.

The yellow-robed monk approached, whispering, “Abbot Lumen, Mr. Rhys has arrived.”

Donovan ceased his activities, stood up slowly, and greeted Dustin. “Greetings, Mr. Rhys. It’s been a while.”

“Indeed, ten years have passed.” Dustin nodded. “Should I call you Abbot Lumen or Prince of Carsonne, Your Highness?”

“I’ve left my former titles behind. Just Lumen is fine,” Donovan replied, lowering his head slightly.

“Alright,” Dustin said with a faint smile. “Lumen, I’ve come today with some questions that I hope you can help me unravel.”

“Are these questions related to events from ten years ago?” Donovan asked.

“That’s right,” Dustin confirmed. “A decade ago, you hadn’t embraced monkhood yet and wielded considerable influence in Aylka. You possessed information that could shed light on certain matters. I was hoping you could reveal the truth to me.”

“Mr. Rhys, why cling to the past?”

Donovan’s expression held a mix of emotions.