An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1704

“Someone important? Who?” Dustin asked.

“The King.” Grace dropped a bombshell.

“Huh?” Dustin frowned slightly, feeling puzzled. Wasn’t the King ill and bedridden? Why would he want to meet him?

Dustin wondered if it concerned the Dragon Guard or perhaps the vital force. Would this journey be dangerous? Would there be an ambush waiting for him in Aylka?

“You can stop the blind guessing,”

Grace said calmly, seemingly seeing through his concerns.

“If the King wanted to harm you, he wouldn’t have sent me here to invite you. He would have just sent the elite fighters from the palace or even the Imperial Guards. Given your current condition, would you even be able to fight them off?”

Dustin breathed a silent sigh of relief after hearing her. Admittedly, Grace had made a valid point. If the King truly intended to harm him, he wouldn’t have sent just one woman.

Considering the current circumstances, only a fool would aggravate the problem. After all, with the Dragon Guard eliminated, the highest priority for the royal family now was to consolidate power.

If anything were to happen to Dustin in Oakvale, it would undoubtedly escalate tensions. If the West Lucozian army invaded, it would be a fatal blow to the royal family.

However, since that was all in principle, he still had to make sure.

“Ms. Linsor, may I know why the King wishes to see me at this late hour?”

Dustin probed for information.

“I’m not sure either, but it’s important.