An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1733

“Two weeks at least? The longest being one year? What happened?”

Dustin was so stunned that he could barely react. There was a horrified look in his eyes.

Although he resented Rufus, he was still his father. When he heard that he didn’t have much time left, a wave of panic suddenly washed through him.

With only a few family members left, he couldn’t imagine how he was supposed to face Rufus’ death if he was gone.

“Is this news reliable?” Dustin asked in a hushed tone. He tried to keep his composure, yet his fists were clenched tight under the table.

“Your Highness, not a lot of people are aware of it now, but it’s definitely true. Even if the prince doesn’t want me to tell you, I thought you should have the right to know,” Rodrigo replied with his head hung low.

“The prince has always been healthy. Why did things suddenly turn out this way?”

“Throughout the past decade, the prince has been working too hard! Not only does he have to watch over West Lucozia to prevent the savages from invading, but he still has to prevent internal conflicts from the court. He really reached his limit!” Rodrigo exclaimed, his voice trembling.

As Rufus’ personal guard, he was well aware of the situation.

In the past, the Prince of West Lucozia was truly majestic and domineering. Even a slight move of his would have an immense impact on the government.

Yet now, he was getting on in years and didn’t have much time left. It was certainly lamentable.

“Ah… it’s true that the prince really had too much on his shoulders throughout these years. He had the entire West Lucozia on his back.

“It was nearly half of the territory of Dragonmarsh. Although he was unparalleled, things had really been too hard on him,” Cinna sighed, his expression sullen.

“Did Rufus mention anything else?” Dustin suppressed his emotions, trying to make himself appear indifferent.