An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1854

“General Caide, what do you think?” Shane probed, clear hesitation in his voice. Even though he aligned with Julius, he deeply respected Prince Rufus of West Lucozia. If Rufus were dead, he would have readily joined Julius in his rebellion.

However, Rufus was alive, altering the dynamics. This forced Shane to contemplate the consequences.

It was as Elijah had pointed out. He might dismiss thoughts of self- preservation, but he had to think about his family and friends.

“General Gilby, we shouldn’t rush into a decision until the final moment. I have faith that Grand General Rhys will emerge victorious in the battle against Logan.

“If Grand General Rhys secures victory, we still have a chance for a turnaround.

“Everett expressed with depth.

“That’s right! Grand General Rhys has unparalleled martial prowess. He’ll surely win. How can Logan be a match for Grand General Rhys?” Shane nodded repeatedly.

“Sir Valor, please stop undermining the military’s morale here. We’re all in the same boat, sharing both success and failure.

“In case of an unexpected result, you won’t be able to escape the consequences alone either,” Everett admonished.

“I’m just offering a friendly reminder. If you don’t find it helpful, then let it be.

“Elijah shrugged.

Their ideals diverged, and as the two generals failed to grasp his intentions, it was futile to say more. To him, survival was paramount. Power and wealth came second, and everything else didn’t matter.

While they conversed, the dynamics on the battlefield suddenly shifted. Perhaps due to exhaustion, Julius’ attacks had noticeably slowed down. In contrast, Dustin maintained his vigor, seemingly unaffected in the slightest.

In fact, Dustin had yet to unleash his full strength, allowing Julius to execute his attacks freely. On one hand, it was to test Julius’ limits. On the other hand, it was a measure of caution.