An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1901

“Exactly! Cinna took one misstep, and this is where it led him. His choices ultimately sealed his fate. Unlike someone in this room who still has a shot at redemption,” Austin remarked, casting a meaningful glance in Julius’ direction.

Rufus actively discouraged killing their own kin, and Julius was Austin’s uncle. Without these circumstances, the consequences of Julius’ rebellion would have been severe, even without significant losses.

Not even Julius’ death would have sufficed to alleviate the gravity of his actions.

Julius cleared his throat, sensing the intensity of Austin’s stare. Then, he quickly changed the subject. “Logan, these three treasuries are incredibly valuable with high stakes. So, how do you plan to deal with it?”

“Of course, we’re bringing everything back to West Lucozia. Did you think we’d just leave it for anyone to grab?” Austin said, rolling his eyes.

“We shouldn’t hog all three treasuries, “Dustin said, shaking his head.

He continued, “Taking down the Dragon Guard wasn’t just our doing. We had some outside help this time, and the benefits should be shared among everyone.”

“Shared? Logan, seriously?” Julius exclaimed, a mix of surprise and excitement in his voice.

He added, “You’ve heard what Cinna said earlier, right? The Dragon Guard’s vaults hold decades’ worth of treasures, enough to sustain a nation. This is an incredible opportunity, and you’re considering sharing it? Just what are you thinking?”

This time, wiping out the Dragon Guard was a remarkable accomplishment for Julius. It might even score him some extra commendations.

The more treasures West Lucozia acquired, the more perks he’d get. Of course, he wasn’t about to let go of that opportunity.

“While the treasures are enticing, upholding our principle is more important,” Dustin said calmly. “They came all the way to assist us. If we hoard the treasures, won’t we seem ungrateful?”

“Yeah, I understand, but do we have to share everything with them? Maybe just throw them a few token benefits,” Julius proposed.

“I’ve made up my mind. If you have any concerns, Uncle Julius, you can pass them on to Rufus and see how he deals with it,” Dustin stated impassively.

“You-” Julius’s face stiffened. He had never encountered someone so naive as to part with hard-earned riches.