Chapter 1821 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Atticus wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and could still feel the fear within him. It was a good thing they left first.
He was fortunate to have his royal guards sacrificing themselves to buy him time. If that assassin got any closer, they might just end up being captured alive, just like Draven and Mortimer.
If that happened, all their efforts would go down the drain, and they might even lose their status and lives.
âThatâs weird. When did the monarchy acquire such a skilled fighter? Even a few thousand soldiers couldnât stop him.â Ignatius frowned, lost in thoughts. According to their investigation, the monarchy had two skilled fighters- Jaxon Steele and Albert Horst.
Albert Horst was held captive by Julius Rhys, and Jaxon Steele was on the battlefield. Even if there was another elite team hidden in the castle, the Four Northern Sovereigns wouldnât be caught off guard. The assassin was the only factor that was beyond their expectation.
It wouldnât be an issue if it was a normal assassin. However, the assassin was too powerful. He was so skilled that he could easily behead them despite the troops surrounding them.
The terrifying sense of doom was beyond what Albert Horst and Jason Steele could instill. It was a serious threat for them.
âI think we should report this to Grand General Rhys as soon as possible. We must be very careful. This assassin is too powerful. If he was on a mission to behead us, we wouldnât be able to prevent it!â Atticus said with a grave expression.
âThatâs right! Contact Grand General Rhys immediately. Weâll ask him to quell the battle himself with his troops. We must use this opportunity to kill the assassin. If not, weâd be in a lot of trouble!â Ignatius said in a low voice.
âRight away!â The royal guard on the passenger seat heard the order and immediately took out his phone to send a message.
Suddenly, the driver stepped on the brake. The tires skidded across the road, leaving four long tire marks.
Atticus and Ignatius jolted forward in the car, and their heads slammed against the back of the front seats.
âWhatâs going on? Why did we stop?â Atticus massaged his head, sounding annoyed.
âSir, thereâs someone blocking the road ahead!â The driver pointed to the front.
When they finally got a closer look, they saw a middle-aged man in black armor with a spear in his hand standing fearlessly at the crossroad.
âItâs Elijah Valor, the Marquis of Silvercrest!â
When they saw him, Atticus and Ignatius frowned immediately. They had no idea that Elijah Valor would take part in this battle. And from the looks of it, he wasnât on their side.
It must be made known that in the West Lucozian sovereigns, Elijah had always ranked first when it came to fighting skills among the eight of them. Even if the remaining seven joined forces, theyâd still lose to Elijah Valor.
It might be worth a try if they still had their royal guards with them. However, they only had two of their royal guards with them. It was impossible for them to fight Elijah.
âAtticus Gleam and Ignatius Vance! How dare you stage a rebellion! Get out of the car now and surrender! If not, donât blame me when I have to kill both of you!â Elijah bellowed. His voice was like thunder as it echoed continuously around them.
âSir! Should I run him over?â the driver asked.
âHeck no!â Atticus said exasperatedly, âElijah is a very skilled fighter. Heâs never lost in a battle. If we run him over, weâd be dead meat!â
âWhat should we do then? Are we really going to surrender?â Ignatius was a little nervous.
âBack up! Weâll escape from another direction!â Atticus ordered.
âYes, sir!â The driver stepped on the accelerator and made a turn, speeding away.
However, a dark figure descended from the sky. Like a harbinger, he landed just a hundred yards away from the car and blocked its way.
The figure was none other than Dustin, who had just fought his way out of a siege!