An Understated Dominance Novel (Dahlia & Dustin) by Marina Vittori updated 2025-26 - An Understated Dominance Chapter 2551

Chapter 2551

Kyle wasted no time gathering troops and preparing the rescue mission.

Matthias, boiling with rage, stormed out of the palace.

“Please wait, Your Highness!”

Seamus suddenly called after him.

“Uncle, this is an emergency! We’ll talk later!” Matthias snapped.

Whoever dared attack his home would pay in blood.

“Your Highness, calm down. You could be walking into a trap,” Seamus warned.

“A trap?” Matthias frowned. “What do you mean?”

“You’ve never had issues with the Pantheon. Doesn’t it strike you as odd that the King of the Gods would suddenly attack your home?” Seamus asked calmly.

“Once we capture him, we’ll find out the reason!” Matthias growled.

“Your Highness, let me remind you—Zeus is the most powerful man in the Western world, second only to the Lord of the Pantheon. Even with your forces, you might not be able to take him down,” Seamus cautioned.

“No matter how strong he is, he’s just one man. I have thousands of elite troops. We’ll drown him in sheer numbers if we have to!” Matthias said with frustration.

He had Grandmasters under his command, and tens of thousands of soldiers. Why should he fear a single man, even if that man was Zeus?

“Even if you could defeat him, the cost would be enormous. Do you really want to suffer heavy losses in a battle you didn’t start?” Seamus pressed.

“So what should I do? Let him walk all over me? If I back down now, how will I ever gain respect again?” Matthias argued.

“I don’t know the full story yet, but this feels off. Someone may be stirring the pot. My advice—don’t confront Zeus directly. It’s not worth the bloodshed,” Seamus said firmly.

“I understand, but my mansion is under attack. I can’t just do nothing!” Matthias’s expression darkened.

“If you’re willing to consider another option, I may have a plan that could help you out of this mess—without sacrificing your troops,” Seamus offered.

“Uncle, I’m listening,” Matthias said, hopeful.

“Instead of fighting Zeus yourself, why not use someone else? Drive a tiger to swallow a wolf,” Seamus said, sipping his tea.

“Drive a tiger to swallow a wolf? What are you suggesting?” Matthias was confused.

“A powerhouse like Zeus must be countered by someone even stronger. From what I know, the old director of the Imperial Observatory is a legendary figure. If we can get him involved, the problem solves itself,” Seamus explained.

Though not on the Astonishing World List, the old director’s strength rivaled Arion’s. His contributions to Dragonmarsh were immense.

“The old director?” Matthias frowned. “My father mentioned him before. But he’s long been in seclusion. Even my father couldn’t get him to act. How could I?”

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way,” Seamus said, pulling out a round jade pendant. “Years ago, I saved the old director’s descendant. This pendant was given to me as a token of gratitude. Take it to the Treasure Pavilion. That man will help you. Whether it works—well, that’s up to fate.”

“Thank you, Uncle!” Matthias’s eyes lit up.

This pendant was more valuable than gold or jewels. It was a rare favor—maybe even a miracle.

Though part of him was reluctant to use it now—it could be a trump card for a future crisis—he had no choice.

“My Lord, don’t get any ideas,” Seamus warned. “The old eunuch doesn’t get involved in political games. If you ask him to save your life, maybe. But asking him to help you take the throne? Not a chance.”

For someone like that, court power struggles meant nothing. They followed the will of Heaven.

“You’re right. I’ll focus on getting through this first.”

Though disappointed, Matthias knew Seamus was right. He pocketed the jade pendant and headed straight for the Treasure Pavilion.

If he could convince the old eunuch to step in, it would deal a heavy blow to the Pantheon’s reputation—and elevate his own.