An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

After a few drinks, everyone loosened up and started chatting.

Dalen asked, "Ms. Wesley, I've heard you're the Sword Union disciples. Are you here for the Combat Tournament at the Sacred Wrym Summit?"

Crystal nodded. "Yes, that's right." She was reserved and not much of a talker.

Ruby, the lively one, chimed in with a smile. "Dalen, truth be told, we're here because our guildmaster told us to.

"The Ancient Sage is hosting the Combat Tournament at the Sacred Wrym Summit this time. It's creating quite a buzz.

"Not only Sword Union, but other groups like the Celestial Alliance and the Mystics Arts Order are sending their top disciples to participate."

"Ruby, did the Sword Union only send the three of you?" Dalen asked curiously.

"Not really," Ruby shook her head. "We're here just for fun. The real Sword Union contestants are someone else."

Ruby and Miles were only at the later stages of being divine-level martial artists. Crystal, while strong, was only halfway to becoming a grandmaster.

They weren't up to the level of legends. So, they couldn't be the Sword Union's representatives in the tournament.

"Someone else? Could it be Glenn?" Dalen asked, raising an eyebrow.

don't know about that." Ruby

Whether he'll participate in the Combat Tournament, no one can say for

does decide to join, the championship will undoubtedly belong to our

it to the Astonishing World

Glenn was known for his arrogant and solitary nature, showing little regard for anyone except his

let's not speak too soon,"

the Sword Union. However, don't forget there's another person who stands equal

it?" Ruby looked

known as Logan," Crystal

stronger than Glenn?"

Astonishing World List. We won't know for sure who's stronger until they face off for real,"

morale while undermining

comparable to Glenn? Kirin is just a name without substance. How could he be on par with

Sword Union, became the ultimate grandmaster at

of talent and strength, he surpassed everyone in the Sword

such an outstanding

the Legendary List is no ordinary person. You may not like it,

level increases, they would realize the significance of being