An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Abigail's words immediately caught the attention of the crowd. Among them, martial artists with a penchant for gambling were particularly eager to join in.

However, everyone hesitated to approach her due to her status as the Grand Sorceress of the Mystic Arts Order.

"Alright, let me start things off!" Taking the initiative, Miles took a pendant and placed it on the table as his bet.

He continued, "I'm betting on Number 28 in the third battle ring. He's a disciple of the Vanguard Sect, and from what I know, he's quite formidable. His odds of winning are high."

Then, he grabbed a piece of paper and jotted down the number 28 before tossing it into the designated matching bowl.

The tournament organizers randomly paired martial artists against each other rather than following a predetermined order to ensure fairness.

When the referee called out a name, the respective participant had to step onto the battle ring promptly. Failure to do so or arriving late would result in disqualification.

Ruby said, "I'll follow his lead and go with Number 28."

from her pocket and placed it on the table. "These haemoplenish tablets work wonders to

I'm open to any bet as long as the item holds value," Abigail

lay in the potential lack

in, "Count me

box that contained a dazzling ruby that looked quite valuable. "I'm betting on Number 15 in the fifth

the number and tossed it into the

worried about the outcome of the bet. Instead, it was about showing

would only mean parting with

pulled a short sword from her waist and placed it on

from dark steel, was a foot long with intricate

dark

sword. The short one was leftover material from when her long sword was forged, so it didn't serve much

who are you betting on?" Ruby asked

placing my bet on Number 6 in the first