An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Ruby thought Miles had a keen eye for these things, so she went along with the bet. But she didn't expect the outcome.

"You can't blame me for this, Ruby. It's all on that loser for letting us down and making us lose everything." Miles chuckled wryly.

"Hmph! I'm done betting with you!" she said, rolling her eyes at him.

A bottle of haemoplenish could fetch a good amount on the market. She had hoped to make some extra cash, but now it seemed impossible.

"Well..." Miles looked embarrassed and tried to change the subject. "You know how it goes with winning and losing. It's all unpredictable. Just like Dustin and Crystal's pick, Number 6. They're also on the losing end, aren't they?"

"Huh?" Ruby raised an eyebrow suspiciously, then glanced at the first battle ring.

wielding a halberd, was locked in combat with the man

so she gradually fell behind. She occasionally took hits

an ordinary martial artist might have been knocked down by one of those hits, she was an exception. Even after enduring about ten hits, she remained

keeping up. If this continues, she'll be defeated soon,"

pretty tough,"

"Ruby, you're missing

by her lively appearance. It's all a facade. She's taken a dozen heavy blows, so I'm sure she's seriously injured. She's just toughing

Ruby narrowed

I'm not lying," Miles said

on the

hand to stop the man in black from continuing