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.

red wielding a halberd, was locked in

she gradually

those hits, she was an exception. Even after enduring about ten hits, she remained unscathed and still brimming

woman is having a hard time keeping up.

pretty

"Ruby, you're missing the

a facade. She's taken a dozen heavy blows, so I'm sure she's seriously injured. She's just

Ruby narrowed her

not lying," Miles said

they talked, contestant number 6 on

hand to stop