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.

Number 6, the woman in red wielding a halberd, was locked in combat with the man

the woman lacked speed and technique, so she gradually fell behind. She occasionally took

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

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

She looks pretty tough,"

retorted, "Ruby, you're

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

narrowed her

watch. I'm not lying," Miles said

contestant number 6 on the first

stop the man in