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.

a halberd, was locked in combat with the

and technique, so she gradually fell behind. She occasionally took hits from his

one of those hits, she was an exception. Even

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

pretty

"Ruby, you're missing

he started to boast again, "Don't be fooled 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 it out. Once she runs out of

Ruby narrowed

not lying," Miles

6 on

quickly raised her hand to stop the