An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The man in black didn't dare to stand his ground. Instead, he swiftly dodged to the side.

At that moment, Number 6's halberd nearly grazed his shoulder, but it only left a tear on his clothing. If he had been any slower, he might have lost an arm.

She intensified her assault as her speed and strength increased with each strike. Each swing of her blade carried the sound of thunder, which made her attacks unstoppable.

On the contrary, he continuously evaded her attacks. Even when he managed to block, his arms were left numb, and he was forced to retreat several steps with each blow.

With no opportunity for a counterattack, he had no choice but to focus on defense.

"Hey, Miles, didn't you say she would lose? Looks like she's gaining momentum and might win." Ruby watched the fight with growing surprise from outside the battle ring.

Initially, the man in black seemed to have the upper hand. But once Number 6 removed her outer clothing, she turned the tables. Surprisingly, her relentless assault couldn't be stopped.

He hadn't

with the armor removed, greatly enhancing her abilities. It just proved

curious expression. "Hey, did you already know that Number 6 was wearing darksteel

"I figured a petite woman like her swinging a halberd had to be special. It's not every day you see

think of that?" Miles finally caught

the ordinary, there was usually a good reason

either exceptional talent or extraordinary strength. Such

shouted, "Hey! Looks like the first battle ring's about

them immediately turned their attention to

pushed the man in black to the edge of the ring. He was panting heavily and drenched in

With one last powerful swing of her halberd,

dangerously close to the edge of the ring as he struggled to maintain his