An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The man in black gracefully accepted his defeat.

It was evident that Number 6 outclassed him. However, she allowed him a dignified exit rather than swiftly knocking him off the battle ring.

After all, refusing to acknowledge defeat would have been unbecoming.

"Thank you!" She nodded respectfully.

Ultimately, the first battle ring concluded with Number 6 emerging victorious.

"Dustin, you've got a keen eye. You nail the first match right off the bat. I'm impressed!" Miles exclaimed.

"It's just luck," Dustin replied nonchalantly. His bet was purely for fun, as the outcome didn't concern him.

Miles lamented as he shook his head, "Luck is also a form of skill. I just lacked a bit of it. If Number 28 had been cautious enough and not underestimated their opponent, I might have won the bet."

"Miles, it's not that you have bad luck. Your judgment is clearly off," Ruby shot back and rolled her eyes. "You were sure Number 28 would win, so I trusted you, but he lost. Then, you said Number 6 would lose, and she won.

chalked up to bad luck, but messing up twice? That just shows you're not great

slips up now and then. Those two matches were just flukes. But don't worry, I'll win in

"Really?" She sounded skeptical.

I guarantee it with my honor!" Miles

trust you one more

Dustin simply smiled without saying a

all eight battle rings had concluded their

Number

Hence, this marked a promising start for the

your wins." Abigail smiled as she lightly applauded. Then, she gestured

sandalwood box. Then, he

box that contained a collection of white celestial stones. Each stone was no larger than a fingernail. It was swirling with mist and emitting

Are these celestial stones?" Miles' eyes widened

with highly concentrated spiritual energy.