An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Get those bets in, quick! Trust me, put your bet on Number 13, Brandon Swift!"

"Hey guys, it's time to hit the jackpot! Don't miss this golden opportunity!"

"Hey, does anyone have treasures to spare? I'll pay you back with interest once I win those celestial stones!"

The gamblers clamored. They jostled forward and were eager to place their bets. Anything valuable was thrown into the betting table without a second thought.

Soon, the atmosphere crackled with excitement.

This round was like hitting the jackpot for the gamblers, so doubling down was a no-brainer.

"Hey, make some room! We're here first, so let us get our bets in!"

As the crowd of gamblers grew denser, chaos broke out.

Miles and Ruby were momentarily taken aback and surrounded by eager gamblers. The duo had to push through the crowd to get to the betting table.

After all, opportunities like this only came once. Plus, with only a few minutes remaining until the start of the fifth round, they couldn't afford to miss out.

It would mean a significant loss for them if they failed to place their bets before the betting pool closed. Thus, they disregarded decorum and pushed forward relentlessly.

"Don't fret, guys. There's plenty of time for everyone. Let's maintain order and take turns."

"We've got plenty of time. Everyone will get their shot at placing a bet."

"Hey, you in the purple! Quit climbing on someone's back! Get down from there!"

and keep things orderly. She hadn't expected the situation to escalate like

that moment, a crowd of hundreds had gathered around the table.

if they had misbehaved, Abigail would have had to step in and assert her

like a dark cloud.

was the last sect anyone would want to mess with among the three

life, and there was no telling how they would meet

later, the fifth round

gamblers had already placed their bets,

two minutes to accommodate

betting? This is a golden opportunity to win some celestial stones." After returning to

to trouble. It's all about enjoying the game," Dustin

too laid-back. Life's not just about chilling out. Sometimes, you must dive in, stir things up, and keep

celestial stone-earning opportunity? I can't understand what's going on in your head." Ruby shook her head,

simply smiled and

before they hatch. Whether Number 13 wins this match is still up in the air,"

she didn't place any bets either. She opted out of it, partly due to the hassle of dealing with the crowd and partly due to a nagging sense

sailing of events

losing streak like this.

stones, even to

all, the Mystic Arts Order wasn't known for acts of charity. This

alone some unknown underdog. I believe

he's strong and likely to win. Don't you

not saying Brandon isn't good, but there's always someone better. Until the fight ends, nobody can guarantee he will win,"

at us. We've been on