An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2261

"Dr. Rhys, don't worry. Even if Number 12 loses, no one's going to blame you," Alicia said with a reassuring smile.

"Yeah, we're just here for the fun of it. Winning or losing doesn't really matter," Aurora chimed in.

"That's a relief." Dustin nodded.

Gambling could remain harmless if one didn't become too engrossed in it. However, once addicted, it was easy to lose one's rationality. Therefore, it was wise to clarify matters beforehand to prevent unnecessary complications.

"Fenley, do you want to join US?" Alicia suddenly turned to Fenley beside her.

"No thanks. You guys go ahead. I'm not into it." Fenley smiled and shook his head. He was passionate about martial arts. Aside from training and fighting, nothing else piqued his interest.

"What about you, Dr. Rhys?" Alicia asked Dustin.

'TH just watch the match," he declined politely. He knew that Abigail's role as the dealer could manipulate the outcome. Plus, those who placed their bets would eventually lose everything.

"Come on, place your bets. The match is about to start," Abigail shouted as she urged more gamblers to place their bets.

battle ring announced the start of the

and make our guild proud!" Ruby's voice echoed through

calm as they watched the

Ruby's voice, Dustin turned his head toward her direction. Dalen, sensing something, swiftly turned to Dustin and greeted him with a nod and

the center of the battle ring. His expression was serious as

three inches tall and with a big, muscular

good shape, looked slender next to

don't spare any nameless spirits under my axes." Atlas swung his two battle axes onto his shoulders with

from Sword

a Sword Union disciple?" Atlas raised an eyebrow, and his fighting spirit grew

"I've heard they only accept elites. All their disciples are tough martial artists capable of taking

hadn't expected to encounter one of their disciples so soon. If he could

yourself?" Miles slowly raised his sword and pointed it straight at

Atlas sneered. Then, he charged forward

He roared as he closed in and swung his axes down on Miles' shoulders with tremendous force. Given Atlas' strength, even a rhinoceros would be torn

descending, Miles knew he couldn't take the attack head-

loud explosion echoed through the arena. Two axes crashed down simultaneously onto the battle ring, which sent the sparks flying in all directions. The once-solid surface of the battle ring