An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“That’s odd. Number 12 is clearly stronger than Number 34. So, why hasn’t he won yet?” Aurora wondered as she watched the intense match in the battle ring.

“Because he’s holding back,” Alicia replied.

She narrowed her eyes and continued, ” Look closely at Number 34. His fighting style is ruthless and aggressive, as if he has nothing to lose.

“Even though Number 12 is stronger, he’s struggling. As the saying goes, Fortune favors the brave.'”

Everything changed when a match in the battle ring escalated into a fight for survival. In standard bouts, martial artists often held back. Winning was great, but losing wasn’t the end of the world. With that mindset, most wouldn’t risk their lives.

However, the stakes were clear in a fight for survival-victory or death. Hence, martial artists would give their all to win the match.

Number 34, Atlas, fully embraced this mindset, while Number 12, Miles, hesitated and didn’t unleash his full strength.

“At this rate, aren’t we going to lose our bet on Number 12?” Aurora frowned.

While betting was a casual pastime, nobody enjoyed losing, and she was no exception.

“It all depends on him,” Alicia said thoughtfully.

of energy, he has a good chance to win. But if he keeps holding back, he’ll likely

seems raw strength alone won’t suffice. He needs the courage

ring cheered wildly as the

aggressive with each blow

fend off Atlas’

losing confidence can significantly weaken their performance. As Miles’ confidence waned, Atlas’ dominance became increasingly overwhelming.

the best the Sword Union disciple has? I overestimated

won’t save you. Surrender now if you want to live. Keep this up, and you’re

secure a quick victory, Atlas resorted to verbal barbs to provoke Miles. Martial artist elders

any opening and deliver a decisive

live. Losing to me should be an honor

mind was consumed by fury. “Do you have

Atlas’ expectations, Miles didn’t lose his mind.

all hesitation and restraint. His demeanor underwent a stark transformation as his attacks

injuries, Miles disregarded caution and confronted him directly. If Atlas aimed for his head, Miles targeted his

previously relied on his armor to absorb blows, but now Miles was fighting as if he had nothing to lose. He was even prepared to risk his

Has this kid lost it?” Atlas’ eyes widened in shock. He

to expose Miles’ weakness by provoking him, but his strategy backfired. He had triggered Miles’ reckless onslaught that forced him into full