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.

courage and give it his all before he runs out of energy, he has

raw strength alone won’t suffice. He needs

the battle ring cheered wildly as the fight

with each blow

off Atlas’ relentless assaults. He was

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

the best the Sword Union disciple has? I

“Your weak skills won’t save you. Surrender now if you want to live. Keep this up,

Miles. Martial artist elders

exploit any opening and deliver

the matter? Still planning to fight to the death? I’m giving you a chance to live. Losing to me should be an honor for

was consumed by

Contrary to Atlas’ expectations, Miles didn’t

hesitation and restraint. His demeanor underwent

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

had nothing to lose. He was even prepared to risk his life to

Atlas’ eyes widened

but his strategy backfired. He had