An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Aurora’s strikes were swift, but Crystal’s reflexes matched them. As Aurora’s crescent blades sliced through the air, Crystal’s sword was already in motion.

“Windbreaker Slash!” Crystal called out as her longsword trembled violently. A flurry of sword shadows appeared and clashed fiercely against Aurora’s dual blades like a raging wind.

The metallic clangs echoed as Aurora’s attack was instantly deflected.

Crystal lunged forward from behind the dissipating shadows and aimed her sword at Aurora’s chest and abdomen.

With the remaining shadows masking her move, the thrust was silent and undetectable. It was deceptively harmless but filled with hidden danger.

“Aurora, watch out!” Alicia’s expression changed.

She recognized Crystal’s skill in swordsmanship and extensive combat experience. With a single deceptive move, Crystal shifted from defense to offense and took control of the match.

“Huh?” Aurora’s eyes widened in shock. She didn’t need Alicia’s warning, as her instincts had already kicked in.

She leaned back sharply and crossed her blades in front of her chest just in time to dodge the incoming strike.

A harsh screech of metal rang out as Crystal’s sword scraped against Aurora’s blades, sending a shower of sparks flying.

twist

of blade techniques

no discernible weaknesses. She was confident she could

Crystal countered with her foot. The impact

had left neither with an

Union,” Aurora remarked. “But now, get ready to witness the ultimate

brought the hilts of her dual blades together. A twist followed

Aurora gripped the hilt with her right hand and flung

a blur of afterimages

she sprang forward like a leopard. At some point, she

extremely rare mithril, making it impervious to weapons and immune to fire and water. They were

spinning weapon whirled toward her like a fan, Crystal wasn’t sure how to deflect it. Instead of confronting it head-on, she swiftly dodged

She swiftly delivered a

Crystal countered with a thrust of her longsword straight at Aurora’s throat.

would be vulnerable without her weapon. Aurora would

Instead of dodging or retreating, her other hand grabbed Crystal’s sword.

in her grip. Suddenly, a surge of energy erupted and shook Aurora’s

whistle pierced the