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.

With a quick twist of her body, she delivered a powerful kick

Alloy’s daughter, Aurora had undergone extensive training. Her mastery of blade techniques was exceptional, and

martial arts styles with no discernible weaknesses. She was confident she could defeat

impact echoed with a

left

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

followed a sharp click, and the

hilt with her right hand and flung

a blur of afterimages

At some point, she had slipped on

the extremely rare mithril, making it impervious to weapons and immune to fire and water. They were perfect for both defense

like a fan, Crystal wasn’t sure how to deflect it.

and closed the distance. She swiftly delivered a powerful punch aimed at Crystal’s

of her longsword straight at Aurora’s throat. After all,

without her weapon. Aurora would likely be impaled before her punch

her other hand grabbed Crystal’s sword. Since the mithril

longsword quivered in her grip. Suddenly, a surge of energy erupted and shook Aurora’s hand. The sword writhed like a serpent

sword seemed poised to strike, a sharp whistle pierced the air. Crystal sensed imminent danger and swiftly