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.

locked Crystal’s sword between her dual blades like scissors. With a quick twist of her body, she delivered a powerful kick aimed at Crystal’s lower

Alloy’s daughter, Aurora had undergone extensive training. Her mastery of blade techniques was exceptional, and her hand-to-hand combat skills

mastered multiple martial arts styles with no discernible weaknesses. She

The impact echoed with

brief exchange had left

disciple of the Sword Union,” Aurora remarked. “But now, get ready to witness the ultimate technique

the hilts of her dual blades together. A twist followed a sharp click,

hilt with her right hand and flung

of

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

gloves, though appearing soft as silk, were made from the extremely rare mithril, making it impervious to weapons and immune to fire and water. They were perfect for both defense and

toward her like a fan, Crystal wasn’t sure how to deflect it. Instead of confronting it

closed the distance. She swiftly delivered a powerful

Aurora’s throat. After all,

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

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

longsword quivered in her grip. Suddenly, a surge of energy erupted and

whistle pierced the