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.

dual blades like scissors. With a quick twist of her body, she delivered a

undergone extensive training. Her mastery of blade techniques was exceptional, and her hand-to-hand combat

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

countered with her foot. The impact echoed

had left neither

a disciple of the Sword Union,” Aurora remarked. “But

blades together. A twist followed a sharp click, and the

hilt with her

spun wildly, leaving a blur of afterimages as it hurtled toward Crystal

a leopard. At some point, she had

made from the extremely rare mithril, making it impervious to weapons and immune to fire and water.

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

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

at Aurora’s throat. After all, she had

without her weapon. Aurora would

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

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

poised to strike, a sharp whistle pierced the air.