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.

like scissors. With a quick twist of her

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

mastered multiple martial arts styles with no discernible weaknesses. She was confident she could defeat her opponent even without

The impact echoed with a dull

brief exchange had left neither with

remarked. “But now, get ready to witness the

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

her right

blur of

her weapon, she sprang forward like a leopard. At

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

weapon whirled toward her like a fan, Crystal wasn’t sure how to

distance. She

straight at Aurora’s throat. After all, she

knew Aurora would be vulnerable without her weapon. Aurora would likely be

anticipated the move. Instead of dodging or retreating, her other hand grabbed Crystal’s sword. Since the mithril gloves protected her, the

Crystal arched an eyebrow as her longsword quivered in her grip. Suddenly, a surge of energy erupted and shook Aurora’s

to strike, a sharp whistle pierced the air. Crystal sensed imminent danger and