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 her body, she

undergone extensive training. Her mastery of blade techniques was exceptional, and

mastered multiple martial arts styles with no discernible weaknesses. She was

kick landed, Crystal countered with her foot. The impact echoed with a dull thud

left neither with an

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

A twist followed a sharp click, and the two crescent blades fused into a singular, strange, S-shaped

the hilt with her right hand and

spun wildly, leaving a blur of afterimages

like a leopard. At some

silk, were made from the extremely rare mithril, making it impervious

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

closed the distance. She swiftly delivered

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

without her weapon. Aurora

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

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

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