An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Hmm?” Crystal frowned as she watched the strands of hair flutter down from above.

Aurora’s unexpected Boomerang Slash had caught Crystal off guard. She had narrowly avoided a hit by quickly ducking her head.

If she had been just a bit slower, it wouldn’t have been just her hair but possibly her head.

Despite Aurora’s young age, her skills were impressive. This realization prompted Crystal to approach the situation with greater caution.

“Quick reflexes,” Aurora commented as she smoothly retrieved her weapon with a flick of her wrist.

The technique she had just executed was a signature move of her own creation. It was challenging for anyone encountering it for the first time. The fact that Crystal had managed to evade it just in time disappointed her.

“Your technique is decent but lacks refinement,” Crystal remarked coldly.

If Aurora’s earlier move had been more precise, she might not have evaded so easily.

“Really? Let’s see if you can handle this! “Aurora snorted and charged at Crystal again. She hurled her dual blades and spun them toward Crystal with increased speed and force.

a thin steel wire attached to the blade hilts. It was almost invisible

lunged forward like a serpent and

Crystal deftly intercepted Aurora’s thrown

flipped her palms and pulled. The dual blades circled her before accelerating toward Crystal with increased velocity.

was skilled in bone-crushing grip technique. A direct hit from her palms could instantly dislocate and incapacitate her opponent’s shoulders, rendering them unable to

assault forced

Aurora’s strikes. With a swift maneuver, her sword extended like

sword struck her forcefully from behind.

injury, the blow from Crystal’s hidden force knocked Aurora off balance, and

of pain crossed her

the heat of her reddening back. Aurora couldn’t believe how

wielded the sword like a whip. It was a difficult

expected from the daughter of the Celestial Alliance’s guildmaster. You’re certainly well-off and powerful. You

darkened. Despite initially gaining an edge by snipping a lock of Crystal’s hair,

swordplay, Crystal!” Miles cheered from the stands as Crystal

can still be!” Ruby pumped her fists excitedly. She looked