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.

notice a thin steel wire attached to the blade

trick again?” Crystal narrowed her eyes. Her sword lunged forward like a serpent and aimed

clang resonated as Crystal deftly intercepted Aurora’s thrown

accelerating toward Crystal with increased velocity. At the same time, she used her palms like swords to strike

hit from her palms could instantly dislocate and incapacitate her opponent’s shoulders, rendering

relentless assault forced

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

struck her forcefully from behind. It ripped

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

grimace of pain

her reddening

sword like a whip. It was a

daughter of the Celestial Alliance’s guildmaster. You’re certainly well-off and powerful. You even had soft armor made of mithril,” Crystal remarked

an edge by snipping

Miles cheered from the stands as Crystal

see how arrogant she can still be!”