An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Under the watchful eyes of the audience, Dustin and Glenn stepped onto the battle ring. They stood about 30 feet apart, and their eyes locked across the distance. Their gazes met like sparks, and they could feel the weight of the other’s stare.

“Are you Logan?” Glenn asked, breaking the silence.

He had heard the rumors about this dark horse before stepping into the ring, but now that he was facing him, he wasn’t sure.

“Who I am doesn’t matter. What matters is who wins this fight.” Dustin didn’t confirm or deny it, but his words left Glenn with no doubt.

Both men were at the top of the Legendary List and held equal rank on the Champ-Tier List. Until they fought, no one could say who was the stronger of the two.

“I heard you’re Seth’s disciple, so I’m really looking forward to this.” Glenn’s gaze sharpened.

Many years ago, his mentor, Cyrus, was defeated by Seth. That loss had always haunted Cyrus ever since. Now, with the disciples of both men about to face off, Glenn was determined to settle the score.

“I’m also looking forward to seeing the sword skills of your Sword Union, ” Dustin said with a grin.

The opponents he had faced so far including Abigail-hadn’t really forced him to go all out. But Glenn was different. He could already tell that Glenn was a real challenge and someone who could push him to his limits.

None of Dustin’s peers had come close to matching his skill. If he didn’t go all in in this match, he wouldn’t stand a

chance.

“Are both contestants ready? Then, let the final match for the Combat Tournament championship begin!”

Oron’s voice rang out, and the crowd erupted into applause.

the spectators were chanting Dustin’s name, while the other half was shouting for Glenn. By now, both had gathered

top-ranked expert on the Legendary List, and the other was a dark horse who had

the edge? No one could say for sure. It was the uncertainty that made the match so

me what

made a quick, commanding gesture. The Celestial Blade flew through the air and landed firmly in his grip. Drawing his sword

Tempest! Go!” Glenn

from the sword case. They hovered in the air, with the edges gleaming with

back. But now, he was giving it everything he

more men to

the ring made Oron uneasy. He quickly called over three masters from Sacred

Dustin and Glenn was far greater than anything seen

cause the defensive

“Activate it now!”

forefront, the Sacred Wyrm Summit masters

a pale blue shield appeared and wrapped around the entire ring

formation solidified, Dustin and Glenn seemed to share a tacit understanding. Then,

“Attack!”

speed and force as it flew, as the pressure mounted with each strike. The sheer power felt

“Perfect timing!”

Celestial Blade

shot forward and collided with

and waves of energy rippled outward in all directions. The

and blurred into a streak of black lightning as