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.

name, while the other half was shouting for Glenn. By now, both

other was a dark horse

had the edge? No one could say for sure. It was

what

in his grip. Drawing his sword from the start of the match was his way of showing respect for

Go!” Glenn also didn’t hold

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

Fenley, he had held back. But now, he was giving it

men

uneasy. He quickly called over three masters from Sacred Wyrm Summit and positioned them

destructive power unleashed by Dustin and Glenn was far greater than anything seen

the defensive formation to break. And if that happened, the spectators would be caught in

“Activate it now!”

Summit masters channeled their energy in unison

and a pale blue

and Glenn seemed to

“Attack!”

and three divine swords of different colors shot toward him from all directions. Each sword picked up speed and force as it flew, as the pressure mounted with each strike. The sheer power felt like

“Perfect timing!”

grinned and swung his Celestial

collided with the

waves of energy rippled outward in all directions. The shockwaves slammed into the blue barrier with the force of a

slowed their advance. He seized the opportunity and blurred into a streak of