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.

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

top-ranked expert on the Legendary List, and the other was a dark horse who had already knocked out the second-ranked Abigail and fought his way into the

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

me what

Celestial Blade flew through the air and landed firmly in his grip. Drawing

Green Fang! Red Tempest! Go!” Glenn also

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

his previous fight with Fenley, he had held back. But

more men to reinforce

energy in the ring made Oron uneasy. He quickly called over three masters from Sacred Wyrm Summit and positioned them at each corner to help

unleashed by Dustin and Glenn was far greater than anything seen in the earlier

defensive formation

“Activate it now!”

the Sacred Wyrm Summit masters channeled their

and a pale blue shield appeared and wrapped around the

defensive formation solidified, Dustin and Glenn seemed to

“Attack!”

him from all directions. Each sword picked up speed and force as it flew, as

“Perfect timing!”

and swung his Celestial Blade three times. Three

collided with

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

but they slowed their advance. He seized the opportunity and blurred into a streak of black lightning as he charged forward with his