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.

were chanting Dustin’s name, while the other half was shouting for Glenn.

Legendary List, and the other was a dark horse who had already knocked out the second-ranked Abigail and fought

sure. It was the uncertainty that made

what

gesture. The Celestial Blade flew through the air and landed firmly in

Fang! Red Tempest! Go!” Glenn also didn’t

his sword finger, and three divine swords shot out from the sword case. They

back. But now, he was giving

a few more men to reinforce the

sword 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 stabilize the defensive

championship match, after all. The destructive power unleashed by Dustin and Glenn was far greater than anything

a single misstep could cause the defensive formation to break. And if that happened,

“Activate it now!”

forefront, the Sacred Wyrm Summit masters channeled their energy in unison to

pale blue

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

“Attack!”

his sword finger at Dustin, and three divine swords of different colors shot toward him from all directions. Each sword picked up speed and force as it

“Perfect timing!”

swung his Celestial

and collided with the divine swords in

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

seized the opportunity and blurred into a streak of black lightning as he