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

and the other was a dark horse who had already knocked out

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

me what

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

Go!” Glenn also

the sword case. They hovered in the air, with the

fight with Fenley, he had held back.

more men to

called over three masters from Sacred Wyrm Summit and positioned them at each corner

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

weren’t careful, a single misstep could cause the defensive formation to break. And

“Activate it now!”

Summit masters channeled their energy in unison

light erupted, and a pale blue shield appeared and

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

“Attack!”

at Dustin, 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!”

his Celestial Blade

with the divine

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

sword auras didn’t stop the divine swords, but they slowed their advance. He seized the opportunity and blurred into a streak of black lightning as he charged forward with his