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.

while the other half was shouting for Glenn. By now, both had gathered their fair share of

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

the edge? No one could say for sure. It

what

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

Red Tempest! Go!”

finger, and three divine swords shot out from the sword case. They hovered in the air, with the edges gleaming

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

men to

uneasy. He quickly called over three masters from Sacred Wyrm Summit and positioned them at each corner to help stabilize

Dustin and Glenn was far greater than anything seen in the

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

“Activate it now!”

at the forefront, the Sacred Wyrm Summit masters

blue shield appeared and

seemed to share a tacit understanding. Then, they launched

“Attack!”

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

“Perfect timing!”

swung his Celestial

collided with the divine swords in

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