An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“That’s odd. Number 12 is clearly stronger than Number 34. So, why hasn’t he won yet?” Aurora wondered as she watched the intense match in the battle ring.

“Because he’s holding back,” Alicia replied.

She narrowed her eyes and continued, ” Look closely at Number 34. His fighting style is ruthless and aggressive, as if he has nothing to lose.

“Even though Number 12 is stronger, he’s struggling. As the saying goes, Fortune favors the brave.’”

Everything changed when a match in the battle ring escalated into a fight for survival. In standard bouts, martial artists often held back. Winning was great, but losing wasn’t the end of the world. With that mindset, most wouldn’t risk their lives.

However, the stakes were clear in a fight for survival-victory or death. Hence, martial artists would give their all to win the match.

Number 34, Atlas, fully embraced this mindset, while Number 12, Miles, hesitated and didn’t unleash his full strength.

“At this rate, aren’t we going to lose our bet on Number 12?” Aurora frowned.

While betting was a casual pastime, nobody enjoyed losing, and she was no exception.

“It all depends on him,” Alicia said thoughtfully.

“If he can muster his courage and give it his all before he runs out of energy, he has a good chance to win. But if he keeps holding back, he’ll likely

raw strength alone won’t suffice. He needs

below the battle ring cheered

each blow as he showcased his

fend off Atlas’ relentless assaults. He was clearly

confidence can significantly weaken their performance. As Miles’ confidence waned, Atlas’ dominance became

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between attacks. “Your weak skills won’t save you. Surrender now if you want

to provoke Miles. Martial artist elders knew losing one’s cool could lead to fatal mistakes. It could even turn the best techniques

opening and

the matter? Still planning to fight to the death? I’m giving you a chance to live. Losing to me should be an honor for you. Accept it and spare yourself the humiliation,” Atlas

seethed with anger as his mind was consumed by fury. “Do you have a death

Contrary to Atlas’ expectations, Miles didn’t lose his

all hesitation and restraint. His demeanor underwent a stark transformation as his attacks turned

disregarded caution and confronted him directly. If Atlas aimed for his head, Miles targeted his neck. If

nothing to lose. He was even prepared to risk his life to defeat Atlas. This relentless aggression caught Atlas off guard and

it?” Atlas’ eyes widened in shock. He quickly switched from

intended to expose Miles’ weakness by provoking him, but his strategy backfired.