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,

strength alone won’t suffice. He needs the courage to risk everything,”

the battle ring cheered wildly as

aggressive with each blow as he

Miles struggled to fend off Atlas’ relentless assaults.

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

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skills won’t save you. Surrender now if you

secure a quick victory, Atlas resorted to verbal barbs to provoke Miles. Martial artist elders knew losing

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live. Losing to me should be an honor for you. Accept it and spare yourself the

was consumed by fury. “Do

to Atlas’ expectations, Miles didn’t lose his mind. Instead,

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

confronted him directly. If Atlas aimed for his head, Miles targeted his neck. If Atlas attacked his

previously relied on his armor to absorb blows, but now Miles was fighting as if he had nothing to lose. He was even prepared to risk his life to defeat Atlas. This relentless aggression caught Atlas off guard and forced him into a

this kid lost it?” Atlas’ eyes widened in shock. He quickly switched from offense

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