An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Aurora’s strikes were swift, but Crystal’s reflexes matched them. As Aurora’s crescent blades sliced through the air, Crystal’s sword was already in motion.

“Windbreaker Slash!” Crystal called out as her longsword trembled violently. A flurry of sword shadows appeared and clashed fiercely against Aurora’s dual blades like a raging wind.

The metallic clangs echoed as Aurora’s attack was instantly deflected.

Crystal lunged forward from behind the dissipating shadows and aimed her sword at Aurora’s chest and abdomen.

With the remaining shadows masking her move, the thrust was silent and undetectable. It was deceptively harmless but filled with hidden danger.

“Aurora, watch out!” Alicia’s expression changed.

She recognized Crystal’s skill in swordsmanship and extensive combat experience. With a single deceptive move, Crystal shifted from defense to offense and took control of the match.

“Huh?” Aurora’s eyes widened in shock. She didn’t need Alicia’s warning, as her instincts had already kicked in.

She leaned back sharply and crossed her blades in front of her chest just in time to dodge the incoming strike.

A harsh screech of metal rang out as Crystal’s sword scraped against Aurora’s blades, sending a shower of sparks flying.

Aurora locked Crystal’s sword between her dual blades like scissors. With a quick twist of her body, she delivered a powerful kick aimed at Crystal’s lower abdomen.

daughter, Aurora had undergone extensive training. Her mastery of blade techniques was exceptional, and

discernible weaknesses. She was confident she could defeat her opponent

her foot. The impact echoed with a

exchange had left

a disciple of the Sword Union,” Aurora remarked. “But now, get ready to witness the ultimate technique

hilts of her dual blades together. A twist followed a sharp click, and the two crescent blades fused

with her right hand and flung it

a blur of afterimages as it hurtled toward Crystal

sprang forward like a leopard. At

making it impervious to weapons

like a fan, Crystal wasn’t sure how to deflect it. Instead of confronting it

closed the distance. She swiftly delivered

of her longsword straight at Aurora’s throat. After all, she had the upper

knew Aurora would be vulnerable without her weapon. Aurora would likely be impaled before her punch

Aurora anticipated the move. Instead of dodging or retreating, her other hand grabbed Crystal’s sword. Since the mithril

her grip. Suddenly, a surge of energy erupted and shook Aurora’s hand. The

strike, a sharp whistle pierced the air. Crystal sensed

strange weapon Aurora had thrown earlier spun through the air and veered back toward Crystal. It nearly grazed Crystal’s head and cut off a strand