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.

had undergone extensive training. Her mastery of blade techniques was exceptional, and her hand-to-hand combat skills were

had mastered multiple martial arts styles with no discernible weaknesses. She was confident she could

landed, Crystal countered with her foot. The impact

brief exchange had left neither with an

Sword Union,” Aurora remarked. “But now, get ready to

dual blades together. A twist followed a sharp click, and the two crescent blades fused into a singular,

hilt with her

blur of afterimages as it hurtled toward Crystal

Aurora hurled her weapon, she sprang forward like a leopard. At some point, she had

from the extremely rare mithril, making it impervious to weapons and immune to fire and water. They were perfect for both

like a fan, Crystal wasn’t sure how

saw her chance and closed the distance. She swiftly delivered a powerful punch

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

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

hand grabbed Crystal’s sword.

naive.” Crystal arched an eyebrow as her longsword quivered in her grip. Suddenly, a surge of energy erupted and shook Aurora’s hand. The sword writhed like

sword seemed poised to strike, a sharp whistle pierced the air. Crystal sensed

veered back toward Crystal. It nearly grazed Crystal’s head and cut off a strand of her