An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Hmm?” Crystal frowned as she watched the strands of hair flutter down from above.

Aurora’s unexpected Boomerang Slash had caught Crystal off guard. She had narrowly avoided a hit by quickly ducking her head.

If she had been just a bit slower, it wouldn’t have been just her hair but possibly her head.

Despite Aurora’s young age, her skills were impressive. This realization prompted Crystal to approach the situation with greater caution.

“Quick reflexes,” Aurora commented as she smoothly retrieved her weapon with a flick of her wrist.

The technique she had just executed was a signature move of her own creation. It was challenging for anyone encountering it for the first time. The fact that Crystal had managed to evade it just in time disappointed her.

“Your technique is decent but lacks refinement,” Crystal remarked coldly.

If Aurora’s earlier move had been more precise, she might not have evaded so easily.

“Really? Let’s see if you can handle this! “Aurora snorted and charged at Crystal again. She hurled her dual blades and spun them toward Crystal with increased speed and force.

Only a keen-eyed observer would notice a thin steel wire attached to the blade hilts. It was almost invisible unless closely inspected.

forward like a serpent and aimed for the hilt of Aurora’s dual

resonated as Crystal deftly intercepted

move, Aurora flipped her palms and pulled. The dual blades circled her before accelerating toward Crystal with increased velocity. At the same time, she used

grip technique. A direct hit from her palms could instantly dislocate and incapacitate her opponent’s

Aurora’s relentless assault forced

air, she somersaulted to evade Aurora’s strikes. With a swift maneuver, her sword extended like a whip and delivered a muffled blow

guard as the sword struck her forcefully from behind. It ripped

mithril armor protected her from injury, the blow from Crystal’s hidden force knocked Aurora off balance, and a searing pain burned

a grimace of

felt the heat of her reddening back. Aurora couldn’t believe

It was a difficult attack to

guildmaster. You’re certainly well-off and powerful. You

gritted her teeth, and her expression darkened. Despite initially gaining an edge by snipping a lock of

from the stands as Crystal gained the

arrogant she can still

up!” Cheers erupted from those who had bet on Crystal, and the