An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Get those bets in, quick! Trust me, put your bet on Number 13, Brandon Swift!"

"Hey guys, it's time to hit the jackpot! Don't miss this golden opportunity!"

"Hey, does anyone have treasures to spare? I'll pay you back with interest once I win those celestial stones!"

The gamblers clamored. They jostled forward and were eager to place their bets. Anything valuable was thrown into the betting table without a second thought.

Soon, the atmosphere crackled with excitement.

This round was like hitting the jackpot for the gamblers, so doubling down was a no-brainer.

"Hey, make some room! We're here first, so let us get our bets in!"

As the crowd of gamblers grew denser, chaos broke out.

Miles and Ruby were momentarily taken aback and surrounded by eager gamblers. The duo had to push through the crowd to get to the betting table.

After all, opportunities like this only came once. Plus, with only a few minutes remaining until the start of the fifth round, they couldn't afford to miss out.

It would mean a significant loss for them if they failed to place their bets before the betting pool closed. Thus, they disregarded decorum and pushed forward relentlessly.

"Don't fret, guys. There's plenty of time for everyone. Let's maintain order and take turns."

"We've got plenty of time. Everyone will get their shot at placing a bet."

"Hey, you in the purple! Quit climbing on someone's back! Get down from there!"

before the betting table and tried to calm the crowd and keep things orderly. She hadn't

had gathered around the table. It was packed tight with

causing trouble or getting rowdy. But if they had misbehaved,

reputation loomed over the crowd like a dark cloud. Those even considering causing trouble in their presence were flirting

that the Mystic Arts Order was the last sect anyone would want to

their life, and there was no telling how they would meet

minutes later, the fifth round

placed their bets, with only a few stragglers

time by two minutes to accommodate them. She hoped

This is a golden opportunity to win some celestial stones." After returning to his seat, Miles was

it too seriously can lead to trouble. It's all about enjoying the game," Dustin replied with a

Sometimes, you must dive in, stir things up, and keep it

stone-earning opportunity? I can't understand what's going on in your head."

smiled and said

Whether Number 13 wins this

opted out of it, partly due to the hassle of dealing with the crowd and partly due to a

sailing of

like this. But the Mystic Arts Order acted differently. They remained friendly,

lend celestial stones, even to those without any, struck her

Arts Order wasn't known for acts of charity. This behavior

some unknown underdog. I believe he could secure

betting on Brandon, it means he's strong and likely to win. Don't you think

saying Brandon isn't good, but there's always someone better. Until the fight ends, nobody can guarantee he will win,"

This time, everything will be fine. Look at us. We've been on a winning streak for