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!"

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

had gathered around the table. It was packed tight with people, leaving

from causing trouble or getting rowdy. But if they had misbehaved, Abigail would have

Order's formidable reputation loomed over the crowd like a dark cloud.

Mystic Arts Order was the last sect

there was no

later, the fifth

placed their bets,

to accommodate them. She hoped to attract

opportunity to win some celestial stones." After returning to

Taking it too seriously can lead to trouble. It's all about enjoying the

way too laid-back. Life's not just about chilling out. Sometimes, you must dive in, stir things up, and keep it exciting. Otherwise, it's just

Passing up such an easy celestial stone-earning opportunity? I can't understand what's going on in

simply smiled and

they hatch. Whether Number 13 wins this match is still

either. She opted out of it, partly due to the hassle of dealing with the crowd and partly due to

sailing of events troubled

like this. But the Mystic Arts Order

that they were willing to lend celestial stones, even to those without any, struck

known for

we've seen Brandon's strength. Even I might have trouble facing him, let alone some unknown underdog. I

everyone's betting on Brandon, it means he's strong and likely

but there's always someone better. Until the fight ends, nobody can guarantee

at us. We've been on a