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!"

tried to calm the crowd and keep

a crowd of hundreds had gathered around the table. It

or getting rowdy. But if they had misbehaved, Abigail would have had to step in and assert

crowd like a dark cloud. Those even considering causing trouble in their presence

knew that the Mystic Arts Order was the last sect anyone would want to mess with among

there was no telling how they would meet

minutes later, the fifth round

gamblers had already placed their bets, with only a

minutes to accommodate them. She hoped

some celestial stones." After returning to

it too seriously can lead to trouble. It's all

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

celestial stone-earning opportunity? I can't understand what's going on in your head." Ruby shook her head, eyeing Dustin as

simply smiled and

hatch. Whether Number 13 wins this match is still up in the air," Crystal interjected,

didn't place any bets either. She opted out of it, partly due to the hassle of dealing with the crowd and partly due to a nagging sense that

smooth sailing of events troubled

like

fact that they were willing to lend celestial stones,

for acts of charity. This

have trouble facing him, let alone some unknown

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

someone better. Until the fight ends, nobody can guarantee he will win,"

us. We've been on a winning streak for several rounds," Ruby