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 things orderly.

gathered around the table. It was packed

rowdy. But if they had misbehaved, Abigail would

like a dark cloud. Those

the last sect anyone would want to mess with among the

was no telling how

the fifth round

had already placed their bets, with

two minutes to

to win some celestial stones." After returning to his seat,

for fun. Taking it too seriously can lead to trouble.

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

going on in

simply smiled and said

eggs before they hatch. Whether Number 13 wins this match is still up in the air," Crystal interjected, offering Ruby a

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

sailing of

like this. But the Mystic Arts Order acted differently. They

that they were willing to lend celestial stones, even to those

for acts of charity. This behavior only heightened

trouble facing him, let alone some

and likely to win. Don't you think our collective judgment outweighs yours?" Ruby shrugged,

Brandon isn't good, but there's always someone better. Until the

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