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 expected

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

composed and refrained from causing trouble or getting rowdy. But if they had misbehaved, Abigail would have had to step in and

like a dark

the last sect anyone would want to mess with among the three major

there was no telling how they would meet their

minutes later, the

already placed their bets, with

the time by two minutes to accommodate them. She

aren't you betting? This is a golden opportunity to win some celestial stones." After returning to his

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

you must dive in,

right. Passing up such an easy celestial stone-earning opportunity? I can't understand what's going on in your head." Ruby shook her head, eyeing Dustin as though he were a

smiled

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

out of it, partly due to the hassle of dealing with the crowd and partly due to a nagging sense that

of events

would cut their losses and minimize risks when faced with a losing streak like this. But the Mystic Arts Order acted differently.

to lend celestial stones, even to those without any,

known for

trouble facing him, let alone some unknown

strong and likely to win. Don't you think our collective

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

will be fine. Look at us. We've been on