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 crowd and keep things orderly. She hadn't expected the

hundreds had gathered around the table. It was packed tight with

But if they had misbehaved, Abigail would have had to

over the crowd like a dark cloud. Those even considering causing

that the Mystic Arts Order was the last sect anyone

life, and there was no

later, the

placed their bets, with only a few stragglers

time by two minutes to

a golden opportunity to win some celestial stones." After

gamble for fun. Taking it too seriously can lead to trouble. It's all

chilling out. Sometimes, you must dive in, stir things up, and keep it exciting. Otherwise, it's just dull."

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

smiled and said

they hatch. Whether Number 13 wins this match is still up in the

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

sailing of

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

lend celestial stones, even

all, the Mystic Arts Order wasn't known for

might have trouble facing him, let alone some unknown underdog. I believe he could secure

means he's strong and likely to win. Don't

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

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