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!"

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

crowd of hundreds had gathered around the table. It was packed tight

refrained 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

knew that the Mystic Arts Order was the last sect anyone

there was no

the

already placed their bets, with only

by two minutes to accommodate

to win some celestial stones." After returning to his seat, Miles was curious about Dustin's

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

dive in, stir things up, and keep

easy celestial stone-earning opportunity? I can't understand what's going on in your head." Ruby

simply smiled and said

Whether Number 13 wins this match is still up in the air," Crystal interjected, offering Ruby a

to the hassle of dealing with the crowd

of

a losing streak like this. But the Mystic Arts Order acted differently. They

were willing to lend celestial stones, even to those

Arts Order wasn't known for acts of charity.

strength. Even I might have trouble facing him, let alone some unknown underdog.

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

Until the

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