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!"

and tried to calm the crowd and

hundreds had gathered around the table. It was

rowdy. But if they had misbehaved,

Arts Order's formidable reputation loomed over the crowd like a dark cloud. Those even considering causing trouble in their presence were flirting

sect anyone would

their life, and there was no

the

already placed their bets, with

two minutes to accommodate them. She hoped to

to win some celestial stones." After returning to his

to trouble. It's all

dive in, stir things up, and keep it exciting. Otherwise,

opportunity? I can't understand what's going on in your head." Ruby shook her head, eyeing Dustin as though he were a

simply smiled and said

wins this

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

of events troubled

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

were willing to lend celestial stones, even to those without

known for acts of charity. This behavior

Brandon's strength. Even I might have trouble facing him, let alone some unknown underdog. I believe he could secure

likely to win. Don't you think

good, but there's always someone better. Until

at us. We've