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

the table.

But if they had misbehaved, Abigail would have had to step in

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

was the last sect anyone would

life, and there was no telling how they would meet their

minutes later, the

already placed their bets,

to accommodate them.

celestial stones." After

to trouble. It's all about enjoying the

out. Sometimes, you must dive in, stir things up,

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 Ruby a reality

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

smooth sailing of

bookie would cut their losses and minimize risks when faced with a losing streak like this. But the Mystic

fact that they were willing to lend celestial stones, even to those without any,

Order wasn't known for acts of

we've seen Brandon's strength. Even I might have trouble facing him, let alone some unknown underdog. I believe he could secure victory in just ten moves," Miles asserted

just too skeptical. If everyone's betting on Brandon, it means he's strong and likely to win. Don't you think our collective judgment outweighs

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

us. We've