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!"

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

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

crowd stayed composed and refrained from causing trouble or getting rowdy. But if

formidable reputation loomed over the crowd like a dark cloud. Those even

was the last sect anyone would want to mess with

life, and there was no telling how they would meet

minutes later, the fifth

gamblers had already placed their bets, with only a

even extended the time by two minutes to accommodate them. She hoped

a golden opportunity to win some celestial stones." After returning to his seat, Miles was curious about

it too seriously can lead to

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

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

simply smiled and said

not count our eggs before they hatch. Whether Number 13 wins this match is still up in the air," Crystal interjected, offering Ruby a

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

smooth sailing of events troubled

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

to lend celestial stones, even

wasn't known for acts of charity. This

trouble facing him, let alone some unknown underdog. I believe he could secure victory in just ten moves," Miles asserted

strong and likely to win.

better. Until the fight ends, nobody can

Look at us. We've been on a winning streak for