202 Retribution (1)

Erik quickly arrived at the Blue Palace and got his usual notification, specifying the healer, the room, and the ranks.

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ERIK ROMANO (RANK 571, FIRST YEAR) VERSUS NATHANIEL MC CONEL (RANK 370, FIRST YEAR)

ROOM 883, EIGHTH FLOOR.

HEALER: MARTIN MIDDLETON

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Erik's concentration was razor-sharp, but he was extremely anxious about this match against Nathaniel. The guy was an absolute monster in the ring—a true beast who'd been on top of their rankings from the first day they joined the Red Palace.

He hadn't lost once yet, not even when matched against some of the best fighters the peasant rank could offer; the hall's quietness worsened things severely. Erik took a deep breath and reminded himself of his strengths, trying to stay focused on the fight ahead. He knew he had trained hard for this moment and was determined to give Nathaniel a run for his money.