Although most people knew Gary Smith was strong, they expected him to take the upper hand in the first battle, then after a tough fight, to eventually triumph.
After all, the opponent wasn't an ordinary Alien Genius, but one of the best from their races, boasting strengths at the Radiant Moon Intermediate Rank, and at least 50 to 100 years old, with rich combat experience.
They had already gone through years of experience, honed by blood and fire— a huge advantage!
As for Gary's harsh words? Who doesn't talk big before a fight?
Even before playing solo in a game, you'd call your opponent a noob, then call them 'Daddy' if you lose, claiming it would be an instant kill and so on. Besides, we Human Clan are the overlords of the Main World, so what's wrong with a bit of boasting?
Even if Gary couldn't win, they'd still have his back.
But unexpectedly...