The couple talked late into the night before reluctantly ending their call.

At this moment, Eric simply wanted a quick resolution to the Petterson matter so he could return to Salt City and be with Sylvia. After just two days apart, he missed her greatly.

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On the second night, Eric wrapped up the matches. The bouts over the past two nights were thrilling and evenly matched, in contrast to the first night when he dominated completely.

This time, Eric took a few punches, and his mask bore the marks of the struggle before ultimately defeating the Pettersons' top fighters.

Vince suspected that Eric did it intentionally, though he didn't know the reason yet.

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In the locker room.

Eric wiped off his sweat, and Roland and Valerie entered.

Roland glanced at Eric and remarked, "You defeated one of their top fighters once again, Mr. Johnson. At this pace, you'll have taken down all their high-level fighters in a week."

Since Eric arrived in Dortmund City, he had already defeated four