King City's underground scene had lost much of its former vibrancy.

Initially, the underworld boasted seven or eight distinct gangs. However, as time passed, only Matteo and his gang endured.

Although new factions had emerged, they lacked the notoriety and prowess of their predecessors.

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In Eric's lounge.

Matteo said, "Mr. Johnson, your participation is sure to elevate the excitement of the underground arena to new heights. While instances of one against two were rare in the past, a one-against-three scenario is unprecedented."

Despite the decline in the underworld's fortunes, tales of Eric, or more accurately Ghostface, continued to circulate within King City's underground circles. Eric's dominance, fueled by his energy strikes, persisted in the annals of the underground arena.

However, his disappearance after just a few matches led many to speculate that Ghostface had either been recruited by the arena's owner or had met an untimely demise.

Eric's reappearance promised to in