"Me… Go in?"
Ethan caught his breath, his eyes locked on the grim scene inside the cage. Although he was desperate to defeat Liam and had been pushing through grueling training with Ronnie, the idea of stepping into the ring for a real fight was understandably intimidating.
Behind him, Ronnie's voice sounded, "Master Thomas, true combat skills are honed quickly through real battles. If you want to stand a chance against Liam in a month, even the most intense physical and combat training won't be enough."
Ethan's expression cleared, his eyes filled with resolve. "Alright!" Sometimes, when effort alone wasn't enough, one had to take risks.
"Master Thomas." Ronnie handed him a white mask.
Ethan nodded and put on the mask. He was here in the underground fighting ring only to gain actual c
