The early morning sun cast long shadows across the village as Jack steeled himself, mentally preparing for what lay ahead. He'd been through countless fights, but this one felt different. The stakes were higher than ever—he wasn't fighting in a ring for a title or to settle a personal grudge. This time, he was fighting to protect the community he and Lena had come to care for and to stand against a corrupt organization that exploited the vulnerable.
Word had spread quickly about Jack's showdown with the Riches Group's enforcers. People gathered in hushed groups around the village, their faces marked with worry and hope. Some of the younger fighters looked to Jack with a glint of admiration, inspired by his resilience. Though he was an outsider, he had become a beacon of courage for those who had once felt powerless. But Jack knew that courage alone might not be enough to win this fight.
