Brook wanted to find out where Eric had gone, so he grabbed his phone and dialed Eric's number.When Eric answered, Brook asked, "Eric, where are you? You know Sylvia's situation, and you agreed to her request for a divorce? I may not be an expert in relationships, but I know she needs you the most right now. What could be more important than her?"After a moment of reflection, Eric finally said, "Brook, I'm in Dortmund City. Please don't tell her for now."Brook was surprised by this revelation. Even though Eric didn't explain why he was in Dortmund City, Brook had a hunch."Please stay safe," Brook advised Eric since he didn't know what else to say.Sylvia and Eric deeply cared for each other. However, Lucas had been released on bail and had returned to Dortmund City, making it challenging to hold him accountable legally. If the Pettersons worked things out, Lucas would escape punishment.Still, the Williams family wouldn't let him off the hook.Dortmund City was the Petterson

In the lounge.Tiger furrowed his brow briefly. He knew Eric had more strength than he was showing, recognizing Eric's usual fighting style.Eric typically observed his opponent's moves first and then exploited their weaknesses with counterattacks.Some in the audience thought about throwing water bottles at Eric due to his constant evasion, possibly influenced by the reputation Roland had given him. Still, they refrained from reckless actions on Roland's turf.Roland's daughter, Valerie Draco, stood next to him. "Dad, who is this masked person?" she asked.One reason Roland had agreed to cooperate with Eric was Valerie's safety. Having a family meant considering them in every decision, unlike Tiger."I don't know," Roland replied.Roland only knew Eric came from Salt City and had killed a Petterson boxer and nearly beaten Lucas to death. Eric's first name and face remained mysteries to Roland.During their conversation, the arena situation abruptly shifted."You're a fighter

Tiger's driver parked the car in front of the hotel.Eric stepped out of the car and headed toward a nearby spot.Grace's bodyguard, who had been trailing behind, gave a small nod. However, he didn't anticipate Eric's sudden attack.Eric threw a punch at the bodyguard, who managed to block it with his fist and took a few steps back. He urgently shouted, "Sir! It's me!" Since he had never met Eric before, the bodyguard quickly clarified his identity.Eric raised an eyebrow, surprised that the bodyguard could withstand his powerful punch."Why didn't you go to King City to help Madam Montgomery?" he asked before turning away.The bodyguard hurriedly caught up and explained, "Sir, Madam Montgomery instructed me to protect you."Eric didn't say much, realizing this bodyguard wouldn't easily be dismissed. Having an expert around could be beneficial.Tiger was also perplexed by the bodyguard's skill and wondered why he suddenly appeared with Eric. The group now had an extra member.

The scars on Eric's face were terrifying. Roland finally understood why Eric wore the mask now. Additionally, Eric's ability to defeat the top fighter of the Pettersons with just one punch revealed his ruthlessness.Valerie covered her mouth, clearly startled by Eric's appearance. It turned out Eric had a genuine reason to hide his face."Do you still want to see my face?" Eric asked Valerie.She quickly looked away. "Who'd want to see such an ugly face? Plus, scars can be treated. Dad, we have a skilled holistic physician in Dortmund City, right? Why not have him take a look?"Roland agreed, saying, "That's what I had in mind. I'll arrange for the holistic physician to see Mr. Johnson tomorrow morning."Initially, Eric wanted to decline but thought about some holistic physicians' unique skills and agreed in the end.As it was getting late, Roland and Valerie left. Roland said in the car, "I told you not to come, but you insisted. Are you scared now?"Valerie stuck out her ton

"Let me check your pulse first," said the elderly holistic physician calmly.Eric extended his hand, and Gilbert examined it carefully before speaking slowly. "Your heartbeat is strong, and your blood is abundant. While this is usually advantageous for martial artists, it might pose a significant challenge for you."Eric and Roland were impressed.Eric lacked the typical calluses on his hands that martial artists often had, and Roland had never mentioned his martial arts practice. Yet, Gilbert deduced it just from Eric's heartbeat. His skill was truly remarkable.However, everyone remained puzzled. How could something typically beneficial become an obstacle?Gilbert continued. "This appears to be a blade wound. If I'm correct, it's likely self-inflicted."Eric's admiration for Gilbert deepened. "You're right, Hol. Walker," he admitted. "The scars on my face are indeed self-inflicted."This revelation left Roland and Valerie even more perplexed. They had assumed someone else had