Chapter 201

As the adrenaline began to fade, the weight of Alex's exhaustion pressed down on him like a heavy blanket. Every muscle in his body screamed in protest, each breath a reminder of the punishment he had endured. But despite the pain, there was a small spark of triumph burning within him. He had won—against all odds, he had survived the ring.

Mike helped Alex to his feet, his grip firm but supportive. "You okay, kid?" he asked, his voice tinged with a mix of concern and approval.

Alex nodded, though he wasn't sure how true that was. "Yeah... I think so." His voice came out raspy, barely audible over the lingering cheers of the crowd.

"Good. Because there's no time to celebrate. You need to get out of here, fast."

Alex blinked, trying to process Mike's words. "What? Why?"

Mike leaned in closer, his expression suddenly serious. "You made a name for yourself tonight, Alex. You took down Crusher—nobody does that on their first night. But that also means you've drawn attention, and not the go