Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

The three drove straight to the agreed location without wasting a second.

...

Meanwhile, inside the Nova Fight Club, Liliana, Gary, Leon, and the much- anticipated star of the hour, Joe, were already waiting.

Liliana said, "Joe, just like you asked, we've shut the club down for today. No one else is getting in."

Joe had already changed into his gear. He gave a quiet nod, looking calm and aloof.

Gary chuckled coldly, one hand in his pocket. "This is it. Today's the day Andrew meets his end. That bastard's finally about to taste his first humiliating defeat since stepping into Blumedale."

Liliana glanced at Joe with a mix of admiration and concern. She lowered her voice and said softly, "Joe, I won't let anything happen to you. Not a single scratch."

Joe smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Liliana. Nothing's going to happen to me. The one who ends up destroyed is always my opponent."

Andrew, I want you to come with me to Blue

Gary or Leon take you instead. After I beat Andrew,

She forced a bitter grin and tried to stay composed. "Joe, is

woman in the world. No one else even comes close. I still remember how it felt... that instant

what about me, Joe?! You've ignored my love for you this whole time! What am I to

outburst startled Gary, Leon, and the others, leaving them

"Ms. Peck, what's wrong?"

just joking

"Joe, do you even realize how hard this is? I can't take it anymore! I can't bear watching you play the perfect prince, chasing after Lauren, that

turned slightly colder. He looked at Liliana for

to hear that again. Lauren is irreplaceable, at least not by you, and you've known that for a long time. So, I hope this is the last time you bring it

he turned and walked off

let you walk away!" Liliana sobbed like a madwoman and spun around to chase after

no use. Joe leaped effortlessly and landed squarely at the center of the