Alex stood in the center, his chest rising and falling with heavy breaths. His body was covered in bruises, and sweat dripped down his face. He looked exhausted… but as the seconds passed, his breathing gradually became more stable, his powerful regeneration already working to restore him.
There was a calm, satisfied smile on his lips.
He slowly turned toward the four men and spoke with genuine appreciation in his voice.
"You guys really put in the hard work," Alex said, his tone respectful. "That coordination… that teamwork… it was no joke. I underestimated what four people fighting together could do. You pushed me to my limits today. Thank you."
The four men looked at each other and let out embarrassed laughs. They had expected an easy victory, but the result was something none of them had anticipated.
"You're something else, sir," Damien said with a grin, shaking his head in admiration.
Alex gave them a small nod, then turned his head toward the side.
