Bab 256: Chapter 256: Read Like An Open Book I

[24 June 2027]

The commentators' voices filled the arena as the crowd settled in for the main event.

"And this main event has officially begun! Damon Cross versus Emarn Petrosin," one commentator announced with excitement as the referee stepped between the two fighters, laying down the rules.

"This is a fight we've all been waiting for," the other commentator chimed in. "It's been two months since Damon Cross last stepped into the cage. He accepted this fight on just four weeks' notice. Do you think we'll see any changes in his performance?"

"We'll find out soon enough," the first commentator replied. "If he feels confident enough to accept a fight against a dangerous opponent like Emarn Petrosin, you know he's got something up his sleeve. But make no mistake, this is a tough matchup."

The camera moved to Emarn Petrosin, a skilled kickboxer known for his powerful strikes.