Erik’s POV

I didn’t know what to expect when I signed up for the fights.

Sure, the brawl was a great way to blow off some steam. At least Aldermor had that going for it. And the contenders weren’t too shabby either. My opponent threw some wild hits, taking me off guard in the best way.

I was rarely surprised, so when it happened, I found it very satisfying. Plus the fights were also relatively low-stakes. The big money was for the higher-league ...