[Haji's Team: Hours Ago]
People's inaudible roars echoed through the underground space where the illegal brawl was taking place. They cheered wildly—some with bills clamped between their fingers, others with cigarettes dangling from their lips. The audience shouted just as intensely as the match inside the large cage in the center.
Two fighters battled within it, both bleeding, their faces swollen as if stung by thousands of bees. And yet, they kept rising to their feet even after taking powerful blows.
"Oh, for fuck's sake…" Chuck breathed out, his nervousness clear.
He glanced around before fixing his attention back on the fight. He gulped, his heart thudding.
Meanwhile, Scarlet stood behind him. Her face was painted in disguise, her hair hidden beneath a short wig to make her appear more masculine. They were tucked into a corner where fighters for the next round waited. From there, they had a clear view of everything.
