The bell rang, signaling my victory. I stood over my opponent, breathing hard, watching as she tapped frantically against the mat. Another win. Another match where no one could touch me.Guards escorted me out of the arena, and I was barely through the door when Lars appeared.“Magnificent,” he said, his face bright with pride. “Absolutely magnificent, Isabella. You’re unstoppable.”I felt warmth in my chest at his praise. “Thank you.”“I’ve scheduled three more matches for you this month. High-profile opponents. The betting pools are going insane.” He squeezed my shoulder. “You’re making me very wealthy, and more importantly, you’re making yourself a legend.”I nodded, accepting the compliment. This was my life now. Fighting, winning, being celebrated. What more could I want?After showering and changing, I joined the other fighters in the dining hall. Alessandro was there, along with Margot, Katya, and several others I’d trained with over the weeks.“Isabella!” Margot called out, ge
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