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After winning the match, a street fight promoter named Vega recognizes Assam's potential and offers him prize money. However, Assam's ambition lies not in financial gain but in refining his martial arts abilities. Vega is impressed with his dedication and assures Assam that she will be there for him whenever he needs help.
Meanwhile, another character, Liry, is grappling with his past as he mourns his wife and child who succumbed to smallpox, a disease that ravaged many lives. During this moment of reflection, he meets Sophie, the younger sister of Penelope, the wife of Mayor Blake, who unexpectedly shows him a rare kindness.
Complications Arise