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"Knuckle Pine" wasn't a place; it was a style—old school, bare-knuckle, leaning back on the ropes (the "pine") and letting the other guy tire himself out. "Turbo" meant the pace was sped up, no clinching allowed. But the real key was the fine print:
But the Digital Ledger didn't record fatigue. It didn't record panic.
Marcus came out like a rocket—true "Turbo" fashion. He threw combinations that blurred in the air. Elias covered up, moving backward. He felt the thud of gloves against his arms. He felt the wind of a hook grazing his ear. Marcus was fast, his digital record showing a string of knockouts.
"You're verified," Elias said, offering a hand. "That means you're legit. Learn to breathe, and you'll be a champ."
The referee counted. The crowd was silent.