Upon waking up in the morning, Eric felt some soreness in his body, but it wasn't a big deal. If he didn't feel anything, that would be a bigger problem. After all, he had fought the Crimson leader until both of them were exhausted, and his body was severely overtaxed.

"Why are you up so early? Don't you want to sleep a bit more?" Sylvia, who was getting ready for work, saw that Eric was also up early and was a bit puzzled.

"I couldn't sleep," Eric replied. "Wait for me. I'll wash up, and we c