The Combat Department possessed more detailed information about Eric.

However, as Pierce delved into Eric's background, he grew increasingly puzzled. The available information suggested that Eric lacked a martial arts mentor, except for the late Orion, a holistic physician. This left Pierce questioning the source of Eric's formidable martial skills.

In response to these doubts, the Combat Department's personnel visited the Celestial Sage Sanctum, but the answers they received were unexceptional. They attributed Eric's abilities to extraordinary natural talent.

Eric was unaware of the Combat Department's discreet investigations and didn't care.

After all, who would be concerned about something they had no interest in? Eric desired a simple and ordinary life.

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Meanwhile, at the Innova Group.

The company began training new employees, marking a mutually beneficial arrangement for Salt City University and the Innova Group. The university provided potential talented individuals to th