Natasha chimed in and explained, "Dean Mayer was Atlas's senior apprentice from the same martial arts school and Northern District's second-in-command. He was known as 'Iron Palm'. However, his skills never matched Atlas', which is why Atlas always held the position of Northern District's leader."

Andrew asked, "So you're saying most of Atlas' assets and personnel fell into Dean's hands?"

Natasha shook her head. "In terms of manpower, Dean only took about seven elite fighters with him. Howe