To rescue the boy, David had to play The General’s game. He entered an underground tournament hosted in a decaying colonial mansion. This wasn't a standard kickboxing ring; it was a psychological labyrinth where the environment changed—sand floors, narrow corridors, and pitch-black pits.
The final confrontation took place at dawn. David didn't just walk through the front door. He used the "indirect approach," neutralizing the guards with silence and speed. When he finally faced Ericson in the heart of the mansion, David didn't trade blows. He used Ericson’s own momentum, redirecting the giant's power into the stone pillars. With a final, spinning 360-degree kick, David silenced the enforcer.
David struggled at first. He was fighting with anger, exactly what The General expected. He was nearly beaten by Ericson in a preliminary bout, his ribs cracked and his vision blurred.