"Why did they forfeit?" Lin Taichu asked.
The staff member smiled. "Isn't it because you're too strong?"
"You even defeated Levi and Locke. Those three opponents had fought Locke before and lost badly. They figured they definitely couldn't beat you, so they might as well forfeit directly and avoid getting hurt."
Only then did Lin Taichu understand. His earlier performance had been too dazzling, intimidating all the opponents who came after.
"What about the upcoming matches?" Lin Taichu pressed.
"The organizers are already making arrangements, but it will take some time. You probably won't have any matches for the next two days, so you can get some proper rest," the staff member said.
Lin Taichu nodded, but after seeing the staff member off, he did not feel relieved.
His opponents' forfeitures seemed to prove how strong he was, but he knew clearly that this was only temporary. Once the organizers brought in stronger opponents, the matches would only become harder.
He returned to his room, sat on the bed, and began recalling his previous matches.
Against Cliff, he had relied on finding the flaw in his slow speed. Against Levi, he had won by disrupting his rhythm. Against Locke, he had waited until Locke had nearly exhausted his stamina before counterattacking.
Those opponents had all been formidable, but they had obvious weaknesses. If he encountered an opponent with no weaknesses and strength in every aspect, his current ability might not be enough to win.
Moreover, he had noticed a problem. His stamina and inner strength seemed to be nearing their limits.
When he fought Locke, blocking the Meteor Hammer at the end had nearly drained all his inner strength. If the fight had continued, he definitely would not have been able to hold on.
But looking at Locke, although he