bioglass-implants

The chapter follows Lew Shooter as he prepares for and engages in a brutal illegal fight against Flaviano Diaz. Lew trains with a flour sack, reflects on his martial arts background, and equips himself with bioglass spurs before confronting Diaz in a no-rules match where both fighters sustain severe injuries. The fight culminates in Lew using his spurs to wound Diaz before losing consciousness from his own wounds, highlighting themes of pride, survival, and violence.