"Seok Kang didn't come, huh?" Jaeha's voice calm, his eyes narrowing, He stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Hajun and Sechan.
Across from them, the full force of South Gangbuk High had gathered, Dozens of members lined up, restless and glaring, At the very front stood Yugyeom, his tall frame and piercing gaze, Behind him loomed the infamous executives, Jingu Oh, Changgyu Min, Seongman Lee, and the rest.
Jaeha smirked "I think I understand their tactics already, The idea is simple tire us out with their overwhelming guys, break us down bit by bit, and when we're drained Seok steps in, finishing us off, Very clever of Beomsang." He exhaled slowly "But against me? Against us? It's useless."
He glanced at his brothers-in-arms "They really think we're the same as before Honestly… they don't know who we've trained with, They don't know what kind of hell we crawled through."
Sechan and Hajun exchanged glances, the corners of their lips curling into smiles.
Hajun rolled his shoulders "Anyway, you gonna stand there all day Or are you actually planning to fight?"
With a loud roar, the South Gangbuk members surged forward, a wave of bodies crashing toward the three.
Jaeha moved first, His fist shot out like lightning, colliding with the first Mob's jaw, and the boy collapsed as though struck by a hammer, Another rushed him from the side, swinging a chain, Jaeha tilted his head slightly, letting the chain whistle past his ear before countering with a precise elbow to the ribs, The mob folded, crumpling to the ground, gasping for air.
On the other side, Hajun's style was efficient A member charged with a wild haymaker Hajun ducked low, planted his feet, and unleashed an uppercut that snapped the guys's head back, sending him flying, Another two tried to grab him, but Hajun's fists were merciless, one step, one punch, bodies collapsing, His speed and power left no room for resistance.
Sechan, however, was almost casual, A mob tried to rush him from the front, swinging his fists wildly Sechan simply sidestepped, placing one foot forward and delivering a single tap-like strike to the chest The boy flew backward as if rammed by a truck, Another swung a pipe at his head, but Sechan caught it with one hand, twisted it, and tossed it aside before shoving the guy away with a lazy punch.
Within moments, the ground was littered with groaning bodies The "fodder" had been wiped out in less than a minute.
Jingu Oh cracked his knuckles and lunged at Hajun, his fist slicing through the air But before it could connect, Hajun stepped in, faster than the eye could track, and unleashed a speed-blitz punch straight to Jingu's face The blow landed cleanly, Jingu's body went fly then crashed backward, unconscious before he hit the ground.
Changgyu Min snarled, charging at Sechan But Sechan barely glanced at him, his expression calm, almost bored, He leaned slightly, caught Changgyu's wrist mid-swing, and with a twist and a casual shove, sent him sprawling face-first into the dirt, again One punch that was all it took.
Meanwhile, Jaeha toyed with his opponents, He slipped through their attacks, countering with smirks and taunting blows His fists were precise, his kicks sharp, every move designed not just to hurt but to humiliate The executives fell one after another, their pride shattered along with their bodies.
The chaos died down until only one remained, Yugyeom Na.
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NAME:|- YUGYEOM NA
HEIGHT:|- 180 CM
STRENGTH:|- { A- }
SPEED:|- { A }
POTENTIAL:|- { A }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { C }
ENDURANCE:|- { A- }
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His eyes with focus as he stepped forward, his body lowering into a kickboxer's stance, Unlike the others, his aura was different, a fighter who actually knew how to fight, He darted in with speed, his leg whipping low His shin cracked against Sechan's thigh with a clean, practiced strike.
The sound echoed But Sechan didn't flinch He stood unmoving.
Yugyeom blinked, stunned, He thought "...What?"
"That's all you got?" Sechan's voice almost disappointed.
Yugyeom's teeth clenched He rushed in again, unleashing a flurry of low kicks, body kicks, the kind that could break bones and buckle lesser men But against Sechan, it was like striking a steel pillar He didn't even budge.
Beads of sweat began forming on Yugyeom's forehead His eyes widened with every failed strike, his composure cracking.
Behind Sechan, Hajun and Jaeha had already stepped back, their fight over, Both lit cigarettes, the glow of the flames flickering against their faces as they stood side by side Smoke curled into the air as they watched, silent witnesses, Sechan's dominance.
desperate thuds of Yugyeom's attacks, echoing uselessly against the unshakable wall, and that wall was Sechan.
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"We… we lost, Without even touching them."
The words came from one of the battered members, crawling on his knees, his body trembling from exhaustion, He looked toward the figures Beomsang and Seok Kang, standing silently, His voice with shame.
"Yugyeom… is the last one standing."
His arms gave out, and he collapsed.
Both Beomsang and Seok Kang watched with unreadable expressions, Blank, cold and silent.
Beomsang's hands curled into fists, his jaw tightening, This wasn't how things were supposed to unfold His gaze flickered toward Seok Kang "If you lose, then it's over Even I won't be able to do anything You must win, Seok."
Seok Kang finally moved, He gave a single nod "I know, It's time I step in."
Without another word, he left.
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Meanwhile, on the battlefield
"You lost, Yugyeom."
Sechan stood over him, his tall frame over Yugyeom's battered figure The boy was kneeling, blood dripping from his nose and mouth, staining the ground beneath him.
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NAME:|- SECHAN KANG
HEIGHT:|- 193 CM
STRENGTH:|- { SSS+ }
SPEED:|- { SS+ }
POTENTIAL:|- { S }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { B }
ENDURANCE:|- { SSS }
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"You were the only one decent here," Sechan continued "The others weaklings, all of them But you," He paused, studying Yugyeom carefully "I think that's why Sun-ho wanted to recruit you, You've got potential And more than that you're a decent guy, A better person compared to the trash you're surrounded with."
Sechan turned his back on him, beginning to walk toward Hajun and Jaeha.
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In the haze of pain, his mind drifted Memories came unbidden cruel.
The fire, That cursed night He had been young just a boy and in a single night, flames devoured his home His screams were soundless, his voice trapped in his chest as he watched his family his mother's outstretched hands, his father's desperate cry disappear in the fire He hadn't been able to save anyone He hadn't even been able to scream.
When the fire was over, silence remained A silence that stretched into days, weeks, years His voice was gone not physically, but trapped inside him, locked away by trauma Post-traumatic mutism, the doctors called it.
But the world didn't care His classmates mocked him Adults whispered behind his back, treating him like he was broken, Even among South Gangbuk, he was the "quiet one" useful only for his fists No one ever asked why he couldn't speak, No one cared to know.
And yet… for once, he had a chance a chance to prove he was more, This fight this battlefield was his chance to stand tall.
But he was failing, Again Kneeling in defeat Bloodied, humiliated, The same helplessness from that night threatened to swallow him whole.
No.
Something inside him....
Slowly, he planted his hands on the ground, pushing himself up His body screamed in protest, but he rose anyway His legs shook, his chest burned, but he stood.
And for the first time in years, his expression changed, not the empty mask he had worn for so long, but something alive, Determined and Reborn.
Sechan, halfway back to Hajun and Jaeha, stopped He turned his head slightly, and a rare smile tugged at his lips "Oh, so you're not done after all."
Yugyeom's eyes burned with a new light He clenched his fists, his stance lower, sharper than before, The air around him seemed different.
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NAME:|- YUGYEOM NA
HEIGHT:|- 180 CM
STRENGTH:|- { SS- }
SPEED:|- { SS+ }
POTENTIAL:|- { A } [AWAKENED]
INTELLIGENCE:|- { C }
ENDURANCE:|- { SS }
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With a sudden burst, he rushed forward His kick faster, stronger than before Sechan lifted his leg to block, and to his surprise, the impact rattled up his bones He raised his brows in genuine respect.
"You've grown stronger." Sechan smirked, settling into his stance "Good, Let's see what you've really got."
Their clash began, Fist against fist, kick against block, the rhythm of battle louder than before For the first time, Sechan was engaged, no longer toying but acknowledging Yugyeom as a fighter worth his strength at least currently.
And then
A new presence entered, Seok Kang.
He walked forward his eyes locked on the trio.
Sechan and Yugyeom both stopped mid-clash, sensing him.
But Hajun and Jaeha stepped forward, blocking his path.
"So…" Hajun exhaled a stream of smoke, flicking his cigarette aside "This is the first time we've actually fought each other, huh?" His eyes narrowed, locking onto Seok's.
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NAME:|- HAJUN GU
HEIGHT:|- 186 CM
STRENGTH:|- { SS }
SPEED:|- { SS }
POTENTIAL:|- { A }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { C }
ENDURANCE:|- { SS }
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Seok Kang gave the faintest shrug "Probably." His voice was calm, but the weight in it was undeniable.
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NAME:|- SEOK KANG
HEIGHT:|- 182 CM
STRENGTH:|- { S- }
SPEED:|- { S- }
POTENTIAL:|- { A }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { C }
ENDURANCE:|- { S }
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And then, without another word, Hajun Gu and Seok Kang launched themselves at each other Their fists collided with an explosive impact.
While in the background, Sechan and Yugyeom continued their duel.
Two battles had begun, those two battles was South Gangbuk High last clash, if they lose then It's over for them.