The park at the heart of the city was packed to the brim. People had gathered from every direction. News vans were parked along the road, their antennas raised like spears. Reporters stood with mics in hand, eyes sparkling with anticipation as their cameramen adjusted their angles for the perfect shot.
A makeshift stage had been set up beside the park's fountain, surrounded by barriers and velvet ropes. But what drew everyone's eyes wasn't the stage—it was the ridiculous sight hanging above it.
Two men—Master Yun and Gregory—were tied up together on a single wooden board, swinging from ropes like a human pendulum. Their arms were tied behind their backs, legs bound tightly together, and gags stuffed into their mouths. They spun gently in the breeze, groaning with every motion.
The crowd was buzzing.
"What is he planning to do?" Natalie asked, standing near the front with crossed arms and a curious expression.
