Daniel Park sat in the command room of the Union headquarters, his eyes scanning multiple screens. Every alley, every street, every hangout spot where Union members operated was under constant surveillance. The recent attacks on his business and hangouts had revealed one thing: someone bigger, stronger, and more organized was challenging his authority.
This isn't just a minor high school faction… this is a provincial threat.
Through his network of spies, informants, and scouts, Daniel had begun piecing together a detailed map of the largest high school gangs in the province. Among them, one group stood out: the Gwangseong Quartet, led by four brothers—known for their ruthlessness and brutal grip over multiple schools.
Lee Hyun-soo, eldest brother, enforcer and tactical mind. Known for his calculated strikes, he ran an underground gambling business.
Lee Hyun-jin, second brother, brute force specialist with a mastery in street combat and Muay Thai. He oversaw local fight clubs.
Lee Hyun-woo, third brother, finance and logistics. Controlled several illicit trading routes for school and adult black-market operations.
Lee Hyun-tae, youngest, but the most vicious in personal combat. Known to personally lead assaults on rival factions.
Together, they controlled nearly 200 members across multiple schools in the province. Their goal was clear: disrupt the Union's income sources, assert dominance over Daniel's territory, and humiliate him as a warning to anyone who might follow.
Daniel's lips curled into a faint, cruel smile. He had already analyzed their patterns, weaknesses, and even habits. All the pieces are on the board. Now, we strike at the perfect moment.
Meanwhile, across town, Logan Lee observed Daniel's rising reputation from a distance. His eyes burned with a mix of envy and rage. That damn kid… he's not just ruling the middle schools. He's building an empire… an entire shadow network. And nobody respects me anymore.
Logan's mind worked like a war council:
Step 1: Harass Daniel's remaining allies to weaken his influence.
Step 2: Test Daniel's limits with personal confrontations.
Step 3: Exploit any mistake in Daniel's strategy to take back control over the schools he lost.
Even as he plotted, Logan couldn't ignore one fact—Daniel wasn't ordinary. He had survived, thrived, and ruthlessly expanded his power base while Logan was still learning the ropes. This kid… he's a monster.
Back at the Union HQ, Daniel began assigning scouts to each branch of the Gwangseong Quartet, noting every leader's favorite locations, peak hours, and the number of members present at each activity. He cross-referenced these with his own troops' positions, creating overlapping zones of control.
"Logan won't stop… nor will these brothers," Daniel murmured to himself, voice calm but ice-cold. "But by the time they realize what's coming, it'll be too late."
Every detail, every weakness, every movement was meticulously recorded. His fists clenched slowly, anticipation simmering. Soon, Daniel would not just defend the Union—he would conquer the biggest and most dangerous high school faction in the province, and every corner of the city would know his name.
The chapter ends with Daniel's eyes narrowing at the screens, a cruel, calculating smile spreading across his face. He knows the battle ahead will be brutal—but he is ready, as always.
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