Time marched, and Daniel Park's body had transformed into the very definition of perfection. He had the peak human physique—every muscle cut to balance strength, speed, and precision. His fighting techniques were endless, his reflexes beyond ordinary. But more terrifying than his body was his mind: a machine of calculation, patience, and ruthlessness.
The Reversed Eye was no longer a curse—he could ignite it in a heartbeat, or silence it behind calm lids. In that duality lay his absolute control: charm in peace, monster in war.
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Empire Expansion
The Union and Cheongryong had spread beyond their birthplace, sweeping province after province. Rival schools fell quickly—some destroyed, others absorbed. Regional kings were tested and dethroned. Whispers grew louder:
> "A middle schooler controls them all…"
Logan Lee tried again, more than once, but every fight ended with his humiliation. Daniel didn't just win—he dominated.
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The Map of Kings
Daniel began building a grand chart of Korea's underworld. The First Gen Kings, the Four Crews of Seoul, and the shadows above them all.
First Generation Kings (still active in this timeline):
Jichang Kwak – Former King of Seoul, now ruling Chungcheong. Cunning and brutal, his dethroning of Seoul's king was still whispered with fear.
Jinrang – King of Busan, towering and savage, a disciple of Gapryong Kim.
Jaegyeon Na – King of Incheon, a violent yet strategic ruler who stamped his dominance across the coastal city.
Seokdu Wang – King of Suwon, feared for his brutal street methods and iron grip on territory.
Doksu Heo – King of Pyeongtaek, known for his military-like order among fighters.
Jinyong Go – King of Seongnam, calculating and ruthless, preferring manipulation over brawls.
Yujae Seon, another "King of Incheon" and leader of the Dark Faction—betrayer of the Speed Faction
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The Four Major Crews of Seoul (still active):
1. God Dog (Gangbuk) – led by Johan Seong, elite members include Dominic Min, Scott Kwon, Hope Park, Ivan Park.
2. Hostel (Gangdong) – split between Olly Wang (Hostel A) and Eli Jang (Hostel B).
3. Workers (Gangnam) – led by Eugene, supported by Samuel Seo, Mandeok Bang, Mitsuki Soma, Gyeoul Baek.
4. Big Deal (Gangseo) – led by Han Shinu, with members Jason Yoon, Brad Lee, Jimmy Bae, and Jerry Kwon, among others who represented loyalty and balance in Gangseo.
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The Puppeteer – Charles Choi
Charles Choi was the storm at the center of it all.
A man who had built an empire through manipulation, corporate power, and blood in the shadows. His legitimate face was HNH Group, one of Korea's wealthiest conglomerates. Behind the curtain, he pulled the strings of the Four Crews, using them as tools to control Seoul's underworld.
His past was shrouded in betrayal and ambition; he had risen from nothing, severing ties and allies with surgical precision. His only focus was control—total and unquestioned. To him, the four crews were pawns, and the Kings were pieces on a board he had already conquered.
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The Enforcer – Gun Park
Charles's ultimate weapon.
Gun Park was legend—the "White Ghost." He had been trained by the Yamazaki clan, mastering lethal arts few could even comprehend. Gun wasn't just muscle; he was artistry in combat, raising fighters like a gardener cultivating seeds, then cutting them down if they failed. His presence alone could terrify gangs into obedience.
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The Mad Dog – Goo Kim
Where Gun was precision, Goo Kim was chaos.
An unhinged fighter whose cruelty was hidden behind a manic grin. He had once been Gun's rival, scarred by him but never subdued. Goo loved violence not as a tool but as a thrill—his unpredictability made him Charles's second edge, a storm of madness at his command.
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The Strategist – Tom Lee (Manager Kim)
If Gun and Goo were Charles's blades, Tom Lee was the shield. Once a king of the streets himself, Tom had transitioned into command. He founded the White Tiger Job Center, a shadow organization that employed and managed fighters across Korea. Calm, cold, and authoritative, Tom Lee embodied structure. He didn't need to fight often anymore—but when he did, the weight of his legend crushed entire groups.
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The Ghost – James Lee
Daniel's files also carried the story of James Lee. The man who had once destroyed the First Generation Kings single-handedly. A specter, absent yet omnipresent. His legend was the measuring stick for every fighter who came after.
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The Son at the Table
That evening, Daniel closed his laptop and sat with his mother at their humble dining table. She fussed over his food, speaking of school and health. She never asked how the money came, never doubted the empire he had built.
To her, he was still her son.
To the world, he was the shadow rising against Charles Choi himself.
Behind Daniel's calm smile, the glow of his Reversed Eye flickered faintly against the glass window.
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