Gun Park, leaning effortlessly against the sleek car.
Minsoo didn't shy away, he closed the distance, stopping a meter away before extending his hand forward.
"You must be Gun Park."
Gun's lips curved faintly His hand left his pocket clasping Minsoo's The handshake started simple but then Gun's grip tightened.
"Yes," he said calmly "And you must be Minsoo Ji-Seop."
Minsoo's facade never cracked, His eyes stayed steady, his smile faint, though inside he felt the bones in his hand screaming in protest Without hesitation, he returned the grip with equal force, matching Gun's pressure, The faintest flicker of surprise danced across Gun's face.
"You've got some strength," Gun admitted, releasing the grip with casual ease, though the acknowledgment was genuine "So the rumors were true, You had a crew in the past, didn't you?"
Minsoo gave a small chuckle, hands slipping casually into his pockets "Something like that."
Gun's expression shifted into that calm "Ever think of joining a major crew? You'd fit right in."
Minsoo tilted his head slightly, amused "Currently, I'm not interested, Maybe in the future."
Gun let out a hum.
another voice chimed in.
"Minsoo, what are you doing?" Vasco came jogging up, His eyes followed between Minsoo and the man in the suit.
"Vasco." Gun interrupted smoothly, turning his head slightly "Leader of Burn Knuckles."
Vasco froze "Y-yeah?"
"I'm surprised," Gun said "by the loyalty of your people That kind of bond isn't easy to earn, yet your crew follows you without hesitation For that, you have my respect."
Vasco blinked, caught off guard by the compliment. "Uh… thanks."
Gun's lips curved into that faint smile again, but before anything more could be said, Crystal Choi leaned slightly out the window "Gun, we should go It's getting late."
Gun gave a slight nod, stepping back toward the car But Crystal's eyes shifted toward Minsoo, a playful spark lighting up her features.
"Hey," she said, leaning her elbow against the open window "you're different then most I met, I like that So tell me, do you already have a girlfriend Or maybe a crush?"
The question was direct, teasing.
Minsoo didn't flinch His calm expression remained untouched, his eyes steady as he looked at her For the briefest moment, Crystal's smile faltered because she realized her usual charm had bounced right off him.
"Why?" Minsoo asked smoothly, then a playful slipping into his tone "Are you volunteering to be either?"
Crystal's eyes widened, the confidence on her face cracked She tried to laugh it off, but the color in her face betrayed her "You… you're one dangerous Men, you know that?"
Minsoo smirked.
Crystal quickly pulled herself back together, clearing her throat and turning away before, She tugged at the seatbelt, fastening it as she muttered something.
Gun, already inside the car, He said nothing, but the small grin tugging at his lips, he was amused.
The car engine roared, Crystal glanced back one last time, her eyes finding Minsoo again.
she just stared for a moment.
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Northwest of Gangbuk, North Gangbuk High School.
The classroom was nearly empty, sunlight streaming through the windows, when Choyun found himself blocked by a tall shadow at the doorway.
"Choyun, I heard you joined the God Dogs Crew." said a voice.
The figure standing there towered over most students, 193 cm tall, His black hair was messy but deliberate, his brown eyes calm, He was Sechan Kang, the leader of North Gangbuk High School.
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NAME:|- SECHAN KANG
HEIGHT:|- 193 CM
STRENGTH:|- { SS }
SPEED:|- { S+ }
POTENTIAL:|- { S }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { B }
ENDURANCE:|- { SS }
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Behind him stood two others, One was Daniel, arms crossed with a skeptical look, and the other, Haru Seong, who had almost delicate features, sharp enough to be mistaken for a girl at first glance.
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NAME:|- HARU SEONG
HEIGHT:|- 167 CM
STRENGTH:|- { C }
SPEED:|- { C+ }
POTENTIAL:|- { A+ }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { B }
ENDURANCE:|- { C }
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Choyun looked up from his desk, meeting Sechan's easygoing expression with his usual calm "Yes, You got any problem, Sechan Kang?"
The tall boy raised his palms lightly "No, no, Don't get me wrong, I'm not here to pick a fight I was just surprised, You, of all people, joining a crew And not just any crew, the God Dogs, They're practically the face of Gangbuk."
Daniel stepped forward, his tone edge "They came for us too But we turned them down You know why? Because they sent some low-ranking executive, Not their leader, not even someone worth our time, They acted cocky, like we should feel honored to be noticed." His jaw tightened "That lack of respect, That's why they walked away empty-handed."
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NAME:|- DANIEL
HEIGHT:|- 188 CM
STRENGTH:|- { A }
SPEED:|- { A+ }
POTENTIAL:|- { A }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { S+ }
ENDURANCE:|- { A+ }
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Choyun studied him for a moment before replying "Things have changed at God Dogs, The structure is different now, Disciplined, Organized, They're not the same bunch of arrogant punks you're describing."
Daniel frowned "Changed how?"
Choyun leaned back slightly "Because of him The new Executive or maybe the strongest one there, He's the reason I joined, He's the one building something new."
Sechan's eyes narrowed "And who's this 'he'?"
"Sun-ho."
The name dropped, The three of them exchanged glances, their composure wavering.
"Sun-ho," Haru repeated, his or she voice quieter now "That guy's name has been floating all over Gangbuk, Stories everywhere, Some say he's stronger than the God Dogs leader himself."
Sechan crossed his arms, thoughtful "I've heard of him."
Choyun stood, gathering his books with a calm precision "Sun-ho isn't just strong, He has vision, He doesn't recruit Trash, He looks for potential and character, That's why I joined."
He started toward the door, brushing past them, but paused.
"And he's building something within the crew, his own group, A special unit, We don't handle petty fights We handle the hardest missions, the most dangerous ones, We'll probably end up the strongest arm of God Dogs, I'm part of that."
The room fell into silence Sechan, Daniel, and Haru were left staring at his back as he walked away.
Sechan muttered under his breath "A special unit huh, This Sun-ho guy maybe we'll be seeing him sooner than we think."
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East Gangbuk, A Bar at Night
The sound of music and the smell of cigarettes hung heavy in the bar At the counter, behind rows of bottles, stood Jaeha Han, He wasn't just any gang leader he was a businessman, a hustler, and a fighter all rolled into one, His Gang lounged around the bar, laughing too loudly.
The door open.
Sun-ho stepped in, calm as ever, his gaze sweeping across the room without hesitation, Dressed neatly, The soft beige of his turtleneck sweater clung snugly to his frame, The high collar brushed against his jawline.
The ivory-white jeans contrasted with the muted sweater.
"Han Jaeha." All eyes turned.
Jaeha leaned on the counter, lips twitching into an amused grin "Well, well, Sun-ho came himself, To what do I owe the pleasure?"
"I came to talk," Sun-ho said simply "Your strength is wasted here, Join Me and God Dogs"
Jaeha's Gang exchanged confused glances, then broke into laughter.
One of them, a stocky man with tattoos creeping up his neck, stood, pointing a finger at Sun-ho "You got some nerve, walking in here like that, talking like you own the place."
"Yeah," another sneered "Our boss doesn't take orders from anyone, especially not some kid playing executive."
The room tensed, Chairs scraped back, A few fists clenched.
Sun-ho, He just stood there, one hand in his pocket, eyes locked on Jaeha.
Jaeha chuckled, waving a hand to silence his men "Easy, Let the man speak, He came all the way here, after all."
He poured himself a glass of whiskey, swirling the liquid lazily "You want me to join God Dogs, You think I'd throw away my independence just to be some soldier under your banner?"
Sun-ho replied "Not under, Beside."
Jaeha raised an eyebrow.
"I'm not looking for lackeys," Sun-ho continued "I'm building something, Discipline, Power, Order, You and your men could be part of that, Or…" His gaze flicked to the men still glaring at him. "you can stay here, wasting your fists on drunks and weak People."
The guys bristled, standing abruptly "You!"
But before anyone could lunge, Sun-ho's eyes Narrowed, His voice felt like Heavy.
"Sit down."
The command froze them mid-step Even the stocky man with tattoos faltered.
Jaeha watched carefully, sipping his drink, clearly intrigued now.
"You've got guts," Jaeha said after a moment "I like that." He leaned forward, eyes narrowing "But guts alone won't convince me, You want me and my boys? You'll have to prove why I should follow you instead of walking my own road."
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NAME:|- JAEHA HAN
HEIGHT:|- 181 CM
STRENGTH:|- { A+ }
SPEED:|- { A+ }
POTENTIAL:|- { A }
INTELLIGENCE:|- { S }
ENDURANCE:|- { A+ }
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Sun-ho's smile widened "Good, I was hoping you'd say that."
Something was about to be broken.