The chapter begins with Park Ryun, Jin's father, meeting with his executives and area commanders in a luxurious and dark meeting room. On the table, reports and photographs of rival gangs.
"There are new groups doing illegal business in my territory," said Park Ryun, looking seriously at the men in front of him. "And they're bringing foreigners in for it. It's high time we gave them a message."
Everyone nodded silently. Park Ryun stood up, put on his sunglasses and, without saying anything else, left the room.
At school, Jin was following his routine. But this time, something caught everyone's attention. A luxury black Mercedes stopped in front of the main gate. All the students and teachers looked at him, curious. The girls whispered:
"Since when is Jin rich?"
The gangsters were saying:
"If he has money, let's extort it."
The car stopped and, to everyone's surprise, Park Ryun got out of the back seat. His presence commanded respect. Tall, well-dressed, hair slicked back and that cold look of someone who was above everyone there.
He gestured with his hand:
"Get in, kid."
Jin was surprised. He hesitated for a second, but got into the car, under the gaze of the entire school.
Inside the vehicle, Park Ryun said:
"I'm going to take you to a cool place. You'll like it."
Jin just nodded. He didn't know what to expect, but he felt a mix of fear and excitement.
The car arrived at a hidden base, in the basement of a building with a discreet facade. Armed men and elite fighters stood guard. As soon as Jin got out, everyone lined up and greeted Park Ryun with respect.
"This is my son. My heir," Park Ryun said.
Everyone bowed to Jin. He felt something strange… he liked that feeling of respect and fear in their eyes.
Park Ryun led him to the center of the base, where there was a training ring.
— Put on your gloves. I'm going to test your strength.
Jin hesitated, but put them on. Park Ryun smiled and, in a quick movement, threw a punch. Jin, by pure instinct and thanks to his inherited genetics, managed to close his guard at the last second. The impact of the punch was so strong that Jin was thrown against the wall.
— You still have a long way to go, boy.
Jin coughed, standing up, his arm hurting.
It was then that Park Ryun snapped his fingers. A woman approached. Tall, with a toned body, a model's face and a gaze as cold as a blade. She was wearing tight training clothes.
— This is Seo Mira. My Guard. Starting today, she will train you. Because in a few months, I have a job for you.
Jin looked at her, mesmerized by her beauty and the strength he felt in her presence.
Without warning, Seo Mira advanced. Jin tried to attack, but she dodged everything with absurd ease. In a quick strike, she landed a kick on Jin's leg, making him fall to his knees.
"What the hell was that?" Jin grunted.
Park Ryun laughed.
"She's going to mold you. Obey."
Jin, even in pain, couldn't hide his smile. For the first time, he felt like he was entering a world he could belong to.
The chapter ends
with Jin facing Seo Mira, determined to overcome his limits.