Chapter 35: Revisiting Ansan ( preview )

Part 1: A Video Message

Amidst the celebratory chaos at Gen High, Taejoon searched frantically for Minho. His unease grew with each passing moment. Suddenly, his phone buzzed, a notification flashing on the screen. With a tremor in his hand, he opened a video message.

The scene that unfolded before his eyes filled him with dread. It showed Minho, unconscious and bound, being shoved into a moving van. A menacing figure, recognizable as Choi, loomed over him, a cruel smile plastered on his face.

"Return to Ansan, Starboy," Choi taunted, his voice dripping with venom. "Do you think Taejuk will forgive you after what you did to Taejin?"

The video ended abruptly, leaving Taejoon reeling. His worst fears had materialized. Minho was in Ansan, at the mercy of Taejuk, the ruthless king of the underground city.

Part 2: A Shocking Revelation

Panic surged through Taejoon. He stumbled back, the phone clattering to the ground. The joyous atmosphere around him seemed to fade away, replaced by a suffocating sense of urgency.

Without a word, he rushed back to where everyone was gathered. The sight of his pale face and panicked demeanor sent shivers down their spines.

"What happened, Taejoon?" Eunwoo demanded, noticing the video lying on the floor.

Taejoon, his voice trembling, showed them the video. As they watched Minho's capture unfold, a collective gasp filled the air.

"What now?" Seongjin stammered, the weight of the situation settling in.

Eunwoo, his gaze fixed on Taejoon, questioned the very reason for his arrival in Seoul. "Taejoon, you never told us why you left Ansan. You were a star there, so why come to Seoul?"

Taking a deep breath, Taejoon explained everything. He spoke of Taejin, Taejuk's brother, and the truth behind his parents' deaths. He confessed his and Minho's part in Taejin's demise, the reason for Taejuk's relentless pursuit.

Part 3: A Familiar Figure Emerges

Just as despair threatened to engulf them, a familiar figure emerged from the shadows. Solomon, his cloak billowing behind him, stood before them, a calm expression playing on his features.

"Is it true, Minho was taken?" Solomon inquired, his voice carrying an undercurrent of strength.

Taejoon, his voice choked with emotion, confirmed Solomon's suspicions. He then recounted the battle with the Bully Committee, leaving everyone awestruck by the events that unfolded.

Solomon listened patiently, a thoughtful expression etched on his face. When Taejoon finished, Solomon extended a hand and gently patted his head.

"Don't worry, Taejoon," Solomon said, his voice filled with quiet assurance. "I'm here now. We'll get Minho back."

With resolute purpose, Solomon turned and walked away, his cloak disappearing into the twilight. He was headed for Ansan.

Part 4: A Brotherhood Revealed

The students of Gen High stared after Solomon in stunned silence. The revelation that Taejoon was the brother of Gangbuk's one-man army, the legendary Solomon, was a shock they hadn't anticipated.

"You're... Solomon's brother, the one man army of Gangbuk?" Seongjin stammered, disbelief coloring his voice.

Part 5: A New Threat Emerges

On his way to Ansan, Solomon encountered an unexpected obstacle. A shadowy figure, Kuroi Akuryo, Kim Daeho's bodyguard, materialized in his path.

"So, you aim to attack Ansan," Kuroi sneered, his eyes glinting with malice. "Remember, attacking Ansan means facing the consequences of Kim Daeho's wrath."

Solomon, his gaze unwavering, met Kuroi's challenge head-on. The tension between them crackled in the air, a silent battle of wills.

Chapter 35: End