(Chapter 2)

Rei headed to his car, opened the door, and got inside. He started driving, saying, "Before I do anything..."

Rei smirked and said, "Let me absorb your fist, Taesoo Ma."

He suddenly turned the car in a different direction and received a call.

Seeing that it was Jin, he answered, asking, "How's our business going?"

Jin responded, "So far, so good. Nothing has really changed, and we're maintaining our momentum."

Rei inquired, "So what's the issue?"

Jin explained, "The HNH Group, led by Charles Choi, has begun attacking our men who distribute drugs from Korea to Mexico."

Rei commented, "Charles Choi again? He really has no chill, but I'll deal with him soon enough."

Rei advised, "Just resolve the problem by deploying our best combat fighter."

Jin raised a concern, "Won't he go on a rampage?"

Rei assured him, "I've taught him a lesson. If he does go on a rampage, just mention my name."

Jin chuckled and said, "That's why I like you." He then asked, "Where are you right now?"

Rei replied, "I'm just handling some business."

Jin said, "Alright, I've got to go now."

Rei ended the call.

As he accelerated, Rei muttered angrily, "Charles Choi... You! I'll kill you instantly if I ever see you."

Rei smirked and added, "No, you and I are destined to meet, and when that time comes, I'll make sure to end you."

Rei continued driving, heading towards Ansan. He drove for at least two hours until he finally arrived in the city.

Parking near the nearest convenience store, Rei got out of his car and entered the store.

He purchased a pack of cigarettes and paid for it using his card.

Leaving the convenience store, he made his way to a dark alley, leaned against the wall, and began to smoke.

Gazing up at the night sky, Rei said, "Taesoo Ma... I'll be coming to get you."

A group of six thugs emerged from the shadows, brandishing an assortment of crude weapons, bats, pipes, and fists clenched in menace.

Rei paid them little attention, taking another drag of his cigarette.

Rei stood alone in a dimly lit alley, his gaze focused on the six menacing figures advancing towards him.

These thugs, led by their burly leader, had clearly miscalculated their encounter with him.

The leader, a hulking man with a sinister grin, snarled, "You're in the wrong place, punk. Hand over your wallet, and maybe we'll let you leave in one piece."

Rei's response was a subtle smirk as he flexed his fingers in readiness.

The first thug lunged at him with a furious punch, but Rei's reflexes were lightning-quick.

He sidestepped effortlessly, the thug's fist slicing through the empty air.

In one fluid motion, Rei unleashed a pinpoint jab, landing it squarely on the thug's nose. The thug crumpled like a broken doll, clutching his bleeding face.

The other thugs charged in a frenzy, one after another, but Rei's movements were a masterful display of precision and efficiency.

He danced around their attacks, dodging, parrying, and countering with grace that made it seem almost effortless.

With a well-timed elbow strike, Rei sent the second thug sprawling to the ground. The alley echoed with the thud of bodies hitting the pavement.

Rei's swift roundhouse kick connected with the third thug's temple, and the man collapsed, unconscious. The alley filled with the sound of their desperate gasps.

Thug number four attempted a wild swing, but Rei effortlessly ducked beneath it.

In a split second, he delivered a crushing knee strike to the thug's gut, knocking the wind out of him.

The fifth thug hesitated, his confidence faltering. Before he could react,

Rei executed a leg sweep that sent the thug tumbling, crashing into a pile of discarded crates.

The leader, who had been observing the swift defeats of his comrades, realized that he was no match for Rei's exceptional skills.

As he attempted to flee, Rei's hand shot out, grabbing the man's shoulder with a vice-like grip.

With a powerful twist, Rei sent the leader crashing into the wall, rendering him unconscious.

Rei surveyed the scene. Six thugs lay defeated in the dimly lit alley, their reign of terror extinguished by his unwavering skill and prowess.

Rei dusted off his hands and continued on his way, leaving the alley once again shrouded in silence.