Time: 3 days after Workers' surrender
Main Characters Introduced:
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Eli Jang – Leader of Burn Knuckles, known for his brutal honesty and unwavering loyalty.
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Rowan – Eli’s right-hand man, protective of their turf.
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Daesung – Now colder, more tactical.
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Jihan – Beginning to question Daesung's methods.
Recap:
Daesung and Jihan took down the Workers gang. Daesung didn’t rely on raw power but on psychological dominance, showing the underworld he’s no longer just a beast—he’s a warlord in the making. Now, their next target is Burn Knuckles, a gang feared not for numbers, but for unity.
[Scene opens: Eli Jang on a rooftop, cigarette in hand, watching over Burn Knuckles’ training grounds]
Rowan:
"We just got word. Workers surrendered."
Eli:
"To who?"
Rowan:
"Daesung. The kid who took Gangbuk. Joon Hah too."
Eli (cold smirk):
"Then he’s coming here next. Let him."
[Cut to: Daesung’s hideout]
Tatsuya (on call):
"Eli isn’t like the others. He doesn’t rule through fear or greed—he rules through loyalty. You can’t break his gang the way you broke Workers."
Daesung:
"Then I’ll break him."
Tatsuya:
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"You don’t get it. Eli's fighters would die for him. You need a different plan."
Daesung:
"No plans. Just a message."
[Scene: Burn Knuckles Gym — Daesung walks in alone]
Heavy eyes fall on him. Eli is at the center, wrapping his fists.
Eli:
"You walk in here alone? Brave. Or stupid."
Daesung:
"Neither. Just efficient."
Eli:
"You want me to kneel like Hwan Doo? You’ll need more than a good stare."
Daesung:
"Then hit me."
Eli:
"You sure?"
Daesung:
"You’re the last one who gets a fair shot."
Eli punches—fast and direct.
Daesung blocks. Staggers. Blood trickles down his arm.
But he’s smiling.
Daesung:
"That’s it? That’s Burn Knuckles?"
Eli frowns. "You’ve changed."
Daesung:
"No. I’ve unlocked myself."
They clash again.
Every punch from Eli carries meaning—discipline, love for his brothers, and rage at Daesung’s growing tyranny.
But Daesung is faster, calmer, and deadlier.
His Hand Blade cuts clean—but never fatal. He’s not killing—he’s dominating.
Eli gasps. His ribs are cracked. Blood on the mat.
Eli (gritting teeth):
"You think strength makes you a king? That’s why you’ll never be one. People follow me… not because they’re scared. Because they love me."
Daesung (coldly):
"Then watch what love does… when it burns."
Daesung raises his fist for the finishing blow—
But stops.
Jihan (stepping in):
"Daesung. That’s enough. He’s not your enemy."
Daesung (pauses, eyes burning):
"Everyone’s my enemy… until they kneel."
[Scene: Aftermath – Daesung leaves the gym, Eli kneeling but not broken]
Rowan:
"We’ll never serve him."
Eli (wiping blood from mouth):
"No. But we’ll respect him."
Later That Night: In an Alley
Daesung talking to himself:
"They say I’m becoming a monster... Maybe I already was."
Suddenly, a shadow appears behind him.
???:
"You're taking too long, Daesung. And Seoul is losing patience."
Daesung turns. It’s a man with a scar across his face.
Daesung:
"You must be from Hostel."
???:
"No. Worse.
I’m from Tae Jin."
The final gang remains: Hostel.
But now, whispers of Tae Jin, the current King of Seoul, begin to surface.
The true war is near. And Daesung is not ready.