A loud thud echoed in the dark room filled with the stench of cigarette smoke and alcohol. The gang members who had lost the fight against Clark now knelt on the floor, their bodies trembling with fear. Standing before them, the gang leader, a large teenager with a gaze filled with rage, stood with clenched fists. His face was flushed with anger, and he didn't hesitate to rain down punches and kicks on his subordinates.
"You're all cowards!" he shouted, his voice echoing throughout the room. "Five against one, and you still lost? Do you have any idea how humiliating this is?!" Each word that left his mouth was accompanied by a kick to one of them, who could only groan in pain, too afraid to fight back. The shame and anger he felt were unbearable. All this time, he had been the ruler of the school, bullying whoever he wanted without anyone daring to oppose him. But a scrawny kid like Clark, whom he never even considered a threat, had made him look like a fool in front of everyone. It was something he couldn't accept. "I'll make sure you all learn what happens if you dare to fail me again!" he said in a threatening tone. "And you'll make up for this mistake, or I'll finish you off myself." In the midst of the tense atmosphere, the sound of heavy footsteps approached, causing everyone in the room to fall silent. The old wooden door creaked open slowly, and a man dressed entirely in black entered uninvited. His tall, slender frame, his face hidden under a fedora and dark glasses, made him look like a shadow from another world. The gang leader immediately stood up straight, taking a deep breath to calm his anger. His demeanor changed drastically, from enraged to very polite, even respectful. "Sir, I didn't expect you to come so quickly," he said in a slightly trembling voice. The man in black merely responded with a slight nod, his gaze cold and full of mystery. "I heard you had a bit of trouble," he said in a low voice that seemed to flow like poison. The gang leader swallowed hard, trying to suppress the sudden fear that had risen. He knew exactly who this man was. A mysterious figure who always appeared at critical moments, offering help that could never be refused but always came with a high price. "A minor problem, Sir," he replied, bowing his head. "We just... stumbled a bit, but it won't happen again." The man glanced at the henchmen still kneeling on the floor, their bodies trembling like leaves in the wind. "I hope not," he murmured, before turning his gaze back to the gang leader. "There's something we need to discuss. In another room." The gang leader nodded obediently, then gestured for his men to leave the room. Once everyone had left, he led the man in black to a small room at the back of the headquarters. The room was much tidier and cleaner compared to the main area, with dim lighting and only a table and two chairs. They sat across from each other at the table, the tension between them palpable. The man in black opened the briefcase he had brought, revealing several small bottles filled with a thick red liquid that glistened under the light. He took one of the bottles and placed it on the table, gently sliding it towards the gang leader. "This," he said calmly, "will give you the strength you need to deal with your problems." The gang leader stared at the bottle with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. "What is this, Sir?" he asked respectfully. "This is a specially developed formula," the man in black replied. "Anyone who drinks it will gain extraordinary physical strength. They'll become faster, stronger, and tougher than anyone you've ever encountered." The gang leader's eyes lit up with ambition. "With this... I can crush anyone who stands in my way," he murmured, more to himself. *** Alex and Clark walked leisurely through the school grounds. Alex, who usually felt fearful every time he stepped into the corridor, now felt something different. Clark's presence beside him provided a sense of security he had never experienced before. The disdainful and threatening looks from other students that used to make him anxious now seemed to disappear. Instead, many now looked at Alex with respect, some even with fear, all because of Clark's presence. "This feels like a dream," Alex muttered quietly, almost unable to believe the change in the people around him. Clark glanced at him and gave a small smile. "They finally know they can't mess with you anymore." The two of them entered the classroom and sat in their usual spots. The lesson had just started when a few students approached their desk. One of them, a small-framed boy, hesitantly extended his hand, holding a small piece of paper. "What's this?" Clark asked, looking at the boy with interest. The boy lowered his head slightly, avoiding direct eye contact with Clark. "This... this is for you. They asked me to give it to you." Clark calmly took the paper and opened it. Alex glanced over at the paper and read the invitation written inside: *Meet at the basketball court after school.* "Do you know who sent this?" Clark asked, his voice flat but meaningful. The boy nodded slightly, his face still pale. "Yes, they... they’re from that gang." Clark said nothing more, just nodded to signal that the boy could leave. After the boy left, Alex looked at Clark with concern. "This has to be a trap, Clark," he said, his voice filled with worry. "They won’t give up so easily after what happened." Clark leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling for a moment before looking at Alex calmly. "I figured they’d try something," he replied. "But we have to face this, Alex. There’s no point in running or hiding." "But... what if they bring more people this time? I don’t want you getting hurt because of me," Alex continued, his voice trembling. Clark placed his hand on Alex’s shoulder, looking at him seriously. "Don’t worry. If anything bad happens, I’ll take care of it. Trust me." Alex sighed, trying to calm his mind. "Alright, then. We’ll go." The lessons that day felt longer than usual, with anxiety hanging in the air. But Alex no longer felt alone. With Clark by his side, he was ready to face whatever awaited them at the basketball court later. ***
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Chapter 31: Finding a Glimmer of Hope
Vincent sat anxiously in the large conference room dominated by glass windows showcasing the city skyline below. Shortly after, Julian entered the room, his face calm and controlled as usual. Without wasting time, Vincent explained what had happened. "I fought Clark," Vincent said, frustrated. "I used all the strength I had, including the pill you gave me. But... he's stronger than I expected. He even has fire powers now. I don't know where he got such abilities. It seems his strength far surpasses that of a normal human." Julian listened intently, although his face remained unchanged. His sharp eyes analyzed every word coming out of Vincent's mouth. After Vincent finished explaining, Julian remained silent for a moment, deep in thought. "I understand," Julian said finally, his voice calm and measured. "Clark is not an ordinary threat. If he's already that strong, we need to play smarter. You can't go back to school now. If he or anyone else looks for trouble, they'll easily trac
Chapter 30: A Step Back for Victory
The investigation wasn’t just conducted by Bryan and Morgan. Separately, Alex, Clark, and Elena also began to dig into the events surrounding Alex’s family. After the intense battle between Clark and Vincent, they sensed that something much bigger was happening behind the scenes.Clark, still haunted by his fight, finally decided to tell Alex and Elena what he had discovered. The three of them met at a small café, a quiet enough place to discuss without worrying about being overheard.“Vincent... he used some kind of pill,” Clark began, his voice low but clear. “That pill made him a lot stronger. I don’t know exactly what it contains, but his strength definitely doesn’t come from normal training. There’s something strange about it.”Alex, who had been listening closely, suddenly recalled something his mother had once mentioned. “My mom used to research some types of drugs,” Alex said. “But she never told me much about it. What I do know is that her research was extremely confidential.
Chapter 29: The Perfect Trail
After his intense fight with Vincent, Clark tried to avoid Elena. Several times, Elena sent him messages, but he didn’t reply to any of them.Two days passed, and Clark was still thinking about the fight. Could he continue to hide his power? What if people started to find out? As Clark sat and pondered in the park, the sound of footsteps drew his attention.Elena, with a serious face full of questions, stood before him. Her gaze was sharp, leaving no room for small talk."Clark," she said, getting straight to the point, "who are you really? And how did you get so strong?"Clark, still exhausted, tried to avoid Elena’s gaze. “I… I don’t know what you’re talking about.”Elena crossed her arms over her chest, clearly unsatisfied with his evasive response. "Don’t play games with me, Clark. I saw what happened on the school rooftop. No normal human can fight like that. You and Vincent... you were like monsters. So, I want to know. What’s really going on with you?"Clark fell silent for a m
Chapter 28: Tracing the Truth
After losing his mother, Alex’s life changed drastically. He no longer had the drive to continue school. His mother’s death left a wound too deep, creating a void that was hard to fill. Every corner of the house reminded him of her—her smile, her voice, and all the beautiful memories that now felt painful. His father, Morgan, though trying to stay strong, couldn’t fully accept the bitter reality either. Both of them were drowning in an overwhelming grief.Yet, beneath his sorrow, Morgan felt something gnawing at his mind. The accident that took his wife’s life had happened so suddenly. The car was smashed by a truck, leaving their family in deep sorrow. Although the police report stated it was a pure traffic accident, Morgan couldn’t simply accept that conclusion. There was something unseen, and he felt compelled to find it.Driven by his intuition, Morgan began to move. He used every connection he had as a businessman to gather information about the truck that crashed into his wife’s
Chapter 27: Rewards for the Victorious
Clark stood panting in the quiet forest, his eyes gleaming with determination as he stared at Vincent. The remnants of the rooftop battle still weighed on his body, but now he had decided to use his full power. Until now, Clark had only used a fraction of his strength while wandering the city at night as a hero, protecting it from hidden evils. But now, facing Vincent, who had grown stronger due to the drug he consumed, Clark knew he could no longer hold back.Vincent, who initially brimmed with confidence from the power gained from the enhancement pill, now felt overwhelmed. Clark seemed different, as if there was a raging fire within him. It wasn’t just physical strength. Vincent could sense it. There was something else, something terrifying about Clark.Raising his hand, Clark summoned the fire he had kept hidden for so long. It roared fiercely, dancing around his body, emitting such intense heat that the grass beneath him began to burn. Vincent took a few steps back, his expressio
Chapter 26: Curiosity
The calm atmosphere inside the school suddenly turned tense. The walls shook, and the floor trembled beneath the students' feet. The heavy vibrations didn’t escape anyone’s attention. Some students, who were in classrooms or the hallways, paused, exchanging confused and anxious looks.“What’s happening?” asked one student, holding onto a shaking door.“An earthquake, maybe?” replied another, uncertain. But they all knew that this was strange; it felt more like strong impacts, not a typical earthquake.Panic-stricken screams began to echo from different directions, and in an instant, the school was in chaos. Students ran out of their classrooms, leaving their books and bags behind, focusing only on getting themselves to safety. The hallways filled with hurried footsteps, anxious faces, and whispers of fear that spread like wildfire.Some students began to exit the building, gathering in the courtyard. They looked up at the roof, where loud crashes and vibrations grew more intense. From
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