Systemism

Waining Period

Su Jin, standing amidst the chaos with a sly smirk, couldn't resist adding a dash of twisted humour to the carnage around him.

Su Jin: If violence isn't solving your problems, that's because you aren't using enough of it.

The grim battlefield that surrounded him was a testament to her philosophy. The scorched earth, blood-stained walls, and shattered bones scattered across the scene bore witness to his ruthlessness. His current state of being, however, told a different story—a tale of endless torment, as he climbed the infernal ladder of Hell.

Current level of hell: 5/18

Each level took more than just strength; it required a deepening of cruelty. As Su Jin stood there, he prepared for the next trial, knowing he was far from done with his journey through damnation.

(Author note: Bro's in hell)

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Myul's Crew - After the Fight

The tension was thick in the air as Myul's crew gathered around Jin Na, their leader barely able to contain his frustration. He crossed his arms, his eyes narrowing at the uneasy, fidgeting Jin Na. The others, too, stood in silence, waiting for an explanation.

Myul: "Jin Na. You need to tell us what happened."

There was an edge to his voice that Jin Na hadn't heard before. Myul wasn't one to easily lose his patience, but the gravity of their recent losses had pushed him close to the brink. Bong, ever the joker, tried to diffuse the situation, though his tone barely masked his frustration.

Bong/Mujuk: "Hiding things from us is not sigma."

Ken, pacing restlessly, glanced at Jin Na with an exasperated look.

Ken: (grumbling) "When do I get to win?" (author note: IDK bro)

Jin Na rubbed the back of his neck, clearly uncomfortable under the scrutinizing stares of his crew.

Jin Na: "Guys... Give me some space..."

Myul remained silent, his eyes never leaving Jin Na. The tension in the room thickened—Jin Na was hiding something, and everyone could feel it.

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Hyeonwoo & Jisoo - The Reveal

Across town, Hyeonwoo stood nervously as he faced Jisoo. His face was flushed with guilt and unease, but Jisoo's expression was unreadable. She crossed her arms, waiting for an explanation that Hyeonwoo wasn't quite sure how to give.

Hyeonwoo: (stammering) "I can explain..."

Jisoo raised an eyebrow, her eyes narrowing slightly.

Jisoo: "So being a gangster was your previous training..."

Hyeonwoo winced at her words. He had hoped to avoid this conversation altogether, but Jisoo had a way of prying into the things he least wanted to talk about.

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[redacted] - The Regretful Conversation

In a hidden room, tensions were high as Kai, Ji-Woong, and Kwang Sun stood around a dimly lit table, their faces drawn with frustration and regret. Kai, the most vocal of the group, glared at Ji-Woong with unrestrained fury.

Kai: "We lost him, and it's all because of you!"

Ji-Woong recoiled slightly, unsure of how to respond. His mind raced as he replayed the events in his head, trying to figure out where he went wrong.

Ji-Woong: "What did I do?"

The question hung in the air, unanswered. Evan stood in the corner, arms crossed, saying nothing. His silence spoke volumes—there was blame to go around, but there were no easy answers.

Evan: "..."

Kwang Sun, who had been quietly brooding in the corner, finally spoke up, his voice cold and detached.

Kwang Sun: "We should have done it ourselves..."

They had made a critical mistake, one that had cost them dearly. The weight of their failure pressed down on them, and yet none of them could pinpoint where exactly it all went wrong.