Shadows of desire : SVT✅

(68) A Prize to win ?

Seventeen returned to their base without wasting any time. The urgency in their movements was palpable as they quickly armed themselves, each member donning their signature mafia outfits. The atmosphere was thick with intensity, and no one spoke unless necessary. Every second counted, and they knew it. Guns were loaded, jackets zipped, and their expressions were hardened with determination.

They sat around each other, the tension in the room thick as Jeonghan, Seventeen’s underboss, stood at the head of the table. Scoups—sat nearby, giving Jeonghan a subtle nod, signaling him to speak. The weight of the moment pressed on them, every second precious as they planned Yuri's rescue.

Jeonghan began, his voice calm but commanding. "Jun, you’ll hack into EXO's systems—everything. Their bases, camps, storage houses, all of it. We need complete control over their operations. The8, you’ll guide Wonwoo, Scoups, and Mingyu as they lead the attack on EXO's stronghold. The objective is to find Yuri before BTS gets there."

He paused, letting the gravity of the mission sink in before continuing. "Vernon and Seungkwan, you’ll take another team and hit EXO's bases and storage facilities. Focus on crippling their supply lines."

He glanced at Hoshi. "Hoshi, you’ll guide Woozi and Joshua to target Ateez's systems. Dino will take care of hacking into Ateez’s networks. We’re hitting all their properties—planters, storage houses, and main bases. Everything needs to be destroyed all at once."

Hoshi nodded, his jaw set with determination.

Jeonghan then turned to the rest of the group. "Wonwoo, Scoups, Mingyu, and Vernon, you’ll lead the assault on EXO's base directly. Vernon and Seungkwan, you’ll handle the attack on the nearby bases."

The room was silent, everyone absorbing their roles, mentally preparing for the battle ahead. Jeonghan’s eyes scanned the room. "We hit hard, and we don’t stop until We get yuri. Is that clear?"

They all nodded in unison, understanding the stakes. There was no turning back now—Seventeen was ready for war.

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Yuri lay on the cold floor, barely breathing, every part of her body throbbing with pain after Wooyoung's merciless beating. Blood trickled from her mouth, her head pounding with agony. The tears that usually came so easily were gone now. There was nothing left to cry for. All she felt was the emptiness inside, knowing she had become nothing more than a possession—something people fought over, rather than cared for.

Meanwhile, chaos reigned outside. BTS had launched a full-scale attack on EXO's bases, their alliances making it nearly impossible for EXO to defend themselves. Taehyung, Jake, Yeonjun, and Lee Know moved through the base with lethal precision, cutting down any guards that stood in their way. Taehyung’s eyes were focused as he searched for the basement where Yuri was being held, determined to find her before it was too late.

As the battle raged, Seventeen’s teams had already begun their own war. Each group had reached their targets, swiftly dismantling Ateez’s empire. Fire consumed their bases, storage houses, and even their mansion, burning everything to the ground. Hongjoong’s fury was palpable as he learned of the destruction, knowing Seventeen had hit them where it hurt the most. At the same time, EXO was battling both BTS and Seventeen, their fury growing as they realized their bases were also under siege.

Inside the building, Mingyu, Wonwoo, and Scoups had infiltrated the chaos, moving swiftly through the hallways. They weren’t there to fight; their mission was to find Yuri first. As they dodged the crossfire between BTS and EXO guards, their focus never wavered. Each of them took a different path, splitting up in a desperate attempt to locate Yuri before it was too late.