Shigeaki and Hiroaki were covered in blood. Hiroaki's left hand bore a palm print, as if someone had squeezed it with crushing force. Before them stood Vin Jin, his right hand clearly broken, his body painted with blood and bruises.
Vin Jin wiped the blood from his mouth. "Fuck. Tonight was supposed to be movie night, but you guys ruined it." A grim smile crossed his face. "I suppose this is fun too."
With that, Vin Jin rushed at the Kojima brothers. Hiroaki threw a punch at his face, but Vin Jin ducked and tackled him to the ground. Shigeaki struck at Vin Jin's back, but Vin Jin twisted his body at the last moment and threw a spinning elbow toward Shigeaki's face. Shigeaki's eyes gleamed blue—he dodged and countered with a quick punch to Vin Jin's face.
Vin Jin's head snapped back, but he grabbed Shigeaki's torso, his grip finding its way to Shigeaki's ribs. Vin Jin squeezed the bones viciously.
Just then, Hiroaki leaped at Vin Jin with a rolling kick. Vin Jin had no choice but to release Shigeaki.
Both brothers rushed in together. Vin Jin grabbed Hiroaki by the collarbone and threw him over his shoulder onto Shigeaki. Shigeaki instantly moved behind Vin Jin. Vin Jin's eyes gleamed red. He immediately threw Hiroaki aside and turned back fast, smashing down with his fist.
Shigeaki quickly dashed backward. The punch connected with the ground, and cracks began forming in the concrete. Hiroaki threw a strike at Vin Jin's ribs. Vin Jin tried to dodge, but Shigeaki grabbed him. Vin Jin's eyes gleamed green as he hardened his muscles. Hiroaki threw a rapid flurry of attacks, but they barely made a dent.
Vin Jin grabbed Shigeaki's forearm and squeezed it while throwing him onto Hiroaki. Shigeaki crashed into Hiroaki, sending them both flying. They barely remained on their feet.
Vin Jin was struggling too. "I've taken too much damage. I have to finish this quick."
With that thought in mind, Vin Jin was about to rush in again when a voice stopped him.
"Hehe~ Vin Jin, Master of Cheongliang. I've dreamt of this moment for so long. I didn't expect it to come true this soon." Jin Jang smiled as he grabbed Sally by her hair.
Vin Jin stopped in his tracks. Seeing Jin Jang holding Sally hostage, he was furious. "Motherfucker! Did you come here to get your ass handed to you again?"
Jin Jang chuckled. "Hehe~ You can't do that. Or else, Big Mommy of Hostel... I can't guarantee what will happen to her."
Vin Jin's face twisted in anger. The Kojima brothers walked toward Jin Jang. "What took you so long?"
Jin Jang wore a sly smile. "Nothing much. I just didn't expect Big Mommy of Hostel to be so fierce." He lifted his arm, revealing a screwdriver pierced through it.
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Brrring! Brrring!
Section Chief Sera's phone rang. She took it out—it was Eugene. She handed the phone to Tom Lee.
Tom Lee answered the call. "Hoho~ I didn't expect President Eugene to strike at the base. Isn't that a bit cowardly?"
Eugene chuckled. "Is that so? I simply believe in brain over brawn. Why fight if you can win without it? By the way, please hand the phone to Eli Jang."
Tom Lee handed the phone to Eli. Eli asked, "Where's Sally? What did you do with her?"
Eugene chuckled. "What would I do with her? You're making me sound like the villain here."
Eli's jaw tightened. "What do I have to do for you to release her?"
Eugene smiled. "Good. Straight to the point. It's a very likable trait. Now, what do you have to do to make me release Big Mommy of Hostel? It's simple. Hostel has to join Workers. That's it. Simple, isn't it? If you'd surrendered earlier, I wouldn't have had to take such drastic measures."
Eli was about to decline, not wanting the others dragged into this mess, but Warren and Olly grabbed his shoulders. "Say that we agree."
Eugene seemed to have heard them. "What comrades! Then, shall I prepare for Hostel to join Workers?"
Eli nodded. "Hostel will join Workers."
Eugene ended the call. Eli handed the phone to Tom Lee. Seongji Yuk sighed. "This... I'm sorry... I failed once again."
Eli and Warren shook their heads. "Hyung, don't worry."
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Gangseo, Big Deal.
Jake Kim and Jerry Kwon were eating ramen when Jason entered the room. "Boss, Hostel has joined Workers."
Jake nodded. Jason asked, "Isn't that bad for us? They targeted Hostel—we could be next."
"Don't worry, Jason. Hostel hasn't been defeated. I didn't expect Eli Jang to follow through with this plan." A slender girl with fair skin and long hair spoke—Luah Lim, number five of Big Deal.
Jake slurped his ramen. "He's the man who created the four major crew system. Nothing less can be expected."
Luah Lim sneered. "Hmph. I also contributed to that idea."
Jake smiled nervously. "That's right." Then his face grew serious. "Workers won't even see what hit them."