"𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩? 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨—𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙄 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧."
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West Jakarta feels unusually welcoming this morning. The previous night's rain has left behind the fresh scent of damp earth, a stark contrast to the harsh glare of hope forced upon every person's mind.
The sun shines bright—as bright as the fake smiles of politicians on roadside billboards—while the city's routine spins back into motion.
Some rush to the office with coffee in hand, others still battle traffic jams, and of course, there are those lucky few who simply lounge at home.
But let's shift our focus to one particular spot: Binatara University.
Its parking lot is more than just a place to park vehicles; it's an exhibition of wealth, sprawling almost as wide as a football field.
Rows of sleek sports cars and luxury sedans line up neatly, gleaming under the morning light. As for the students? Don't even get started. They walk as if the asphalt beneath their feet belongs to them.
Some look elegant in designer dresses, others sport pricey casual wear, and there's even a group of "trendy kids" who seem more like elite gang members than students.
Binatara was never meant for just anyone.
Here, money gets you through the door—but it doesn't guarantee you'll stay. The registration fee alone is enough to make an average person's bank account scream hysterically.
But wait. Binatara has one unique golden rule: "Upholding Intelligence is Paramount."
You might be thinking, "If I'm rich, I have power, right?"
Dead wrong. At Binatara, that way of thinking is ancient history.
Here, the hierarchy is clear: If you're smart, you're king. If you're foolish, you'll only be a doormat—no matter how much money your parents have in their accounts.
Sure, you could try bribing a professor, but be prepared to watch generations of family wealth drain away just for a single 'A' grade.
And like every grand place that casts long shadows, Binatara has a dark side. A secret locked tight behind the soundproof walls of its classrooms. A secret you'll never find on Google Maps or in any news article.
This university exists in only one place: within the labyrinth of this imagination.
Curious about what goes on behind those golden gates? Don't worry. The secret will unfold on its own when they—our main character—take their first steps inside.