As Kim Teajin sat in his lavish office, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride for how far he had come. He had worked tirelessly to climb the ranks of the criminal underworld and establish himself as one of the most powerful figures in the city. However, his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of his phone ringing.
"Hello?" he answered in his usual calm and collected manner.
"Kim Teajin," a deep and menacing voice responded on the other end of the line. "I've heard a lot about you. They say you're quite the rising star in the criminal world."
Kim's eyebrows furrowed in annoyance. He didn't appreciate the tone of this stranger's voice or the implication that he was simply a "rising star."
"Who are you?" he demanded.
"You may call me Black Mask," the voice replied. "I've come to the city to establish my own organization, and I see you as a potential threat to my plans."
Kim couldn't help but smirk at the audacity of this Black Mask character. He had never heard of him before, but it was clear that the man was trying to intimidate him.
"I'm not interested in playing games," Kim said coolly. "If you want to challenge me, I suggest you come to me directly."
"Very well," Black Mask responded. "I'll see you soon."
With that, the call ended, and Kim leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. He had dealt with his fair share of rivals and challengers over the years, but there was something about this Black Mask that made him uneasy.
As the day went on, Kim couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. He kept glancing over his shoulder and scanning the street outside his office, but he didn't see anything out of the ordinary.
That is, until he stepped outside and found himself face to face with a group of masked men, all armed and ready for a fight.
Kim didn't hesitate. He drew his own weapon and prepared to defend himself, but he quickly realized that these were no ordinary thugs. They moved with a precision and skill that suggested they had been trained for this exact moment.
Kim fought with all his might, but he quickly found himself outnumbered and outmatched. He tried to escape, but he was cornered by Black Mask himself.
"You put up a good fight," Black Mask said with a hint of respect in his voice. "But it's clear that you're not ready to face me yet."
Kim gritted his teeth, refusing to show any sign of weakness. "I'll be ready," he promised.
"Good," Black Mask replied. "Because I look forward to the day when we can settle this once and for all."
With that, Black Mask and his men disappeared into the shadows, leaving Kim to lick his wounds and plan his next move. He knew that he had just encountered a formidable opponent, and he was determined to be ready for their next confrontation.