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"Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others."
- Robert Louis Stevenson
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The group stood in a quiet circle in the park, the easy laughter and light teasing from earlier now gone. Daniel Park had taken a step forward, his eyes scanning each member of the Allied Crew and their allies. Everyone knew the situation they were about to face. The Workers were no joke, and now that they had a personal stake in the fight, it was time to act.
"We've trained hard for this," Daniel began, his voice steady. "And now it's time to put that training to use. The Workers are our target, and we're going to take them down one affiliate at a time."
He crossed his arms, his gaze turning serious as it shifted from face to face. "Our first target is the Fourth and Third Affiliates. They've been causing chaos in their own ways, and it's time we shut them down."
The mention of the affiliates immediately heightened the tension. The Fourth Affiliate was known for its strength in numbers, relying on brute force to control its operations. The Third Affiliate, led by Vivi, was the mastermind behind the drug distribution ring, dangerous and cunning.
But they were ready.
Zack Lee's expression remained hard as Daniel turned toward him. "Zack, you're going to take down God Dog," Daniel said with confidence, his voice firm. "I know where Johan Seong is, and I need you to go after him. Alone."
The rest of the crew tensed at the thought. Johan Seong was no easy target, and God Dog was a dangerous group. But Zack didn't flinch. Instead, his jaw tightened, and he gave a determined nod.
"I'll take care of it," Zack said, his voice low but filled with resolve.
"You've got the strength and skill to do it, Zack," Daniel continued. "You've trained hard, and Johan's strong, but you're way stronger now. I trust you to take him down."
Zack nodded again, his fists clenching slightly at his sides. The memory of their past encounters with Johan flickered through his mind, but he pushed the thoughts aside. He wasn't the same fighter he used to be, and neither was Johan. But this time, he was ready.
Daniel's attention shifted back to the rest of the group. "We'll divide into squads to handle the Fourth and Third Affiliates. Vasco, I need you to lead a squad to hit the Fourth Affiliate. You and Burn Knuckles can handle their numbers."
Vasco grinned, his eyes burning with excitement. "We've got this, Daniel. No one can stand in our way."
Jay Hong, who stood silently beside Daniel, raised his hand. "I'll go with Vasco," Jay said quietly, his usual calm demeanor unwavering. His role had always been supporting the crew, and he wasn't about to change that now.
"I'm in, too," Warren Chae added, stepping forward. "We've trained for this, and the Fourth Affiliate won't know what hit them."
"Good," Daniel said, nodding approvingly. "Vasco, Jay, Warren, you'll be Squad A. Your mission is to take down the Fourth Affiliate."
Turning to Eli Jang: "Eli, you and I are going to handle the Third Affiliate. We'll dismantle their drug operations and take out Vivi. We need to cut the supply chain before it spreads any further."
Eli gave a grim nod, his sharp eyes narrowing at the thought of facing the Third Affiliate. "Got it. We'll crush them."
Daniel continued, laying out the strategy. "We'll take this step by step. After we take down the Fourth and Third Affiliates, we'll move on to the others. We can't afford to rush this. Each of these operations is crucial, and they're not going to fall easily."
Mary Kim, who stood by Daniel's side, placed a hand on his arm. "We're with you, Daniel. All of us. We're not backing down now."
The group exchanged determined glances, each of them steeling themselves for what was to come. They had all grown stronger, and now it was time to prove it.
Daniel took a deep breath, his eyes focused on the path ahead. "This isn't going to be easy. But together, we'll take them down. One affiliate at a time. Until the Workers are nothing but a memory."
The Allied Crew and their allies stood ready, their resolve stronger than ever. The battle ahead would be long and dangerous, but they were prepared. They had trained for months, each of them pushing past their limits, and now it was time to put that training to use. The Workers had been a looming threat for too long, and it was time for the Allied Crew to rise up and take them down.
"Let's get ready," Daniel said, his voice full of determination. "It's time to move."
With their plan set, the group dispersed, each squad preparing for their respective missions. Zack lingered a moment longer, his eyes focused on Daniel.
"Johan won't be easy." Zack said quietly, his voice calm but serious, it wasn't a matter of strength.. but of feelings.
"I know," Daniel replied, placing a hand on Zack's shoulder. "But you've got this, Zack. Don't let him get in your head."
Zack gave a small nod, a fierce glint in his eyes. "I won't."
As Zack turned and walked away, the tension in the air thickened. The war against the Workers had officially begun, and there was no turning back.
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Zack made his way through the city, his mind focused on the mission at hand. Finding Johan was no easy task. God Dog operated in the shadows.
Zack spent hours searching for any sign of God Dog, asking around discreetly, following leads from old connections, and using his street knowledge to navigate through the underground scene. After a while, he finally came across a couple of God Dog members hanging around in a rundown alley. They were rough-looking, dressed in shabby clothes, but their eyes gave them away, tough and defiant, like the rest of Johan's crew.
Zack approached them with a calm, controlled demeanor. "I'm looking for Johan Seong," he said, his voice low but firm.
The two members exchanged glances before one of them sneered. "Who's asking?"
Zack didn't respond immediately. Instead, he took a step forward, his presence alone intimidating enough to make them stiffen.
"You heard me. Where's Johan?" Zack asked again, his eyes narrowing as he kept his gaze fixed on the two men.
The taller of the two men cracked his neck and smirked, clearly not intimidated. "You think you can just come here and ask about our leader? You're in the wrong neighborhood, pal."
Without another word, Zack moved. His fist connected with the guy's face before he even had time to react, sending him crashing into the brick wall behind him. The other man froze for a second, his eyes wide with fear, but Zack didn't give him a chance to flee. He grabbed the second guy by the collar and slammed him against the wall.
"Now, I'll ask one more time," Zack said, his voice low and dangerous. "Where is Johan?"
The man stammered, his confidence shattered. "H-He's been laying low in the old warehouse district near the docks! That's all I know, I swear!"
Zack released him, letting the guy slump to the ground. He didn't say anything else as he turned and walked away, his mind already focused on his next move. Johan Seong was out there, and Zack was going to find him, one way or another.
As he made his way toward the docks, Zack's fists clenched at his sides. This was his mission now, and he was ready for whatever came next.
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