Let's take a journey back to the past. Red was often bullied in elementary school due to his father's notorious reputation. Though his dad, Kael, was no longer a criminal, he had been a formidable gang leader, dominating a major fraternity in their area. Fearless and brutal, Kael's influence was amplified by being the mayor's son. Many civilians saw him as a demon, claiming he had ruined their lives.

Kael's story began when he was in his prime. He frequently used his father's position as a ten-year mayor of Sta. Josefina to evade consequences. As the only son of Mayor Reiley, Kael exploited his immunity, forming his own gang in his second year of high school with his cousins. Their fights quickly made them feared at Sta. Josefina University. Kael's gang, initially seen as a fraternity, was known as the "Sta. Josefina University Gang" or "SUG."

Under Kael's leadership, SUG rapidly gained popularity, attracting numerous members and clashing with rival gangs. Their dominance threatened even the infamous "Raket Fraternity," which had instilled fear for nearly a decade. Raket's crimes spanned drug dealing, murder, theft, and illegal weapons trading, with its members often abusing civilians. The government, far removed from the crime-ridden Sta. Josefina, struggled to curb the chaos.

Despite SUG's initial image as a force of good, it was Kael's tool to protect his father's position and retaliate against his detractors, including the Raket Fraternity. Kael's ultimate goal was to ensure his father's re-election by eliminating opposition.

Meanwhile, Raket's leader, Rhon, a former close friend of Kael, prepared to strike first. He called a gathering of his members to announce the plan.

At the gathering:

Rhon: Listen up, everyone. I refuse to let our fraternity fall or allow anyone to challenge us fearlessly. Have you heard of the Sta. Josefina University Gang?

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[The crowd murmurs.]

Rhon: No one has heard of SUGs?

[Some people nod.]

Member 1: I've heard of them from my younger cousins in that school.

Rhon: Well, they're about to conquer us.

Keil: Sir?

Rhon: What?

Keil: Did someone from SUG declare it?

Rhon: Use your common sense. Of course not, but we're the last obstacle for them to conquer.

Member 1: But sir, they're just students. It's impossible for them to defeat us—

Rhon: Are you dumb? Some of them aren't students; some are repeaters! Do you know what they are? I'm an example.

Member 1: Are they the same age as you?

Rhon: Some are, but others are older. Their leader was once a close friend, smarter than me but three years younger. He could have been our leader, but he left. His father had my father imprisoned, and now he's abusing his dad's power. That's unfair as hell! Tomorrow, we ambush them. Each squad's plan has been distributed to your captains. I'll make sure he suffers my wrath. This isn't just a fight between two leaders—it's a fight between former best friends.

[The crowd shouts their approval.]

Rhon: Very well.

Member 1: Sir?

Rhon: You again? What now?

Member 1: My friends can't participate in tomorrow's plan.

Rhon: There's no valid reason!

Member 1: But sir, they were badly beaten by—

Rhon: By who!?

Member 1: The SUGs, sir.

Rhon: Pathetic. [Walks away, thinking] Nice one, Kael, nice one.

--END OF THE CHAPTER--

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