Chapter 13: The First Political Move
That night, Gevran's room was lit by the glow of his laptop screen and the dim reflection of Seoul's city lights. In front of the screen, he was reviewing the school's internal data—bullying incident reports, both those filed and those deliberately hidden.
On the other side of the video call, Nari's face appeared—a member of the "Silent Defenders" team who had successfully hacked into the school's security system.
"We found the names of students who were secretly victimized. They never dared to report it. Because the bullies… are the children of the elites."
Gevran clenched his fist.
"We need to change the system. But not just through resistance... I need formal power. Structure."
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The next day, a shocking announcement appeared on Daehan International School's digital bulletin board:
> "Gevran Yi Jido announces candidacy as Interim Student Council President for Internal Reform."
The school erupted in chaos. In the grand hall, Min Hyuk—the official Student Council President—scoffed coldly as he read the notice.
"The scandal boy wants to be a hero?" he muttered.
But his smirk faded when he saw the list of initial supporters: names of students with strong reputations, including Han Jimin.
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Meanwhile, at Jido's home, the father sat in his study. An advisor entered and handed him an internal polling report:
> "Gevran's popularity among youth has increased by 37% since the scandal."
Jido didn't smile immediately. He stared out the window.
"He really is my son. Stubborn and steadfast." Then, in a quiet voice, he added,
"Maybe… it's time I changed too."
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That afternoon, in the school debate hall, an open forum was held. Gevran stood at the podium, surrounded by students from all walks of life—poor, immigrant, even formerly indifferent students.
"Reform isn't about overthrowing. It's about listening. I know what it feels like to be stepped on. But now I know… we can stand together and change the system from within."
By the end of his speech, one by one, students stood up. From bullied victims to former bullies seeking redemption. Support poured in.
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But that night, a secret message popped into Gevran's anonymous email:
> "Stop now, or all your family's secrets will be leaked to the media. Including the truth about who your mother really is."
Gevran froze.
He knew this wasn't just a threat—this was part of a much bigger political game.
And perhaps… his dark past was about to return and haunt him.
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