As the Nine Dragons Syndicate tightens its grip on Southeast Asia, a new and enigmatic leader emerges from the shadows. Known only as The Jade Dragon, this figure is unlike any of the original nine—an outsider whose ambitions threaten not only the region but the very balance of power within the syndicate itself. The Jade Dragon's rise sparks internal discord, pitting the nine original leaders against one another in a high-stakes struggle for dominance.
Amid this chaos, Felix, a former enforcer turned reluctant ally, leads a team of unlikely heroes in uncovering the syndicate's long-buried secrets. Their investigation reveals a chilling truth: the Jade Dragon is linked to the very origins of the syndicate, holding the key to its rise—and potentially its fall. As the team dives deeper, they discover that the Jade Dragon’s plans extend beyond crime and corruption. Harnessing ancient curses and cutting-edge biotechnology, this new leader aims to unleash an environmental catastrophe that could reshape the region’s resources for their control.
David, still grappling with the power and burden of the Dragon Crown, must confront the haunting visions it brings, which are tied to the Jade Dragon’s dark legacy. Mayang, whose plant-based abilities are fading, must rediscover her connection to nature to counteract the syndicate's devastating environmental damage. Clarissa, driven by personal loss, infiltrates the syndicate's fractured inner circle to exploit their infighting. Thalia, with her psychic connection to Southeast Asia's ancient spiritual roots, begins to see visions of a greater threat—a prophecy of the “Tenth Dragon” who will bring either salvation or destruction.
The stakes rise as the syndicate unravels from within. The Jade Dragon manipulates the chaos, forcing old alliances to shatter and new alliances to form. Trust is a fragile commodity among the team, especially when Felix's shadowed past resurfaces, and his loyalty is questioned. Even more dangerous

The Rise of the Nine Dragons – Echo of the Nine Dragons

The streets of IKN grow more chaotic as the day goes on. Construction continues, the noise deafening, and the new city’s underbelly becomes more apparent to those who look close enough. 


Clarissa, Felix, and Kiran regroup in a quiet, dimly lit café far from the prying eyes of the Syndicate. The air is thick with the tension of their narrow escape. Kiran’s eyes dart around, unable to relax, but Clarissa and Felix settle in, focusing on the task at hand. 


“We need to act fast. Subianto’s losing his grip on this. If we don’t expose the Nine Dragons, the destruction they’ll cause will be irreversible.” 


Felix leaned in, voice low. “We can’t just expose them through normal channels. The Nine Dragons have their people everywhere. The press, the politicians... hell, even the cops. It’ll get buried before it even begins.” 


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