The Rise of the Nine Dragons – Shadows Over Southeast Asia is an epic tale of a group of individuals facing the looming threat of a powerful organized crime syndicate, the Nine Dragons Syndicate, which holds a tight grip over the economy and politics of Southeast Asia. The story follows the journey of Bintang, a former journalist, and Sebastian, a time traveler, as they confront the cunning tactics and dark forces led by influential figures like Tian Hao and Yun Feng. 
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Jakarta and Indonesia's new capital (IKN), the core conflict revolves around political ambition, environmental crises, and economic manipulation. The tension arises as personal political agendas clash with the greater good, forcing Bintang and his team—comprising a former hacker, a diplomat, an environmental activist, and a conservation officer—to battle not just for justice but for the future of their land. Together, they face an enemy that wields not only power and wealth but also the ability to disrupt the natural balance.
At the same time, we have Heru, a character-driven by revenge and the pursuit of scientific advancements. His motivations create a tension-filled dynamic within the narrative, adding depth to the ongoing conflict between Bintang's team and the Nine Dragons.

The Rise of the Nine Dragons – Shadows Over Southeast Asia

Bintang sat in a dimly lit room, the purple stone in his hand glowing faintly. His mind drifted back to the warning Sebastian had given him about the time. As a timekeeper, Bintang is bound to the cycle of time—a tremendous power that is as dangerous as it can be. He pondered Sebastian's words: 


"Everything that shapes you will also destroy you." 


The warning struck him hard, along with the chaos he was now facing, not only with the Nine Dragons but also with his own father's fate. 


"Isn't that what happened to me now? Shaped by the past, bound by the present, and uncertain about the future." 


Sebastian's influence was still lingering in his mind, as the only person who truly understood the complexity of Star's role as a timekeeper. Bintang realizes that time is its greatest ally, but also its deadliest enemy. Time went on, especially in his affairs protecting Subianto. 


The Meeting at Old Warehouse