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

Sebastian leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the piles of documents scattered across the table in front of him. The Kayan Dam project wasn’t just a simple infrastructure project—it was part of something far more dangerous. As a time traveler, he had witnessed the havoc that unchecked industrialization had wreaked on Southeast Asia. What was happening now, though, was something far more insidious. 


The Nine Dragons, a criminal syndicate that had quietly manipulated the region’s natural resources for years, had orchestrated this hydropower project. Sebastian’s mind raced as he pieced together the fragmented pieces of information, realizing that the Kayan Dam was merely one link in a much larger chain. This wasn’t about energy—it was about control. Control over the region's water, energy, and mineral resources, essential commodities that could allow the Nine Dragons to dominate Southeast Asia completely. 


Sebastian’s Discovery