The Rise of the Nine Dragons: Dragon's Lair
Deep within the hidden Lairs of the Nine Dragon Syndicate, a criminal empire prepares to unleash its most devastating plan yet—seizing absolute control over Southeast Asia’s natural resources. Their actions threaten not only the environment but also the fragile political and economic stability of the region, with consequences reaching far beyond their stronghold.
David, a conservation officer burdened with the Crown of the Dragon, joins forces with Clarissa, Kiran, and the reformed enforcer Felix to infiltrate the syndicate’s stronghold. But the deeper they go, the more they uncover a labyrinth of betrayal, ancient curses, and long-buried conspiracies that span generations. Each of the nine leaders of the Nine Dragons reveals a piece of the puzzle, exposing the syndicate’s influence over global markets and corrupt governments.
Felix’s insider knowledge proves invaluable, but with shifting loyalties and dark secrets emerging, trust becomes a rare commodity. Meanwhile, David’s cursed heritage begins to connect to the resurgence of the Nine Dragons, forcing him to question whether his power is a gift or a curse destined to doom them all.
As the past and future collide, the final battle within the heart of the Lairs will determine the fate of nature and humanity. Will David’s curse help dismantle the Nine Dragons, or will their grip on power plunge Southeast Asia—and the world—into irreversible destruction?

The Rise of the Nine Dragons – Dragon's Lair

Jakarta – Ground Zero of the Phoenix Protocol. The light from the shattered vial still hung in the air, a sickly afterglow that seemed to pulse with a life of its own. The mutated figure before them, a creature of unnerving power, stepped forward, its eyes glowing with a ferocity that sent a shiver down Bintang's spine. The air was thick with tension as if the very atmosphere was aware of the monstrosity that had just been unleashed. 


Zhi Yi stood, watching with a cold smile, his arms wide as if embracing the dawn of a new world. “Witness the future. The Phoenix will rise from the ashes of this crumbling world, and none shall stand in its way.” 


The creature—once human, now something else entirely—breathed heavily, its skin rippling with unnatural energy. The transformation was complete. The serum had altered not only the body but the mind as well, turning this being into a force of destruction. 


Bintang’s mind raced. We can’t let this spread. We need to stop Zhi Yi now. 


The Phoenix Unleashed