Saman_Suthar

In a world where strength dictates survival, Jihan, a weak and bullied high school student, has spent his life at the bottom of the social hierarchy—beaten, humiliated, and powerless. But everything changes when a mysterious app called Dominance Code appears on his phone with a chilling message:

"Break free or be broken."

The app forces Jihan into brutal life-or-death missions, rewarding him with real physical upgrades and punishing failure with severe pain and consequences. As he learns to manipulate the system, he begins rising through the ranks of his school's underground fight scene, gathering allies and enemies alike.

But the deeper Jihan delves, the darker the truth becomes. The system is not just a game—it’s a war. Other users lurk in the shadows, some as rivals, others as rulers. The Dominators—the ones who control the app—have their own sinister agenda.

With every fight, every betrayal, and every blood-soaked battle, Jihan inches closer to the true purpose of the system. Will he break free from its grip? Or will he seize control and rewrite the rules of power itself?

One thing is certain—in the world of Dominance Code, only the strong survive.

Dominance Code

Jihan sat in his room, his body still aching from the battle with Seojin. Every inch of him screamed in pain, but his mind refused to rest.

The fight had confirmed something terrifying—Seojin wasn't the real enemy.

And the system had just proven it.

New Arc Unlocked: The Shadow Syndicate.

His phone buzzed. A private message appeared on his encrypted chat app.

Hacker: "You're in trouble."

Jihan narrowed his eyes, typing back. "Explain."

Hacker: "The Syndicate has been watching. You've made too much noise. Now, they're going to test you."

Jihan's fingers tightened around his phone. Another enemy?

The chat window flickered. A new message appeared.

Mission Activated: The Syndicate's Watchful Eye

Objective: Uncover the ones pulling the strings.

Jihan clenched his fists. So, the real game was starting.

The First Warning

The next day at school, a strange tension hung in the air. Students whispered as Jihan passed, their eyes filled with something new—fear.

Dojin approached him, his face grim. "We've got a problem."

Jihan raised an eyebrow. "What now?"

Dojin motioned for him to follow. They walked toward the back of the school, where a crowd had gathered. Jihan pushed through, and what he saw made his blood run cold.

One of his newer recruits—Jisoo—was lying on the ground, battered and bruised. His uniform was torn, and a message was pinned to his chest in red ink.

"You're not the only one who plays this game."

Dojin cursed under his breath. "Someone sent a message."

Jihan's mind raced. Whoever did this knew about the system. That meant… they were players too.

A new system alert appeared before his eyes.

Hidden Condition Unlocked: The Shadow Syndicate's Invitation.

Jihan exhaled slowly. They weren't just watching anymore. They were making their move.

Into the Darkness

That night, Jihan sat in an abandoned classroom, staring at his laptop. His strategist—the hacker girl—had sent him a new lead.

Hacker: "The Syndicate controls more than you think."

Jihan typed back. "Who are they?"

Hacker: "A group that controls the underground. They've been running the school's power structure for years. You weren't supposed to rise this fast."

Jihan's jaw tightened. "Names."

There were multiple players.

Each name was connected to a gang, a territory, or a major criminal organization.

An unknown figure marked as 'The Broker.'

Jihan leaned back, exhaling. So, this wasn't just about school anymore. This was about the entire city.

New Mission Unlocked: Break the Chain.

Objective: Take down the Syndicate's enforcers, one by one.

Jihan cracked his knuckles. If they wanted to test him, he'd show them exactly who they were dealing with.

Chapter 18: The Shadow Syndicate Emerges