Chapter 21: Underground Media & the Narrative War
That night, the secret room hidden behind Daehan International School's library was far from quiet. Laptop screens lit up with network maps, social media graphs, and a large folder titled: "Operation Truth."
Inside the room, Gevran, Han Jimin, Kaeyan, Kasang, and several members of their silent defenders network sat in a circle. In the center, a student in a hoodie pressed the Enter key.
> "Welcome to our own media," the student said. His name was Ryeon—a tech specialist once bullied for his speech stutter.
On the screen appeared a clean and elegant website:
daehantruth.net
"Starting today, we fight narrative with narrative," said Gevran. "But with facts, verified voices, and stories this school tried to bury."
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First Mission: Expose the Student Council's Fake Reports
Kaeyan uploaded the first article: "Timeline of Last Semester's Disciplinary Report Manipulation."
Kasang added a satirical cartoon: Min Hyuk holding a mirror labeled "Reputation," unaware his face had morphed into a little devil.
"This one's definitely going viral," he laughed.
Jimin posted an opinion piece:
> "Elite schools aren't just for the rich, but for those who know how to think."
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Elsewhere in the City – Min Hyuk's Office
Min Hyuk threw his tablet onto the couch. "What the hell is this stupid website?!"
His aide replied nervously, "They've got real data. Some alumni are reading it... even sharing it."
Min Hyuk narrowed his eyes. "Then we take the spotlight back."
He stared at the security camera in the corner.
"Call my uncle at the news station. Time for counterattack mode."
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The Next Day – Trending Topics
#DaehanStudentForum
#GevranTruth
#DaehanLeaks
#StudentsStrikeBack
The website daehantruth.net reached over 1 million readers within 48 hours. But at the same time, anonymous accounts began spreading baseless rumors about Gevran—accusing him of "attention-seeking" for future political gain.
"Someone's getting nervous," Ryeon commented.
Gevran gave a faint smile. "Good. That means we're disrupting the system."
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At Home – Night
Yi-Ana poured tea for Gevran.
"Are you sure you're strong enough to take them on?"
Gevran stared at his buzzing phone screen.
"If I back down now… everyone who dares to speak after me will go silent too. I have to keep going, Mom."
Yi-Ana nodded. She knew her son was no longer the timid boy haunted by trauma. He had become a leader in a world built on injustice.
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End of Chapter 21:
Gevran wrote in his nightly journal:
> Today, we won in numbers. But they still hold the main stage.
If the system refuses to listen, then we must become a voice too loud to ignore.
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