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Chapter 36 - Chapter 36-Jindo Island 진도

Jindo Island On that day, it wasn't just the jewel of South Korea, but the beating heart of all its youth. The excitement of the upcoming BTS concert had seeped into every street and corner of the island. Colorful flags and posters of seven smiling young men hung in the sky like wish lanterns. Every single resident of the island seemed to be preparing for this magical night. The streets were filled with young people holding their phones, trying to find the best angle; instant stories, live broadcasts, and endless "BTS" hashtags had taken over the virtual world.İrem, at that moment, was being swept away by this massive wave from inside her own little world in her room. The live broadcasts on her screen showed just how dazzling Jindo Island was and the overflowing excitement of everyone there. As the sound of dishes echoed from the kitchen, a storm of rebellion was brewing inside the young girl. The moment the news reached her ears, her excitement exploded into an uncontrolled scream: "Mom! Mom!" Her mother's voice, full of surprise, asked, "What is it, sweetie? Why are you shouting? Did your brother call?" İrem's answer was resolute and clear: "Who cares about him! I'm going to Jindo Island tomorrow. There's a BTS concert, just so you know!" Her mother smiled at her daughter's sudden resolve and joined in on her innocent excitement, saying, "Wait, sweetie, we'll go together. Let me just finish these dishes." İrem couldn't express her joy in words. She immediately texted her friends, announcing that Jindo Island was waiting for them.Meanwhile, Hikari was in a completely different world. The shadow of the last event she experienced hung in her mind. Even as she sat in a luxurious restaurant with plates of Dakgalbi and Bulgogi in front of her, she couldn't forget the horror of that moment. Omer Jin-Hoo... That man and his army had seemingly vanished in a beam of light. As these thoughts wrapped around her mind like an octopus, her friend's playful voice pulled her back to reality: "Are you in there? World to Hikari!" Hikari couldn't hide her confusion: "I don't know, guys... My mind is a mess." At that point, another friend tried to change the subject: "There's a BTS concert tomorrow. Most of the country is flocking there. Should we go? You could use a break." Hikari's tired eyes lit up: "Where will it be? Is it far?" Her friend replied, "On Jindo Island. We'll leave tomorrow morning." The offer felt like an escape route for Hikari. "Okay," she said, with a slight smile, "I guess I'll take a break from this hunting business and clear my head a bit."

The day had come, and Jindo Island was glowing like a star. As the sun set, it was replaced by a massive river of people flowing toward the concert venue. On X, Instagram, and Snapchat, the hashtags #BTS and #JindoConcert dominated, with colorful selfies and exciting live videos pouring in from every corner. This crowd wasn't just a fan base; it was a giant ball of energy united by a dream. The concert area was packed with a record-breaking crowd of over 250,000 people, each one there to witness this magical night.The stage stood in all its splendor, like a spaceship. Before the BTS members came out, a show ripped through the sky. Fireworks created a symphony of light, turning night into day with their vibrant bursts. Helicopters, with their glowing beams, rose and fell in a display that looked straight out of a movie, raising the crowd's excitement to a fever pitch. And then, the moment arrived. Led by Jungkook, the BTS idols stepped onto the stage. With each member's appearance, a 250,000-person scream shook the skies of Jindo Island. The fans were going wild.İrem and her girlfriends were in a trance. Their phones were constantly recording stories, trying to immortalize these unforgettable moments. Everyone was smiling and dancing, filled with the joy of being part of this dream. Hikari, meanwhile, was trying to keep up with the energy of the crowd. To distract herself from the dark thoughts in her mind, she let herself go with the rhythm of the music, trying to fill the emptiness inside, even for a little while.

The concert continued with the songs. The cheerful rhythms of "Dynamite," the dramatic atmosphere of "Blood Sweat & Tears," the emotional depth of "Fake Love," and the dynamic energy of "Mic Drop" had the crowd moving from beginning to end. Time, as it does during the most precious moments, was flying by. Everyone thought this fairy tale would last forever. However, deep within Jindo Island, an unnoticed storm was about to break. And that storm had already begun to show its first signs of turning this bright dream into a nightmare

The concert had reached its climax. As the last notes of "Mic Drop" echoed, time seemed to stand still. The entertainment was about to give way to an eerie silence. In the depths of Jindo Island, right in the middle of that magical moment, an energy no one could sense was rising. This wasn't an electrical charge; it was more like a hum from the universe itself. Suddenly, a rift appeared in the sky, tearing open the very soul of the earth. It was a massive, blood-red dimensional gate. The red light shone as if it was swallowing all the joy on the island.

An unbelievable entity emerged from the gate. It was 3.5 meters tall with a humanoid body, but what came out of its back carried whispers from another world: transparent, light-absorbing obsidian wings. When it flew, it tore through the sky like a knife, leaving a silent echo behind. Its hands were composed of plasma-edged claws that could cut even light. Its face was symmetrical, like a human's, but its eyes shimmered with the infinite glow of a black hole. Its entire body was covered in bioluminescent scales; with every movement, shadows seemed to flow across them. The King Tarantula Ant Hybrid... It was the most twisted, most ancient result of biological evolution.The power the entity radiated, like an aura, instantly cut all electricity on the island. The music stopped, and the giant screens went dark. Phone lines were cut, and all communication ceased. The 250,000-person crowd was plunged into silence. Joy was replaced by shock, and shock by instant panic. At that moment, Jungkook on the stage grabbed the microphone and tried to regain control: "Stay calm! It's just a small outage! Everything will be fine!" His words were like a spell. Within seconds, the electricity came back on, and the phones started working again. The panic dissipated, and the crowd collectively sighed in relief. But this relief was short-lived. Because from the gate, behind the King, its soldiers also began to pour out. The ancient monster gave an order to its army. Its voice was like a whisper that tore at the ears: "Chrysalith Army, move out!" And the Ant Army, with ground-shaking steps, began to advance deeper into Jindo Island. Jindo Island was no longer a concert venue; it was a battlefield. A joyous dream had turned into a terrifying nightmare

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