Questism : The Quest For Eternity

Jae-hwan's massive frame trembled as he struggled to crawl away. Blood dripped from his face, pooling on the cold floor, his breath coming in ragged gasps. His once-imposing figure, known for its brute strength, now looked pitiful—a broken animal trying to escape the inevitable. Behind him, Seung-min sobbed, his trembling body barely able to move as he pressed himself into the corner of the room, desperate to disappear.

Yun Jo stood between them, his cold, expressionless gaze flicking back and forth like a predator deciding which prey to devour first. His hands rested casually in his pockets, the faintest smirk playing at the corners of his lips. The silence in the room was deafening, broken only by the faint whimpers of his fallen opponents.

"Is this it?" Yun Jo asked softly, his voice calm, almost disappointed. He took slow, deliberate steps toward Jae-hwan, who flinched at the sound of each footstep. "You were supposed to be the 'Iron Fist,' weren't you? The undefeated, the unbreakable. And now…" He trailed off, crouching beside Jae-hwan and grabbing the larger boy by the hair. "…look at you."

Jae-hwan whimpered, his swollen eyes darting around the room as though searching for an escape. "P-please…" he stammered, his voice trembling. "I-I can't… I can't take anymore…"

Yun Jo tilted his head slightly, his smirk widening. "Oh, you're going to take a lot more."

Without warning, Yun Jo slammed Jae-hwan's head into the ground. [Martial Arts Technique: Judo - Ground Slam] The impact was sickening, a sharp crack echoing through the room as blood smeared across the tiles. Jae-hwan screamed, the sound raw and guttural, but Yun Jo didn't stop. He lifted the boy's head again and slammed it down a second time, then a third, each blow more brutal than the last.

The system chimed faintly in Yun Jo's mind:

**[EXP Gained: Mixed Martial Arts Card : - F → F+]**

Yun Jo released Jae-hwan's head, letting it fall limply to the ground. Blood pooled beneath the boy's face, his breath hitching in weak, shuddering gasps. But Yun Jo wasn't done.

Yun Jo grabbed Jae-hwan by the collar, hauling him into the air with ease. The larger boy dangled helplessly, his legs too weak to support him. Yun Jo's cold, unfeeling gaze bore into him.

"Let's see how much more you can take," Yun Jo muttered. He reared back and drove his knee into Jae-hwan's ribs. [Martial Arts Technique: Muay Thai - Rib Shatter Knee Strike] The sound of cracking ribs filled the room, followed by Jae-hwan's agonized scream. Blood sprayed from his mouth as his body convulsed violently.

The system chimed again:

**[EXP Gained: Mixed Martial Arts Card : F+ → E]**

Jae-hwan's body sagged in Yun Jo's grip, but Yun Jo didn't let go. Instead, he twisted Jae-hwan's arm behind his back, applying pressure until the boy's shoulder popped out of its socket with a sickening snap. [Martial Arts Technique: Judo - Shoulder Dislocation]

Jae-hwan's screams turned into desperate, incoherent sobs, his body shaking uncontrollably. Yun Jo shoved him back to the ground, watching as the larger boy writhed in pain, clutching his dislocated arm.

"Still alive?" Yun Jo asked, his tone laced with mockery. "Good. I'm not done with you yet."

Seung-min had been watching the entire time, his tear-filled eyes wide with terror. The boy's body trembled as he tried to press himself further into the corner of the room, his hands raised in a pathetic attempt to shield himself.

"Y-Yun Jo…" Seung-min stammered, his voice trembling. "P-please… I-I'll do anything… just stop…"

Yun Jo turned toward him, his smirk returning. "Anything?" He crouched down beside Seung-min, grabbing the boy's chin and forcing him to look up. "Beg."

Seung-min's sobs grew louder, his voice breaking as he stammered, "P-please… I'm sorry… I'm sorry…"

Yun Jo chuckled softly, the sound devoid of warmth. "You're sorry? Not yet."

He grabbed Seung-min's wrist and twisted it at an unnatural angle. [Martial Arts Technique: Judo - Arm Lock Submission] The boy's screams filled the room as Yun Jo applied more pressure, bending the joint until the tendons strained to their breaking point.

The system chimed:

**[EXP Gained: Mixed Martial Arts Card -

Card Rank: E → E+]**

But Yun Jo didn't stop. He released Seung-min's arm, letting it fall limply to the ground, before grabbing his leg. With precise, calculated movements, Yun Jo twisted Seung-min's ankle until it snapped with a loud, stomach-churning crack. [Martial Arts Technique: Advanced Joint Manipulation - Ankle Lock]

Seung-min's screams turned into faint, choked gasps as his body convulsed in shock. He clutched his broken ankle, tears streaming down his face.

Yun Jo stood, brushing nonexistent dust from his hands as he turned his gaze back to Jae-hwan. The larger boy was still conscious—barely—his body twitching weakly on the floor. Yun Jo walked over to him, his footsteps slow, deliberate.

"You're not done yet," Yun Jo said coldly. He grabbed Jae-hwan by his dislocated arm and yanked him upright, eliciting another blood-curdling scream. With one swift motion, Yun Jo delivered a spinning elbow strike to Jae-hwan's temple. [Martial Arts Technique: Muay Thai - Spinning Elbow Strike] Blood sprayed from the impact as Jae-hwan's head snapped to the side, his body collapsing in a heap.

The system chimed again:

**[EXP Gained: Mixed Martial Arts Card - Card Rank: E+ → D]**

Jae-hwan's body lay limp, his chest barely rising and falling. Yun Jo nudged him with his foot, frowning slightly. "That's it? I thought you were supposed to be strong."

Seung-min whimpered from behind him, the sound catching Yun Jo's attention. He turned, his gaze locking onto the trembling boy. With a faint smirk, Yun Jo walked toward him, crouching down to meet his tear-filled eyes.

"Still awake?" Yun Jo asked softly. He grabbed Seung-min by the throat, lifting him into the air with ease. The boy's legs kicked weakly as Yun Jo tightened his grip. "Let's fix that."

Yun Jo slammed Seung-min into the ground, his body bouncing off the floor with a sickening thud. [Martial Arts Technique: Judo - Ground Slam] The boy's screams turned into faint whimpers as blood pooled beneath him.

The system chimed one final time:

**[EXP Gained: Mixed Martial Arts Card - 70% . Card Rank: D → D+]**

**[Mixed Martial Arts →Red Mixed Martial Art ]**

Yun Jo tilted his head slightly, feeling the newfound sharpness in his movements. The techniques now etched into his body felt natural, as though they had always been part of him. He glanced down at the broken forms of Jae-hwan and Seung-min, his expression calm, almost bored.

"You're done," Yun Jo said softly. "Neither of you were worth my time."

The classroom was silent, save for the faint groans of the broken bodies Yun Jo had left behind. The students who had witnessed the carnage stood frozen, their faces pale, their eyes wide with terror. No one dared to move. No one dared to speak.

Yun Jo didn't look at them. He didn't need to. Their fear was palpable, heavy in the air like a suffocating fog. Without a word, he turned and walked toward the door, his footsteps echoing through the room.

Yun Jo stood in the center of the destruction, barely winded, his cigarette still burning between his lips. The system chimed softly in his mind.

**[Quest Completed: Defeat and North Gangbuk Executive, and their lackeys.]**

[**Reward: 1 platinum Card, 3 Gold Card, 10 Bronze Card and, 3 Silver Card]**

**[Hidden Quest Completed: Beg For Mercy!]**

**[Rewards: Platinum Card]**

**[Hidden Quest Completed: Flawless Victory.]**

**[Reward: Diamond Card Revealed: Enhanced Combat Reflexes]**

Yun Jo exhaled a plume of smoke, wiping a faint trace of blood from his knuckles.

As he left, the whispers began—fearful, awestruck, and filled with dread.

As he reached the doorway, the whispers began—soft, shaky voices filled with disbelief and horror.

"He didn't just beat them... He destroyed them."

"He's… unstoppable…"

"He humiliated them…"

"He's a monster."