Born to Rise : Becoming Vice President

Chapter 28: Enemy in the Server

Morning – Student Council Room, Daehan International School

Gevran stood before the projector in the student council's meeting room. On the screen, graphs and lists of suspicious accounts lit up—accounts that had been rapidly spreading slander and inciting conflicts between students, teachers, even parents.

"The number of cloned accounts has increased by 300% in the last two days," explained Min Soojin, pointing at the network patterns. "But they're using foreign VPNs. The school's security system isn't enough."

Han Jimin clenched her fists. "If this keeps up, the school's credibility will collapse. Parents might start pulling their kids out."

Rhea, who had been quietly observing, finally spoke. "We need outside help. But not just any help."

Gevran nodded. "We need White Owl."

The room fell silent.

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Afternoon – Secret Computer Room, Old Library

White Owl was the alias of a brilliant young hacker who had once helped Gevran during the early days of his investigation into school corruption. Very few knew their true identity. But one thing was certain: White Owl stood for the truth.

Gevran accessed a hidden terminal. The screen flickered, then displayed a single sentence:

> "You're late. I've been working on this for three days."

A small smile crept onto Gevran's face.

> "Then take me to the source."

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Evening – Beyond the Firewall

With White Owl's help, Gevran and his team managed to breach one of the main servers where the fake accounts were being deployed. The primary IP address traced back to a foreign consulting firm—ironically, one that had previously sponsored school events.

"This isn't just students or alumni," Daisuke muttered. "This… is an outside agenda."

Han Jimin stared at the screen, horrified. "They're trying to sabotage Korea's international education system from the inside."

Gevran stood firm. His face was calm, but his eyes burned with resolve.

> "If they want to destroy the future from behind the screen, then I'll tear every screen down—and expose who they really are."

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Night – Yi Family Residence

Kaeyan and Kasang sat watching the evening news. One station had begun reporting rumors of hacking incidents targeting elite schools. They didn't know their brother was fighting at the center of it all.

Yi-Ana sat behind them, staring blankly at the TV. She knew… the storm wasn't over yet.

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End of Chapter 28

> Attacks no longer come from the front—but from cables, networks, and false names.

But as long as truth exists, someone will always stand to protect it.

And Gevran… will never stay silent.