DYSTOPIA: STRICTLAND | ATEEZ (DISCONTINUED)
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Hongjoong sighed softly. His shoulders were heavy when his friends chose him to be the captain of the ship. There was a single point of fear in his heart. A lot of questions popped into his mind. What if I can't take care of them? What if I let them down?. The question automatically appeared in his heart. The fear of losing her friends made her hesitant to take the advice.

However, seeing the spirit and enthusiasm of the seven young men he had already considered the family, Hongjoong could not bear to refuse. The trust given by his friends, he must not tear it down. After experiencing anxiety, Hongjoong finally accepted the decision that he would be the captain.

Hongjoong's heart warmed. A smile rose on his handsome face. Seeing all his friends impatient for the task, made a small melodious laugh come out of his mouth. There was nothing happier for Hongjoong than seeing his friend happy. Laugh like there is no burden. May we be together forever. Inner Hongjoong.

The first commandment to come out was to study the map and find the nearest landmass. Hongjoong did not know since when the ship he was aboard was sailing. Nor did he count how long they had sailed the seas. Finding land to rest and finding information about the world they now occupy does not seem difficult.

In addition, Seonghwa told him that there were only a few food ingredients. Those foodstuffs could only meet their needs for the next three days. This also made Hongjoong decide to look for land. Go to the nearest city, buy their necessities, find information, and return to the cruise.

Hongjoong thought, it's possible that they could return after finding something in the ocean. Their last activity was the staging of a drama about pirates. And it makes Hongjoong have the thought, that they should play the pirate well here.

Netra Hongjoong was engrossed in looking at the map. Beside him was Yunho who was also studying the same map as him. The two of them discussed which place they should go to. Should sail north or south.

A dull colored scroll that Yeosang proffered, accompanied by screeches took Hongjoong's attention. He watched his friends who were guessing what the scroll contained. All the gestures made by his friend did not escape the sight of Hongjoong. Even when Jongho opened the scroll, he did not blink at all.

"STRICTLAND. A WORLD WITHOUT ART", time seems to stop. Hongjoong pegged for a moment. He thought hard, I feel like I've heard this. Inner fidgets.

Hongjoong suddenly lost his focus. He did not listen to what the other seven young men in the room were talking about. Hongjoong was still trying to digest what was in the writing. Until Wooyoung exclaimed revealing her strangeness about those two sentences.

Hiding what he felt, Hongjoong then issued another order. He did not want his friends dissolved in this endless discussion. It is very difficult to express a world without art.

"We don't know about that. But, it's not a problem. We better get out now and head the ship North. We will stop there for a while", Hongjoong shifted the topic. He wanted to get to the mainland immediately.

"AY! AY! CAPTAIN!" hearing the cheers of his friend, Hongjoong smiled again. He came out with San beside him. The other six followed behind them.

"Hyung, I got the wheel!" Jongho asked for permission as he ran towards the steering wheel. He enthusiastically held the steering wheel that steered the pace of the ship with a wide smile, after being allowed by Hongjoong.

Full power is now absolute Hongjoong. Yunho and Seonghwa set the screen. Make sure that the screen is in the right place. Wooyoung, Mingi, and Yeosang huddled while watching the ocean with the binoculars they found.

Their journey has officially begun. Under the captain, Hongjoong, they began the journey with joy. The first few minutes passed safely and peacefully. While chatting, joking and laughing. They don't look like pirates. Surely many think that they are just a group of young people who are curious about the sea.

Their pirate flag, deliberately not flown. The eight agreed to hide it. They don't want to attract attention. Plus they don't know which sea they're in now. If the government there prohibits the practice of pirates, of course they will become government fugitives.

Dahi Mingi shriveled. From his binoculars Mingi saw a large ship, like theirs, heading towards him. A red flag with a picture of a fluttering skull. They say they are pirates. Mingi also saw the crew there preparing. They prepared various weapons. A man of great stature and firmness, giving orders.

With the sword sheathed on his waist, eyes closed next to him, and the captain's distinctive hat he wore was enough to make Mingi know that he was the captain. At first Mingi thought that the ship was just practicing or at least just smoothing out the appearance. However, after a while, Mingi realized that the ship was preparing to attack them.

"CAPTAIN!! CAPTAIN!!" mingi's cry took the attention of all her friends. Hongjoong immediately approached Mingi.

"What's wrong?" hongjoong calmly asked. In his heart, he was very worried. Look at the other ship approaching.

"They will attack us" the words made seven other young men stiffen. Wooyoung, who happened to be beside Mingi, immediately grabbed the binoculars. His body immediately stiffened to see the preparation of the opponent's ship that was already on standby to attack them.

"Captain, give the order", in contrast to Wooyoung, instead of being scared, San looked calm. All he had in mind was a strategy to defeat the opponent.

San thought, this is the real life of pirates. They must be prepared to defend their lives and property. The biggest threat is being a pirate. It can't be, if they just give up? At least they have to provide resistance so as not to be underestimated. That they may not be trampled, that they may not be oppressed.

The life of a pirate is like the law of the jungle. The strong are powerful, the weak are oppressed. That thought also flashed through Yeosang's mind. The radiance of his eyes sharpened when he saw the opponent's ship getting closer. Deftly he helped Yunho start to pull out the various weapons that were there. Setting up cannons, rifles, swords and anything else that would benefit them.

"There's no way. We have to fight" Seonghwa said.

"Yes, you're right", Hongjoong agreed with Seonghwa. He also believes his other friends have started to prepare everything.

"Hyung, do I have to do it too?" wooyoung asked in a hoarse voice.

"Young-ah, don't worry. We can do it. We have to defend the ship and everything we have. Let's just say you're practicing for staging. It's okay to hurt them", Yeosang said as he patted Wooyoung on the shoulder. He understood the fear Wooyoung felt. But, this they have to do. You cannot be compassionate to the enemy.

"Yeosang's right. Get rid of your reluctance first, raise your weapon. Don't let them win against us", hearing Yunho and Yeosang talk like that, made Wooyoung calmer. His adrenaline just rushes. A spirit soared in his heart. Now, Wooyoung is ready to go on standby and fight.

"EVERYTHING READY!! LET'S DEFEND THE SHIP! DON'T LET THEM WIN!"

"ATTACK!!!"

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