The hall erupted with anticipation.
"Our next team brings military precision and relentless fire!" PD Kwon's voice boomed through the speakers.
"Please welcome Hot Team A with Inferno!"
The stage plunged into darkness.
A single drumbeat echoed. Deep. Primal.
Then another.
Boom. Boom.
Red smoke billowed across the stage floor as harsh spotlights cut through the haze, revealing silhouettes standing in rigid formation.
Ten figures stood motionless. Waiting.
The percussion intensified—tribal drums layered with heavy bass that vibrated through the holding room walls.
Step. Step. Boom!
Ash and iron, drums of doom.
Step. Step. Boom!
Inferno marches, make more room!
The chant erupted from the speakers, and the stage exploded with coordinated movement.
The trainees wore tactical black and military green, their structured vests and combat boots giving them the appearance of hardened soldiers.
Burnt orange accents lined their collars and cuffs, catching the light like embers.
