CHAPTER 1

Chapter 1

The Kings of Titan University

The golden rays of the morning sun stretched across the sprawling campus of Titan University, one of Thailand's most prestigious private universities.

Known for producing brilliant engineers, successful entrepreneurs, and future leaders, Titan University wasn't just famous for its academic excellence.

It was also known for its influence.

The university had been established decades ago by four of Thailand's wealthiest families. Today, their descendants continued studying here like ordinary students, though everyone knew they were anything but ordinary.

The campus was already bustling with life.

Students hurried toward lecture halls while others sat beneath the shade of blooming trees, revising notes or chatting with friends. Club members stood near the entrance, enthusiastically handing out flyers to freshmen.

The smell of freshly brewed coffee drifted through the cool morning air.

Everything seemed peaceful...

Until—

"THEY'RE HERE!!"

A deafening scream echoed from the university gate.

Within seconds, students from every direction turned their heads.

"They're here!"

"Oh my God!"

"Hurry! They're coming!"

Girls grabbed their phones while others rushed toward the main road.

Even some professors paused their conversations and smiled knowingly.

A first-year student blinked in confusion.

"W-What's happening?"

His senior sighed dramatically.

"You'll understand in a second."

At that moment...

Four luxurious black cars entered the campus one after another.

The noisy atmosphere suddenly became strangely quiet.

The cars stopped in perfect formation.

The first door opened.

A tall young man stepped out.

His posture was elegant, his movements calm and unhurried.

His expression remained indifferent as he adjusted the cuff of his black watch before looking ahead.

Aou.

No unnecessary expressions.

No unnecessary words.

Just his presence alone made people instinctively step aside.

"Senior Aou..."

"So handsome..."

"He looks like a prince..."

A professor happened to pass by.

"Good morning, Aou."

The young man gave a respectful nod.

"Good morning, Professor."

His voice was calm and polite.

He respected those who deserved respect.

Nothing more.

Nothing less.

The second car door opened.

A pair of long legs stepped onto the pavement.

Hands tucked lazily inside his pockets, the young man walked forward without sparing a single glance at the crowd surrounding him.

His sharp eyes carried a natural arrogance.

Girls screamed even louder.

"Pond!"

"Senior Pond!"

"Look at me!"

He ignored every single one.

Completely.

A nervous student accidentally bumped into his shoulder.

"I-I'm sorry!"

Pond simply glanced at him.

One cold look.

The student immediately apologized again before running away.

Pond continued walking as though nothing had happened.

He never looked for trouble.

But if trouble came looking for him...

He would never back down.

The third car door opened.

Unlike the others...

This young man wore an easy smile.

"Good morning, ladies."

A wave.

One sentence.

The girls nearly fainted.

"It's Joong!"

"He smiled at me!"

"No, he smiled at me!"

Joong chuckled softly before walking away.

Behind the charming smile hid a brilliant mind capable of reading people within seconds.

He enjoyed watching chaos...

As long as he wasn't the one trapped inside it.

Finally...

The last car door opened.

Silence.

The young man stepped out carrying nothing more than a cup of iced coffee.

His face remained completely expressionless.

No smile.

No frown.

Nothing.

His cold eyes quietly scanned the surroundings before following the others.

Nobody dared approach him.

Not because he had done anything...

But because his silence alone was intimidating.

Perth.

The quietest among the four.

Yet somehow...

The most dangerous-looking.

The four walked side by side.

Like kings returning to their kingdom.

Students instinctively moved aside, creating a path without anyone asking.

A freshman whispered,

"Who are they?"

"They're the Four Kings."

"The Four Kings?"

"You'll understand after spending a few weeks here."

Another student lowered his voice.

"They're final-year Mechanical Engineering students."

"They're also the university's top students."

"They've never lost a competition."

"They're rich..."

"...and this university belongs to their families."

The freshman's eyes widened.

"What?!"

Before he could ask another question...

A voice interrupted.

"Still gossiping this early?"

Joong casually looked over his shoulder.

The students instantly froze.

"N-No, Senior!"

Joong smiled.

"Good."

He turned around and continued walking as if nothing had happened.

Pond glanced sideways.

"You enjoy scaring people."

"They scare themselves."

Aou sighed.

"Must you start this early?"

"I haven't done anything."

Perth quietly sipped his coffee.

"..."

Aou shook his head helplessly.

"Some things never change."

The four had known each other since they were children.

Brothers by choice.

Friends by fate.

Partners...

In everything.

The Mechanical Engineering building soon came into view.

Students respectfully greeted them as they entered.

"Good morning, Seniors."

"Morning."

Only Aou answered.

The others simply nodded.

Inside the classroom...

The atmosphere remained serious.

No unnecessary conversations.

No noisy laughter.

Everyone focused on preparing for the lecture.

A professor walked in carrying several files.

He smiled.

"As expected."

"The Four Kings are never late."

Pond leaned lazily against his chair.

"We're not interested in making a bad impression."

The professor laughed.

"I wish every student thought like that."

The lecture soon began.

Outside...

Life on the other side of Titan University was about to become much, much louder...

To Be Continued...

AOU

POND

PERTH

JOONG

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