Synopsis

The chapter reveals the interconnectedness of the school scandal with political ambitions, as a politician, Kim Panho, seeks to leverage the situation for personal gain. Meanwhile, the protagonist, Kim Hylinsung, has been strategically maneuvering the situation, leveraging his knowledge of the Golden Circle to force key players into action. He uses the scandal and media attention to make the corruption too big to ignore, forcing the 'Golden Circle' to take action, and drawing the attention of the Department of Education to the ongoing corruption at Daesung Mirae High. The chapter ends with school officials feeling panicked and cornered by the fallout of Hylinsung's actions, as they fear being abandoned by the 'Golden Circle'.