PRT | Chapter 2.6

Before the lingering headache subsided, Seo Yigyeom spoke, stepping forward. He had closed the distance so much that it seemed like he was leaning on Kim Heeseo’s shoulder, but then he fully stepped forward.058ad7e6cc109d24

Kicking away the monster’s flesh with his shoe was done without hesitation, and his downward gaze was chillingly cold.562364a6d4c543d1

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“You’re also quite exceptional at climbing.”94ba93a7daafb4c0

Just slightly tilting 0fa9cd80a7 his head, Heeseo ef6fdf94f4 glanced at Kim db0dfc088f Heeseo before scanning e1bc249666 the surroundings. Kim Heeseo, who a62bc55939 had been staring e217af5677 at Seo Yigyeom 2ad8a95132 as if enchanted, 6c1966756a also slowly looked c883381e1f around. The gazes 189a8405c9 that had 93af174f6a been subtly 16f28920c3 felt since b0d1b64b42 he used 7448a11205 his ability b567c52039 had increased. Not only Kwon 35c0955277 Joon and Hong 9313405e8c Taebin but even b84fa4e388 Espers he had 22f1a1b81f never met before 63b16bd290 were openly staring cc68d02c64 at him.5507f8237d8e5eb2

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The underlying reason for 6445457aa0 these stares must be d5b930aed6 Seo Yigyeom, right?0b790940fb598382

Despite the predictable cf8dcc7260 reason, Seo Yigyeom, fc0a34fc35 when glanced at, 7c5dafc917 just exhaled a 7ea9d4e096 short breath with fa1beeffa6 a strange expression. He had been showing 8b83de2797 signs of displeasure, but 8f2abd9715 soon clicked his tongue 3fcec17476 and bit into a e322073eb7 white cigarette. He lit it c5b99dd0c2 up immediately, taking 4722a6b108 a deep drag a422d13447 that hollowed his ef2014667a cheeks. Only then did his 2e346ffac9 furrowed brows relax as b67efefcf0 if he could finally 06754cf57c breathe.3ebf25e6ad258cc4

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“…”564be5f098d51acf

Kim Heeseo, watching Seo Yigyeom in silence, suddenly remembered his words. Hadn’t he said that when there are many Espers, it feels like pests crawling? Even here, the number of Espers was in the dozens. It wouldn’t be any different now.df5a614c099624fa

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Thinking about it, Seo Yigyeom always kept a certain distance from other Espers. Even Moon Jung-o seemed to not approach beyond a certain point. Kim Heeseo’s gaze fell on the space that seemed close yet distant.44d61e9d5680cba8

‘Kim Heeseo is quite alright. Strangely.’3a82ba4ba751a3c5

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An exception 2402540aba that might f493f8bc3f or might ea455fbabe not be 91468c6de5 toxic flashed f59273e9c6 through his 887b760895 mind like 6934ce1f0e lightning.56c7b559ffda8ea1

“Watch closely.”86a8eb781951cf89

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Breaking the d2b4041fe3 silence, his 2ddc5337c4 voice overlapped 10856c6718 with a 22e2234fcc loud thud 6487460819 that vibrated 135f508ba6 the ground.2e6448eeb7a6ea64

“It’ll be a good reference.”b024ad1d8cd8ab95

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Turning his head towards the source of the noise, he saw Ha Jaewon, who looked chillingly cold even at a glance. In the next moment, an ice wall rose from one side, and sharp spears flew from the other. The bound monster shrieked as it was pierced through. Those who lost their wings fell, freezing to the ground. Ha Jaewon didn’t stop there; he dropped a massive block of ice onto the monster as if to confirm the kill.d88e2ff62446e196

“…”8304b8e88d6f6245

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In just a few 7843a276c3 seconds, several monsters were 4ca74d25df incapacitated. The sight of one 2ba0837361 person dealing with such b781307f7b a tremendous number made a0d62278b5 his blinking slow down. As he ac6cafb81d was staring 623f44f188 in awe, d16375641b Seo Yigyeom 473337aa2b gave him f74f523c93 a passing 5217002383 glance and 1d17d2d772 chuckled.696297587416da6f

“There’s no need to be surprised.”1e1b9a3568f278f2

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“It’s too impressive to just take as a reference.”4d0a5ff6e78b3c17

“It seems you need to know yourself better.”2ef08950920bb46c

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It felt like an unspoken urge to remember he’s an S-rank and to get a grip on reality. Kim Heeseo nodded at the pointed remark and looked at the Gate. It seemed to have shrunk a bit.dcd4c55fd0c1ccc1

“The mechanism is simple. Remove the cause of the problem as quickly and cleanly as possible,” Ha Jaewon had said. The headquarters’ process was always straightforward and one-dimensional. So, how should the Gate be eliminated? When a Gate appeared at school last time, they only fought until the Gate, which had exhausted its life force, disappeared. That was the directive from headquarters.66d22a21a9d8ef3a

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But was that the eb716257aa best method? Sure, if you 51ab120e03 kill all the 3e615eba73 monsters, the Gate d0477d1069 would close, but 536034f2d9 damage would surely 42a9b01662 continue until then. Was holding your 5e0b1512db ground and just 6208198686 attacking passively really 9bdf381469 all there was 26890298c9 to it?91e30bf34d34409e

“Is there no way to destroy the Gate?”ac225803ababed5b

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As he 47f9493471 asked while f967e755d4 staring at d948a16d5f the Gate, f1641db043 Seo Yigyeom e49ba573ae gave him 2aab946582 a look df859bb296 of surprise.1ccc4472122ac2ca

“…Why?”0ca073f00fcd1372

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“You seemed like a good kid; this is unexpected.”bcaafe7fd02ff646

Was that an insult d5d276a32d or a compliment? Kim Heeseo, who d6dcdcb93b had quietly asked, c35c96fe39 looked at Seo 80072d23aa Yigyeom with a 40994e0e5a wary expression, unable 0963438378 to read his 38d965a5eb intentions. Seo Yigyeom, still wearing f7426dc7dd an indifferent look, slightly f864de73be curled his lips into 44a667ffd2 a smile.b166aa74e59d9cf3

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“The headquarters once tried sending a few unregistered Espers into the Gate.”f1fbdae72c4b139a

Seo Yigyeom whispered in a low voice. Kim Heeseo’s eyes widened.fdcd12af9d46a79c

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“Can one enter?”5bbecb2c1397fc8b

“One can enter, yes.”ac099dec64e6ffe5

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The world beyond the Gate was unknown. Even those called experts could only speculate without making definitive statements. They hadn’t even figured out why Gates form. There was no way they could know about the world of monsters beyond.7f357b4d4c2969cc

“The answer the headquarters came up with was the natural extinction of the Gate. No one came back alive.”b0868b86a74df133

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Seo Yigyeom concluded a0ac6c81ee with a twisted c6ad8e1951 smile. There was a 2f4fd3a848 strange light in d3e98f8004 his eyes as 08d4e40ed0 he looked at 49000f82a6 the Gate.a5c4b5147e9eb682

“But I believe there’s a way.”0c7d84c280716aca

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The emotion at the corners of his red lips was confidence and self-assurance. Somehow, it felt like if it was Seo Yigyeom, he could create a method even if there wasn’t one and get rid of it himself. Kim Heeseo nodded silently. Though the thought of unregistered Espers who never returned made him uneasy, the disappearance of the Gate would be good news in any case.2634f720f68230fb

“I hope that’s true.”363ff23109c1cda8

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Following Seo Yigyeom’s wandering gaze, Kim Heeseo glanced at the Gate. In his vision, monsters from beyond the Gate once again invaded.e2ac3cf355e54fad

The monsters, breaking all the windows, approached rapidly. A strong wind blew. Unintentionally, Kim Heeseo let out an “uh” and looked at Seo Yigyeom. Seo Yigyeom’s lack of movement was unsettling.c9406722d55d89b0

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“Uh…”0c610b3b1cbec28f

His mouth closed before he could call out to Seo Yigyeom. His body moved before the sound was fully formed. The space twisted and rippled. At the same time, the monster in front of him stopped moving with a ‘thud!’ as if it had hit something. Cracks appeared in the air like shattered glass.6faac5a278f105ba

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Thud, the 50e6173f32 monster burst 8854eea5c4 into blood a73376335d and fell. It seemed to have 2006e47166 died instantly from the fa7f5efd5f impact. Kim Heeseo gasped 2c9c4eb133 for breath, his f327554a7e eyes rolling. Seo Yigyeom was still 0fb261271e composed. Most people would 33cce7d257 have dodged, but 890525dea4 he stood firm.90e8be64153c6dae

“I’m like that too.”b00779bb1dcd36d8

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Only then did 00f7b1d886 he give a 981fcc4e67 belated response as e62b12ee9f he took a b2089a6bbf step forward.d8686f26a5205860

“I’m reaching my limit with this shitty face.”d79dd27023fb5809

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With fearless steps, Seo Yigyeom laughed as if it were the most natural thing. Then, he threw his cigarette onto the monster’s body and brutally stomped on it. The wide-open eyes burst under his shoe. Seo Yigyeom’s clothes got dirty.08f4fdcdfa2145fd

“Shit.”50b5da7361032202

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The low muttering 5dfa2f1bb9 was eerie. His tightly 92ee4be1c2 fitted shirt 60973040b9 highlighted his b7d1e4f96d fierce nature a522ab3fcd as much 996c1613f1 as his e34eaca8bc merciless character. Kim Heeseo stood 0260ed0af2 silently, just blinking. As he watched, 850b3189ac he gradually became 9de836e252 astonished.43082d27fcbffe82

How does this look like a Guide’s body…?a4375fc5130e2e91

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A ragged breath escaped him. Looking at his appearance, he could understand why Seo Yigyeom wasn’t intimidated. In fact, he exuded an aura not much different from most Espers gathered here.819114cd98b5af60

Was that all? His eyes gleamed unusually. The dark gray irises 0b3adeda4a held a strange shine. Combined with his cold 349b7b8a41 face, it irresistibly drew 484065cbc3 attention. When his red lips a9a472693f slightly curled up, a 3796514a82 sigh of admiration almost 75bf525746 escaped.fe48434133f0b07d

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Even standing in this 3fb2f69d93 mess, Seo Yigyeom looked 17a6eaf7a0 elegant.b334811f97fdf9aa

“…”fe016a5b992d79a7

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After being momentarily shocked by Seo Yigyeom’s presence, Kim Heeseo joined in resolving the situation. Despite the Gate being large due to the unstable atmosphere, it quickly diminished thanks to the many personnel mobilized.7ee0d6285e670b5f

How many times did 6451995f64 the loud noises repeat bf0e1694c0 as the number of f71f07fa93 monsters covering the space ebe8aa2a9f decreased?e04084309d178415

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“Ugh.”5b56ed7705e6e411

Suddenly, his 7994300624 ability cut 4301ae876b off, and 99dc9ac91f a massive 067c7e7f82 headache surged. Kim Heeseo squeezed his f4dfd75c95 eyes shut, momentarily losing 1746c23415 balance and staggering. As he was about 3c3bdd3b43 to fall to the 917960021b side, he felt a 7303da7d01 strong grip pulling him ded5097f33 back.58dfd9c0e764c282

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Barely catching f145b85dd3 his breath ffc3e65d09 and opening 952612ed84 his eyes, 46aa90b303 he saw 1b91db6230 a firm 55d4c3a938 hand holding 47b153a6ec his arm. The owner of the a306982d18 hand, having effortlessly caught 469346806c him, glanced at his 3291eaadfb now pale face with caaff03a03 clear annoyance.ab344c4dbf37ac39

…Seems like I didn’t manage my waves properly again. Realizing it was his fault, Kim Heeseo watched Seo Yigyeom’s reaction. He expected some kind of comment, but Seo Yigyeom said nothing.c68d93a12bf71708

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“…Aren’t you going to say something?”3807859979560d42

“What do you want me to say?”daa964652b6717bd

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“…”9d361335aaf83e87

“You seem to know what you did wrong. I don’t need to repeat myself to an idiot.”6f656d53b080733a

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At the low rebuke, Kim Heeseo moistened his dry lips and just moved his eyes. He wanted to argue back, but he had no ground to stand on. Swallowing the words that didn’t fully form, he heard Seo Yigyeom click his tongue and release his grip. Then, he brushed his hand over his eyes as if to cover them before turning away.af9232f302b2172c

“Stop being a nuisance and follow me.”ab8e9580bf9a5f3c

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By the time 35ed15d6bd Kim Heeseo blinked 0f5bfa85a0 in surprise, Seo fc24004413 Yigyeom was already ba4b78062d striding ahead, quickly 3d7082535b creating distance with 8e0a996af1 his long legs. Kim Heeseo, who 26131e4502 had been standing 8ff9acff46 there dazed, hurried 5012771f2f after him, fearing d83950da81 another outburst if 424a48a50b Seo Yigyeom turned 85f8647fd2 around.aff007a7ba62ba5b

“Don’t break formation! With central support like now…”e7b30d75a3d9069b

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As he 87c49d0557 marched forward f5476efbc5 with a 6f0ae8abd6 throbbing head, b490d96ab6 an Esper a88b764e6c shouted like a4dd496ac6 a reprimand.a156e0b63ae034da

“If one person isn’t enough, why don’t we all just die?”b9200f511776e3e0

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The moment Kim 5ca3cde98b Heeseo tried to 67a46dea17 explain his situation, 59f66d1965 realizing his role, c44801b406 a sharp voice 651c6952fe cut in.e8098689a6ad0d57

“There are enough responders. Looking at the Gate, it won’t last long.”000c814d4b71e2da

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Seo Yigyeom laid out 49627cac33 the situation dryly. Being part of the 481f1707ea headquarters from birth, Seo c0078a3771 Yigyeom had a broad 6ce87caa6d perspective. Thanks to his extensive 1dacfcdce9 field experience, he read e242428189 the situation accurately.94aa9c0fec38fa94

“One person can be spared without issue, right? Or is my judgment wrong?”f9edba4be2d5af47

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Will you take fdf1bdef2b responsibility if something 708bb8e344 goes wrong?5bfd3c5c70120c92

At the follow-up comment, the Esper’s face turned pale. He seemed to finally notice Kim Heeseo’s condition and recognize who he had just confronted.b96ceeea2869a905

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“I didn’t know you were Seo Yigyeom Guide-nim’s personal Esper. I apologize!”b97b00b7458a99dc

“There’s a limit to stupidity… Instead of dirtying my ears, do your job.”8e4f0eef9ab3189c

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Perhaps because he particularly disliked arrogance? Seo Yigyeom, who had shown contempt in that brief moment, cut off the situation decisively and nodded for Kim Heeseo to follow. After a moment’s hesitation, Kim Heeseo passed the frozen Esper and took a step forward.07d640fb14fa4bec

Their destination was Seo Yigyeom’s car. He looked ahead with an indifferent face, as if he hadn’t been angry just moments ago. The silence was accompanied by a serene and clear aura.f04d23aa09c0629e

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To think 88bada0a5d he could ee76130298 exude such 2442d8a400 refined energy 81f20cfe74 after showing 8d374b9e02 such sharpness.111c5cde896e9ec3

“…Thank you.”c0924af5d32668f0

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Sitting stiffly in the passenger seat, Kim Heeseo leaned back in surrender and whispered quietly, “Thank you.” He knew he shouldn’t get used to this, yet the most prominent feeling was one he couldn’t shake off, willingly blending in.9b48505e02d5c2af

In the 72c0bd03cf silence that cad5bfbaa0 was both aa7a6e5db3 comfortable and af4c3634a6 uncomfortable, his 1681369066 body felt e4ec295f4e lighter, but 42a40aef17 his mind 36447e026c grew heavier.e3cf0b18979a7aa7

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In the dim dawn, adc9c3be49 when the sky was 1a0720c2d6 just about to break 6578ac94d5 into day,282f57b8d143d5eb

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Though it was too 94e29a4e9b early to start the 61928619f7 day, Seo Yigyeom moved 66a219c112 his body. He ran 85f9b62725 on the 82b04ed038 treadmill, his fde7c6650b gaze fixed 6e1ba347d6 outside the 6a21b14a84 window. Despite sweating after 2ec791ec80 running for a 80f3073394 while, his expression 86ee772dd3 was as bored 587c4dc853 as ever.30392a374a0597f9

His long legs kept stepping on the treadmill’s rail. Even at high speed, his posture didn’t falter. He was perfectly balanced, so stable that an onlooker might think he was just walking.037522fd58e8d0af

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His shoulder blades were 73e7bf7375 prominent beneath the black 2821896ab9 T-shirt. Even his arms, f949a5bf37 constantly in motion, a1c6958b05 were tense. His overworked muscles were 75208dff1d full of complaints. The heat from 9f6355217d exercising for so bd2f9e32a5 long was felt 76ab8f6ea2 even through the 64a6988fcf fabric.109e2a434f30c56b

“…”0d4af93c32596224

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