Chapter 8

When they stepped outside, the soldiers who had previously set up the containment line were now gathered near the door. As Seo Ji-hyuk emerged, dragging a blood-soaked Kang Yu-han behind him, a wave of sighs and murmurs rippled through the group.

From down the hallway, the cleanup team appeared, hurrying toward them.

“Major Seo Ji-hyuk, please provide an update on the situation.”

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“I took care of Lieutenant Lee. Two employees inside were killed. You’ll need to do a thorough cleanup—there’s a lot of blood everywhere.”

“Understood. Thank you for your work.”

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The cleanup team rushed into the office, snapping photos of the scene, removing the bodies, and collecting samples of blood and tissue as they worked efficiently.

“Major, are you injured?”

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One of the team members asked.

“No external injuries, fortunately,” Seo Ji-hyuk replied.

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“That’s good, but please visit the infirmary just in case. It’s mandatory if there’s been skin or fluid contact with a Variant. You’re aware of the protocol, right?”

“Yes, I understand.”

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“We’ll handle the report to the higher-ups, so please return to your quarters and wait for further instructions.”

“Understood.”

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Kang Yu-han, visibly shaken, began to walk alongside Seo Ji-hyuk. He felt nauseous, his stomach churning with revulsion. Only hours ago, he had been speaking to Lieutenant Lee, who was now dead. To be precise, Lieutenant Lee had attacked him, and if Seo Ji-hyuk hadn’t shown up in time, Kang Yu-han might not have survived the fight.

Even though Kang Yu-han typically excelled in combat, he lacked the resolve to tear apart someone he had once considered an acquaintance. The thought alone sapped the strength from his legs, causing him to stumble.

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“What’s this? You can’t even walk now?” Seo Ji-hyuk scoffed.

“I’m fine.”

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Kang Yu-han muttered, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead and attempting to steady himself. But before he could react, the world flipped upside down as Seo Ji-hyuk slung him over his shoulder.

“What the hell are you doing?!”

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Kang Yu-han yelled.

“You’re too slow. This is faster.”

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“Put me down! Now!”

Kang Yu-han pounded his fists against Seo Ji-hyuk’s back, but the man didn’t budge. People passing by stared at them as if witnessing something bizarre.

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By the time they arrived at the dormitory entrance, the guard on duty could barely hide his surprise. It wasn’t unusual to see Espers covered in blood, but it was the first time he’d seen one carrying another blood-soaked Esper on their back. And these two, of all people—known for their constant bickering—appearing like this?

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“What are you doing? Open the door,” Seo Ji-hyuk barked.

“Ah, yes! Right away.”

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The guard stammered, hastily unlocking the secure entrance.

As they walked through the dormitory hallway, heading toward their room at the farthest end, about a dozen people gawked at them along the way. Only when they reached their door did Seo Ji-hyuk finally set Kang Yu-han down. Staggering to his feet, Kang Yu-han glared daggers at him.

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“What the hell was that for?”

“You reek of blood. I wanted to get you cleaned up.”

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“What?”

“You first. Hurry up and shower.”

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Without giving Kang Yu-han a chance to argue, Seo Ji-hyuk opened the bathroom door and shoved him inside. Startled, Kang Yu-han stumbled into the shower.

“Seriously…”

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How am I supposed to take a bath after everything that just happened?

The absurdity of Seo Ji-hyuk fussing over him felt ridiculous. Since when did he care about things like this? Kang Yu-han couldn’t hide the self-mocking expression on his face. The earlier shock hadn’t worn off yet; simply standing felt like an accomplishment.

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“Hurry up!”

Seo Ji-hyuk’s voice called from outside.

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“Alright, alright. Just leave me alone.”

Kang Yu-han pushed him out the door and shut it firmly. Letting out a long sigh, he leaned his head back against the cold tile wall.

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Catching sight of himself in the mirror, Kang Yu-han flinched. Blood smeared across his face and soaked into his uniform made him look ghastly. Turning away from the reflection, he leaned against the tiled wall, feeling the chill seep into his body. His wet, bloodied clothes made him shiver, but he couldn’t bring himself to move.

Bang, bang, bang!

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Seo Ji-hyuk pounded on the door.

“Are you dead in there?”

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“Just leave me alone!”

“What nonsense are you spouting?”

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The door swung open suddenly, and Seo Ji-hyuk stepped inside uninvited. Without hesitation, he yanked off his shirt, revealing a muscular, chiseled frame.

“Why are you taking off your clothes?!”

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“Since you’re not moving, I might as well shower first.”

“Fine! I’ll shower! Happy now?”

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“Do it. Now.”

Seo Ji-hyuk’s hand darted toward Kang Yu-han’s nape without warning.

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“…!”

Seo Ji-hyuk ripped open Kang Yu-han’s uniform top, as if the bloodstains on his body were repulsive. His rough movements were urgent and unyielding.

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“What… what are you doing?”

“You need to take off your clothes to shower.”

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“That’s not what I meant!”

“You looked like you’d camp out in the bathroom forever, so let’s get this over with, okay?”

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With that, Seo Ji-hyuk stripped off Kang Yu-han’s blood-soaked shirt. The wet fabric clung stubbornly, but Seo Ji-hyuk yanked it off with sheer force.

“I-I can do it myself! Stop it.”

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Kang Yu-han pushed Seo Ji-hyuk away with his shoulders and arms. He wasn’t a match for Seo Ji-hyuk’s strength, but this impromptu strip show was beyond absurd.

“No, stay still.”

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“Why?!”

“Just behave, will you?”

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Seo Ji-hyuk was relentless. Before long, Kang Yu-han was left wearing nothing but his underwear. His face flushed with embarrassment, and just as he was about to protest further, water cascaded down from above. Cold water struck his head, a result of poor temperature adjustment.

“You bastard! What are you doing?!”

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“Stay still. Just stay… still.”

As the icy water poured over him, something hard brushed against the top of Kang Yu-han’s backside. The firm, swollen presence was unmistakable—a blatant sign of excitement.

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“…?”

Startled, Kang Yu-han turned to look at Seo Ji-hyuk. His eyes were clouded, his gaze tinged with redness, and his body radiated an unusually high temperature. It dawned on Kang Yu-han why Seo Ji-hyuk had barged into the bathroom in such a frenzy.

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Seo Ji-hyuk wasn’t in his right mind.

Unspent energy had built up within him, leaving him struggling with unrelieved tension as an Esper. Worse, there was no suitable Guide in the center capable of handling him, and the medications or injections provided only temporary relief.

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Suppressing symptoms with short-term measures instead of addressing the root cause would only delay the inevitable. One day, he would spiral out of control, causing catastrophic damage.

Forcing him to pair with an incompatible Guide would only make matters worse. It was a well-established fact in the academic world: an Esper’s abilities would weaken, and their energy would destabilize under such circumstances.

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This was why the center opposed Seo Ji-hyuk’s resignation and worried about his future. It was also why Kang Yu-han had been assigned as his partner.

When Seo Ji-hyuk’s hot breath brushed against Kang Yu-han’s ear, Kang Yu-han realized he was becoming just as agitated. Water continued to fall from above, pooling with the blood beneath them. Eventually, the water ran clear.

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As time passed, Seo Ji-hyuk buried his face into the nape of Kang Yu-han’s neck, his hips moving against him.

“Ugh.”

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“Haa… haa…”

Pinned between the wall and Seo Ji-hyuk, Kang Yu-han’s body responded involuntarily. Blood rushed between his legs, making him painfully aware of his own reaction.

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What the hell is going on? Has he completely lost control?

Espers are biologically designed to crave contact with their Guides—it’s instinctive. Without a matching Guide, Seo Ji-hyuk had been teetering on the edge, unable to relieve his desires.

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Even that earlier incident, where Seo Ji-hyuk had unleashed his powers, was probably nothing more than a reflex for him. But had that minor event triggered him to this extent?

Still, Kang Yu-han wasn’t a Guide capable of matching with Seo Ji-hyuk.

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Kang Yu-han’s face turned pale.

A heated hand gripped his chest. Though his lean, muscular frame was unremarkable, certain sensitive spots weren’t spared. Calloused fingers brushed against a particular area, causing Kang Yu-han to flinch as he tried to wriggle free from Seo Ji-hyuk’s grasp.

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Damn it. At this rate, this is going to escalate, for real!

“Haa… haa…”

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Seo Ji-hyuk’s hands kneaded Kang Yu-han’s chest like a toy, while his hips ground unabashedly against Kang Yu-han’s firm backside. Kang Yu-han’s mind raced for a solution to this mess.

“Ugh.”

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A groan escaped Seo Ji-hyuk, almost a pained cry.

“Seo Ji-hyuk?”

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He clutched his forehead, wincing in pain. His teeth ground together as he struggled to steady himself.

“Seo Ji-hyuk!”

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Seo Ji-hyuk grabbed his head and began to lose his balance, nearly collapsing forward. Kang Yu-han quickly opened his arms to catch him. The heavy weight of Seo Ji-hyuk’s body and the lingering cold water only emphasized the searing heat radiating from him.

“Damn it.”

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Kang Yu-han’s own body betrayed him, a painful tightness forming below his navel. No matter how much he told himself to stop, his body responded honestly. A frustrated sigh escaped his lips as he glanced down at the shameful evidence of his reaction.

 

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