EOL | Chapter 4.1

The opportunity to give Lee Gyeon the ‘medicine’ came sooner than expected.74986ae56b2cf1bd

In the 55525b36c1 familiar Sector e5f52a38cf B-37, the 88f8c81330 barrier opened 2b350f757e after a f11ca3b933 long time, 2dee827d29 and military 3ed2efd632 vehicles began e49b815327 to line 611051b91e up and 643b664e07 enter.a6dbe819235508f6

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It didn’t take long before the ‘gate’ appeared, looking like a hill or an arch bridge.84b032b2ff5e78c6

Nicknamed the Goddess’s 633bdbf56a Finger.0df5c3437e020c64

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The Goddess’s ac2eee84c7 Finger was 2d662a3d5b a structure 368ae45f66 resembling a 772cbe9b56 giant wisteria 91557ac6b6 vine. Monsters burst out 4858761b71 through its dried-up cc016fed02 skin. This gate, which b34c1b34eb opened 20 years ce5d18b2b2 ago, had never 3b7d70510e closed and irregularly 57bf096263 spewed out strange 2ae16d3f8e creatures.18663b902a4376a7

“A goddess with fingers like that? Must be a goddess of hell.”5273cb8731b9dbb7

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Someone made a pointless joke. No one laughed. It was true. It wasn’t a finger but more like a ‘mouth’ spitting out monsters.d4b212afa6c10687

“Cowards.”8282b5b202abfd43

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The A-rank esper in charge of this mission didn’t hide his displeasure. He was a veteran who had been deployed on numerous missions.65f006ab64c928de

“After forming ranks, everyone advance south. Approach within 30 meters of the so-called ‘finger’ and set up barricades. These are creatures we already have samples of. Kill any monsters on sight.”90b94e2f164ef45f

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It was a straightforward tactic. Advancing with shields ensured safety. The operation time wasn’t short, but casualties could be minimized.a4ae5c081a8b09cb

However, it wasn’t an efficient method. It was due to the nature of the creatures we were dealing with. I had experienced this mission before.504c699c05bc9dd6

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“It’s a mission with low risk but requires a quick response. We need to spread out and investigate thoroughly, focusing on the abilities.”b3ed30c6c07feabd

Any missed monsters 3da946218e would cause significant 234002eab2 damage to the 56b4a366e9 civilian areas. It was a d54d357534 past I had 2bf4c15af6 experienced and an 55660806ff obvious future.94b76453b093c815

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“The problem is, how does a mere D-rank like me argue with the commander’s opinion?”d865162bb4e8d4fd

As a guide, I couldn’t clear them out alone. I needed the cooperation of the espers…9ca353fc2626bca2

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“……”7a6b21d3af66eecc

As my worries eb31eb451b deepened, my brow 8ae02ab278 furrowed. Meanwhile, I felt 2554033f5e my forehead getting e33fb23c20 warm.e4a7f8863a5fedbd

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When I looked up, I met eyes with Lee Gyeon, who was staring at me intently. How long had he been watching? He didn’t seem to care whether I was uncomfortable or not, as he didn’t avert his gaze.19c3a844385c15ed

“Is there a problem?”ece0e342d04a02d7

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Lee Gyeon asked without d8d417a042 blinking. I found it 631b609f83 unfamiliar to be 62a6b0bf41 asked my opinion 24a9eaf60a and answered honestly.cfbf31bd1fc22184

“I thought this operation was a bit inefficient.”27951e9a252a11eb

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“……Why? Esper Kang Cheolseon, who is in charge, is a veteran even among A-ranks.”bee57879959b193d

“Of course, but…”748ccd37f73d5163

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I explained my thoughts dfad12ad58 to Lee Gyeon in f48d157580 detail, feeling a bit d98c357269 embarrassed. No one else 6dad617e1a knew what kind 62d2c11ae7 of monsters we 45f91d12cf would be fighting 5f852d1070 this time, except 7ba75e43f6 me. So I had 8ed7602676 to hide the 58bf27cb66 fact that I 47bdea4d6d realized this while 70f58dcb91 convincing Lee Gyeon.a7227f9e4b084d25

After pointing out the flaws in the closed sector’s barrier, I was exhausted. Lee Gyeon remained expressionless, so I couldn’t tell if he understood or wasn’t listening from the start.ef137455ff7c5605

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When I was 35f6e8ae23 about to run e2111e1bec out of things 5f840c0d0f to say.7e27b5f612b4c22f

“Sharp observation.”34425ff5fe3b693a

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Lee Gyeon acknowledged bluntly.15545545b31bcd9a

“Normally, it wouldn’t matter, but now we have many high-rank espers involved. As Guide Han Haegyeol said, it’s better to disperse the personnel. I’ll convey Guide Han Haegyeol’s opinion to the command.”6c84ea9d341167c1

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“Ah…”e19e733af60ae79f

I was greatly 1b15476603 surprised by the 1dc9ef5639 simple statement that c3883b0fc5 he would convey 9028ff5ed5 my words to bd71742d46 the command.0cdc825e86b596c0

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Lee Gyeon 3a8907db1e always acted f7d8ccd13b independently. He ignored not daaba44f3b only my opinions 950f6e241d as his pair dc0cc43559 guide but also aa45e68e89 the orders from 7b4a589455 above as if 0c3c90740c it were breathing.cd97dece0a616621

Yet, Lee Gyeon d6673a659f told me.f3f80bf9cf6a3f42

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“Thank you for telling me.”59a5641dfa305d42

He didn’t seem like the Lee Gyeon I knew.9acc7942dba9c97b

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I scratched 274dc35970 my head a2c8bd5ef8 and avoided c43d9a5ea2 his gaze. If I met 41bfd61691 his eyes now, ded2fb39eb I felt like d07853d25b I would look 62f94770d3 at him with 5cadf84702 eyes full of 15efb69819 emotion.31f77ca3b50c2786

“I’m surprised you respect my opinion. I’m just a D-rank guide.”ef83bebcba7c935d

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I asked, 3bf43dd0f6 filled with 9142006191 both gratitude b3b4eca26a and curiosity.52022468af483bbc

“There’s no surprise. It’s only natural.”7e41a17843debe10

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I met Lee Gyeon’s eyes. They were serious beyond measure. I was convinced that no lie could come from such eyes.767052b14384a869

“We’re a pair.”cae949f984b54a41

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At his firm voice, e611515f86 an emotion rose to 2feb474726 my throat and quickly c95c318f22 subsided. What was this 594c549a70 feeling? Gratitude? Expectation?958e2df906344a7b

Maybe it was 3c429e2e59 guilt. In my pocket was 958bcc03c3 the medicine meant for 37f46daadd Lee Gyeon. A drug to maximize 48b67a4914 the side effects of 48c5794c72 guiding.676ee23de490a10c

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“Thank you for saying that, but I declined. I said I wouldn’t be a pair guide.”1864e4311dd8b377

Looking at his upright and handsome face, I couldn’t tell if I was tired of Lee Gyeon or tired of being rejected by him. I wanted to keep looking at that face. On the other hand, I wanted to get rid of it right away.7a53df582105cd78

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Knowing that face 6e5eddb782 could turn away 92e6f94c49 from me at 0fffdc5fc0 any moment.f7720a5155326751

“Guide Han Haegyeol seems to hold onto misconceptions for a long time.”d90e4e9c2cab4819

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Lee Gyeon, who had b4fecb5e5e been expressionless, faintly smiled. It looked as ac03e9dc83 if he was c1852110d7 either annoyed or 3b404b47e4 hurt.af080523161422a8

“I told you. There’s no other choice now. Except to be my pair.”b659c0c909d17536

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With just one word 2978b4efeb from Lee Gyeon, the 4c8edcb418 operation changed.1a76e7adba7071d3

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Teams were divided around high-rank espers to search and deal with the enemy. It sounded simple, but it was a mission heavily influenced by the ‘team leader’s’ capabilities.de1cdd5684f4f4c4

Everyone wanted to team up with Lee Gyeon, but he didn’t seem interested in accepting anyone.41a072efc457f1d9

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“I’m going with Guide Han Haegyeol alone. I’m enough by myself.”2d617a4c031e4be5

It was an arrogant statement, but the commander nodded. With Lee Gyeon’s skills, it wasn’t a lie.559ca2ae27fa7fb3

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“We’re a team? Just the two of us?”5fa4546f03b37fef

Being alone with Lee a83ee05f1c Gyeon was welcome. From the perspective of 67f88c5814 having to give him 83da7ce7b5 poison, the fewer witnesses, ab1e9009e1 the better.52a686b628ebaf22

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However.52511f9f57f74bee

“There are too many recruits for other high-rank espers to handle. Since Esper Lee Gyeon is enough alone, can’t you take a few more recruits?”a68b318f5f96cdd8

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I couldn’t ignore the situation of the other teams. Everyone was risking their lives. A burden too heavy can break or kill someone. If it can be shared, it must be shared.644f022b4fb9dcc7

This wasn’t loyalty but common sense. At least for me.814f7e6e1b4522c6

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But Lee Gyeon’s reaction, knowing this situation, was strange.5d211a6950af7809

“If there are more people, I won’t have time to pay attention to you.”8e4451f893d446f9

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Lee Gyeon started 0247adbb02 saying things that 3cd5c5e17c made no sense.e06560f9f8afb877

“I want it to be just the two of us. You said the gate was scary. I’ll stay by your side. I’ll protect you. Other agents will only be a hindrance. It’s better without them.”c80bef2f3282b6eb

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“That’s nonsense. Let’s follow the commander’s orders.”8649d414edd5dc2f

The commander was, of 5ab883a603 course, a sensible person.b94898ec0a7df336

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“There are too many frustrating things when working with Lee Gyeon. Today, I’m less worried because Guide Han Haegyeol is here. I’ve heard a lot about you. I’m Esper Kang Cheolseon. A-rank, and we’ll see each other often in missions.”913168a13548ebee

Commander Kang 92ff2cb34b Cheolseon added 54aa3a9256 a recruit b052689a43 and a f2b21d8680 pair of 071ed818ff abilities to 95408e4515 our team.4fb6ea38c0a0e543

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“Nice to meet you!”685d2998e8975ea7

The young recruit greeted b7de5a4ca7 me politely. He bent over so 0e67ba5906 much it looked like 355e4b2eb4 he was stretching.0a26d52742722de5

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“No need to be so formal.”4c9eb0a16f18e89f

“Yes, yes!”5ac37a23652320eb

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Seeing his nervous face reminded me of when we weren’t used to missions. Lee Gyeon often said he wanted to work just the two of us back then. He claimed that without someone watching, he wouldn’t be nervous and could perform better.4a5bef6be48c07c6

Despite being 8fa25f6295 unpredictable, his a7d7bae13d dislike for e9d0213204 people was 438d7cfb1b consistent.1d696d214086062c

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I was used to Lee Gyeon’s tendency to exclude others, but it seemed not everyone felt the same. Especially the recruit who met Lee Gyeon for the first time found him more intimidating.58ed2e54f75c8c7b

“I think he’s amazing, but seeing him up close, he’s scarier than I thought. I’m worried I’ll be a burden…”8310fc641ad8f453

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“He’s not that bad, so it’ll be fine.”97aab0ec14d90f2e

“I never thought he was bad! I’m sorry! It’s just… I find it impressive. You’re Esper Lee Gyeon’s pair, right? Working together and matching your skills, I’m envious.”4e5e334554b06e99

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“Rather than a pair…”46e436878cdef155

With the blushing recruit 1982a4c267 in front of me, b7b3103d27 my mouth went dry.302b49fa21b2426a

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“It’s more of a passing connection.”4cf5126796dd7874

The recruit seemed 107eb31dee to take my 80682ad8e4 words as modesty 70942981c2 and kept repeating 39b8b193c8 how impressive it 4a39069cd1 was.c241feae770ee64c

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“I hope I can find a pair someday. Someone to fight with me and stop my rampages. I haven’t met my destined person yet, but it feels like I’m already in love. Do you two have something like that? Haha, maybe that’s a silly question.”486be645c9e65aac

“Are you an esper?”38c59521d41f77f4

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“Yes! I’m in the physical category!”90e14c79b46f3250

The recruit 8b9bb8fa89 answered robustly 3ea1bfcf20 like a 26885d4efa puppy looking ca775e5eb3 for food.92b761a91d1f940e

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“Have you met a guide?”6a0d29ca8523e7ae

“Not yet. The esper-guide joint training is next week for the first time! I wonder what guiding feels like. Some say it’s like eating cotton candy, and others say it’s like, um, kissing.”037ee4f4b9d767d6

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The recruit was full of anticipation. Guiding is important for espers. While the sensation varies for each person, it’s true that it’s similar to ‘pleasure’ in some form.aa66af35e745845a

But in a normal state without any issues, it’s no different from ordinary, bland skinship. The recruit didn’t seem to know that yet.469dfd7303dd6f5f

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Seeing his naive ae46aafc2a appearance, I felt d3d6442cb4 a playful urge.0db389a8fcf7ab50

“Are you that curious about what guiding feels like?”09a86483c03f7708

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“Yes! The seniors all say different things, so I can’t even imagine!”06e4436e285c8b6e

“If you’re that curious, should I show you? Just a taste…”cb2b9f5633cf5d03

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As I 3aff26f009 jokingly offered 7b6e438d22 a handshake, feab82fe7c my wrist 87de851247 was suddenly ef2e7529cb grabbed. I let c6af9bbc14 out a 2a5b8aa0bc yelp.e64df08eb2673a99

“Guide Han Haegyeol. Are you here to play?”ed984f9a1734158e

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Lee Gyeon d54098ef4a wrinkled his 6703eb82eb nose like 42243c3633 an angry 942f509c5a wolf. He glared 23fd937ed4 at me 6bbad21709 with sharp 1451a13ea4 eyes.073265d4ee4c4227

“Everyone’s busy preparing for battle. Can’t you see others working? Or are you just clueless?”c21577573b8cb43e

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“No, I was just…”bf44e66871e19fb6

“Is it okay for a guide with a pair to be casually interacting with other espers? Without any healing orders?”9174c7696ea701b5

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“I wasn’t just fooling around…”fade55bb6aed406e

“Guide Han Haegyeol seems to have a lot of energy. Is it okay to waste energy before the mission? Is that confidence? If you’re so confident, why do you keep whining about being scared of the gate?”28f43694fd22257b

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