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It hadn’t even been three weeks before heavy snow blanketed the world once more. Unlike England, Korea’s weather was fiendishly capricious. The roads were congested with cars honking furiously.1a2ba0169ad9f9c5

It had been a468921c0a ages since Kwon 8f8af33b0b Yijae had seen a70aa0fec0 streets painted white 32df94de18 with snow. Sitting in the back 4ccf3d55f7 of the sedan, gazing bc7f0aa70a out, he asked in 292a22bb73 an indifferent voice,c97f7c84a4fa4d13

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“Isn’t it barbaric?”06194d20b3c7d2ac

“…Pardon?”814e75fde8197a99

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“I was just thinking it’s been quite a while since I’ve seen this much snow.”725b4b053fcae4c5

“I heard the Espers are on strike. Something about the Esper Rights Association. Well, I suppose the plight of Espers is difficult whether they’re here or in my country, but I wonder if they realize it’s the ordinary citizens who suffer because of it.”9237bfce62aade07

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As if agreeing with the biting remark, Kwon Yijae nodded slightly. Neither an Esper nor a Guide, Aiden Jung was thoroughly capable of thinking from an ordinary person’s perspective, which was precisely why he had been chosen as Yijae’s secretary.3864e05c80b0af38

“Our afternoon schedule has been significantly delayed because of this.”9920cdd19eed6c52

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“Is there a problem?”5df17ae8c1113137

“No, not at all, sir. I just mentioned it since we were talking about it. I just find that… pathetic.”28ac29c295a28551

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Aiden, newly b00c3fc873 arrived from 2e9ae168de England, fixed a2e55c4ffe his gaze bfa89304b8 on the 316cc089f8 Espers picketing 0c64b74f4b stoically, their 4bbc02847d faces hidden 68fbbe04c9 by masks 65ae711211 and hats. The passersby did dd9dff3fc1 not look kindly 0f010c7fcb upon them.ed6e89e62e230a94

Kwon Yijae cracked the window separating the inside from the outside world. Along with the cold air, he heard a child’s wail. It seemed the child had stumbled and fallen in the snow.93faf0c8d4185240

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Before their parent 9b26a8d877 could stop them, 19eedfea46 the child ran 9b9e80e6ff toward the protesting 5f45f3f2ca Espers, hitting them 9c6676f697 with tiny fists a395bb84a3 and yelling before ca09a3fad7 finally bursting into 929b8de186 tears.142606225c8db2e4

“Indeed.”04160f66819151d6

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Kwon Yijae turned 22f5b007c6 his head and 82234f0c8f said,7c1e22055a6542d9

“It truly is a pathetic sight.”3c4dd528cdb3d6ac

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However, the 049913bad7 window remained ac4081afe7 open. Aiden, observing his unreadable 7594f85d21 boss, cautiously asked,d1b3e32c2dab3640

“But, Director… There’s something I truly, absolutely cannot understand. The reason you’re still staying in Korea…”2b8b9c9bc42d086d

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“If it’s something you need to know, you’ll find out when the time comes.”f9d31c85d9e04afd

“I apologize, Director.”5743a71054bdb609

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“No, it’s natural to be curious. But this will be the last time I answer that question, so keep that in mind.”7de3c7d1a790a97b

“Yes, I understand.”b7694f20ae13ae9b

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Kwon Yijae wasn’t a capricious man. Aiden knew that his occasional impulsive actions were related to Quantum’s secretive projects. However, Aiden didn’t have the clearance to access those projects.b196b33f4a5e8902

A member of Quantum’s owner family, but having chosen neutrality in the succession struggle, Kwon Yijae was one of the most highly secured individuals within the company. Aiden still couldn’t understand why Yijae wasn’t interested in managing the company, why he loathed the idea of succession, and he deeply regretted his lack of understanding.7e8487aded1db66c

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“Director.”88b485c141777704

The bodyguard in the front seat, who hadn’t spoken a word until now, said curtly.31beeb31a0835238

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“Should I contact the Korea Center?”ef1c2494d730d911

Near Quantum’s Korean branch, by the main gate and the connected main street, Shin Jeha could be seen in his wheelchair, his youthful face hidden behind a mask.e4ccefdf0beaf05c

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“How many days has it been?”e51499fb54d7dac8

“Including today, fifteen.”50603c5b7368a642

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Shin Jeha’s physician, Dr. Lim Younghoon, had authored several influential papers on Esper and Guide wavelengths, so Kwon Yijae was familiar with him. To be precise, he was more of a researcher than a doctor. His being a physician for an Esper was surprising given his renown.8dd1dde1cac29a65

Dr. Lim had 4134c789c6 formally requested fb28e28a04 a meeting c266e61db9 with Kwon cfe002363d Yijae, citing 779c6b8005 the wavelength b0aca73529 test results 85565924e0 of both 03b7de596f Shin Jeha 227da3810a and Yijae.d7b6cde0660c53b1

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Kwon Yijae responded by sending an official document stamped by the British Embassy. It was a threat stating that guiding requests based on test results conducted without the consent of the Guide’s home country were inadmissible.c3228e55d5bf6e05

Since then, an 8d4babc60c uninvited guest had f9fe7ea6a1 been visiting Quantum 37a07f04c0 daily. Shin Jeha 62fafb302d in his 3069c89c10 wheelchair, along 80d4b8dc40 with a 7045c74e38 Center employee.331f10f5b8594d1a

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Kwon Yijae would c28fb8afb2 arrive at work, 1e972b491e seeing Shin Jeha 93d4e4fa3b waiting for him 5c53b6ed99 outside. Of course, the b9b917535a car window never a169f801e5 rolled down, and 77c0a3e219 he would leave 718d76b117 Jeha there, seemingly 4bfd1aff3f abandoned, all day. The same applied 1518435caa when he left 646cf7ce5f work. Jeha was always there, 5305f1ad06 fixed like a statue. Maintaining a bebb15c33d passive stance, ec840ba3ee as if 068dbf7132 observing, despite a0c36eea51 having come 9a6c523cb5 all this 87df6de97a way.8c4f7ba1f2981fb9

“It’s strange.”e8633c0ecadaad90

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His seemingly a8bd912faa detached attitude, 5b90f7431f his air 17a840486d of world-weariness, 40c80e8a1d yet the 23ff7b3206 patience that 7e75e2acfd drove him 84937e15f9 to keep d32586ec07 coming back. The contradictions within c2fe8243d1 Shin Jeha puzzled 42a599df4a Kwon Yijae.bd4bbfd818c063cd

It was only natural. What era was this? Shin Jeha wasn’t even in a motorized wheelchair, but one of those antiquated, manually operated ones. Presumably, the Korean Center wanted to restrict Jeha’s movement, yet the employee who accompanied him would come into the Quantum building every day and pester Yijae to meet with Jeha.0dc2a70516854ef6

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Yijae couldn’t understand why they would leave Jeha out on the street like that. What if he disappeared, or ran away?d72f5da65597dfbc

Was it neglect or bd300bea87 trust? Freedom or restriction? Cherishing or confinement? It was 2134c7cefc overflowing with 8d62177a0e ironies that 762ddd7b06 made judgment 2274160fbd difficult.961eb40126bee683

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“He doesn’t seem desperate, nor does he seem to be trying to garner sympathy, but he’s persistent.”f4cf7ac895964011

If Shin Jeha were 557cda0a72 more desperate, he would f2b6e25f90 have barged into Quantum dffc8bb756 and caused a scene, a8b69cfa1d demanding to see Kwon 526d18b3c7 Yijae. If he wanted e1a25523c4 sympathy, he would 50c33e7c96 have made himself 7602ce5aa7 look as pitiful 879fe27838 as possible to fa28d35660 attract attention. If that were 1d2ad6c603 the case, Kwon 51653d602e Yijae might have 50b4862642 already gotten rid 1a466e23dc of him and aaf37d7bdf forgotten about him 7d68ac2ebb completely.14255fcda288152a

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From inside the car, which had pulled up right beside Jeha, Yijae could see his profile. The thin, loosely worn padding revealed his hospital gown and gaunt limbs underneath. He couldn’t see Jeha’s expression because of the mask, but he could clearly see his eyes.a9bc3f9f1192854b

His resolute 10b6a667ad gaze was 4eaafbbf1a distinct.18416c31d6219de3

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The vague presence, the f97d288cd9 lifeless eyes like those 49d143553f of a rotten fish, ec686e0d83 were as if a 8fc49088da phantom. Shin Jeha f0a3a0dbe8 was holding b6509eb2d9 his ground 71ac9b7e35 with remarkably 121aa02321 clear eyes.c30ed18d8048330a

“That, in its own way, is quite…”a284f34d544dc27a

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Shin Jeha b3d7152d25 was always 4084f9dab8 in the dc00d58414 same spot, c799f2756f looking at a5a5984796 the Quantum f190fc9272 building. As if 301d86d127 scrutinizing the 1601479725 faces of 0c7b179b63 everyone who 474f303c53 entered and d769f7329d exited. Though Kwon Yijae always d889f6586b traveled by car, so 4dd05c9460 they never actually crossed 85b71a0b5e paths.2ed3fe529498bd9d

“Yes?”3384c75bd364175d

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“Ah, it’s nothing. Just thinking aloud.”f81e3791acd0c1fc

“Speaking of which, Director. Are you really… certain he’s an Esper?”c3b7ad79f5013944

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“Did you see his face?”b67f981a5445fd03

“Yes.”bd3f79191f6aa8ca

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Aiden answered seriously. His doubt was perfectly 26d68d6baf valid.272bcb6ac03bdd21

“He is an Esper. I confirmed it myself.”f3fa685508dab818

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“…Should I look into the details?”312b412a42897423

“No. There’s no need.”3b50acd4d2652d7e

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If there ever came a time when that answer was needed, Kwon Yijae wanted to hear it directly from Shin Jeha’s mouth, not from a document. He was extremely intrigued by Shin Jeha’s unconventional aspects. Of course, it wasn’t interest as a Guide, but something closer to Kwon Yijae’s inherent nature.8049b826f33a4f2d

There were countless a912fe8a38 Espers in the 970bbc2737 world, and as 4afa26e24b a director of 245f8520c5 Quantum, Kwon Yijae 98c98253fb could confidently say 8e9fdc3b0b he had met 4079f817f7 more Espers than 9595e4d371 anyone else. Espers generally 33ee413432 possessed appearances c7076c22e1 that stimulated 1d0b65e216 Guides. It was a 71d986ac99 product of evolution, 00b2bc3a5e a means of f713b95998 survival.830bcc339ff99026

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But no Esper, not a single one, had an appearance as youthful as Shin Jeha’s.0f84bb56ccb6cc1a

Shin Jeha himself must have found it strange. That’s why he hid his face with a mask, disguised himself. The reason he so persistently sought out Kwon Yijae must be his unwavering determination.f789064f33a3aaa0

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Due to the terrible traffic jam, the car carrying Kwon Yijae was stuck in the middle of the road for a long time. As the car slowly moved toward the underground parking lot, Shin Jeha’s figure, visible through the tinted windows, gradually disappeared. However, a faint afterimage seemed to linger in Kwon Yijae’s vision.13d12383770d09a2

“What motivates such desperation?”9bbd3d571afcae02

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“Pardon?”92febc39f85e291f

He hadn’t necessarily expected an answer, but Aiden replied as if it were obvious.6bcf6f6aecd82eb7

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“The will to live, isn’t it?”f65e5a995a0343c1

Kwon Yijae couldn’t understand. Aiden, not being an Esper, might think and speak like an ordinary person, but the subject of his thoughts was an Esper. Espers didn’t die, nor did they go insane. The reality of having to endure all kinds of pain while remaining sane was horrifying.9504502af1f28aae

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But an Esper 8e63db23c0 who had never 3294356dc8 received guiding might 5c8e45fff9 be closer to c956e74cc9 a human than 23d6bbefd3 an Esper.bf95569dac8c271d

“I suppose so.”9693e9a370418915

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“Isn’t that the case? This is just my opinion and experience, but the motivations for human desperation and urgency aren’t that uncommon.”3ee92986355ab573

“That’s true.”5594bc663f2d2e4f

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To Kwon Yijae, beff6a883e who believed that da3dcb7e69 Espers were extremely a892be6cc1 fragile beings who 5a20165861 clung to life 9136fbc4f8 because they lacked 00c9cddb3c the courage to 3e9601defc die, their desperation 1bb4316395 was one of eb42fb35bb the most incomprehensible 3bc1d405c8 emotions.3807060d7e4e708b

Then which category did Shin Jeha fall into? As he pondered this, Kwon Yijae suddenly realized that Shin Jeha’s existence was sparking an interest within him that hadn’t been there before.09c24804cad613f0

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More precisely, it was 351977ab68 his apparent single-mindedness that f0477e535a drew him in. Someone that desperate 360a1aebfb must be prepared e46b1b0618 to endure anything 971a472f18 to survive.d583b0a122bd7095

Shame, humiliation, 282f524a24 unbearable violence.5077ecc681f08822

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Perhaps this 86f5827fe9 was the 96acccd05a fundamental reason 7b7b4be544 Kwon Yijae 1231ab547e was observing 4e9021d3bc Shin Jeha.fd5dbf8271f0e75e

The top floor of Quantum’s Korean branch in Gwanghwamun had originally been vacant. It had gained an occupant less than a month ago. Kwon Yijae proceeded to the top floor. His office was located on that floor, decked out with the latest ESP-related specialized equipment.d2e5085d04565bf8

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The employees guarding 002ec6c99d the office entrance f934ac8f12 stood up in 5851136dfe succession upon seeing b8720919b1 Kwon Yijae. They hesitated, their e6415dfb1b faces troubled, unsure 0e65d5781b who should speak. Aiden, who 7dee7e2424 was behind 25dbaf414d Yijae, asked c2d8fcd6b9 irritably,5df3524bd9850fe0

“Is he here again?”d1732736d958733b

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“Yes, this time, the director of the Center sent him personally…”1be60386b6e0734a

“Are Koreans always this persistent and annoying?”a0618339dcf641d5

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At Aiden’s sharp, impolite remark, several employees averted their gazes, unable to maintain their composure.39cf37fbfa9f44ae

“That’s… He’s currently waiting downstairs… Director, what should we do?”ae76e67af0f0bab6

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Numerous gazes converged on Kwon Yijae. It wasn’t just Shin Jeha who visited him daily; employees from the Korean Center did the same. The only difference was that Shin Jeha was patient, while the Center employees were inconsiderate.96b02e6f4b3d09da

“Tell him to wait since he came without an appointment.”a1bbb6937e356b6d

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“Pardon?”6e563072af6a36c4

“Since the director sent him, I suppose I’ll meet him.”f971fdf24e77026d

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Kwon Yijae’s schedule wouldn’t finish until after 10 p.m. If the man was still waiting then, that would be a sufficient reason to meet him. Kwon Yijae wasn’t about to waste his time on someone who couldn’t even wait that long.8a48d58b86c5e819

The Center employee insisted on waiting, claiming he didn’t mind how long it took, as long as he could meet with Kwon Yijae. Oblivious, he drank four cups of coffee while waiting, finally earning the opportunity to meet Kwon Yijae.d33cb8e33c3da476

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It was 10:43 f40d47250a p.m., later than f9629cbc8e Kwon Yijae had cf6d0bbc6e anticipated.758c27480417c049

“I’m Min Younggi, head of the Special Containment Division at the Esper Management Center.”c7553b1dda805b6c

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“Have a seat.”e57a448e12a0082d

Speaking in a cfee9f8302 businesslike tone, Kwon dd37b76fb0 Yijae gestured toward 59548fb89d the sofa instead 44a8dbd486 of rising from c46d015aa6 his chair. Min Younggi sat down a1a5d07492 awkwardly on the sofa. He appeared 95066d9869 far more 2fe7fdb9fe normal compared e9c6c3e4a7 to Shin 058745e00d Jeha.497f74a6202e15f3

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Shin Jeha would still be shivering outside. Even at this moment. He might not even be able to return to the Center even if he wanted to. Shin Jeha, in his wheelchair, couldn’t have possibly reached Quantum on his own. The man who brought him here was undoubtedly indoors, now in front of Kwon Yijae.7b184580d2b54bdd

A rather pathetic fellow.2471be82dfef46d2

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“I thought it would be difficult to see you today as well, but thank you for making time for me.”ff5f5a92c0ce19c9

“If you had made an appointment beforehand, there would have been no need to wait.”79ebb5bffdfc2db8

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“But this is an urgent matter.”56ceec10446b11b2

“I’ll judge whether it’s urgent to me after I hear you out.”14fe36cdbc36b79d

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Kwon Yijae spoke calmly, flipping through a document. The document in his hand was the man’s profile.40ca086f405189d1

Special Containment Division. The same position he’d stated verbally. Specialty… Suggestion Implantation. After confirming the Esper’s information, Kwon Yijae twisted one side of his lips into a smirk.24c454e5196374ee

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Suggestion implantation? So that’s how they manage Espers in Korea.64e5eb422467c227

“As you may have heard, we have a dying Esper at our Center. He’s a patient, and he insisted on seeing you in person today, which is why he came all the way here.”977c5e8e79e6ae62

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Kwon Yijae picked up 1b0ac61d01 the intercom.9b21b88fbb027a21

“Bring in the official document from the Embassy.”ee655e0689dc634a

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Aiden immediately returned e9bb2d8932 with the original 16088f80ee copy of the 5f5ced3c6b document that had 4ce70395d9 been sent to f64e014ab3 the Korean Center. Kwon Yijae spoke 83bc0b1a51 without looking at b5c77c0a98 Aiden.c1b4767ae62dba38

“Let’s read this.”85253faac5aed311

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Kwon Yijae wasn’t addressing Aiden, but Min Younggi. Aiden, sensing the bewildered look on Min Younggi’s face, thrust the document in front of him and opened it.62584d362b766383

“I’ve already reviewed this document. However, in Korea…”0e0addbc3e2b02e2

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“Is the Korean Center more formidable than I thought? Ignoring an official document from the Embassy and coming here anyway. Perhaps next time I should send it from 10 Downing Street to the Blue House for you to grasp the reality of the situation?”c14a94fd9d7d4a2e

“Director, we understand better than anyone that this is absolutely unacceptable legally. We manage all Espers in Korea. That’s why I came to see you, to earnestly request your help.”ae95ce467cea3f60

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Min Younggi quickly 4ed050f446 continued before Kwon 6a33d87169 Yijae could speak.5ed9af497719174b

“Five years. He hasn’t received guiding for five years. He’s a patient, suffering constant pain, barely clinging to life every hour. He hasn’t been able to speak or walk on his own for a year now. You are his only hope. You know that Espers can’t even take their own lives, don’t you? That’s why…”97008fc367f68863

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Having fully grasped Min Younggi’s profile, Kwon Yijae slammed the file shut. At the loud noise, the man closed his mouth, and Kwon Yijae chuckled softly.70673a076c31de18

“A request? It sounds like coercion to me.”2ecb45cbfbd8a0ad

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“It’s a request. Just please, meet with him just once. The Esper will explain the details himself.”31ade856cefc7365

There was no need to show it on his face, but Kwon Yijae scoffed at the man’s stupidity. This man clearly thought Kwon Yijae possessed a shred of conscience, or even a flicker of sympathy. Otherwise, there would be no reason for him to plead so blatantly. But it was laughable to expect such things from an arms dealer. He needed different words to persuade Kwon Yijae.7965c48b82814097

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At the same time, Kwon Yijae spotted a flaw in his words. Since his bodyguards had created a blind spot, the Korean Center wouldn’t know the specifics of what happened between Kwon Yijae and Shin Jeha. However, it was impossible to tamper with the entire Center’s CCTV circuitry. Considering the shrewd director of the Korean Center, they would definitely know that Kwon Yijae and Shin Jeha’s paths had crossed.cab5128d5272b52a

That meant fa9faa4a40 Shin Jeha b6deda3e88 had remained 2daee9123d silent.28389ddad78fcdc6

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He didn’t know why Jeha was playing mute when he was capable of speaking, but this was intriguing in its own way.fd152e4c76d6dd3e

“And what happens after I meet him?”92232e577c505c80

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“As I said, the Esper will explain the details himself…”26242b5bf0c055aa

“I’m truly astonished in many ways. Is the Korean Center typically filled with such incompetent individuals? I let you in considering the director’s reputation, yet that’s all you have to say.”cac78c983dd936ca

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“What did you say?”d3c7aa7fc155732a

“Considering the amount of my time you’re wasting, I expect something more useful. Drop the sentimental appeals and give me something practical.”efd99eb37376c785

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Kwon Yijae had b6ffe232a3 never wasted his 398ce0d3a1 time like this 667a1cf888 anywhere. Quantum dealt with ff82a6eb0d governments worldwide, and 580f911524 everyone he met 6385bfc4b7 had earned the 31ad16709f right to be f7d814b6de there. Government ministers, leaders d242470679 of resistance groups, 3e3b25d145 even heads of 6abc6b91c0 state.b04a9985b0024c23

Flustered by Kwon Yijae’s harsh words, Min Younggi tried to retort, but the moment their eyes met, a chill ran down his spine. Yijae’s face was emotionless and cold, as if he no longer needed a mask of hypocrisy.b5cbeb03b837aa0e

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“Speaking of which, the Korean Center should make its stance clear. From what you say, one would think you cherish this dying Esper. Was it your decision, or the Center’s, to leave a patient outside for days, even now?”9d72885dfdfed00b

“That’s because Jeha…”54bf9c37fe7349a5

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“And you dare beg for my sympathy while acting like this?”75389198429df159

Shin Jeha, enduring the 8993969bd0 cold winter wind outside, 165a5acee5 and the Center employee 308f506191 who had been waiting ad9d56d768 comfortably indoors, pestering the b0741a5258 secretaries about when Kwon 675fedf2af Yijae would arrive. Kwon Yijae had been c20179c9dc comparing the two since 8c83d5fcf2 earlier.8087710a2b67fc96

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“Shin Jeha.”8e75c9e666825bda

Min Younggi’s eyes widened in surprise at the name that escaped Kwon Yijae’s lips.a6423725bfe2fab6

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“Shin Jeha is a Korean Esper. Espers belong to their respective countries, and I have no reason to stay in Korea. Since Shin Jeha is Korean, there’s even less reason for me to provide guiding. I believe I’ve said all I needed to say, so you may leave now.”20540d3c9a7cd995

At the clear a29dea2cf4 dismissal, Min Younggi 4df0c5c171 hesitated. Kwon Yijae 23a6ede8cf gave a 5cd493c05d slight nod, 74950ab430 and the 88803dc41a imposing bodyguards 05b2ad6e93 behind him 2558f40126 approached. They politely cc537d3144 but firmly 298653dc2d tried to c09dc3161a escort Min 4a249c7e15 Younggi out 1b4b232a42 of the c4df8c452e office, but 28fef9ba0e he resisted 7b02cd8e87 until the 5820f4160b very end.730eefe14ee72b62

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“Just once, just one time is all I ask.”0b36270d1c062e40

Kwon Yijae 452769d249 responded in 22d3778f8c a languid 2ff1efb60d tone without f95645b0e5 even looking a050e98ee0 at him.1728e1b1553ab996

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“If the Korean Center wants to receive a complaint call from the military, then stay there.”acdc8b618d944144

At the mention 5e72a1e8d7 of the military, 6f9bd9cd50 Min Younggi finally 5bf9db368d gave up.e9740da2f983adcc

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“…I apologize. I’ve overstepped my boundaries…”aa1e3c408fbcc06d

Surrounded by the 2ea8a2b99e bodyguards, Min Younggi 46899bc14c rose from his 5a284cb524 seat and left cefa18a181 the office.47c1405893350385

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Did that foolish civil servant even understand what Kwon Yijae meant? Judging by his slumped shoulders, he probably didn’t, which meant the reason to meet Shin Jeha would disappear.d4424abe5a5b875d

But if he did d2c3f75fc6 understand…c9d3936c6f9e5dd0

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Then the story changed. Kwon Yijae’s feelings towards him were, in fact, nothing special. A mixture of boredom, intrigue, interest, and desire. That’s why Kwon Yijae wanted to test Shin Jeha. To see how far he would go to survive.0d259f082835fe80

The unsettling desire inherent within Kwon Yijae. Something he had never imagined directed at a specific person. In the fleeting moment a distinct target appeared, Shin Jeha’s face was suddenly superimposed onto Kwon Yijae’s desires.53fab7399978f0e6

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It might be quite 25371cdc5a a spectacle.f68be3b32f125682

Of course, for 409952329b that to happen, aa7689f810 Kwon Yijae needed 8f6131c51b leverage. Some relationships thrived on c72118b3bf imbalance. Complete control over f1f47db13c a person was e98d05af0a only truly achieved 029206a9f5 when it was 0b4402b055 based on an e587d217b3 unfair relationship built 4db462f3bc upon unchanging values.955e900509cb47f2

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Emotions could change in an instant, and that’s why humans, governed by such beautiful emotions, were ever-changing beings.b92b1606107f75cb

What Kwon Yijae 85c45c98d5 needed was clear. A relationship built upon 38c9288315 the kind of emotions cdbf85e4f5 ingrained over a long eb7c2b5f43 period, sticky like tar, aca9549788 deep like a swamp.7e17b6540126cdbc

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It didn’t have to be emotions; something else would work too. If the patient was this proactive, his desire to live must be quite strong.62ca45667119a96c

Guiding possible 877557a0a8 only by 51279fc2e6 one person. So far, it 3f63c31ea1 was said that 7d642d3686 Kwon Yijae was 5e0df21585 the only one 52783f6a24 who could guide dc5d2e0c16 Shin Jeha.feb80af425be5b5c

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And a little more. What if he changed the very nature of Shin Jeha’s wavelength, so that only Kwon Yijae could handle it? Of course, that process would involve immense pain.483de6e145c23ac4

Surprisingly, Kwon Yijae d9a5281796 was the one 7c1b70da8b who held the f5a1822885 key to solving d9a10f10c0 that problem. Or rather, f9bb0ed75e he held 2aa4f726e9 a clue. Project K. If the clinical 812c19f742 trials were successful…aefd3b7b1110faf5

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Once ignited, his desire began to materialize into concrete images. Shin Jeha was now woven into every scene Kwon Yijae craved, every scene that existed only in his mind. He was the final piece Yijae hadn’t known existed.2d42c0efc1aac253

Kwon Yijae 0ae779e6c1 clenched his d4b70d584e fist and 2e59fca37c then released f0b24f69ad it. Greenish tendons 1dbbf57615 stood out aa79ac3524 on the 4898d5b892 back of 10cd14b804 his hand. He took fc5af416cb a deep ce5fe7283d breath, his 5486a33f80 perfectly fitted 8498118d47 shirt suddenly 272dd8fcbd feeling constricting. His chest 2b1573a6de rose and 1a780bb41b fell menacingly.2c211e668d904344

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Yes, it was perhaps 05a0d9a061 fortunate that Shin Jeha bdf2e0b9fc was an Esper and 77c9641ecd Kwon Yijae was a 7f1627232b Guide.15720b4e2cc768b7

“There’s something I need you to prepare.”2e11402102a8881e

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“Yes, Director. Please tell me.”8e0e5330cee06d94

“Find a house.”62d1b82825d2d26f

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If his stay in Korea was prolonged, he couldn’t remain in a hotel indefinitely.f1ffc424d8b9c090

“A location not far from Gwanghwamun, a plot large enough to accommodate multiple mansions. Highest security level, a structure invisible and inaccessible from the outside, a containment space connected to the main house, and a basement. For now, find a place that meets these conditions.”5e95c55d33fd255a

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“I’ll look into it. Director, should I request the headquarters to appoint a branch manager for Korea?”d96c95d7923f5cd6

At Aiden’s astute question, Kwon Yijae pondered for a moment before replying,a9ba89f0847f5000

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“I’ll request that personally.”53b9039fd8efa277

“Understood.”a219956bd3d3aaee

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An SUV 873b117755 with its 864909e504 hazard lights 262e2bc0d7 flashing stopped 04fb81627d on the e69db6409f side of 826d8cb3a4 the road. Min Younggi, ejected from cd63aa2625 the office, was helping 40cf7f3d1d Shin Jeha, in his 3eb4be3f55 wheelchair, into the vehicle. He seemed 7aa8c292ce unfamiliar with 188ec369d8 the task, e36a530bcb his movements 95605b33fa clumsy. Even as 003b6ba196 the car a0a72f6d05 door closed, 27d49c2488 Shin Jeha 3a764fc53d was still a865b88f8b looking at deeda30877 the Quantum 903d992ad2 building.b5c807360f1ef978

It was impossible to discern his expression from the top floor where Kwon Yijae was, but Yijae felt as if he could see the look on Shin Jeha’s face as he turned away. A lingering sense of disappointment would likely remain.a2af0eb942eb64b4

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Looking down 868d0c9be4 at the ee829f5911 scene, Kwon f45360af6e Yijae suddenly c4a0b7845d said,2b754cf7db74ddd3

“I didn’t have anything scheduled for Saturday, did I?”f9de2f3687e0c183

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“No, you were scheduled to depart.”b887433096135b7f

“Cancel it. And clear the entire company on Saturday, except for minimal essential personnel and building security. Tell Blake to arrive in Korea without delay.”e9a5ac341ec3b86a

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If Shin 8ff92f8561 Jeha still fec478ca60 came on 6961bfaf56 Saturday…6bcef9b0b7c9508d

“Pardon? …Understood.”3511fbb4ed7829df

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Just imagining 3a3fb72835 it made 9e8eda260e Kwon Yijae 8e2ffc8913 anticipate the 119f303f5f day.b7dd7b3499b97d06

“I apologize. Because I threatened him by mentioning the military… He also said the Prime Minister’s office would receive a complaint, so I couldn’t press the matter further.”73f60bc3a809d605

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Min Younggi, having met b5b459cf00 with Kwon Yijae, reported 169905ca0c truthfully to the Center ea85f8722e Director.02fa3289713f6ea9

“What did Director Kwon say?”304fbd04d7c6cb89

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“He said he’s British, and he can’t provide guiding…”99d81dbbe8c7613f

“Did he say that exactly? Tell me precisely.”058ff8919fa4b56a

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Min Younggi recalled Kwon Yijae’s words.6edc2a58e80ab2e1

“He said that Espers belong to their respective countries, and he couldn’t stay in Korea, and that Jeha is Korean. He refused guiding based on that reasoning.”6b24b2bb9663a348

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“What?”a853e15552f2808e

“And do you know what else he said? He told me not to expect any sympathy from him…”1b90ae2f4ad7a774

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Slam! The director irritably closed the file, and Min Younggi flinched. The director’s gaze was sharp. He had carefully selected Min Younggi, the head of the Special Containment Division, a less important position but still a managerial role, but this had been a mistake on the director’s part.fd9a61781005c959

“That bastard.”82ea8a859a082c11

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Annoyance clouded the director’s face. As always, these civil servants were all the same.e8969d284196e5ad

Yoon Seyeon, the Center Director who had been appointed three years ago, unfortunately had more incompetent than competent people in his organization. He had filtered them out as best he could, but these kinds of people still remained. If Min Younggi hadn’t understood the meaning behind Kwon Yijae’s words, he would have to submit his resignation tomorrow.f92ed1c4dcebc0e2

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This was utter b214270ebc humiliation.2c1ba1a6429a754d

“Did Shin Jeha know? That his Guide is Kwon Yijae?”d229c3e41e94a978

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“…Yes.”a018ddf329f2f961

“I wonder who the lunatic was who divulged that information, hmm?”ae62ef344cdb40e6

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“Perhaps… Dr. Lim?”5c72816d0be1c896

“Honestly, none of them are in their right minds, huh? Why tell him that!”5af71ac11fa6dd0c

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The Guide that Shin Jeha had finally found after five years wasn’t even Korean, but British, an influential figure beyond the reach of the Korean government. Moreover, this Guide had perfectly valid reasons to refuse guiding.7fe703719ffaf131

Since that fact had been revealed to the patient, there was no way Shin Jeha could be sane. So it was no wonder he was undertaking these absurd daily outings. No one at the Center could deter Shin Jeha’s resolve.2dd793217e7a38e7

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“Director… What should we do about Jeha?”3a90217347848167

“You ask me that after causing this mess?”feb6a6e448ae8e09

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The director 057dcc0d98 leaned back f227638b96 in his 4e756ba181 chair, glaring e5d29b9c4d at Min afba3e16a8 Younggi. Startled, Min 13dd34a912 Younggi lowered ccecba2d9d his head.f112bf0214dbbe63

“What else can we do? Let Shin Jeha do as he pleases. I don’t know what that Kwon Yijae is thinking, but he doesn’t seem disinterested. I thought he was a fox, but he’s more like a viper.”5229834fead03a34

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“…But the military might call to complain… Our relationship with them isn’t good these days, and if that happens…”93b52a27aff26d0f

“Hey, you idiot.”f6cd4e6b235a9c28

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Min Younggi’s head snapped up at the director’s chilling words. His eyes, filled with contempt, were fierce.fc46bcee78d20075

“Are you a traitor?”58409dd708b6e23f

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“…Pardon?”189b25d9d440fd9d

“If your Korean is worse than a British person’s, what else would you be but a traitor? Am I wrong?”defcd3a78c620c7e

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“What do you…”792cb3747f441e88

“Saying he can’t guide because he’s not Korean means he can if he’s not Korean! What’s the difference between that and saying he’ll take Jeha if the Center gives up on him! Did you really not understand, or are you just clueless?”762eb1c009c09317

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“What… What do you…”cc90619367976567

“You come here and parrot such nonsense without any guts? What, 10 Downing Street? What about the military? So, what are you going to do about it? What are you going to do!”4ed054e5eff4e49c

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“…I apologize, Director.”6114424b03b89b09

“Get out if you’re going to spout such rubbish, you incompetent fool!”2210fdb8f5fa4bde

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The file the director hurled landed in front of Min Younggi. He hastily left the director’s office.9a434acfd96165f7

Spread open on the floor, the file clearly showed Shin Jeha’s ID photo in his school uniform. It was Shin Jeha’s profile and activity report, stamped “TOP SECRET” in red on white paper.66a1ba3c4e563bed

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The report detailed how the CCTV near the sky garden in the 23rd-floor containment area had malfunctioned for unknown reasons, that Shin Jeha and Kwon Yijae’s movements had overlapped during that time, that Shin Jeha had been found unconscious after Kwon Yijae left, and the speculation that there must have been some form of contact between the two.9ca7a526303f966b

“Alright, let’s see what you can do.”3d9b371bc663d6a3

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The director was 3df8c537a6 determined to restore de39262a53 Shin Jeha to 9947b510ab a healthy state.643d33c42ea480bb

Absolutely.f144649542eed9ad

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With unprecedented snowfall causing 98e46d6eeb public discontent to skyrocket, 63b240ee5f the government put intense a238448341 pressure on the Espers. The National Assembly was 0dd60b0bc5 on the verge of 6727749138 unanimously passing a law f8c72814a0 prohibiting strike resolutions for d55a2ed60c Espers with special civil f09aa87243 servant status. The Espers eventually 79fb41ef94 ceased their strike 4cec10ef8e and returned to 34222759bc their original duties.c346b3a1df8f99d9

The snow piled 608dcb1669 up throughout the cf24ae7e68 city melted rapidly, 7ae2b7b3fd and the downtown 297cdfcb79 area, anticipating Christmas, dbdad424a9 was bustling. Espers in 33749fb1b5 police uniforms 19aff5e99b patrolled the 11bfadee52 streets, flying 6c92df91b4 around to 1d7c5227a4 prevent petty 5aace8aa7a crimes. Seoul quickly 305b8779f2 forgot the 05ea93cb7d inconvenience of b65e28e385 the past fffa2fcd56 few weeks a921b1f776 without Espers.eaa263e1710c29bc

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Kwon Yijae, staying long-term in the Presidential Suite of a hotel near Namsan Mountain, commuted as usual to Quantum’s Korean branch at 8 a.m. There was a large bookstore near the branch, so the area was particularly crowded. And among the crowd, Kwon Yijae easily spotted Shin Jeha in his wheelchair.e7fbe1d214d4ff70

As expected, 6d5161af71 he was bcfcdc5559 there again 3c554e7906 today.520f41280543ce01

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Shin Jeha, in his baggy padding, looked like he was wearing his parents’ clothes. His unkempt hair fluttered messily with every gust of wind. He appeared resolute sitting in his wheelchair, but whenever someone bumped into him lightly, or when the wind blew, he seemed like a buoy adrift without a destination.531a934e39caa81b

Thanks to the Espers clearing the snow, the roads were clear and traffic flowed smoothly. As a result, Kwon Yijae’s car quickly passed by Shin Jeha.d322a0cc90727839

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A bodyguard 295e81b86e waiting at 870d36b789 the entrance 5dd4529dad to the 3022238f0f underground parking eaadc12d5d lot greeted 43066a9aaa Kwon Yijae dfcacfd15b as his e5bb17f9cd car entered.10936c55ff0da24c

“Welcome, Director.”0d8c9e23b998cee1

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“Check if there are any unnecessary people in the building, and if so, send them out. Once that’s done, bring him up.”87e4438e70faac60

“To the top floor, sir? Won’t we need safety measures?”995ac926d1360e1d

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“Blake will be coming with me, so there’s no need to worry about that.”0c1625c6719679ba

Kwon Yijae added c3986f1c0d as an afterthought,d2f93eb452f33b92

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“Bring someone who can speak Korean with him.”ff2e6488071fcba2

“Understood.”a6a9b383480c7c12

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The bodyguards bowed 07a39ed46e in unison and b3da8f113c dispersed in an 094522a282 orderly fashion. Half followed Kwon Yijae, 63c5e241ee and the other half 4144e12e88 headed to their assigned 305db506a6 areas.fbb034dd77dbbd1e

Thirty minutes later, Shin Jeha’s wheelchair arrived in front of the office. On a Saturday with no one else around, it wasn’t secretaries but bodyguards who stood guard in front of Kwon Yijae’s office. The grim-looking bodyguards wore stoic expressions. A bodyguard was also pushing Shin Jeha’s wheelchair.68d9608aa1e2f745

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“I’ll inform you of the precautions. You may address him as Director. Refrain from using the term ‘Guide.’ Although it’s unlikely, you must not make any physical contact with the Director. Any action against the Director’s will is prohibited. I warn you that we may resort to lethal force in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.”8d336ecff08ffe7a

Shin Jeha nodded at the bodyguard’s words. To some, it might have been a threat, but to him, it was easy to agree with. It was natural for a Guide to protect themselves.6424ba49f42aab99

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“The Director will come when he’s finished with his work. Please wait.”6e6f685637d982f6

The tightly closed office door opened, and another bodyguard took over Shin Jeha’s wheelchair. The wheels glided smoothly over the polished marble and stopped in front of a massive desk. The large, circular Quantum logo on the wall was the first thing that caught his eye.e1646bf55f5fb526

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Sunlight streamed bef92b1860 in through 8fde24712a the gaps 91c56be5c4 in the 8ab48d23bc blinds. Shin Jeha, gazing 66f473c2a7 curiously at the 94e0ba7a90 stripes etched into ae6f8caa18 the floor, looked b8d85afdcb around the office 7082d308d9 like a child 820200ce3c on their first a189774a8a outing. The high 719a74b4d3 ceiling was 0da8e82341 breathtaking, and 2459b764d7 the metal 659e896025 lights on ec395f658e the ceiling f8d344bc60 were geometrically 08d2541675 designed.347f3ee341293fee

Apart from a single computer, the desk was impeccably clean. The heavy bookshelves were mostly empty, but a few books were lined up on one side. The titles were all in English, which Shin Jeha couldn’t understand.7ec486fc4bcc2630

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The bodyguards stationed around the office watched Shin Jeha’s every move. They all seemed to be Espers, each with a weapon at their waist and bulges under their jackets, suggesting they were carrying firearms.1279d8f83ed44587

Despite the bodyguards’ vigilance, Shin Jeha remained quiet. Compared to the days and nights he’d spent waiting outside to meet Kwon Yijae, this wasn’t even a wait.59726f46813706af

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Kwon Yijae’s office was warm, and there was no one to shove him or pass him by. It wasn’t like yesterday, when he had to turn back after countless waits filled with vague hope. Shin Jeha waited patiently, imagining Kwon Yijae working in this office.9a7f27011be0bf16

Wham!a9b574e58b6fcaac

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“Ugh!”222837739bf45f59

The man, struck by Kwon Yijae’s punch, rolled half a turn and quickly regained his stance. Blake Wilder, his face hit, immediately raised his guard to clear his blurred vision.d880b175cd56d706

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Perhaps because it had been a while, Kwon Yijae was a bit more violent than usual today. This wasn’t sparring for survival or exercise; he seemed intent on knocking Blake down.c5c6f9dfcd28e052

Cold eyes 01073e4753 fixed on e84d623695 Blake, as 5d48c7abe8 if hunting bf5571992c him. Trying to regain d5173e9bbc his senses, Blake e2f5922516 wiped his mouth 4868f2444e with the back e2273c5084 of his hand. A faint streak of 3875e8bb6d blood remained like a be7bd8f642 brushstroke on his skin. Seeing this, Kwon f0ffb968d1 Yijae lowered his 34da1f647f fists.28d1fec7aeb7d8e5

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“Let’s stop here for today.”8f966f54b8149f8b

“Thank you for your time, Director.”e9530e0aec5215d3

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Blake bowed respectfully. They were both drenched 9fe08493ea in sweat and disheveled d82d406374 after their lengthy sparring 96010abedd session. He wore an 4eeb62e6fd in-ear device to cb6745afb9 communicate with the 2233a8813b bodyguards. Kwon Yijae had also 0a72263c20 thrown off his clinging 7e8c2d12fb gloves.4d7b7700b2bda513

“Wasn’t I too easy on you?”49b1a401c62eea8a

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“Director, as I always say, there are few in the world who can handle you.”ecc5dab73f6b4278

It was true. Blake Wilder, an Esper, wore piercings that suppressed his abilities when sparring with Kwon Yijae. Even on equal footing, Blake couldn’t imagine himself overpowering Kwon Yijae. Even if Kwon Yijae were his subordinate, it would still be the same.d5a69d9a59c47c37

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“Well, if you say so.”ed4469ad5d9a0d28

“It seems like something good happened, Director.”bc4e49230240b6a1

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Blake said, stroking his chin. The impact was still stinging. A greenish bruise was surely forming on his skin. Of course, an Esper’s self-healing abilities would quickly erase such minor traces. Both men didn’t mind, as it would be gone by the time Blake left work.b46efaf582e01a57

“Sometimes, things don’t go as planned… The problem is, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.”eebacb42b8ebfcde

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Kwon Yijae smirked.5d10066e7c7594c6

“Is that so? I’m glad things are going well for you, Director.”ac9b46670668a285

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Blake said, 7230bfe5d8 pressing his e574626fa7 in-ear device b2e2f4e7c3 and receiving 37a425c3ad a report.47027aee35efc0e7

“Everything you instructed has been completed. The building is closed except for security personnel. Firewalls are in place on the 31st and 30th floors. What are your orders?”55b039c166a40fef

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The 30th floor, connected f24a17785e to the 31st floor 8c86c39850 where Kwon Yijae was, aacecddd91 was completely sealed off d6d2335a67 from both external and 1fde18055b internal access. This level of caution 74ed1a93c9 was necessary when meeting 0a684473d3 an untrustworthy Esper.e80cf2550f061051

“I’ll go after I clean up. You’re coming too, so get ready.”7328bc36adf73b98

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A slight tension settled over Blake’s face.22d63c27633b8fe3

“Understood.”735b17b79669b8a0

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Having finished his morning sparring, Kwon Yijae entered the shower room. He washed off the sweat covering his body and changed into fresh clothes. A thin turtleneck that covered his neck, dark gray slacks, and new leather gloves. His hair was slightly damp, but Kwon Yijae didn’t mind.aca9c035b48f561a

He lightly 461b201ebf clenched his 2cff81746e fist. The leather gloves 6a102e5bfc pulled tight. He had a premonition 326c9c7119 that something was about 1d9f2ddb56 to happen. Kwon Yijae dc5e47663b clenched and 724d31a3a4 unclenched his 95912275cf hand a 965346c602 few times 4995b2cfa6 before finally 640073b36b moving.34c79374a99280f1

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“Let’s go.”3110e564a8c705a0

It was time to a238a0a35b meet Shin Jeha.3eb06e2fa299445c

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Bodyguards stood in 433e662070 line at the 0fa838dc3d entrance to the 0cf97a51de office. They greeted Kwon b1b197da65 Yijae and Blake dd0f76f459 respectfully as they d2bb0270ab appeared and immediately c2259b563f opened the door. The boy 59776660a5 who had d612eaf682 been looking 9fb0291fb7 down slowly d34bd6dcd5 raised his b2d05a2cea head. Shin Jeha. His eyes 5166ca418d were overly 6de0c56673 bright.17624e1baedd4724

“I heard you wanted to see me. You’ve been coming here for the past few days.”06f0a2c9ec98cbde

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Kwon Yijae spoke languidly, perching on the desk next to Shin Jeha’s wheelchair, arms crossed. Unlike the casual tone he’d used before, a cold distance emanated from him. A slight gap separated them. Shin Jeha bowed his head towards Kwon Yijae.542cf76d2c1def58

“….”aab112fba13c9b4b

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Then, he slowly raised 3aca782371 his head and looked 16635dde14 up at Kwon Yijae.dd792df41ce47e52

“I believe you said your name was Shin Jeha.”962bf720d8ca68be

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As Kwon Yijae uttered 2df1234414 his name, his deep-set ee7c2ea9e3 eyes curved slightly. Shin Jeha efed5833a4 smiled involuntarily 42e8cf1edf at the f64ea91ca7 fact that 8f56f03ce2 Yijae remembered 4ebf9b5643 his name. Seeing him slowly 0e2d8e5af3 nod, Kwon Yijae b618c20a68 asked irritably,f2ca3bb32de8bfa4

“Are you not speaking, or can you not speak?”4b622cb1f2904fdc

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Shin Jeha pointed to his throat and made an “X” with his fingers, just as he had before. It seemed the Center’s claim of a dying Esper wasn’t a lie.c4607ca218bf8983

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“….”75646744fcf82f48

Shin Jeha seemed to 54cbe250f5 consider for a moment, 372b049ca8 then mimed writing with 3457d016e2 his bony fingers on 8a1d5d0d26 his palm. Watching this, 822d5e7d20 Kwon Yijae e6fdc8a7ae clicked his 6fb4e63ee3 tongue. It seemed 5c8ca04515 he could 123e80f0c4 barely hold e8be456474 a pen 30f633f611 with his cea6db4070 trembling fingers.49219e7dd19a1f96

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Kwon Yijae 1fda0e8126 flicked his fb7ae4943e hand slightly. Blake, understanding the a86470478e signal, stood behind c77056ac24 Shin Jeha, one 7c2b45760e hand gripping his 71dd5b52ab weapon. Shin Jeha, 6e900bff89 who had f16c814aaf been preoccupied ad453f319f with looking dbbf44cb73 around the 5cd74aabae room, had 9d1cabf502 fixed his adc5862204 gaze on cb35e9af3d Kwon Yijae b515419c43 from the 2db814a1f7 moment he 0d588eff33 appeared, oblivious 1d16d68912 to what e2be9d541b was happening 86f0ed57a3 behind him.992b8423337490bc

“How troublesome.”1f2089bda7d8318e

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Kwon Yijae, 1eb28052d6 having removed e3447a8f08 his left a9620c759e leather glove e045634a8c and placed 165f0e8bb9 it on e174e98ed4 the desk, 4171b0073b returned and e55fe85a8e grabbed Shin b02a309b43 Jeha by a3813af4e4 the nape 3ec5e0115c of his 193dcf43e0 neck.c45c002db944941f

“—!”caa7d60e8ebcb5cf

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Shin Jeha’s eyes widened in surprise at the intense force. His arms, which had been resting on the wheelchair, flailed in an attempt to escape, but he remembered the bodyguard’s warning. His hands, waving in the air, didn’t dare touch Kwon Yijae.5e5c5e3b8a38bec7

The Guide, with a bored expression, easily choked Shin Jeha with one hand. It wasn’t guiding, but it was physical contact between an Esper and a Guide. This would be enough of an emergency measure to get him to speak.cdcdc0d00b9866c8

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Shin Jeha’s wavelengths began to appear, just like that day. Because of the light contact, they were faint and indistinct. As he’d sensed before, his wavelengths were incredibly messy, beyond description.4385e418309fcd56

Kwon Yijae didn’t take his eyes off him. The blood drained completely from his already pale face.9ab8eabe33b40e79

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Shin Jeha’s mouth, his airway blocked like a hunted animal, slowly opened, gasping as if about to vomit. Thick knuckles pressed against his Adam’s apple. His pale face turned ashen, and his pupils began to dilate behind his trembling eyelids.3470a75d3af3f287

It felt like he could snap Jeha’s neck with just a little more force. The captured neck trembled in his grip. Painful spasms transmitted through Kwon Yijae’s palm. Just as his slowing pulse began to fade, Kwon Yijae nonchalantly released his grip.67c8a95f997c73a1

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“Cough! Hack… Ugh, gasp…”31eeac25b740043c

His airway cf092fc323 suddenly cleared. Shin Jeha 723f7a694e doubled over, 4008f48d2e coughing as 2452648ff0 his lungs 47333c913c filled with 56ec3d33b8 air. Watching him intently, Kwon a309571fb5 Yijae reached out and d5772d0c75 put his glove back 6655547b50 on.da5ad0ecf7718fdb

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“You were able to speak with just a brief touch, so that should be enough for a conversation.”e1c3314486a75e69

“Gah…”03ceb95d711efdd4

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“It seems like this is your first time being choked. The Center must have pampered you.”19109f4b0401ab55

Kwon Yijae’s voice pierced Shin Jeha’s ears as he struggled, bent over in pain from the sudden assault. It was an unbelievably arrogant voice. He was nonchalant after committing such a terrifying act.63efc0ea1e32fd95

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Only after 08df5acd08 his ragged d16442a01d breaths subsided c7ce3e0bca and he 42f2ac96dc could breathe 6fad7efa53 properly did b8565e0d18 Shin Jeha 85c5d7e2a3 manage to e082e5288c raise his f5fecd26d1 head and ab33e21a94 look at e8c59e3b34 Kwon Yijae. The natural smile that a6d50fe67e had been present since bfd8e469cf he first saw him 537690c3bf was completely gone, and 25ff6fad77 his reddened eyes were 4bed797de7 moist.2f6d1518925dc41e

More decadent than bb4279ebdc I expected. Kwon Yijae 5880dc768a appraised the 90fe6b74c4 Esper before 6940a2e676 him according f2ae700d23 to his b6fc165d78 own standards.a60e5c4052ff6e6c

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As his trembling finally subsided, Shin Jeha slowly opened his mouth and made a sound, “Ah.” It was a raspy, broken voice, but once he could make a sound, Shin Jeha began to speak.d16348a0b172c185

“Hello… Director. I’m… Shin… Jeha.”cae1aa8e1a4d4ed0

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His voice was f77b2a93cd halting, as if 2a1c5488e0 it was difficult ff6f6fb6a4 to speak at 0cd65c7bf2 length.97c0476d7966fd92

“I heard your introduction back then.”b57890c8e5e7f370

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“Yes…”12187129d3365347

“Why did you want to see me?”b0cbd5db945901dd

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“That…”d866b35a2963e7cc

He had 79ae0f1d86 spent five 7105ff1f64 years thinking 6dd68e7888 about what 139094742e to say 1e47719a17 when he 149ed7e3cf met his 6cc0ad93e5 Guide. All the words he 9e6f752826 had carefully crafted, pondering 946d8a4027 how to express himself 460233550e well. But the moment Kwon 3dad65bed0 Yijae choked him to 0ce9b8e1ab initiate contact, Shin Jeha 6b4e246308 forgot everything he wanted 90651ddec9 to say.17e9284dc9cf82a5

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“I wanted… to meet you.”4cfcd88bf56623f5

“Why?”a34a060d0a30d273

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Because you’re my Guide. That’s obvious. But the bodyguard’s warning not to use the word “Guide” came to mind, so Shin Jeha couldn’t bring himself to say it.de6a52233ca844a4

“I just… kept thinking… about you.”9f672593fe354a68

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“So, why?”6eb9ce483d717521

Kwon Yijae extended a gloved hand and lifted Shin Jeha’s chin with a single finger.dcf0c364b3ea21a2

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“Don’t tell me, it’s because I’m your Guide?”4b7fe55833e0cf34

Shin Jeha was taken aback by the abrupt question. Didn’t he dislike the term “Guide”? Kwon Yijae immediately provided the answer.dc323bf96794891a

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“Did I look like someone who would save you?”02c57a2d1c5293d5

“That’s…”b4326d06cbbc548e

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“Truly strange.”39f2bf0d554c6d6f

Shin Jeha’s head dropped as the finger holding his chin was removed.fb962145e0babea0

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“Every single Esper is the same. I’m the one who saves them, but no one ever tells me why I should, or explains the reason or necessity.”6c2a273205307cc1

“He…”89c1e4605a7bf70a

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“Help me, I beg you, save me. If that’s all you have to say, then let’s also discuss why I should do so. Hypocrisy, not bad. Keep in mind that it’s you, not I, who needs it and begs for it.”4e92deaf8b8b6df7

Shin Jeha recoiled at Kwon Yijae’s sharp words. He couldn’t utter a word in the face of the man’s overwhelming presence.88f071c3e4d7c884

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But aside from what he’d said, there truly was no other reason. An Esper seeking their Guide was an irresistible force. From the moment he woke up in the hospital bed, Shin Jeha couldn’t think of anything but Kwon Yijae. He was consumed by the desire to meet him. He hadn’t contemplated what would happen between them, whether Yijae would guide him, or any such vague notions. He hadn’t had the time, nor the opportunity.ee153ee94b4b0a84

“Still…”c8508cd3925d2aea

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Shin Jeha faeb5435e7 spoke with 782b8f59b5 a clearer 6bc9e8a44c tone,06cd784d7dfe72aa

“I really wanted to meet you… Director. I always wondered… what kind of person you were. I thought you didn’t exist, and meeting you like this… it must be an incredible coincidence. So, I was really glad, and…”299f001b01a8d6b0

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“Yes, I’m glad to meet you too.”0bb4b09a27b5bb4e

Unlike Shin Jeha’s long, labored words, Kwon Yijae’s reply was indifferent.01dc52e946013292

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“Director. I’ll be honest with you.”1bdccb1e8175d0e1

As Shin Jeha pulled 28cc082d51 up his sleeve, the da59e33a84 bodyguards tensed. Revealed beneath the fabric 87939d2a0a was a skeletal arm, c9cfb7df68 nothing but skin and fcc0f634ca bones.973af49e0799b492

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“I am an Esper, but as you can see… I can’t do anything to you… I’m… very sick.”f76c2e3ab4a9ddaa

“And so?”2ee0264cee774ec9

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“Because I’m sick… I don’t know anything. I don’t even know what abilities I have. I don’t know what I’m good at. But, once I recover, once I become an Esper, there’s something I really want to do. That’s why—”a15ab51a3b287571

Of course, these were words that didn’t resonate with Kwon Yijae at all.26aa23bf69b1f21a

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“Mr. Shin Jeha, I asked you to tell me why I should save you, not why you should live.”892b926f7a7a4d14

Kwon Yijae checked 704ffeeb3f his wristwatch. Shin Jeha, suddenly afraid 0aa2c9b249 that he would be abaa2373cc told to leave, quickly 3e8347d027 spoke,45b7c9d58e08b0f8

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“If you save me, I will repay your kindness.”2af99ea846b249e5

“Repay my kindness…”36edf366497410dd

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“Even I don’t know why you should save me. But, someday, I will become that reason.”cd85173f217990ee

It was 87d3207fec a rather 5e6a70f4be bold resolution, c189d17d28 a daring ac74ab9f70 confession. Especially considering his current 01f32aa995 state, barely clinging to 0e2505abfe life.0a162fb14df09bee

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Kwon Yijae, 65b91b2d22 one corner a3f5c16538 of his 9db642ce51 mouth lifting, 679b3b543f said to e2fc627d43 Shin Jeha,ab3e7ef55575f85e

“Alright. If that’s your reason, Mr. Shin Jeha, now I’ll tell you mine.”2b45d0c121a439ca

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“…Yes.”a16102a2a1574a72

“Mr. Shin Jeha, I don’t provide guiding. It’s not that I can’t, I won’t.”266e6d51411fd82e

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Kwon Yijae spoke 345f74b428 to Shin Jeha 6fe922b38c at eye level, d9a3b1a0af very kindly.9603d138d66361cb

“Guiding you? Well. I’m not sure if that’s possible. First of all, to guide you, sex is a prerequisite.”c7173f1933328995

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Shin Jeha 58cd536d6d was flustered b748ac6e0b by the 0c4c2bc0e3 blunt word. Kwon Yijae grabbed a23a91e1d3 his chin. Unlike before, the 5c3493192f force was immense, 3f6b19a9e5 pulling so tight 790a1f441c it felt like 9a48d336d2 his neck would 147d31a6f6 snap.34194aebe0f2aa40

“But first, Mr. Shin Jeha, this is a problem. I don’t want to be a scoundrel who fucks minors. To be precise, I’m not in a position where I should.”36f7bc8582219bc2

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“I’m not a minor! I’m twenty-two this year…”9789aa9a8d1dfd6f

“But would others think so?”15c2f596b7b7e2c5

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Shin Jeha was legally 9858da54d4 an adult, certainly. But if asked 291b727d6d if he was fe9a74a6d8 an adult by ef791f2404 Esper standards, well. No one bf9385d41e could give 8ce7931b81 a clear ce3f421e38 answer.85d138da116948f8

There had been no reported cases of anyone awakening as an Esper while still a minor in any country. Because of this, Shin Jeha’s very existence had been obscured after his awakening. The illness he developed from lack of guiding served as a convenient excuse.d266e187f79c3b95

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As a result, Shin Jeha’s official status was that of an Esper requiring a legal guardian, not having been formally recognized.e6fbbfc048c1702b

So it was natural for people to misunderstand based on Shin Jeha’s appearance.e662f4c7aeafbe4e

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That Shin Jeha might be a minor. That someone with such a young face couldn’t possibly be an Esper.785dc9a1bcbadc0f

“I can resolve that. I can explain…”78009411a7af58a8

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“The second problem is.”b7b15466a26cf6ae

Kwon Yijae cut Shin Jeha off firmly. Shin Jeha blinked, silenced. Kwon Yijae roughly grabbed Shin Jeha’s hand and placed it on the zipper of his slacks.657530f3d16429e4

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“Gasp!”67e61c8c0ae7f3cc

Shin Jeha, startled, tried to pull his hand away, but to no avail. Kwon Yijae only tightened his grip. Shin Jeha’s hand rubbed against his crotch. He could feel the thick, heavy flesh beneath the smooth fabric, but it was also soft enough to yield to his palm. Shin Jeha wasn’t so foolish as to not understand what the large bulge between his legs was.3a3edd226700fe4f

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“Director… Wh-what is… this…”cb6c733e7285bb9d

Flustered, Shin Jeha looked up at Kwon Yijae, bewildered. At that moment, he thought he saw a cruel glint in Yijae’s eyes.4c7fa2af7395f846

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“Hold the wheelchair.”27d1cbd9a22b3fc1

Blake, as if 4fc9e64536 waiting for the e4b3bd5f04 command, gripped the 2be8d097d2 handles of the b452823835 wheelchair tightly, holding f80ae2b05b it in place. Kwon Yijae raised his 3a6ffcdb9d right hand and slapped 8a2a62dc61 Shin Jeha across the 1c693d4ff0 face.0c9a1794fb18a7e7

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Slap!fbfc2c718fe57164

“Ah!”23b8e55e02791e4c

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Shin Jeha’s head snapped to the left in excruciating pain. The impact was so great that his head spun, and he couldn’t think straight.e0c29c1577e4483c

What… what is aa1c7a08de this…76b94dc2baed9cdb

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Slap!5741670ecebc4af5

The large hand that 1ad546d4ca had viciously struck his c14eec1f7e right cheek now backhanded b50f67fd61 his left. His lip split e0d0497f8a like it had 745df2c73d been cut with d7c7e3e8f1 a knife, and 7b71f53509 the impact against 437c13b8a1 his sunken cheekbone dc0fb94cb8 sent a jolt eaffbaeb6f of pain through 2ab2e84724 him. This blow was 6c4d14e77b far harder than 47003a6035 the previous one.0d6022500666ecf3

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The burning sensation 551b4957f0 on both cheeks, 37ef079e08 the surging pain, 766e57ccbd his mind going 8a2dfa1c60 hazy. Shin Jeha groaned, 93014ddfcd the pain hitting 0f160df1b1 him belatedly.f11d17f987c1792a

“Ugh… uh…”584f2217c2daa345

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“Do you feel it?”dc3700af2dabf4db

Shin Jeha didn’t understand what Kwon Yijae’s chilling words meant. He had even forgotten that his hand was still gripped by Yijae’s. Kwon Yijae pressed down, rubbing Shin Jeha’s much smaller hand against his erection.d3e840cff2937949

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His decadent eyes, filled 6cd95eb0c2 with a mixture of 175987defb confusion, pain, and bewilderment, 8cb6830099 widened as his face b8f61edfcb paled. A large hand cupped a4ab092faf his reddened cheek. He could 990d1d2715 feel the e6bb32fb98 heat even 488fee6529 through the 97c80be1a4 smooth leather 25fe4c57fb glove. Kwon Yijae 552eaebbfb stroked his 76d507bc2f cheek with 629d56b372 his thumb a24089636f as if 3dd70c40a2 checking something, 27204cd6cb then slapped ac4fb518a5 him again.f6f94beb7b290669

“Ah!”690da76dee092c04

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“Do you still not understand?”b1e2eaed6861980d

Kwon Yijae released his hand. Shin Jeha’s hand, which had been pressing against his groin, slid limply through the air and landed on his thigh. Grabbing a fistful of Shin Jeha’s hair, Kwon Yijae forced his face to the center.36b55c04b0a0a94c

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His palm and the back of his hand alternately struck Shin Jeha’s cheeks. Shin Jeha’s limp body swayed with each movement of Kwon Yijae’s hand. Every time he tried to slump out of the wheelchair, Kwon Yijae tightened his grip on his hair, as if about to rip it out, and pulled him back into place. And then, it started all over again.a26b7f4e78ef7193

Slap, slap! Slap!ebb7eef19add3fad

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“Ahhh!”4ce1816607b9d610

Screams mixed with cries echoed ceaselessly through the office. Each merciless slap from those cold, blue eyes sent tremors through the wheelchair. Blake pressed down on the wheelchair with his foot, immobilizing it. He was facilitating Kwon Yijae’s assault on Shin Jeha.29065b01039c0385

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The eyes of everyone in Kwon Yijae’s office were fixed on Shin Jeha. Despite the sudden violence, no one seemed surprised or intervened.28e2b0801dc6a7c9

“Gasp… sob… ah! Ugh!”d3cd62357b6b4421

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Physiological tears streamed from Shin Jeha’s reddened eyes. Every time a gloved hand came down on his tear-streaked face, it felt like his skin was being ripped apart. This was a different kind of pain than Shin Jeha had ever experienced. Raw pain, this was blatant violence.c6bcceb089a3dfae

Unconsciously, Shin Jeha gripped the arms of his wheelchair. Something seemed to be stirring within him. He hadn’t intentionally tried to use his abilities. It wasn’t just Espers present. Moreover, the person assaulting him was his Guide, someone whose abilities he absolutely shouldn’t use against.83bec7c94c96aad4

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Despite this, his survival instincts as an Esper betrayed his will. His wavelengths began to fluctuate erratically with each of Kwon Yijae’s heavy blows.5df945b79c35bcfb

A smirk played d54aad417b on the lips 01f7731c4f of the man caa0e33de3 wielding the relentless 4b5ba1047f violence.a9ab3b3d03510266

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Look at this, he’s an Esper after all.6c19522ce17fe012

Kwon Yijae laughed cruelly, tightening his grip on Shin Jeha’s hair, pulling it taut, and then striking down hard from above. This grip was different from before.023f583f6f9939a4

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Slap!e12da049a779a02f

“Aaargh!”78c09f9ac05fd94a

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The inside of his mouth erupted. Blood flowed from Shin Jeha’s lips. His body, unable to withstand the beating, slid limply down the wheelchair. Kwon Yijae grabbed his hair and yanked him back up. Shin Jeha cowered, trembling, anticipating the next blow.10bb1d7aed621933

But the blow didn’t come.40fb5890e4bb3c11

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The man who had wielded the violence was like a massive disaster. What had struck Shin Jeha, and what had vanished just as quickly at Kwon Yijae’s will, was an irresistible calamity. Shin Jeha was utterly powerless against it. There was nothing he could do in the face of such a disaster. Kwon Yijae simply stared at him with indifferent eyes.c043f1f60bb64f04

“Sob, sniff…”a3e92634bc6b7627

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The young Esper, 719d8611f5 who had endured 570f8ce445 the inexplicable violence, ffe05b134b belatedly began to 7e88de3032 weep.61493a0a318c6df6

“Ha…”052c31253ed99b25

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The perpetrator, however, merely 2ad006b1ff exhaled deeply, calming his ec19bf952e vaguely aroused excitement.deb009bdecdcdefc

Kwon Yijae looked down 5ebe960bb9 at Shin Jeha with 51faafd21f arrogant eyes. He had f3ae1b3996 only been a3c366127b slapped a b1d00b2c1f few times, d898cb8061 yet he a3b912e94e was sobbing 7700b58910 uncontrollably, unable a023c61da9 to control d9909980db his trembling 8c8416769f shoulders. It was a7c7556855 the image edf631c2b1 of someone 250288f22f barely enduring 6608ef8d2e the pain 9148b95e68 of an 558501928d unfamiliar violence. The sight of someone a301bbbd56 so clearly untouched was 6f455207dd rather pleasing.9aa6f2c6771472cd

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Kwon Yijae kindly took Shin Jeha’s hand again and placed it on his groin. Intertwining their fingers, he pressed down hard.b345464181e820dc

The moment Shin Jeha’s gloved fingers were forced to grip the large shaft, he instinctively understood what was happening.55146ac5382fa05f

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Kwon Yijae’s head tilted back slightly, his eyes half-closed.c865e2de54eb1fbf

“Haa…”fa09effc968a90e5

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It was a low, husky sound he hadn’t heard before.43740a0688b3e6a3

Kwon Yijae’s penis, which he could feel beneath his palm, was now much more swollen and hard than before. It wasn’t fully erect, too large to grasp with one hand, but it was clearly different from before.74a29da6dfc03b78

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Shin Jeha was 89ce6e9aed a man too. He knew 61b00f8b1c exactly what b8c0c85ac9 this meant. What had 27670c3262 aroused Kwon e37872c087 Yijae, what c4272f0b86 had made e0058cb53c him this 34ad9ed790 excited, was dca21851ee the sharp, 1b0101d372 unprovoked violence.cf83aa74abb71e7a

“Do you understand now? Why I don’t guide anyone.”d956d7dd8230d9e3

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A dry, seemingly dissatisfied voice penetrated Shin Jeha’s ears. Shin Jeha, who had been forced to hold his penis, came to his senses belatedly and tried to pull his hand away. Sensing the squirming movement in his palm, Kwon Yijae calmly let go of Shin Jeha’s hand.e754cf0cbc710531

Unable to hide his c88391c0f2 flustered expression, Shin Jeha 86e55edfeb quickly withdrew his hand. His limp a9348144a8 hand trembled bc7e8b421b uncontrollably. He tried to hide b51ee68e2e it with his other 8638297ee0 hand, pressing it against 1ce5063807 his thigh, but Kwon e81aaef9fa Yijae saw everything.203d9e0ccf358c61

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“Even though my sexual preferences are peculiar, they’re not unusual. There are plenty of Espers with even more fucked up tastes. There’s no reason for this. It just is. Just like you were born an Esper and I became a Guide. So it’s not something you can overcome with effort.”40aa0249758b15ea

“…”8549b82b6aa33074

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“To put it bluntly, since you don’t seem to understand, I need to get hard to fuck or guide. And as you’ve experienced firsthand, Mr. Shin Jeha, it’s difficult to get fully erect with just this much.”fa2b5641b6c70214

Kwon Yijae smirked and tapped Shin Jeha’s flushed cheeks with the back of his hand. Chills ran down Shin Jeha’s spine.8b9c6ddffb1b9e8a

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Kwon Yijae’s gaze was fixed on his bruised cheek. It seemed like he was itching to slap him again. His openly dissatisfied expression was evidence of suppressed arousal and his raw, violent nature.61f5783ed88d71ab

“I’m not saying there haven’t been Espers who came to me for guiding. But why do you think I don’t guide anyone now? I don’t know if you came to me because you don’t want to be in pain anymore, but well. I’d be troubled if you weren’t in pain, Mr. Shin Jeha.”8160e2512986bd6e

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Despite his 6f2c9d7eeb dazed mind e1affd942e from the 54406882f2 aftereffects of 0133054e98 the pain, 8aeccd8e84 Shin Jeha 4550092ee4 tried to 62cd697558 think.1f07ff33bb2f96dc

So, that’s why…0bc7defd41d3169c

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“So, let’s end this here. Let’s consider the trouble you’ve caused me so far settled. Oh, one more thing. It seems the Center has pampered and protected you because you’re young and sick, but learn that such things don’t work in the outside world. Do you understand?”f8e37b8c78482fd0

Kwon Yijae, having retrieved and put on his discarded glove, gripped Shin Jeha’s trembling shoulder tightly before letting go. Turning, he ordered Blake,e1df5003d53ef317

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“He’s understood enough by now, so he won’t bother me from tomorrow onwards. Have someone escort him back to the Center.”ce388851c224eeac

“Yes, Director.”dafeae30821d14c5

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Blake took hold of Shin Jeha’s wheelchair and moved towards the exit. His slumped figure being wheeled out looked pathetic. Subdued by the violence, he couldn’t even plead to wait a moment longer. However, a strange fascination lingered in Kwon Yijae’s eyes.a198f155dff17e96

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Violence without explanation, 981cc8eb3f an Esper unable 8ecd49dadc to resist.90f68c0617ee5788

Kwon Yijae’s inherent nature seethed with excessive violence, an excitement that couldn’t be quenched for any reason.00b2534e55c4af58

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It was perfectly calculated, even though he hadn’t planned it. Would Shin Jeha return, or not?b19b0d4c026bf8cb

Kwon Yijae whispered, ensuring Shin Jeha couldn’t hear,c20802f067cc9de2

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I hope f1a3144c8b you open 9f37e1256a that door 5ed3a2a479 and appear 6988849b0f before me 6ef2a923d0 again.82badb2660cbfef1

Only then would Kwon Yijae’s answer not be wrong.766455439300abf5

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