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by mimiIt 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.63b3c3ecdb000be1
It had been ages b0babee33e since Kwon Yijae had 4ee5fbe45c seen streets painted white 7ae3710ca1 with snow. Sitting in the back 80b6e68fcb of the sedan, gazing f35fac3764 out, he asked in d468aa61c4 an indifferent voice,dca0786e8938e5bf
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“Isn’t it barbaric?”3488ac385580d960
“…Pardon?”2827c7e497a38281
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“I was just thinking it’s been quite a while since I’ve seen this much snow.”8e5a0def36306544
“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.”abf7a58e801b0e63
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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.073181bb6de113c8
“Our afternoon schedule has been significantly delayed because of this.”19871c246a34e5ec
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“Is there a problem?”21d9a0fcee7f890b
“No, not at all, sir. I just mentioned it since we were talking about it. I just find that… pathetic.”2dae2d9d8f2e91e6
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Aiden, newly arrived from 730eeb6909 England, fixed his gaze 0b97b0ec61 on the Espers picketing 3a57cfc34d stoically, their faces hidden e715a169d8 by masks and hats. The passersby 507f32302f did not 30f91f16f5 look kindly d35e2fbed4 upon them.ddc1e5da4bceb3b1
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.6903b42f76f1bb86
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Before their parent could 14d60b1b88 stop them, the child f4e9433d6b ran toward the protesting 834382e547 Espers, hitting them with 0590b23bb5 tiny fists and yelling 878e501179 before finally bursting into 34f9edd9ad tears.8a4190a081d1512b
“Indeed.”8a7087db742a39e9
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Kwon Yijae 21dcc441a6 turned his 098afac2b4 head and 605ab449fa said,2806b8bd5621589e
“It truly is a pathetic sight.”e8e6eb9ba643d8fb
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However, the window remained 47ab5b1628 open. Aiden, observing his unreadable c155fbff4b boss, cautiously asked,67826f58a7403b8b
“But, Director… There’s something I truly, absolutely cannot understand. The reason you’re still staying in Korea…”667cc0fc067a33de
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“If it’s something you need to know, you’ll find out when the time comes.”715957defedfc3d8
“I apologize, Director.”2ed6e280708e20c6
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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.”1877893516a11e9b
“Yes, I understand.”679aa7ea2477cb95
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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.72ae8bd12f04a557
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.8bfb91f1412c5de7
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“Director.”16f11386b280d738
The bodyguard in the front seat, who hadn’t spoken a word until now, said curtly.94898e5e3f05bc87
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“Should I contact the Korea Center?”9202e667e4e098be
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.70e18473f1ed9284
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“How many days has it been?”d929723049e014fa
“Including today, fifteen.”ca9f414790b4097b
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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.5ad914ea321ce272
Dr. Lim had becde0d405 formally requested f006489c55 a meeting b371015c20 with Kwon cb9cdc31f8 Yijae, citing a374aeb543 the wavelength 4a6c0d3236 test results 3df5247563 of both 4484f29b42 Shin Jeha 869593a46b and Yijae.c6f3806a7bc42efd
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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.0193d2e7138e408a
Since then, an uninvited 081fee70b9 guest had been visiting f17d828803 Quantum daily. Shin Jeha be850e654a in his 7f7edf15b6 wheelchair, along 708f328743 with a 6d5be64d00 Center employee.1d05c8171dcc5ebd
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Kwon Yijae 78e5858640 would arrive dbaa6842a0 at work, 5415004549 seeing Shin d274ad4251 Jeha waiting 7f38bda784 for him e9c7bdf895 outside. Of course, the car 13eb2b981f window never rolled down, d7c7e57a29 and he would leave 813e63f077 Jeha there, seemingly abandoned, a076d0fb21 all day. The same applied 840c43819a when he left f3df664c7c work. Jeha was 6b63543459 always there, 0ef75e5e7c fixed like 912620020f a statue. Maintaining a passive stance, 24f23f27ef as if observing, despite 735c28d90c having come all this a7bd395018 way.a045f37b8f9687da
“It’s strange.”ebeb683c0debd75c
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His seemingly detached 6ae497f6a2 attitude, his air 24b43269a5 of world-weariness, yet 9425c7dc8e the patience that 9cb67c0396 drove him to 1d6897b934 keep coming back. The contradictions within Shin 338f705cab Jeha puzzled Kwon Yijae.47c23805e604a197
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.74d9cf84ae849211
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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?02440597b22d1dc4
Was it neglect or c62799b01f trust? Freedom or restriction? Cherishing or confinement? It was overflowing with 9f2d897773 ironies that made judgment 99404e5f7e difficult.429dbe4e9342149f
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“He doesn’t seem desperate, nor does he seem to be trying to garner sympathy, but he’s persistent.”7881d7c71edc3f0d
If Shin Jeha were e841f42633 more desperate, he would e8815235f1 have barged into Quantum ead28bee5e and caused a scene, af21ae86ae demanding to see Kwon 09fdff79dd Yijae. If he wanted 7b369acc63 sympathy, he would 82fafefcf3 have made himself dced1ad818 look as pitiful 77259d4ce9 as possible to 961cfc3149 attract attention. If that were 21889d03f9 the case, Kwon 0b1ea522b9 Yijae might have c4d8b3c8e8 already gotten rid d5ea7dafd3 of him and 2faf5000a5 forgotten about him df9dd20fa9 completely.2044438c8bddc654
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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.13a49c7a3bdf65fc
His resolute gaze was f66e47436f distinct.38cdff61e308d8d5
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The vague 236ca799b4 presence, the 4ff48e2198 lifeless eyes 1fd1786126 like those 25fd12e6c9 of a 4e4715497a rotten fish, 11db948936 were as 8380ccac8b if a 52d104caa7 phantom. Shin Jeha was 00796382fc holding his ground 7d259f7940 with remarkably clear f6d21dafec eyes.8274efb34374d928
“That, in its own way, is quite…”cf67427c498860a7
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Shin Jeha was a47c8697dc always in the eafc7748a2 same spot, looking 3fc0f2f38c at the Quantum 81cfffcd52 building. As if scrutinizing the d2ab42f24d faces of everyone who 5a5b6fb34d entered and exited. Though Kwon Yijae d101dc10e0 always traveled by 6b9a0a9e32 car, so they 2216b59b89 never actually crossed 5584223e65 paths.11dc5bb02b9f1f79
“Yes?”b7c695c70a68073c
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“Ah, it’s nothing. Just thinking aloud.”c6710eeec7d85e13
“Speaking of which, Director. Are you really… certain he’s an Esper?”377da1d964c79d02
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“Did you see his face?”3b87060977a8bd42
“Yes.”899a4060c66aead5
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Aiden answered seriously. His doubt was 0cf4ba26a7 perfectly valid.b6226fd8f96ce48e
“He is an Esper. I confirmed it myself.”f8f0986847252c4e
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“…Should I look into the details?”dbe657c819795961
“No. There’s no need.”2bc2c47161382e4c
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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.eb177a503eb768a7
There were f2a1c21ef8 countless Espers 7e3a992354 in the c556133d87 world, and 9d667628d8 as a 3ad6fa576f director of 432c5e15d7 Quantum, Kwon 9842cdadfa Yijae could 3778cf16c6 confidently say 63887d8467 he had 9eaf2e137c met more 6ecc849726 Espers than f7b18cafd0 anyone else. Espers generally possessed appearances 7f73ca8bfa that stimulated Guides. It was a product d91d8e3ac9 of evolution, a means 096db57ccf of survival.e87e3bdf6161f434
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But no Esper, not a single one, had an appearance as youthful as Shin Jeha’s.f3f1f2798cbc09e2
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.37b5fb2cf53c4646
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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.60037e2c4e02af8f
“What motivates such desperation?”dbf306f297873188
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“Pardon?”a8fae82b7e8c8bf7
He hadn’t necessarily expected an answer, but Aiden replied as if it were obvious.b9726cfe4c48a238
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“The will to live, isn’t it?”b797a3020d4500a7
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.284b498b4abe6e14
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But an 8fdd094ab6 Esper who bd56f85d18 had never e7883f59af received guiding 9070dc788c might be 05c59a7224 closer to 815b2832a3 a human 71f40a9233 than an 280978efb9 Esper.0e3f28035d40fba8
“I suppose so.”32bc00659fb8006f
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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.”a3d12fe94a4294d2
“That’s true.”15e9a58823615f63
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To Kwon 18c9eefaed Yijae, who 2d57b1e9b9 believed that 6b3267badf Espers were b3e9344323 extremely fragile 70685ff109 beings who 58a4ae3ea2 clung to 826db4733b life because 6f87fb7a8a they lacked 992a76e5f2 the courage 8a93fc5a6c to die, c80bb863ce their desperation cb57789dc5 was one f59b7b2955 of the 6bcf2f8708 most incomprehensible 8875dde0d0 emotions.d60fc1fcff44c211
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.d23347924a0095a4
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More precisely, it was 5489160194 his apparent single-mindedness that d07d229396 drew him in. Someone that c8d98f0f3b desperate must 8e78bacc88 be prepared d391ee6a47 to endure 8fb33604df anything to 23656021d1 survive.e6bf9890b031c924
Shame, humiliation, unbearable dfc50036fc violence.e4dd0b731666db79
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Perhaps this 5cef42246a was the 7140e61100 fundamental reason bfcfe63bb8 Kwon Yijae 4ae27ab1a5 was observing 9f405a21ae Shin Jeha.5192541a4747763d
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.9c70633cf4f5d87b
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The employees d1e558cce2 guarding the 5d0ec4b9b4 office entrance 32d62a0e9f stood up 0e6ec93f54 in succession 1cc838e17b upon seeing 34462c9abf Kwon Yijae. They hesitated, 02501aaf53 their faces 6372cfdd59 troubled, unsure 198a57f35a who should ec28aa3124 speak. Aiden, who was 7a7e2f62bb behind Yijae, asked 82a1e0c1f0 irritably,630e7f92a871a8f5
“Is he here again?”92d778b694825a4f
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“Yes, this time, the director of the Center sent him personally…”f5cc9d6c145558b1
“Are Koreans always this persistent and annoying?”8abc6dc601955e0c
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At Aiden’s sharp, impolite remark, several employees averted their gazes, unable to maintain their composure.9e2e0d1ac5d09cd7
“That’s… He’s currently waiting downstairs… Director, what should we do?”97d9f4369a25c391
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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.52cd11dea7140515
“Tell him to wait since he came without an appointment.”67d162a43e48fc2d
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“Pardon?”659ba14a3c91211f
“Since the director sent him, I suppose I’ll meet him.”f58190c94c1c4ac3
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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.a4ca26f56483105a
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.9b1126d9f63bf9c6
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It was 10:43 p.m., 99f8557762 later than Kwon Yijae ce60f7d01d had anticipated.7025be1f4a4f05c3
“I’m Min Younggi, head of the Special Containment Division at the Esper Management Center.”80e850b36af406ef
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“Have a seat.”8d8c9b3efb6377fc
Speaking in a businesslike d29d61380a tone, Kwon Yijae gestured fb5a254a12 toward the sofa instead d532f53fd6 of rising from his 8f835a7ed6 chair. Min Younggi sat c07eacb574 down awkwardly on 3c1e466942 the sofa. He appeared 4aa34ca8a8 far more a522e618ea normal compared 07b82811c5 to Shin 5fe2ec3d40 Jeha.e2db37bd5c3a8e3c
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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.bfbf476d772306c8
A rather pathetic 7dac2d97df fellow.8e8834d9aae9cd76
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“I thought it would be difficult to see you today as well, but thank you for making time for me.”dc26297a83b91b64
“If you had made an appointment beforehand, there would have been no need to wait.”1a43a79c51897126
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“But this is an urgent matter.”95b58667e0963bda
“I’ll judge whether it’s urgent to me after I hear you out.”8e65d608c7565303
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Kwon Yijae spoke calmly, flipping through a document. The document in his hand was the man’s profile.3f5a820d55a41ad6
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.5a3ecd837b9ff380
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Suggestion implantation? So that’s how they manage Espers in Korea.fd156321ed272400
“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.”0dce0319aac2b7e8
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Kwon Yijae picked e8e54b04c0 up the intercom.2dc34cb2f9ee46db
“Bring in the official document from the Embassy.”53070bcc8aa9a507
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Aiden immediately returned bc47d178ad with the original f90d92dd2e copy of the 2db12c4a00 document that had 4f53089f13 been sent to 33aeb09f52 the Korean Center. Kwon Yijae spoke without c54b981852 looking at Aiden.8ded18ddd82ad1df
“Let’s read this.”ee8330c10d7e25d5
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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.53f726132f1520d1
“I’ve already reviewed this document. However, in Korea…”3d10c56dd153b242
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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?”03b59153c224d7ce
“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.”6596b3b57f3b6079
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Min Younggi quickly continued 7c4cce6724 before Kwon Yijae could dec464f016 speak.3ba2cd41b21b7c96
“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…”b3fc334529fb98db
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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.15235c29d7bff487
“A request? It sounds like coercion to me.”a409529866945966
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“It’s a request. Just please, meet with him just once. The Esper will explain the details himself.”3af1e0ac5935653f
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.8e10c54790f06210
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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.77702da9779ac2ed
That meant 47e0a3ddf3 Shin Jeha be095d8e4d had remained a63d17faed silent.6188482293ac2776
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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.8b0442479de62cc2
“And what happens after I meet him?”02745a28674327e9
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“As I said, the Esper will explain the details himself…”b152c140045b913f
“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.”aad0a8349c210928
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“What did you say?”ee327d1faed70981
“Considering the amount of my time you’re wasting, I expect something more useful. Drop the sentimental appeals and give me something practical.”f7664a25c07762f5
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Kwon Yijae had 14b9b6ef70 never wasted his 8f5791a5e7 time like this 667c12e979 anywhere. Quantum dealt 07298da5d7 with governments 97fad9742c worldwide, and 8c6fef7332 everyone he c460151f44 met had 09e1a17a6d earned the f0d2612cb0 right to 20c7be6e07 be there. Government ministers, a5cd5c0582 leaders of a159a9c0e4 resistance groups, de9115ff8b even heads 4537e408b7 of state.8fc7e9b3f63603de
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.36931da9fe7a2e1f
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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?”bd86ad69b615c8f2
“That’s because Jeha…”5d1fd702f07624ea
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“And you dare beg for my sympathy while acting like this?”584ca862c602a82f
Shin Jeha, e7da5c2d4e enduring the 21a42d5464 cold winter 92617bc418 wind outside, 6e4fe51641 and the 80fa348b1e Center employee a489af12de who had 4229e895c7 been waiting 37d70c1031 comfortably indoors, b471e72c0e pestering the 1ffe43c733 secretaries about cdbd0f853a when Kwon 67064c4fee Yijae would 085a9139c2 arrive. Kwon Yijae 74fe9802a8 had been c7b9bf765b comparing the 036feddfa2 two since 5e04e4382e earlier.99f9ea1b9cd6cb56
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“Shin Jeha.”f31e8f6bf612ef03
Min Younggi’s eyes widened in surprise at the name that escaped Kwon Yijae’s lips.816af8ed43f8d8af
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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.”adbb0cdd3ac21452
At the clear e2ff1ac63c dismissal, Min Younggi 2fa85a9672 hesitated. Kwon Yijae gave a4563e34b7 a slight nod, 3cbd4b054b and the imposing 9ed54f0835 bodyguards behind him a035f3ed7d approached. They politely but 5ecec04941 firmly tried to 8ec62a2e21 escort Min Younggi 18a8185bb4 out of the 482dadb2a6 office, but he f5f45600ab resisted until the fae78998bc very end.3050a35c22b03182
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“Just once, just one time is all I ask.”d4883022e2538a97
Kwon Yijae 9b716a85c7 responded in 836afae9cc a languid d51ee535d1 tone without 5ac90cc757 even looking 73de8012bd at him.51c94e6911c515d6
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“If the Korean Center wants to receive a complaint call from the military, then stay there.”0458478c2e5559da
At the 186ef00d36 mention of e85c1a3786 the military, 3cff68fa64 Min Younggi eaa3141eea finally gave 86fcfcd5e1 up.04dd2be11560106c
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“…I apologize. I’ve overstepped my boundaries…”f42de2237d8c9398
Surrounded by the bodyguards, dc6997f1c4 Min Younggi rose from 9d2d814d81 his seat and left 8f9165f268 the office.a6235ec0b65efbb6
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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.4a13a6d4e1ca5aa7
But if he e3f83c5a9f did understand…5fc089369e2949f3
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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.8447c0914a511c8c
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.d62b50a449e4abe1
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It might a3fe400fea be quite 1d2046eb93 a spectacle.8c4eef3747d00a8d
Of course, for 8431a611c2 that to happen, 91f23a0f00 Kwon Yijae needed 15c3f43491 leverage. Some relationships f127a4066f thrived on 8908d67a82 imbalance. Complete control over a 7f689cd50b person was only truly 64ffbbd86d achieved when it was 605035e0e4 based on an unfair 8ae4b5b1c4 relationship built upon unchanging af8404e04e values.bb029375cc0ee4b6
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Emotions could change in an instant, and that’s why humans, governed by such beautiful emotions, were ever-changing beings.9a4ae493933bf185
What Kwon ca339fc5cf Yijae needed 703a447d8c was clear. A relationship c72979fe67 built upon 39c6db7e31 the kind e867919461 of emotions ec99abb798 ingrained over 612c8667b7 a long ec4ee8f840 period, sticky 4fac4c3c63 like tar, aa4153dd60 deep like 9e545fcc94 a swamp.d806c648809e02c8
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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.4f10b8b64b1331af
Guiding possible af6a1676de only by 7de8f2cc29 one person. So far, 2b48d1cb1e it was 67cbf10206 said that 65907faa12 Kwon Yijae 2053b463c5 was the a11165ce52 only one a03f8ad4fb who could 8762bfaeae guide Shin 24a5b926c4 Jeha.61c8c6d283aa6d05
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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.5288164a17a9528d
Surprisingly, Kwon Yijae was 3ee85bdba7 the one who held e996485ae8 the key to solving 7d9821e851 that problem. Or rather, he f70f8142fe held a clue. Project K. If the 37cc2f7a2f clinical trials bf21ecee44 were successful…4632d5eaf0722961
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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.c8c3f406280bb15c
Kwon Yijae clenched his 5bc3290edd fist and then released 436dfbd2ad it. Greenish tendons stood out c2c9e3db6d on the back of c666029428 his hand. He took a deep b285ca4480 breath, his perfectly fitted c37ba36ff3 shirt suddenly feeling constricting. His chest rose and ce5273c0f6 fell menacingly.3967b17c7da1efb5
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Yes, it was perhaps 0866ad7f7c fortunate that Shin Jeha 133f102f19 was an Esper and 8986fe4523 Kwon Yijae was a 716b15cecb Guide.9ac9abf8b92e7d19
“There’s something I need you to prepare.”dbebe59870239eda
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“Yes, Director. Please tell me.”9c9188f8a7fb7d85
“Find a house.”e851da4f57a572af
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If his stay in Korea was prolonged, he couldn’t remain in a hotel indefinitely.972618e079cd71df
“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.”47ee6abf1e4be8d8
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“I’ll look into it. Director, should I request the headquarters to appoint a branch manager for Korea?”4b42f4243d5fd9b1
At Aiden’s astute question, Kwon Yijae pondered for a moment before replying,920cfe9e10f5e421
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“I’ll request that personally.”ea1becb0db6c9f1b
“Understood.”156627b50e2dcf3e
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An SUV 0b1d59eacf with its f230f663d2 hazard lights 6d137f9b6c flashing stopped 8c0d69ca3f on the 57354b3f7d side of 5502812000 the road. Min Younggi, 93c726f603 ejected from 7b6d163733 the office, 9e93b23e85 was helping 32c8a4516b Shin Jeha, 1538a7686a in his a51e143b4b wheelchair, into 0bc6fa55be the vehicle. He seemed unfamiliar 910a046c13 with the task, 6e86f6fed9 his movements clumsy. Even as the car 2658c23802 door closed, Shin Jeha 44a0ef65ae was still looking at 26a277beed the Quantum building.5ccc22768b6957b6
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.cb1e6e2f26c63f5d
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Looking down at ecc182de95 the scene, Kwon a2f37b0294 Yijae suddenly said,26d8ada600f6ca06
“I didn’t have anything scheduled for Saturday, did I?”4a543d852f42ce16
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“No, you were scheduled to depart.”d2dfff8c98f0d73f
“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.”6d67a8103b529796
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If Shin Jeha still 27e23430a3 came on Saturday…e159c9dc6598a829
“Pardon? …Understood.”4f39d6c213c53901
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Just imagining it made ee63a35657 Kwon Yijae anticipate the acbf18b26e day.f5ba5b1ca15f33ba
“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.”e52f7a06d98acab8
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Min Younggi, having ea161bf523 met with Kwon e182038efb Yijae, reported truthfully fba18298f4 to the Center e09fc2d82c Director.d4163c42fadab565
“What did Director Kwon say?”0d169a0cbd7fc690
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“He said he’s British, and he can’t provide guiding…”d9b63512f30c029d
“Did he say that exactly? Tell me precisely.”eca86b8b55705470
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Min Younggi recalled Kwon Yijae’s words.95550b95e8b1cfed
“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.”2ac5b9593ce0b9e1
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“What?”c274033afd30bc81
“And do you know what else he said? He told me not to expect any sympathy from him…”24dcfceaf082bac9
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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.39fe04912fc9e096
“That bastard.”11f1a7daaa51e804
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Annoyance clouded the director’s face. As always, these civil servants were all the same.6e039b01f9e42e43
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.1b938b41c750239a
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This was utter 9a2a0fa6aa humiliation.38032bf09302ea6f
“Did Shin Jeha know? That his Guide is Kwon Yijae?”d4840f54c9c3ca52
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“…Yes.”6a3725ead24bb1a2
“I wonder who the lunatic was who divulged that information, hmm?”940614dd3dc94954
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“Perhaps… Dr. Lim?”c649226221f288db
“Honestly, none of them are in their right minds, huh? Why tell him that!”5aba8a567db9ef90
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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.321ac7b1b11afb09
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.4dabaef30e3d335d
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“Director… What should we do about Jeha?”bb2670d3152897d4
“You ask me that after causing this mess?”7230a30012b589b6
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The director 7e15d5d00b leaned back e64e701810 in his 2dde8eb54f chair, glaring 31e8404046 at Min 8ff37142ec Younggi. Startled, Min 60b664e195 Younggi lowered 91e4551025 his head.d9bb3cbfa4ab73bd
“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.”488b265add4fa54e
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“…But the military might call to complain… Our relationship with them isn’t good these days, and if that happens…”61ff681f9c3e1463
“Hey, you idiot.”4435d884257ba0ac
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Min Younggi’s head snapped up at the director’s chilling words. His eyes, filled with contempt, were fierce.d6fe768d02bb7f61
“Are you a traitor?”21b89662b9d1415c
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“…Pardon?”7c9d6cf66e651781
“If your Korean is worse than a British person’s, what else would you be but a traitor? Am I wrong?”89ff9deb181f7186
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“What do you…”a06c7a417d78be82
“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?”d55bc0f1170675d9
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“What… What do you…”216f2222c4cb6a76
“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!”fc1450972cb57570
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“…I apologize, Director.”ed2df910ef2c97e4
“Get out if you’re going to spout such rubbish, you incompetent fool!”2d474a2a4e34f8b3
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The file the director hurled landed in front of Min Younggi. He hastily left the director’s office.0509a418fdff4ad5
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.6772dfcb0f5e5c99
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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.9b1358dd674b94ed
“Alright, let’s see what you can do.”f1908285f05385fd
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The director 779090c8c5 was determined 20e786f53d to restore ba808740a0 Shin Jeha 0b7650dd0f to a 94c44f17ed healthy state.124c61176346455f
Absolutely.eb15d5fe51daec88
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With unprecedented snowfall causing dc85f45057 public discontent to skyrocket, 847c98f762 the government put intense 50011a8ce3 pressure on the Espers. The National 0b53a84a16 Assembly was 0522f59e21 on the 1257c27a1c verge of 80e64e8bb2 unanimously passing 98d2c75f99 a law ddef5fc025 prohibiting strike 4dfc3fe63e resolutions for 121174b1fa Espers with 479e28a7a3 special civil b6894e8889 servant status. The Espers eventually 5d2521963b ceased their strike e73fa0c33f and returned to e8cad87ffe their original duties.0c2d0765eb149d6e
The snow piled up 41d49081b4 throughout the city melted bc3e0adbaf rapidly, and the downtown 64e831ec36 area, anticipating Christmas, was e052e2ddc0 bustling. Espers in 3767dcf9a2 police uniforms 04f5574442 patrolled the d240d28885 streets, flying d10c794c41 around to 309df4466d prevent petty 1a929f2dff crimes. Seoul quickly forgot the 653178ae1d inconvenience of the past 11d145eaa7 few weeks without Espers.2c8a017255009420
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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.f28044f3cee59c5b
As expected, d2f960fbb2 he was 3a0cbbf964 there again 956f22830c today.fac6c03100c1e5f3
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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.07efd2705d0ce16c
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.339209c246651548
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A bodyguard waiting 1f2b5d907c at the entrance 09172ca91b to the underground 741fd9960b parking lot greeted 8aa22690af Kwon Yijae as 8c12c0fd4c his car entered.74a6786a92d3d271
“Welcome, Director.”f3ee58242060c6c1
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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.”dbfeb4f7d5bffbdd
“To the top floor, sir? Won’t we need safety measures?”ecead034db636e66
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“Blake will be coming with me, so there’s no need to worry about that.”6497f539e7f83453
Kwon Yijae 756bff763d added as 2a92ce050f an afterthought,430aa73303289e27
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“Bring someone who can speak Korean with him.”f21ae985eea27fb9
“Understood.”644ae9253df8a549
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The bodyguards bowed in b8d4e9e109 unison and dispersed in 3920a77c68 an orderly fashion. Half followed Kwon fdc45a4396 Yijae, and the 32348943bc other half headed 58dc4b409a to their assigned fe8f9db989 areas.ddb02aa143d04f08
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.48ee1cce886f7172
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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.”72c3b27de433ea8b
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.6353f83f8aedd332
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“The Director will come when he’s finished with his work. Please wait.”098fd3dfdb9a7822
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.47b61977dc1564a3
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Sunlight streamed in through 878644ff29 the gaps in the 1b4dbd9f47 blinds. Shin Jeha, gazing e4d8afc08b curiously at the 256dafc030 stripes etched into e2b3961bb0 the floor, looked f46a16c96c around the office cad252aef1 like a child b7b8595f35 on their first 3bd16628a7 outing. The high 8bd0fb6845 ceiling was 42720ae920 breathtaking, and 500bb74174 the metal 2aed6529bf lights on df4a329335 the ceiling cdfb4e1238 were geometrically 7934ef5ddc designed.15dd6e61b19a1570
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.7b0855662dde73c3
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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.de1b372e7658a279
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.5d52dfde5140647f
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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.c79d58570282bf02
Wham!6214461762da53e7
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“Ugh!”f9acdd48a3ab83b9
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.103df471e7396a24
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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.e06ded99409c6fde
Cold eyes fixed on 7fccf1edd6 Blake, as if hunting cf1622d8ad him. Trying to 416ed3a2ee regain his f9b77f5354 senses, Blake 4d8927ee02 wiped his 3357989414 mouth with 97d6f20930 the back 514692c39d of his 613849a6cd hand. A faint 3559232eb2 streak of 09ea48a388 blood remained c638c21fdc like a d3269bc9c2 brushstroke on b6fad76b44 his skin. Seeing this, Kwon 235115cffb Yijae lowered his 0b98f6f240 fists.153f0c048b50eb84
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“Let’s stop here for today.”beefb4357dde49b6
“Thank you for your time, Director.”f088ce5038d3d3aa
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Blake bowed respectfully. They were both drenched b73ac7f3e7 in sweat and disheveled aed42c22ff after their lengthy sparring 1400b39ecd session. He wore an in-ear 679ef88535 device to communicate with 0739e4b527 the bodyguards. Kwon Yijae had aca652bc41 also thrown off 0e4bdd87f6 his clinging gloves.0d99c3d69b352142
“Wasn’t I too easy on you?”518bf997c0ded300
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“Director, as I always say, there are few in the world who can handle you.”7fe4a5776789e64a
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.050d16c42a57d976
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“Well, if you say so.”91572f9f1514b2df
“It seems like something good happened, Director.”c3d11be23d4a3899
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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.ceac6341ffcfba0a
“Sometimes, things don’t go as planned… The problem is, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.”08926c3ed2791b6d
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Kwon Yijae smirked.3730f5e19b9d2b1e
“Is that so? I’m glad things are going well for you, Director.”cd0cd16825ed5bc5
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Blake said, pressing f2df282ea5 his in-ear device ac6e6a308a and receiving a 35cf53d48e report.3e4924b25f0ff3bc
“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?”48368379c061932a
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The 30th 8d13559b41 floor, connected 697f6a8a2a to the 5c3b0d5dce 31st floor 869f6903d6 where Kwon c6346edd1e Yijae was, a18c4ca01f was completely 0e59ee625b sealed off 1131fdedcd from both c7247fd2e1 external and c58b746199 internal access. This level of caution b29f68417d was necessary when meeting bcbfa32d1e an untrustworthy Esper.645d6c03930e9238
“I’ll go after I clean up. You’re coming too, so get ready.”76695073d2b1fe65
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A slight tension settled over Blake’s face.4486092d4c22aef3
“Understood.”8280b7d1d5fe14f3
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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.20f17925f21250ec
He lightly clenched his 77657198bc fist. The leather gloves 5f3e37260e pulled tight. He had a premonition 19ef8de952 that something was about 91e1d43c13 to happen. Kwon Yijae 6e2f825cf9 clenched and f716c20aa2 unclenched his 7c5b6e4d35 hand a b8c3930bb6 few times 0db134f709 before finally b94723a5ce moving.cfb2e996649776a8
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“Let’s go.”d35aa60af9523ad9
It was time 08eacc1280 to meet Shin d199dbfec2 Jeha.88256647642188d4
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Bodyguards stood a6d9fe7605 in line 6ce0327cc4 at the 9ea8122450 entrance to 94ed3b59ef the office. They greeted Kwon 635582dc36 Yijae and Blake 4c33bc14b7 respectfully as they 1f888952b5 appeared and immediately 781c40ada7 opened the door. The boy 1d6720d3a5 who had 2e513a0ba1 been looking d74b6dc375 down slowly bbaa2824fa raised his 475bed585c head. Shin Jeha. His eyes af91e76b1f were overly 570950e2d3 bright.ad398a399b04fb49
“I heard you wanted to see me. You’ve been coming here for the past few days.”bc3b485afc7c9a35
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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.355b3982fce89e3b
“….”40bfdbee238b0cf6
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Then, he f0e3e436d3 slowly raised f72c7914ef his head fc12e06949 and looked d4f0fd6623 up at fd79b7b922 Kwon Yijae.83a06911dc3e4532
“I believe you said your name was Shin Jeha.”35738d428af2e0f5
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As Kwon Yijae 36a7afba9d uttered his name, 629cc3d493 his deep-set eyes 90f3079ad6 curved slightly. Shin Jeha smiled involuntarily 715b46555f at the fact that 80944415e4 Yijae remembered his name. Seeing him slowly nod, c20b7a7465 Kwon Yijae asked irritably,b9565e8151d3c635
“Are you not speaking, or can you not speak?”390c262c1d220882
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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.011dc9aa43b7eec4
“Why did you want to see me if you can’t even speak properly?”ecc0d66040b7b60c
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“….”0569e52f4a009dcf
Shin Jeha seemed to f2f1fda90e consider for a moment, 46defba9ac then mimed writing with 50b769788f his bony fingers on bac6720472 his palm. Watching this, Kwon 91fe0e0af6 Yijae clicked his 9ee52170b9 tongue. It seemed he dc40a801de could barely hold 346034da23 a pen with a4cc45f8bf his trembling fingers.a4ad7606aa80e69e
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Kwon Yijae flicked his 7674c3483f hand slightly. Blake, understanding the signal, 18866749b0 stood behind Shin Jeha, 9c24c7debf one hand gripping his 4d88185316 weapon. Shin Jeha, 7bb3c7473f who had f2aa0d5589 been preoccupied 5d09800644 with looking 200ac4544f around the 04fa127072 room, had c597f86e3a fixed his 1c8fed0a00 gaze on 596e581379 Kwon Yijae 6251033cda from the c53180ebb6 moment he 89a3477355 appeared, oblivious 75900bd415 to what 1cdec77193 was happening d3a8174a43 behind him.b5016c176eee56b0
“How troublesome.”a35a950777165f06
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Kwon Yijae, 6cbf86fc43 having removed ab5d1c849f his left d4d145d004 leather glove fb663de750 and placed e8d7545bf0 it on c41c8c15a3 the desk, 21659eb8ba returned and 45f2911bf9 grabbed Shin effacac295 Jeha by 168c73d13b the nape 05cf06d850 of his 9dcc5be498 neck.7321f21af8626fb6
“—!”4f4770db5d24567f
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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.e8bd2723e9e277a6
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.6bc24bf302dff6c8
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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.eb564410558ec1de
Kwon Yijae didn’t take his eyes off him. The blood drained completely from his already pale face.f8fb9d50d051186b
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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.f972d7efa2c58b38
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.53f925d7499cf1d4
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“Cough! Hack… Ugh, gasp…”49e804259e325b24
His airway suddenly cleared. Shin Jeha f6f9662ac3 doubled over, 997b1ddb7c coughing as 27b55f0d83 his lungs 1709b29b52 filled with 24cd53b8af air. Watching him c139be2da5 intently, Kwon b5fc453354 Yijae reached 87703e4980 out and 94e7ade0af put his 0524db7366 glove back 2d9c4729ab on.15f46969e39bd6a9
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“You were able to speak with just a brief touch, so that should be enough for a conversation.”b593d3230e0480d1
“Gah…”51ed7856de1a2ff6
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“It seems like this is your first time being choked. The Center must have pampered you.”fe1def990acefb19
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.e1853dde5c756c73
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Only after 2c66e9bd3c his ragged e9ab55f528 breaths subsided 6c582e196c and he 39ea8a3106 could breathe 0bae4f326e properly did 06e57e7601 Shin Jeha b0eb6aa20f manage to 2b733d1258 raise his ba073d120c head and 7d7220c9e0 look at 2678266e6a Kwon Yijae. The natural smile 04f25c24fd that had been 6b19b59c61 present since he e023fb0c32 first saw him fbc6a12d6b was completely gone, 2f3a334607 and his reddened 63ae27dde5 eyes were moist.dfd9685405d8029f
More decadent than c6a48b7897 I expected. Kwon Yijae appraised the dccddcf58b Esper before him according ff15f1cc8b to his own standards.1682a2d3a853132a
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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.9e54223ed15815ee
“Hello… Director. I’m… Shin… Jeha.”3ab038b598f4062e
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His voice f53ebc4148 was halting, 38410d6c21 as if a80af6452e it was b910a224a3 difficult to b8df7ae42b speak at eb45fc0b6c length.a1af82214d2c4d75
“I heard your introduction back then.”986aef29c1681e7f
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“Yes…”3d1cc20085681f53
“Why did you want to see me?”c3a7cf8505a439fb
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“That…”6025c79b7af0cd53
He had b257c48f59 spent five f24223a916 years thinking aae134bc3a about what c20757b362 to say 399831cebc when he 8e86ae24cf met his 64fe40d501 Guide. All the words 483529bf9b he had carefully 34eac169b0 crafted, pondering how b120313bb7 to express himself 5e96434ec7 well. But the moment Kwon d48e1a9c56 Yijae choked him to 2665928c2c initiate contact, Shin Jeha 6ae1c7f9f6 forgot everything he wanted 3cfc3605a6 to say.6db671e72b1a2099
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“I wanted… to meet you.”7ae6860f7d902eb2
“Why?”82cd40ccbf9680c8
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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.4c0d9ec1974f26f9
“I just… kept thinking… about you.”539d75486a317418
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“So, why?”953755e67c1b2de5
Kwon Yijae extended a gloved hand and lifted Shin Jeha’s chin with a single finger.29eb05f72a6b27a2
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“Don’t tell me, it’s because I’m your Guide?”eb7dbcd76f7364f1
Shin Jeha was taken aback by the abrupt question. Didn’t he dislike the term “Guide”? Kwon Yijae immediately provided the answer.1235afadbf4f7c41
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“Did I look like someone who would save you?”a9b3856e2d84205b
“That’s…”a5c628d0e4f2dcb6
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“Truly strange.”ba54bf186ba0f26f
Shin Jeha’s head dropped as the finger holding his chin was removed.7c7aa765d82f9585
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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.”84163b11eef94dbf
“He…”ae9ecf41fba78d94
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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.”5eee67b1553324cf
Shin Jeha recoiled at Kwon Yijae’s sharp words. He couldn’t utter a word in the face of the man’s overwhelming presence.d5c6f73726d80d61
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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.395a4d54eeb3ed4d
“Still…”09ffc257f83ba2e4
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Shin Jeha 382b2817af spoke with 8d1c537ed5 a clearer facd954317 tone,95a36320c7f21233
“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…”feb911251fb8641e
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“Yes, I’m glad to meet you too.”7aaba007daff7558
Unlike Shin Jeha’s long, labored words, Kwon Yijae’s reply was indifferent.020c0c1b93f1266e
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“Director. I’ll be honest with you.”1a46075d2d794433
As Shin Jeha pulled 4a13b177e6 up his sleeve, the f0086ae55d bodyguards tensed. Revealed beneath the a357b4fc83 fabric was a 9f5838e4b6 skeletal arm, nothing 9b020e21dc but skin and d30c52c06b bones.e23329d17c200b44
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“I am an Esper, but as you can see… I can’t do anything to you… I’m… very sick.”45435be6b798cfaf
“And so?”3813d52b327793d4
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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—”5d69e4b48a178ddd
Of course, these were words that didn’t resonate with Kwon Yijae at all.9da7b4ed8931a2bf
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“Mr. Shin Jeha, I asked you to tell me why I should save you, not why you should live.”176578a36eeeeb9e
Kwon Yijae checked c9c771c942 his wristwatch. Shin Jeha, d9c2fa7576 suddenly afraid d363a6322c that he 319e1129ec would be 7fee117d50 told to c7f184e8df leave, quickly d6100d2521 spoke,583417a35125ee98
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“If you save me, I will repay your kindness.”831cb800b170dea9
“Repay my kindness…”24eb7ad7374302b7
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“Even I don’t know why you should save me. But, someday, I will become that reason.”2e46db50b3b3d107
It was c401be143d a rather 14bec5beed bold resolution, 5981d1c5d7 a daring d86756c26c confession. Especially considering 8865774066 his current f2a1816636 state, barely 03e9baeecc clinging to 34439b1b9f life.89b16dd0c6d094e0
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Kwon Yijae, one corner 0b08a8431d of his mouth lifting, 5467daa75c said to Shin Jeha,6d1bb6109b807417
“Alright. If that’s your reason, Mr. Shin Jeha, now I’ll tell you mine.”db54ffaf525aef62
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“…Yes.”001f0f9892ceea87
“Mr. Shin Jeha, I don’t provide guiding. It’s not that I can’t, I won’t.”e503c5c952e9d5a3
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Kwon Yijae spoke to 53b65e2ac4 Shin Jeha at eye 65f4ba6835 level, very kindly.3fbde6210b7e7410
“Guiding you? Well. I’m not sure if that’s possible. First of all, to guide you, sex is a prerequisite.”23d3f2ad66ca8ffd
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Shin Jeha was flustered 29ee3b4473 by the blunt word. Kwon Yijae 3119d78a7b grabbed his 50df2d9c25 chin. Unlike before, 9c3e497525 the force b3292f9b68 was immense, 960f47ee15 pulling so 720296d6bf tight it 8cd3e5fc52 felt like f7fc8395b8 his neck 91794b1120 would snap.12846a035a65ae69
“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.”41542bc5077cdbc0
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“I’m not a minor! I’m twenty-two this year…”127845ca44782397
“But would others think so?”aac5ee3f0a286a2b
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Shin Jeha 626ab256ec was legally 556b849d2a an adult, da63b0f8a5 certainly. But if asked if 7f5e619ed1 he was an adult f65d2d32c6 by Esper standards, well. No one could d8edbfe3bf give a clear e5eb6396c8 answer.4dfa35705e6d5b42
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.e8639e8b6d9fc342
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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.5488c370530423d7
So it was natural for people to misunderstand based on Shin Jeha’s appearance.10d5653beabbfeb6
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That Shin Jeha might be a minor. That someone with such a young face couldn’t possibly be an Esper.e139f0d6a6d1ee45
“I can resolve that. I can explain…”99f8b4de37a2d072
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“The second problem is.”e90bd6a8916a18a5
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.869f82524989fe2c
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“Gasp!”5c4cedc26d353abf
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.273e6e427081ccb3
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“Director… Wh-what is… this…”aadb8fac95e0b208
Flustered, Shin Jeha looked up at Kwon Yijae, bewildered. At that moment, he thought he saw a cruel glint in Yijae’s eyes.f13b4fda7b9ca560
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“Hold the wheelchair.”c08413369539c623
Blake, as if d4c934770e waiting for the f9e5fc4bbd command, gripped the 354d27c73d handles of the 90270ea333 wheelchair tightly, holding 9a7a465c68 it in place. Kwon Yijae raised his 8b1f64a047 right hand and slapped e550e0c29c Shin Jeha across the 129dd162c1 face.b4fc2ac0d957c09f
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Slap!09b68d6e24b9dfe8
“Ah!”b28c651a35e62628
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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.10087e199ddde636
What… what is 721cecded1 this…651dd1bc249726d3
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Slap!201fc6917b98f6f8
The large ef6cb092f7 hand that d71d133eee had viciously 00091ee883 struck his 0ec5bdd89e right cheek b6b54dc95e now backhanded 1f8960ad26 his left. His lip split 54dcc59f2f like it had ab3ec92a12 been cut with a14450adc4 a knife, and b84fd40784 the impact against 559ea474aa his sunken cheekbone 393ccc8de8 sent a jolt 617605b6ac of pain through ed8ece3878 him. This blow was af60961d05 far harder than a39e9716b2 the previous one.ff8551fa98600b9a
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The burning 2bf1e33f12 sensation on 943bd30e57 both cheeks, d3b1b2d2bb the surging ffd9a6c5d2 pain, his e9bf9d65cd mind going e0c66604e4 hazy. Shin Jeha groaned, the b612b77334 pain hitting him belatedly.3aa615d0bcdb6b10
“Ugh… uh…”83c8d13574c1e334
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“Do you feel it?”95936456bdb42a75
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.151bdde2191b554f
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His decadent eyes, filled 7b5ea96378 with a mixture of 2f7f8b21e9 confusion, pain, and bewilderment, da5f81edf5 widened as his face 0da71115b1 paled. A large hand cupped d269ae14cb his reddened cheek. He could feel the 1f3dbd3c7b heat even through the be096331f8 smooth leather glove. Kwon Yijae stroked afd2a1894f his cheek with af4a0fc1aa his thumb as 7b89b712ba if checking something, 53df65bc5b then slapped him 95d0e6aec2 again.fd0bd11930a66da9
“Ah!”7e19e185b0daa27b
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“Do you still not understand?”e6604dc3fd457006
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.97ade22a0f44b63f
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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.7409cb3f4af3bd72
Slap, slap! Slap!8086cb4b86cdfabd
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“Ahhh!”8dd5cf1b6c39eff0
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.cfc1e13d151f7563
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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.1a8f63f7a7211ecb
“Gasp… sob… ah! Ugh!”42a546a99242975d
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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.ab1964526d3421e7
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.306c0247fd17d0d9
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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.7b92ecaaba913615
A smirk 0050723afe played on 121925af35 the lips 1bc14677ea of the 5b6f903a04 man wielding 979620b926 the relentless 702eb784ea violence.ab80d6512f43f9ff
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Look at this, he’s an Esper after all.f41273143c8fca2a
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.b2a521b2bb767716
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Slap!cf3716633971cbdf
“Aaargh!”bcba5787e6c9545d
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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.ad6bb835990f6489
But the blow didn’t come.5855814502995e4c
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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.35cf6ac1bea0b9de
“Sob, sniff…”e246f4cd96f5a502
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The young Esper, 87732456d8 who had endured 67544d89a2 the inexplicable violence, 80d30e4dfa belatedly began to 6201e5f596 weep.e0387753fef83322
“Ha…”a271463d22c55b09
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The perpetrator, 2f46d688c2 however, merely 0252e08c6e exhaled deeply, 22ac3748e3 calming his 5a3268f47b vaguely aroused a1474c5a40 excitement.b145a82c357d77f1
Kwon Yijae looked down 44ea90280d at Shin Jeha with 8e108fa169 arrogant eyes. He had a42f6de2a7 only been f718197de0 slapped a 17b1068151 few times, 68a7e25731 yet he 7e2b955458 was sobbing 9f869d0d2e uncontrollably, unable cd75397446 to control 1d52e359ae his trembling e737e7391e shoulders. It was f4c9935b21 the image c6a5e31039 of someone 2983833150 barely enduring 2e31adf649 the pain 4d949c5639 of an f8a3afaa9a unfamiliar violence. The sight 31408825f1 of someone 70e98182e1 so clearly 1ec6828510 untouched was e7cb8dbe41 rather pleasing.d4f1a40a68afc0a8
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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.41d9b0758a322ed7
The moment Shin Jeha’s gloved fingers were forced to grip the large shaft, he instinctively understood what was happening.1ffa90257189470b
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Kwon Yijae’s head tilted back slightly, his eyes half-closed.3fb6889e1c479885
“Haa…”24af9a24f4bbd861
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It was a low, husky sound he hadn’t heard before.e0bbe627b3270977
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.e02ad801b71f3639
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Shin Jeha was a 60597163bd man too. He knew exactly 278e803604 what this meant. What had aroused 7034eb67e0 Kwon Yijae, what 13537413e9 had made him 5918306ac8 this excited, was c433e3c2f7 the sharp, unprovoked de8ca89e0e violence.f8380ab0396b6fa6
“Do you understand now? Why I don’t guide anyone.”3a284ad3f0511b53
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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.99d18b2534b1d10e
Unable to 54d1211a38 hide his f47b3699a4 flustered expression, d2fc96b136 Shin Jeha 27ae2ed7c0 quickly withdrew c8ba15f0b8 his hand. His limp b7d2348347 hand trembled c99539a452 uncontrollably. He tried to hide d23612ecdc it with his other 0885c84ec0 hand, pressing it against efbdf659fc his thigh, but Kwon b629164d85 Yijae saw everything.676630b2503091ce
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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.”8b96e579d40d5de5
“…”29379d3f35310047
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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.”d5fed247cfbb3c41
Kwon Yijae smirked and tapped Shin Jeha’s flushed cheeks with the back of his hand. Chills ran down Shin Jeha’s spine.3de5599d0687c3f5
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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.650c64027ea546d4
“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.”f895ad037ea99804
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Despite his dazed d26cfcbfc4 mind from the edd4f12570 aftereffects of the 44604318d3 pain, Shin Jeha 8901dfc850 tried to think.fa8b5a231bbf80de
So, that’s why…fcb68e8ab1f34517
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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?”5557b9c37bfd83b8
Kwon Yijae, having retrieved and put on his discarded glove, gripped Shin Jeha’s trembling shoulder tightly before letting go. Turning, he ordered Blake,afccf1f902ea1e02
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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.”dd65c952c9ee25fd
“Yes, Director.”b4a86bc0512a1477
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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.d6e72c19128a912b
His gloved hand 5efb092f23 clenched into a ab92274c40 fist, then relaxed.15c74b178129ed0b
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Violence without b2392c47bf explanation, an 74b2d7f58f Esper unable c2b66c6b19 to resist.313a9d2a21be2341
Kwon Yijae’s inherent nature seethed with excessive violence, an excitement that couldn’t be quenched for any reason.e371659626de88f7
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It was perfectly calculated, even though he hadn’t planned it. Would Shin Jeha return, or not?b4e181b7e3cdffc0
Kwon Yijae whispered, ensuring Shin Jeha couldn’t hear,e8ab8045905a30fc
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I hope 31736e5957 you open 72a26701c9 that door 5b14b8edc8 and appear c06ebda189 before me 512929e03a again.461f4e46cca2b74f
Only then would Kwon Yijae’s answer not be wrong.1845a0fe118601d2
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