DMG Chapter 9 (Part 3)

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Call him spineless if you want. He’d already told himself the same thing.

Despite having no intention of giving up on Kang I-won, Heo Do-gyeong continued to act coldly toward him. It was all because he desperately wanted to change the mindset of that reckless Esper, even just a little.

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He wanted Kang I-won to stop treating his body like it was disposable. But more than that, he wanted Kang I-won to acknowledge, without hesitation, that he cared for him. He wanted Kang I-won to live by his side.

To provoke him, he pretended to push him away, acting indifferent. Yet, despite his pretense, the moment Kang I-won wasn’t in his sight, unease crept in. Ignoring Kang I-won’s wish for him to stay behind at the center, he had followed him here.

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That childish action of his had led to the worst outcome—Kang I-won’s rampage. Heo Do-gyeong bit his lip hard, the metallic taste of blood spreading through his mouth. By the time his tongue brushed over the wound, the sting had already faded.

Kang I-won had pushed himself too far trying to protect him, leading to this.

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A faint sense of helplessness and guilt coiled around Heo Do-gyeong’s feet, but there was no time to wallow in such emotions. As Kang I-won collapsed once more into the stream, unconscious, Heo Do-gyeong hurriedly stepped into the water to pull him out.

Without a moment to hesitate, he pushed through the cold water littered with leaves and twigs to retrieve Kang I-won. The blood that had drenched Kang I-won’s body was mostly washed away by now. Beneath the rinsed skin, there wasn’t a single wound—just smooth, unblemished flesh. Yet, the invisible energy continued to pour out of him relentlessly.

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As a Guide, Heo Do-gyeong was meticulous and diligent, having read and learned a great deal. Among the records he had studied were those about Espers’ rampages.

Most rampages ended with the Esper being killed or dying from complete energy exhaustion. However, there were rare cases where rampages had been quelled—through the guidance of a highly compatible Guide.

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Those cases typically occurred early in the rampage and were often with Espers who posed less of a threat, much like Kang I-won now.

It’s possible, Heo Do-gyeong thought, placing his faith in their 89% compatibility match. With determination, he hastily stripped the soaked clothing off Kang I-won, removing his own shirt as well. Wearing only their pants, the two pressed tightly against one another.

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As their bodies touched, the prickling sensation of Kang I-won’s erratic energy stung Heo Do-gyeong’s skin like needles. Gritting his teeth, he tried to push his energy into Kang I-won through their connected skin.

But Kang I-won’s energy resisted, rejecting Heo Do-gyeong’s attempts to infiltrate his system. Frustrated but undeterred, Heo Do-gyeong took the next step. If direct contact doesn’t work, then through the mucous membranes it is.

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Grasping Kang I-won’s limp head, Heo Do-gyeong pressed their lips together, capturing them as if he intended to devour him. Sliding his tongue between the slight gap of Kang I-won’s unresponsive lips, he coiled it around Kang I-won’s tongue, sucking gently as he traced and massaged the inner lining of his mouth. Through this intimate connection, he forced his energy into Kang I-won’s body.

He could still feel resistance, but this method was undeniably more effective. Little by little, his energy began to seep into Kang I-won. Pulling back, Heo Do-gyeong gasped and spoke urgently.

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“Kang I-won, wake up. Wake up and accept my energy! Do you hear me?!”

As Heo Do-gyeong finished speaking, he pressed his lips to Kang I-won’s once more. This time, there was a faint response—a small twitch of Kang I-won’s tongue against his. The energy that had been rejecting Heo Do-gyeong’s presence began to weaken ever so slightly.

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Clinging to that small sign of hope, Heo Do-gyeong kissed him fiercely, bruising his own lips in the process. Only then did he finally manage to connect with Kang I-won’s energy.

It was both promising and despairing. Thanks to Kang I-won’s innate regenerative ability, his energy hadn’t completely collapsed, but it was rapidly deteriorating. Even with Heo Do-gyeong intervening, the breakdown was faster than the repair.

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Despite Heo Do-gyeong’s desperate efforts to stabilize the crumbling structure, it was an uphill battle. Yet, there were signs that Kang I-won was slowly regaining consciousness; the small, unconscious responses were becoming more frequent.

Heo Do-gyeong alternated between kissing and pulling back to let Kang I-won breathe. Each time, he funneled his energy into him through their joined lips. However, Kang I-won’s body continued to grow colder.

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Why is his body so cold when the weather is this hot? The chilling sensation reminded Heo Do-gyeong of death. His hands trembled from the fear creeping into his mind, but he pushed the thought aside and focused on guiding. His brow furrowed deeply, refusing to relax.

“…Cold…”

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A faint mumble came from between their connected lips. It was barely more than a whisper, but Heo Do-gyeong caught it instantly and pulled away.

“What did you say?” he asked urgently.

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“So cold… too cold…”

Kang I-won’s voice was hoarse as he shivered violently. There was nothing to cover him with, no blanket to keep him warm. Wet clothes would do more harm than good. In desperation, Heo Do-gyeong wrapped his arms tightly around Kang I-won.

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The heat from Heo Do-gyeong’s body, warmed by the blazing sun, melded with Kang I-won’s icy skin. Yet Kang I-won continued to shiver, muttering repeatedly about the cold.

Despite constant contact and relentless guiding, Kang I-won’s condition worsened. If even their shared breath and the warmth of their bodies couldn’t stop it, only one option remained.

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But here? Like this? Heo Do-gyeong’s face twisted with conflicted emotions. It wasn’t a situation where consent could be sought or proper preparation made. The ground beneath them was strewn with dirt and leaves, and the only thing he could lay down was their wet clothes.

Clutching his face in frustration, Heo Do-gyeong let out a deep sigh. This wasn’t how it was supposed to happen.

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But there was no other choice. Even during the brief pause in guiding, Kang I-won’s energy continued to bleed out, breaking down his body. If this continued, Kang I-won would deplete every ounce of energy he had and quietly slip into death.

That was something Heo Do-gyeong could not allow. No matter what happened later—whether Kang I-won yelled at him, cursed him, or even struck him—none of it mattered if it meant keeping him alive.

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The decision was already made. There was no time for hesitation.

Heo Do-gyeong began to shift, intending to spread out their clothes on the ground. But as soon as he pulled away, Kang I-won, now trembling violently, reached out instinctively and clung to him. Wrapping his arms tightly around Heo Do-gyeong’s back, Kang I-won murmured through chattering teeth.

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“Cold…”

At the sound of that voice, Heo Do-gyeong, who had stiffened in place, found himself unable to pull away from Kang I-won. Instead, he awkwardly wrung out the wet clothes as tightly as he could and spread them wide on the ground. The fabric from both Kang I-won and Heo Do-gyeong was now laid out, covering a decent area.

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Carefully, Heo Do-gyeong began to lower Kang I-won, who was still clinging tightly to him, onto the makeshift bedding. As their positions shifted, their bodies parted slightly. But the moment they did, Kang I-won shivered violently and clung to Heo Do-gyeong even tighter. Their chests pressed against each other once more, and Kang I-won’s bent knee hooked around Heo Do-gyeong’s thigh.

“…This is driving me insane,” Heo Do-gyeong muttered under his breath.

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The question of whether Kang I-won could even handle this was completely pointless at this stage. Heo Do-gyeong bit down on his lip, his expression hardening.

His frustration mounted. Even this slight contact left him feeling unbearably uncomfortable, his body reacting against his will. He found himself absurdly grateful that Kang I-won was unconscious—something he never imagined he’d think. Letting out a quiet grumble, Heo Do-gyeong muttered to himself.

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He hated his own reaction, disgusted by the fact that he was capable of feeling this way while faced with someone on the brink of death. And yet, there was no undoing what his body had already decided.

Even with just this slight contact, the discomfort in his restrained body was unbearable. To think he would ever feel relieved that Kang I-won was unconscious—such a thought would have been unimaginable before. Heo Do-gyeong muttered to himself in a low voice.

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Facing someone teetering on the edge of life and death, his own reaction made him feel a deep self-loathing, as though he might lose his mind. But what could he do? His body had already betrayed him.

Letting out a small sigh, Heo Do-gyeong gave Kang I-won one final warning. Shaking him gently but firmly, his voice carried both desperation and determination. Even in this moment, the guiding energy flowed naturally from his touch.

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“Kang I-won, please wake up. This is your last chance. If you don’t wake up, I’ll do whatever I have to. So if you don’t want that, wake up. Please.”

No matter how much he shook or called to him, Kang I-won remained unconscious, showing no signs of waking.

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Kang I-won’s energy waves remained untamed, and his silent rampage continued. The relentless flow of energy escaping from his body brushed past Heo Do-gyeong like a frigid winter wind. Despite the hot weather, Heo Do-gyeong felt chilled to the bone, unable to feel any warmth.

At some point, Kang I-won’s grip around Heo Do-gyeong’s back weakened, and his body slumped to the ground. Looking down at Kang I-won, who still showed no signs of regaining consciousness, Heo Do-gyeong let out a deep sigh.

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He had never imagined that things would come to this—doing something like this, in a place like this. He had wanted it to happen in a better place, at a better time, when Kang I-won also wanted it as much as he did.

But what choice did he have? If he didn’t act now, Kang I-won would die. There was no other option left.

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After hesitating for a long moment, Heo Do-gyeong’s hand finally moved. Slowly, he pulled down Kang I-won’s pants and underwear.

The moment he pulled down the underwear, Kang I-won’s limp, pale pink member was revealed, and Heo Do-gyeong instinctively let out a curse. As if his already flushed face could redden any further, he felt heat rising more intensely than before.

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“Damn it, seriously…”

It was a situation where he couldn’t hold back without swearing. Squeezing his eyes shut, Heo Do-gyeong tried to block out the visual stimulation. Not even seeing a woman’s bare body had ever felt this overwhelming.

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For a brief moment, Heo Do-gyeong wondered if he might really be gay. However, just the thought of seeing another man’s genitals made his stomach churn, and he immediately dismissed the notion.

Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Heo Do-gyeong fully removed Kang I-won’s pants and underwear. There was a brief struggle as Kang I-won instinctively clung to Heo Do-gyeong’s thigh with both knees, refusing to let go. After some effort, Heo Do-gyeong managed to free him.

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Heo Do-gyeong, after completely removing Kang I-won’s pants and underwear, pulled down his own pants and underwear as well. Lowering them just enough for his penis to be exposed, his half-erect member sprang free, lightly brushing against Kang I-won’s pale thighs.

Taking a deep breath, Heo Do-gyeong brought his fingers to his mouth. With nothing else available to ease the process, he had no choice but to use saliva. Once his fingers were thoroughly moistened, Heo Do-gyeong guided them toward the small, tight entrance hidden beneath Kang I-won’s limp penis.

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Heo Do-gyeong’s long, slender fingers lightly brushed against the wrinkled opening. The tightly shut entrance seemed to resist, as if nothing had ever entered before. Hesitating to the very end, Heo Do-gyeong gently traced around the area with his fingers, still filled with uncertainty.

Heo Do-gyeong didn’t want to engage in an act without consent either. However, there was no other choice. Even now, Kang I-won was slipping closer to death, his condition deteriorating with every passing moment. To restore his rapidly collapsing state, this was the only option left.

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Even if Kang I-won woke up due to the unilateral act, recoiling in disgust and avoiding Heo Do-gyeong afterward, it was still better than watching his lifeless body.

Resolving himself one final time, Heo Do-gyeong slowly attempted to insert his finger. When he pressed against the center of the wrinkled opening, the tightly closed flesh parted, gradually swallowing his finger. The hot inner walls, a stark contrast to Kang I-won’s cold body, gripped Heo Do-gyeong’s finger tightly. Suppressing a low groan, Heo Do-gyeong gently rubbed the soft inner walls.

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Despite being thoroughly coated with saliva, the inner walls were incredibly tight and dry. The narrow, constricted space made Heo Do-gyeong worry whether he could even manage to fit himself inside.

Heo Do-gyeong’s long fingers gently stroked the inner walls, gradually working their way into the tight, resistant space. Even in his unconscious state, Kang I-won faintly furrowed his brows, as though reacting to the unfamiliar intrusion.

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At his fingertips, Heo Do-gyeong began to release his energy into the inner walls as he worked to guide Kang I-won’s collapsing state. Simultaneously, he pressed a second finger inside. The urgency of the situation left no room for patience or the luxury of easing the process slowly.

The soothing sense of stability from the guiding, combined with the unfamiliar discomfort of Heo Do-gyeong’s fingers inside him, caused Kang I-won to unconsciously alternate between furrowing and relaxing his brow. Observing this, Heo Do-gyeong gently kissed him, continuing to guide him with care. His hand worked tirelessly, pressing and stroking the inner walls to ease the tightness, softening the resistance with deliberate movements.

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The inner walls were so narrow and tight that they barely loosened despite his efforts. Eventually, three fingers managed to fit snugly, and by the time he worked in a fourth, Heo Do-gyeong had done his best to prepare the area within a short span of time. With a deep breath, he withdrew his fingers and grasped his own penis, ready to proceed.

Heo Do-gyeong knew he should prepare him further, but there simply wasn’t enough time. Kang I-won’s condition was deteriorating by the second. The skin that brushed against his own felt as cold as ice, a chilling reminder of how urgent the situation had become.

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As Heo Do-gyeong lifted one of Kang I-won’s legs to position himself, the pale, pink-tinged entrance between his white hips came into view. The previously dry opening now glistened slightly from the saliva that had been applied. His half-erect penis twitched, swelling just a bit more in anticipation.

Heo Do-gyeong’s face flushed deeply as he bit his lip hard, aligning the tip of his penis with the entrance. Pressing gently but firmly, he attempted to push inside. The narrow inner walls, barely loosened from his earlier efforts, stretched to their limit as they slowly and reluctantly began to accept him.

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“Ugh… hng,” he let out a strained sound, his breath hitching as he pushed forward.

The unfamiliar sensation from below caused Kang I-won to unconsciously furrow his brows, letting out a faint whimper as he weakly pushed against Heo Do-gyeong. In response, Heo Do-gyeong gently intertwined their fingers, holding Kang I-won’s hand, and whispered softly into his ear.

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“It’s okay. It’s just guiding. I’ll do my best to make it as painless as possible.”

As Heo Do-gyeong spoke, his penis continued to slowly press into Kang I-won’s tight inner walls.

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Despite his efforts to prepare him, the space was so narrow that it felt almost impossible to enter. The tight pressure squeezing around him made it difficult to breathe, and Heo Do-gyeong took a deep, slow breath to steady himself. The unprepared state of the act was straining for both the one receiving and the one penetrating. Still, Heo Do-gyeong didn’t stop.

Gritting his teeth, he pushed forward slowly, until a faint tearing sound broke the silence. The tension eased slightly as the barrier gave way, the resulting blood serving as a lubricant. Using the unintended lubrication, he continued his slow, careful movements until Kang I-won had fully taken him in.

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Even though he had only just managed to penetrate, Heo Do-gyeong couldn’t understand why it was already so exhausting. On top of that, Kang I-won, seemingly uncomfortable with the foreign sensation, furrowed his brows and tightened around him.

“Ugh…!”

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The sudden pressure squeezing his penis made Heo Do-gyeong gasp and let out a low groan. Biting his lip, he exhaled shakily and spoke in a rough voice.

“I’m going to move. It might hurt a little.”

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Steadying his breath, Heo Do-gyeong began to move his hips slowly. His long, thick penis slid out of the tight inner walls, only to press back in, parting the narrow space as it reached deeper with each motion.

“Ah… ugh… ah…”

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With each motion, Kang I-won’s body swayed weakly, soft groans escaping his lips. Lowering his head, Heo Do-gyeong captured Kang I-won’s lips, sliding his tongue into the gap as Kang I-won’s mouth parted with faint sounds of discomfort.

As he moved, Heo Do-gyeong directed his energy both above and below, carefully yet swiftly working to restore the chaotic state of Kang I-won’s energy waves. The combination of guiding and physical connection seemed to make a significant difference. Despite the earlier collapse, Kang I-won’s condition was visibly improving.

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Seeing the progress, Heo Do-gyeong began pouring his energy in with less restraint. The once-erratic energy waves inside Kang I-won’s body were overwhelmed, swept along by the surging tide of Heo Do-gyeong’s energy. It was then that Heo Do-gyeong noticed something unusual.

Were Esper energy waves always like this? Puzzled, he pushed his energy further inward, thoroughly probing Kang I-won’s body. The energy waves that had felt familiar before now seemed oddly unfamiliar.

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Heo Do-gyeong’s senses detected something being enveloped by the erratic waves. It was similar yet distinctly different from the usual energy. While hard to describe, the energy felt strikingly similar to the essence emanating from Kang I-won.

It was the core of an Esper. The crumbling waves had exposed the core, allowing Heo Do-gyeong to perceive it clearly for the first time.

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However, as a Guide, Heo Do-gyeong didn’t fully understand what he was looking at. He only knew one thing with certainty: whatever it was, it needed to be restored.

Focusing his energy, Heo Do-gyeong began directing it toward Kang I-won’s exposed core, which had been revealed amidst the turbulent waves. Pouring his energy in with relentless intensity, the core began to recover. At the same time, the intangible energy leaking from Kang I-won’s body faltered and gradually diminished.

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This is it. A determined glint appeared in Heo Do-gyeong’s eyes as he pushed his hips forward, forcing his energy deeper into Kang I-won’s core.

With each wave of energy he sent, the once-chaotic energy pattern began to stabilize. The disarray in Kang I-won’s waves smoothed out, and the energy that had been flowing out of him continued to subside.

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“Ah… ngh, ah!”

A strained sound escaped Kang I-won’s lips, his unconscious body responding faintly as his core was repaired and his energy stabilized.

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As the tip of Heo Do-gyeong’s penis pressed against a specific spot, Kang I-won’s body trembled, and a sharp moan escaped his lips. It was a different reaction from before. Kang I-won’s body shook slightly, and his eyelids fluttered faintly. Startled, Heo Do-gyeong immediately paused, carefully observing Kang I-won’s condition.

“Kang I-won? Are you alright? Have you regained consciousness?”

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He lightly tapped Kang I-won’s cheek, but there was no response—his body remained limp as before. Was it just a temporary reaction? Still, it was a hopeful sign. At the very least, there seemed to be some indication that he was starting to regain awareness.

If the guiding continued a little longer, there was a chance Kang I-won might wake up. Of course, he’d likely be horrified by the situation, but survival was the priority.

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As he focused on checking Kang I-won’s condition, Heo Do-gyeong realized that his penis, which had partially withdrawn, was now poised to press back in. Without hesitation, it slid into the tight inner walls, pushing directly against the spot that had made Kang I-won react before. Since that spot had elicited a response, Heo Do-gyeong pressed against it repeatedly with steady thrusts.

Each time he hit that sensitive spot, Kang I-won’s limp body reacted—his penis twitched, gaining a faint trace of rigidity.

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“Ah… ahh… ahh!” Kang I-won’s unconscious moans filled the air as his body involuntarily responded.

Each time the tip of Heo Do-gyeong’s pnis pressed against a certain spot on the inner wall, high-pitched moans escaped uncontrollably from Kang I-won’s lips. His reactions were even stronger than before. The sound tickling his ears made Heo Do-gyeong’s pnis swell almost painfully, throbbing with intensity. Suppressing the urge to release, Heo Do-gyeong continued to move his hips.

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As he thrust against the hot inner walls, grinding slowly yet firmly, he let his energy flow freely into Kang I-won. The moans spilling from Kang I-won’s mouth were muffled as Heo Do-gyeong covered them with his lips, deepening the connection. His energy coursed endlessly, flowing both above and below.

This was the first time Heo Do-gyeong had guided so deeply and extensively, and he could feel himself growing tired. But stopping was not an option.

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However, the more he moved, the more he felt something strange. No matter how many times he thrust in and out, the tight inner walls showed no sign of adjusting to his presence. Each time he entered, it felt as though he was forcing his way into an unyielding entrance. Additionally, although nothing should be leaking, the walls remained oddly slick and wet.

Pausing briefly, Heo Do-gyeong carefully pressed his penis back inside, moving at a slow and deliberate pace, much like at the beginning.

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Yet it was still tight—unbearably so, as though he were entering for the first time all over again. Then, a faint tearing sound reached his ears.

Sensing something was wrong, Heo Do-gyeong froze, halting all movement, and muttered a curse under his breath.

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“This is insane…”

Realizing the situation too late, Heo Do-gyeong pulled his penis out almost completely, leaving only the tip resting at the entrance.

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The penis, now glistening with blood from the torn inner walls, appeared redder than usual. The slickness came from the blood that had been serving as a lubricant with each thrust. Heo Do-gyeong couldn’t suppress a groan of frustration as he covered his face with his hand.

“Damn it… I’m going to lose my mind…”

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What’s the point of regenerating something like this? The absurdity of the situation was driving him crazy.

He found himself trapped in an impossible dilemma—he couldn’t push forward, nor could he pull away entirely. Meanwhile, Kang I-won’s condition, which had just begun to stabilize, was worsening again. It was a complete mess.

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Heo Do-gyeong bit his lip in frustration, unsure of what to do.

Meanwhile, Kang I-won’s consciousness, which had been teetering on the edge between dreams and reality, began to resurface. The sudden halt of the sensations that had been soothing him seemed to have jolted him back. His eyelashes fluttered faintly before his eyes slowly opened, revealing a dazed and hazy gaze that settled on Heo Do-gyeong.

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Still holding his forehead and sighing, Heo Do-gyeong noticed Kang I-won’s eyes on him and quickly spoke.

“Are you okay? Have you come to your senses?”

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It felt as though his ears were submerged underwater, muffled and distant. Heo Do-gyeong’s voice echoed as if reverberating in waves.

“Not… going to continue…?”

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Half-asleep, teetering on the edge of dreams and reality, Kang I-won mumbled in a hazy voice. His words bypassed any coherent thought, spilling out unfiltered.

“It feels good… so keep going….”

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The connection where Heo Do-gyeong’s energy had been flowing filled Kang I-won with an overwhelming sense of satisfaction, almost to the point of bursting. But when that flow abruptly stopped, it was replaced with a deep, aching emptiness that felt unbearable. It wasn’t enough—it left him wanting, craving more.

Yet no matter how long he waited, Heo Do-gyeong showed no signs of continuing. Frustrated and needy, Kang I-won unconsciously moved his hips on his own. The clumsy motion made Heo Do-gyeong bite his lip in restraint.

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The movement caused Heo Do-gyeong’s pnis, which had been resting just at the entrance, to slide back inside, pushing through the tight inner walls. Coated in blood, the pnis slipped in, hitting a deep spot within Kang I-won with a firm thrust.

“Ahh! Hngh, ah!”

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The overwhelming pressure and unfamiliar pain surged upward from below, sharp and startling. Yet, instead of recoiling from the pain, Kang I-won reacted sensitively to the strange, unfamiliar pleasure that accompanied it. His inner walls tightened reflexively around Heo Do-gyeong’s penis.

“Damn… it feels like I’m going to break,” Heo Do-gyeong muttered, barely suppressing a groan.

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Now fully conscious, Kang I-won’s inner walls felt even tighter, gripping so firmly that it gave the illusion of his pnis being on the verge of bursting. Gripping Kang I-won’s hips with both hands, Heo Do-gyeong steadied him and began thrusting upward, his thick pnis driving into the constricting inner walls repeatedly. The friction sent waves of Heo Do-gyeong’s energy flowing endlessly into Kang I-won.

“Ahh… yes, it’s good. More… do more….”

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Kang I-won moaned freely, the line between pleasure from the guiding and the physical act blurring beyond distinction.

His words were vague, the subject unclear, but his body responded involuntarily. His hips lifted to meet Heo Do-gyeong’s movements, his legs tensed and curled inward, and his toes twitched uncontrollably. The sensation was so overwhelming that he could no longer control his body. His chest felt tight, filled with an unbearable satisfaction.

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Yet it wasn’t enough. He needed more. Just a little more.

Kang I-won’s arm stretched out and wrapped around Heo Do-gyeong’s neck. Kang I-won’s face, so pale it seemed almost bluish, drew startlingly close.

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Then, Kang I-won’s lips touched Heo Do-gyeong’s. Heo Do-gyeong’s eyes widened in shock. It was the first time Kang I-won had initiated a kiss.

They had kissed and pressed against each other countless times before, yet, thanks to Kang I-won’s regenerative power, both his and Heo Do-gyeong’s lips remained as pristine as if it were their very first kiss.

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Perhaps that was why—everything about the sensation felt fresh and unfamiliar, as though it truly was their first kiss. Heo Do-gyeong’s face flushed uncontrollably, and blood, already nearing its limit, kept surging downward despite his attempts to hold it together.

Heo Do-gyeong couldn’t endure it any longer. As he hastily leaned his body back, Kang I-won frowned and pulled him closer into an embrace.

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“Don’t pull away.”

“Wa-wait! I think… I think I’m about to… Just give me a moment!”

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“It’s fine.”

Kang I-won wrapped both legs tightly around Heo Do-gyeong’s waist, holding him firmly in place, leaving no room to escape.

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The whispering voice in his ear and the legs restraining him pushed Heo Do-gyeong past his limit. Unable to hold back, he released himself inside Kang I-won.

The vivid sensation of warmth filling him made Kang I-won tremble, unable to suppress the surging waves of his own release.

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The world before his eyes flashed white. As the overwhelming release burst forth, a dizzying sense of liberation followed. The thick essence Kang I-won spilled sullied both their stomachs, while Heo Do-gyeong’s release surged into the tight inner walls, mingling with blood. The sticky, milky liquid, tinged with blood, trickled out from the place where their bodies were joined.

The two, having climaxed together, looked at each other, their breaths ragged and uneven. Finally, Heo Do-gyeong poured the last remnants of his energy into Kang I-won.

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Kang I-won’s turbulent waves, which had raged wildly like an enraged boar, finally calmed. Seeing him return to his usual state, Heo Do-gyeong let out a sigh of relief. He had successfully subdued Kang I-won’s rampage. Kang I-won was alive and well, and so was he.

The tension that had filled him to the brim melted away in an instant. At the same time, a wave of exhaustion swept over him, making his head spin as if all strength had drained from his body. Heo Do-gyeong quickly braced himself against the floor with his hand. Losing consciousness in a situation like this would be far too disgraceful.

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Unfortunately, this was the first time Heo Do-gyeong had ever expended his energy so completely since becoming a Guide. As a result, his body, desperate to recover from the sudden depletion, instinctively shut down his consciousness.

In the end, contrary to his wishes, Heo Do-gyeong’s body collapsed limply onto Kang I-won. As his weight pressed heavily against him, Kang I-won, who had been hovering between dreams and reality, slowly began to regain his senses.

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Kang I-won blinked slowly, staring up at the clear sky. Strangely, the dream didn’t seem to end. His senses were growing sharper, more vivid—almost as if it were real…

Wait. Hold on. What is this?

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Kang I-won’s eyes shot open. Fully alert now, he stared in bewilderment at Heo Do-gyeong, who had collapsed on top of him.

So… it wasn’t a dream?

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The foreign sensation beneath him still felt all too vivid. He and Heo Do-gyeong… Kang I-won silently gasped in shock. At the same time, a flood of memories of everything he had done to Heo Do-gyeong came rushing through his mind like a reel of images. His face turned beet red.

I’ve lost it. Completely. I’d rather bite my tongue and die from the shame.

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But instead of biting his tongue, Kang I-won opted to shake Heo Do-gyeong. First, he needed to remove the weight filling him so completely. However, no matter how much he shook him, Heo Do-gyeong didn’t budge an inch.

Perplexed, Kang I-won called out with a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

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“Heo Do-gyeong, Guide?”

Heo Do-gyeong still gave no response. At the sight of his unmoving figure, Kang I-won suddenly remembered that Heo Do-gyeong had been injured in his side. His face turned deathly pale as he hastily rolled to the side and lifted himself, flipping Heo Do-gyeong over to lay him down properly. He was so startled that, for a moment, he completely forgot the fact that Heo Do-gyeong was still inside him.

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The motion caused Heo Do-gyeong’s length, still nestled within Kang I-won’s inner walls, to shift, pressing firmly against the sensitive tissue. A sudden jolt of stimulation escaped as an uncontrollable moan slipped through his clenched teeth.

“……!”

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At the unfamiliar sound coming from his own mouth, Kang I-won’s face flushed crimson as he hurriedly covered his lips with his hand. Frozen in place, he took a deep breath to calm himself before slowly lifting his hips to remove what remained of Heo Do-gyeong inside him.

However, the tight inner walls clung to Heo Do-gyeong’s length, making it difficult to withdraw. As it slowly slid out, dragging along the sensitive walls, Kang I-won felt heat surge uncontrollably through his body. He could even feel Heo Do-gyeong’s length, which had softened after release, gradually regaining strength again.

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Biting his lip, Kang I-won finally managed to pull it out completely, stopping at the very tip. As Heo Do-gyeong’s length left him, the mixture of blood and semen that had been blocked began to drip out. The strange sensation of something being expelled made his body flinch involuntarily.

The emptiness that followed left his body trembling slightly, as if the void itself was reacting. His face, already pale from embarrassment, flushed a deep red. But he didn’t have time to dwell on his shame. Quickly regaining his composure, Kang I-won checked Heo Do-gyeong’s side for injuries. What he saw made his eyes widen in surprise.

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There wasn’t a single wound on Heo Do-gyeong’s side. Not even a trace of injury remained. It seemed he had only fainted from exhaustion, with no other signs of harm. Kang I-won felt a mix of confusion and relief wash over him.

He didn’t understand what had happened, but he could always ask Heo Do-gyeong once he woke up.

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With Heo Do-gyeong’s safety confirmed, the memories of what had just transpired came rushing back to Kang I-won. The thought of how disastrous it would have been if a monster had appeared during that moment of vulnerability made him shudder.

Next time, it needs to be somewhere… The thought trailed off, and Kang I-won snapped out of it, shaking his head violently. What next time? There won’t be a next time!

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This was just guiding. Nothing more, nothing less. Kang I-won tried to convince himself. Before losing control, he had pushed himself too far, and Heo Do-gyeong had simply responded with appropriate guiding for the situation. That was all.

Even so, the thought of Heo Do-gyeong—of what they had shared—kept creeping into his mind. The memories felt hazy and dreamlike, but they resurfaced again and again, making his face heat up. Still, this wasn’t the time to dwell on it. Shaking off the useless thoughts filling his head, Kang I-won busied himself with putting things back in order.

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In their current situation, lingering here any longer wasn’t an option.

Heo Do-gyeong, collapsed face-down, at least had his pants on. Kang I-won, however, was completely bare, not even wearing underwear. Flustered, he quickly retrieved his discarded underwear and pants from the ground and put them on. He then picked up his dirt-covered shirt, gave it a quick shake to remove the worst of the dust, and slipped it on as well.

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Next, he awkwardly wiped away the remnants of himself from Heo Do-gyeong’s stomach, brushing the dirt off Heo Do-gyeong’s outer clothing before pulling up his pants. The sheer embarrassment of the task made it impossible for him to look directly at Heo Do-gyeong.

Once he’d roughly finished tidying up, reality hit him like a tidal wave. He wanted to dismiss it as a dream, but the faint ache below kept reminding him that it was all too real.

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Blushing all the way up to his neck, Kang I-won buried his face in his hands. A sigh escaped him, followed by a few dry swipes of his hands over his face in an attempt to collect himself. He glanced down at Heo Do-gyeong, still unconscious beside him, and let out a small sigh of relief.

At least this time, he’d been able to protect him.

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Kang I-won stared at Heo Do-gyeong, lying there without a trace of awareness, his expression softening slightly as he watched over him.

Even upon closer inspection, the side that had been pierced was now completely healed, filled with fresh skin. Kang I-won couldn’t begin to understand what had happened. Heo Do-gyeong wasn’t a regenerative Esper like him—so how?

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Though he didn’t have the answers, the important thing was that Heo Do-gyeong was safe. Kang I-won glanced down at his own trembling hands, then brought his fingertips to the tip of Heo Do-gyeong’s nose. Feeling the faint breath against his skin, a wave of relief washed over him.

He withdrew his hand, only to bring it back again, checking for Heo Do-gyeong’s breathing repeatedly for nearly ten minutes. Just as Kang I-won thought it might be time to wake him up and descend the mountain, Heo Do-gyeong startled awake with a sharp gasp. Sitting upright, he scanned Kang I-won before letting out a low sigh of relief. That reaction, in turn, made Kang I-won feel at ease as well.

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However, the moment their eyes met, the hazy memories of what had just transpired resurfaced, and Kang I-won quickly averted his gaze. A silence fell between them as both avoided looking directly at each other.

It was Heo Do-gyeong who spoke first.

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“…If I made you uncomfortable, I’m sorry. The situation was urgent, and I had no other choice.”

“No, it’s fine,” Kang I-won replied.

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He was fully aware of how dire his condition must have been before losing consciousness. Though he had no memory of what happened afterward, he had been certain he’d burn through all his energy and die. Yet here he was, alive and well, which meant Heo Do-gyeong must have stopped him before he spiraled completely out of control.

That act—it must have been done purely to guide him. As the heat crept up his face again, Kang I-won brushed his flushed cheeks with the back of his hand. It had been an unexpected situation, one that occurred without warning, but emergencies were always unpredictable. As an Esper, he’d known that something like this could happen eventually. He had prepared himself for it. And so, it was fine.

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But still… of all people, it had to be Heo Do-gyeong? The thought made his chest stir in a way he couldn’t quite settle. Avoiding Heo Do-gyeong’s gaze, Kang I-won spoke.

“Let’s head down. We don’t know when another monster might appear.”

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“…Alright,” Heo Do-gyeong replied with a subdued voice, nodding slightly.

The two began descending the mountain at a brisk pace. Thanks to Heo Do-gyeong’s inexplicably healed side, they were able to move much faster. They encountered a few monsters along the way, but none were particularly strong, and with Heo Do-gyeong’s assistance, they dealt with them without much trouble.

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Even though his body had regenerated, the lingering fatigue left Kang I-won with a pounding headache. Determined to prevent a repeat of what had happened earlier, he forced himself to stay tense, carefully taking each step down the mountain.

Throughout the descent, Kang I-won’s heightened senses kept picking up on Heo Do-gyeong’s gaze, sneaking glances at him from time to time. Heo Do-gyeong had been like that the entire time. Why was he being so cautious? With a small sigh, Kang I-won finally broke the silence.

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“Why are you acting like that?”

“……”

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“Do you have something you want to say?”

“No.”

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Kang I-won glanced at Heo Do-gyeong. His expression was complicated, filled with emotions Kang I-won couldn’t quite read. Sighing, Kang I-won averted his gaze and continued speaking.

“If you have something to say, just say it.”

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“There’s nothing.”

Nothing? Yeah, right. Kang I-won turned his head to meet Heo Do-gyeong’s eyes, but quickly looked away again. His ears burned as heat rushed to them, and he could feel his heart, which had finally calmed, starting to race once more. Calm down, he told himself, taking a quiet, steadying breath.

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But as he tried to regain his composure, Heo Do-gyeong’s anxious voice broke the silence.

“…You’re not meeting my eyes.”

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“What?”

“Since I came to, you haven’t once looked me in the eye properly. You say you’re fine, but I know you’re not. Just… stop pretending and say what you really think. Even if you have to curse at me, just say it.”

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Kang I-won could sense Heo Do-gyeong’s unease and nervousness. Blinking, he turned to look at Heo Do-gyeong, whose head was slightly bowed.

“I’m really fine. It was just guiding, wasn’t it?”

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Sure, it had been startling and confusing, but Kang I-won genuinely meant it. After all, he’d been exposed to situations like this before, though unintentionally, thanks to clingy Espers. He’d always thought that one day he might experience it himself. Besides, his memories from before fully regaining consciousness were hazy, like a dream, and above all else—it was Heo Do-gyeong. So yes, he was fine.

But Heo Do-gyeong didn’t seem to accept that answer. With a suppressed tone, he asked again.

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“So, it’s fine just because it was guiding? …Are you saying that as long as it’s guiding, anything is okay?”

“That’s not what I’m saying.”

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“Then what are you saying?”

“Well, because you’re Heo Do-gyeong, it’s—”

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Kang I-won cut himself off mid-sentence, his words trailing into silence.

Overwhelmed by the unintentional truth that had slipped out in a moment of frustration, Kang I-won pressed his lips firmly shut in shock. But it was too late—the most important parts of his thoughts had already spilled out. Turning his head forward, Kang I-won remained silent. Behind him, he could feel the tension melting away from Heo Do-gyeong, whose mood seemed noticeably lighter.

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From then on, they focused solely on descending the mountain in silence. Near the base, they came across a group of Espers and Guides gathered at the mountain’s entrance. Quickening their steps, Kang I-won and Heo Do-gyeong joined the group.

The scene at the foot of the mountain was chaotic. Survivors were being accounted for, support requests were flying back and forth, reinforcements were being sent to those still battling uphill, drained Espers were being guided, and the injured were being treated at makeshift medical stations. The area was buzzing with activity.

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As Kang I-won made his way through the busy crowd, a familiar voice called out to him.

“Hey! Sunbae!”

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It was Kim Young-ho. Kang I-won turned toward the source of the voice and saw Kim Young-ho covered in dirt and leaves. For a moment, Kang I-won’s heart sank.

Kim Young-ho spoke again, his voice tinged with relief.
“The team leader and Ho-jun were so worried about you. Where on earth were you? Your ability was… No, never mind. Anyway—”

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Kang I-won interrupted, his voice trembling slightly as he tried to remain calm.
“The team leader and Ho-jun… are they okay?”

“Yeah, they’re both fine. They went to get some guiding, but… Oh, there they are! Team Leader! Ho-jun! Sunbae I-won’s here!”

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In the distance, Han Kang-jin and Hyun Ho-jun were approaching. The moment they spotted Kang I-won and Heo Do-gyeong, they quickened their pace.

All three bore scratches and dried blood on their clothes, but there were no visible major injuries. They were safe. That fact alone brought immense relief to Kang I-won.

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“…Thank goodness.”

This time, no one had died.

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With that thought, the tension that had held him upright drained from Kang I-won’s body all at once. His knees buckled slightly, and Heo Do-gyeong, startled, quickly reached out to support him.

“Kang I-won, Esper! Are you okay?” Heo Do-gyeong asked, voice urgent.

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“I’m… fine…”

“Stay with me! Don’t lose consciousness!”

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But the wave of exhaustion hit Kang I-won like a tidal wave. It was so overwhelming that resistance was futile. All he could do was let it wash over him.

Heo Do-gyeong’s voice, calling out to him in desperation, grew distant as Kang I-won surrendered to the darkness, letting the tide of fatigue pull him under.

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Pushing himself too far, Kang I-won slept deeper and longer than usual.

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Though there were moments when he briefly opened his eyes, he couldn’t muster any strength and would fall back into a restless slumber. Days passed in this unbroken haze. As the faint light of dawn began to seep into the sky one early morning, Kang I-won’s eyelids quivered, and slowly, his deep, jet-black eyes came into view.

His gaze, seemingly sunken and weighed down by the darkness, stared blankly at the ceiling without focus.

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After blinking a few times, Kang I-won slowly sat up. He wondered how long he had been asleep. Having fallen into such an endless, mindless slumber, his mind felt unusually clear and refreshed—something he hadn’t experienced in quite some time.

That clarity made the unfamiliar sensations within his body stand out all the more. Closing his eyes, Kang I-won carefully checked his condition.

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The familiar, oppressive energy that always felt like it was constricting him had noticeably weakened.

By now, his abilities were likely reduced to D-rank—or maybe even E-rank. Though, in truth, there wasn’t much of a difference between the two; neither was sufficient to be of use in battle. What was certain, however, was that the complete loss of his powers was drawing near.

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Opening his eyes once more, Kang I-won processed the results without much reaction. He had already anticipated this outcome.

His head drooped, and his gaze fell to the faintly blue glow of the white sheet in the dim light.

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While his powers hadn’t vanished completely, it was only a matter of time before they did. Even if they didn’t disappear entirely, this level of decline was enough to fulfill the wish Kang I-won had been holding onto.

This time, no one had died—not Team 5, not Heo Do-gyeong. Everyone had survived. With that, he could leave with peace of mind. No one was here to stop him, and the timing couldn’t have been better.

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His thoughts didn’t linger for long. Moving mechanically, Kang I-won raised his limp right hand from his thigh and brought it to his neck. His motions were detached, as though he were merely finishing an overdue task. Soon, his pale, slender fingers wrapped around his dry throat, tightening gradually.

The air caught in his throat, and a violent cough escaped his lips. Tears, born of the body’s reflexes, streamed down his face. Just a little more pressure, and he could finally achieve the peace he had longed for.

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But standing at the brink of life’s end, Kang I-won’s grip loosened. Air rushed back into his lungs, and he gasped for breath as his chest heaved violently.

“Cough… cough…”

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Something felt off. An inexplicable sense of worry and unease churned within him, making his stomach turn. Kang I-won clutched the fabric of his shirt over his chest, feeling the steady rhythm of his heart, which was at odds with the turbulent emotions coursing through him. The disconnect between what he physically felt and the emotions washing over him was unmistakable.

This worry and anxiety, so foreign to him, weren’t his own. His heart began to beat faster, his face growing pale.

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“Could it be…?”

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t even entertain such a thought. But after what had happened with Heo Do-gyeong, and now this wave of emotions that clearly didn’t belong to him…

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“What is this…?”

The very idea seemed absurd, yet the continuous stream of foreign feelings pointed toward one undeniable truth. Kang I-won let out a dry laugh, trying to dismiss the notion, but the growing worry and unease confirmed his suspicion.

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“This can’t be.”

Despite his repeated denials, Kang I-won methodically assessed his condition. Thinking back, even during their descent, he had been unusually attuned to Heo Do-gyeong’s emotions. Now, as he stood in the aftermath of everything, the realization struck him like a bolt.

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This was an imprint.

But something about it wasn’t normal. Although Kang I-won had never personally experienced an imprint, he instinctively understood that this was a one-sided imprint.

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A one-sided imprint occurred when only one party—either the Esper or the Guide—became imprinted. It wasn’t an uncommon phenomenon, accounting for about 30% of all imprints.

In one-sided imprints, the bond often remained undetected unless the individual either disclosed it or engaged in guiding with another person. At that moment, the imprint would become glaringly obvious, making it difficult to hide.

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However, even with an imprint, guiding drugs could still be used, allowing the bond to be concealed if necessary. For this reason, the actual prevalence of one-sided imprints was suspected to be higher than reported.

Notably, it was rare for Guides to imprint on Espers—occurring in less than 1% of cases. One-sided imprints were predominantly observed in Espers imprinting on Guides.

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In cases of a one-sided imprint, the one who imprinted could only give and receive guiding with their imprinted partner, while the other party, unaffected by the imprint, could continue guiding with anyone as usual. This made the situation inherently disadvantageous for the one who imprinted.

For Kang I-won, who had already lost most of his powers, it wasn’t a significant issue. Still, he couldn’t help but feel disoriented. The uninvited emotions that weren’t his own felt awkward and alien.

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It was as though he were secretly spying on someone else’s private life. Even though the emotions didn’t come through clearly—like trying to peer through frosted glass—it was still uncomfortable and unsettling.

Fortunately, with effort, he managed to sever the connection, pushing the foreign worry and unease away. What remained was his own emotions, leaving him feeling strangely empty, as though something had been swept away.

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What should I do about this?

There wasn’t any real need to bring it up. After all, Kang I-won’s impending loss of abilities meant he would no longer be deployed in the field. He wouldn’t require guiding anymore, so there was no risk of anyone finding out.

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But that thought left a bitter taste in his mouth. Even if he tried to ignore it, these emotions would likely seep through again when he let his guard down, just as they had today. Pretending not to notice Heo Do-gyeong’s unspoken feelings while sensing them so vividly felt like a betrayal of trust.

The memory of Heo Do-gyeong’s cold demeanor flashed through his mind, and Kang I-won unconsciously bit his lip.

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What if Heo Do-gyeong feels offended?

Although it was Heo Do-gyeong who first proposed imprinting, what he’d wanted was a mutual imprint—not a one-sided one. Many Guides felt uncomfortable with one-sided imprints, and Kang I-won suspected Heo Do-gyeong might feel the same way.

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As his anxiety grew, so did a sense of indignation. Was this really his fault? Sure, his condition had been poor, but it was Heo Do-gyeong who had initiated the guiding.

Of course, as a Guide, it was his duty to provide appropriate guiding during emergencies, and Heo Do-gyeong had only been fulfilling that duty. The resulting imprint wasn’t something anyone could have predicted. Imprints weren’t something you could control—they happened on their own.

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With a deep sigh, Kang I-won tried to organize his thoughts.

This one-sided imprint would soon fade anyway. Imprints were a bond formed between an Esper’s wavelength and a Guide’s energy, so when an Esper lost their abilities, the imprint would naturally dissolve. It wouldn’t be long before his imprint with Heo Do-gyeong disappeared.

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In that case, he just needed to explain the situation honestly: that an unintended one-sided imprint had occurred but would soon dissolve along with his abilities, so there was no need to feel upset about it.

“Ha…”

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A heavy sigh escaped him as his thoughts spiraled. How could this happen from just one instance?

At least it was only a one-sided imprint. A mutual imprint would have been far more troublesome. If an imprint were broken for any reason, the other party would experience a profound sense of loss. In extreme cases, some even developed severe depression or took their own lives.

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While he didn’t believe Heo Do-gyeong would react so severely, it was bound to have some effect on him. Yes, this was definitely the better outcome.

Even so, another sigh slipped from his lips.

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Despite sleeping deeply, he felt utterly drained. With a long sigh, Kang I-won buried his face into his pillow, as if trying to escape the weight of his thoughts.