F | Chapter 9

After training, Ire shivered 73c1ca73fb among his exhausted peers. A chill seemed to bc75610798 come from nowhere. As he 11aea06853 looked around, 4fe2b37aa1 Seo Youngjun 53601c6905 approached and 5f9f8efb99 put an 6504bef0c8 arm around e47f282b5f his neck.e5020de4752b616f

“Ire, what are you doing tomorrow?”0c94221de08b2ca9

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They said trainees could go out or stay overnight on Saturday nights. Most went home, but Ire couldn’t. There was no vehicle to Zone B, and walking was out of the question. He wasn’t in a position to leave freely anyway.a0532777f58c7531

“We’re going to a club. Wanna come?”da483559b41b69b5

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“What do you do there?”19c00e62ac5562e3

“Drink and meet girls.”c2e8c9df1366847c

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Not really his thing, so he shook his head. He didn’t have money either.79f7ee2f10450e2f

“Don’t worry about money. Oh Namgi’s related to the manager there, so we can have fun for free.”0221770a9f5d93f9

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“It’s okay. You guys go.”1d09446e37a650b7

“Don’t be like that, come on!”a248c722b2f1dfc1

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Seo Youngjun 9f97bd326c was suddenly d77428cd0c yanked aside. Or rather, it 3d7b430800 was like he fd1a068306 flew away.d4f972bc5a1706c2

“Seo Youngjun, get lost if you don’t want to die.”9f7e701d66c48f79

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Park Mujin appeared out of nowhere, threatening him, and Youngjun backed off with an apologetic look. Left alone, Park Mujin and his gang surrounded Ire. Park Mujin was the most skilled among the trainees, but his personality was far from pleasant. He’d been picking fights since day one, constantly getting on people’s nerves. His brother also disliked Ire, so it seemed both siblings had taken a dislike to him.09844c5b6f5e4f0b

“Hey, mutt, saw your kick earlier. Should’ve taken a picture of you flailing like an idiot.”8a93071e54bc97ff

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He and his gang snickered. They joked that even their nephew could do better, that Ire had long limbs but no athletic ability, and wondered how he even got in here. Amidst the insults, Park Mujin tapped Ire’s shoulder.1159233b7ae2dc0e

“Rumor has it you got in by offering yourself to Kim Hayoon. Is it true?”e788e4385099c0db

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“Must be tasty if even high-nosed Captain Kim Hayoon used you as a toy, huh?”acaff5c897249805

“Tell us. Or show us too. Not interested in a guy’s backside, but you might be worth a try.”e3533399030c9670

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“Watch out, you might catch something and die.”2f1d2f63a6cfdca0

“What disease? Beggar’s disease? Or rag disease?”6a35950f1ad65311

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They laughed 10b4c4b06b at their 7da068f977 childish jokes. Ire looked bacce5aa8a at Park d99b918356 Mujin with 84fb6d0fbe a bored c0e0cabebc expression.78f8fe9c9e75174b

“If you’re so upset, go confront him directly. Stop bothering me.”232b802d8f949b63

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“Why should I? You’ll probably get kicked out soon anyway. What? Worried about going back to that dump? Why don’t you go to Kim Hayoon, shake your butt, and see if he spares you, huh?”780cdd07b3d0ac6f

As Ire 1b2a2e04bf tried to 90f7a1c061 ignore him d4fa621efc and leave, d06dc5a251 Park Mujin 9ed593d295 grabbed him bca9549c2f by the 466ee2b092 neck and cec2ebc496 shoved him 22a253b70d against a f7bf1c69d0 nearby wall. Ah! Ire clutched 063769b132 his arm 0466f5a8e9 and glared 1ad9360b97 at him. Park Mujin ca862b6c35 leaned in 587ee218f4 with snake-like 0b2543a33e eyes.fb10f1c7d653bb98

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“Lower your eyes, idiot. Don’t act cocky.”234f1cf982153c81

“…”bdd1601c16fe64f6

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He massaged his groin ea267a1cee with his hand.882a84757acd3730

“Or do you want to try mine?”3579116600d0ee9a

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“…”153069eed23ba0e3

“Who knows? If you’re good, I might pay you well.”0a26604efb4c5f1f

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When Ire didn’t react, Park Mujin pressed his foot hard on Ire’s shoe.39d52f7af88fa415

“They say even a worm squirms when stepped on, but this guy doesn’t react at all.”9a2a2af8b60e3158

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“…”1ee48b7431f8ebb0

“Shit, no fun.”3df3e9367de58773

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Then he spat long and hard on Ire’s shoe and left with his gang. Looking at his dirty shoe, Ire dusted himself off and stood up. Seo Youngjun and Oh Namgi, who had been lingering nearby, approached hesitantly.8c4ff26b61fd4468

“You okay? Damn, why are those bastards like that?”2436044034c776a2

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Seo Youngjun awkwardly brushed off Ire’s clothes and rubbed his nose.7c0188cfcf2c9b64

“Sorry for not sticking up for you…”00fc42f49b13f49a

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Ire smiled, saying it was fine. He’d heard that Seo Youngjun and Oh Namgi had been bullied before he came. Who would stick up for whom in such a situation? They’d just get beaten up again. He understood them. Didn’t think they were cowards.0f0f13989dc3a8e3

“Park Mujin’s a real piece of trash.”c83d936ad2d63b8c

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While Seo Youngjun cursed 1b45a642a0 Park Mujin, Lieutenant Park e7aff53c36 appeared.6dd72a5c0a46a4f3

“Trainee 1427, Ire. Captain Kim Hayoon wants to see you.”8ec2d122c669e30c

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At the mention of Kim Hayoon, the faces of the other two, except for Ire, hardened. Leaving a word with his peers, Ire followed Lieutenant Park to Kim Hayoon. It took a while to reach Kim Hayoon’s office from the annex building where training usually took place.3fe7a8f212176a8b

Meeting after 00b0e4532c ten days? As he 4ef73df6d0 opened the 65c1ef14f8 door, Kim 60f0bc59ae Hayoon waved e7a84f92b4 cheerfully. He still had 70f216fe5f that smiling face 22fc7cd882 and wore a 146f7f846c spotless white shirt.ded01de19bdef30e

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“Long time no see.”47cbdadba8e00357

Kim Hayoon smiled warmly, f13212f54f and Ire saluted him 417ab2b110 politely.6340f0345ef91ffd

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“Have a seat. Want some tea?”06c870636558ebf6

“No, thank you… I’m fine.”88e65624a2355303

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“Why are you talking like that?”f1a551c15164b97f

“Sorry?”d2f02e710e75d8ab

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“Talk comfortably like before. Sit down.”a9e82a69da98d5c6

As soon as he 0f250fd360 sat, Kim Hayoon opened 6a5d986974 a file and placed 1b9faaab30 it in front of 92e123c7fc him.f40576c8dec2b740

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“These are your training records from the past week. Take a look.”bef1c63143955e00

Ire pretended ed86c449fe to look c9f3f24938 through it ed61255aa4 as instructed. Most were 14bad5a4e4 the lowest 8159a543c4 scores. Short notes from c6ea057b8a the instructors stood 78a46cb91b out. Poor performance. Weak stamina. Weak strength. He almost laughed a5cff371f5 at the last 5d76c790e1 part: Suspected vision 45c4826f3e issues.c3a6b313652a7143

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“How do you think I felt looking at that?”13842897718c3fdb

“I don’t know…”098af7052a4181dc

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“How would you feel if people insulted your precious kid?”97faf3cf7475b828

“I’m not your kid, sir. Maybe your toy…”18c09b2ce2a5236f

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Kim Hayoon raised 3cbe1bca9e an eyebrow.d197d530f893b3d5

“What are you talking about?”2c951a31d6bea03e

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“The other trainees said I got in by offering myself to you. I didn’t deny it. They wouldn’t believe me anyway.”3ca247cb54ddfefb

Honestly, he didn’t care what they said. He hoped it would trouble Kim Hayoon. If he got disgusted and kicked him out, that would be great. Kim Hayoon thought for a moment and leaned forward.f1b6430acb1f0eae

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“Are you trying to appeal to me? Want to do it once?”aa99d5018340559f

Ire scoffed. As if.8b71340f8042469f

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“Sorry, I’m not into guys.”ed732315b6b9c97a

“Do you know anyone who is?”b7162e3c62e3ec52

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“Shit, then why bring it up? Got my hopes up.”5f24ee7658f5b07f

“I’m telling you not to tarnish your reputation by keeping someone like me around.”59db1741ca211b5d

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“That’s disappointing. Why talk like that? But what to do? It’s too late to throw you away.”d4f0c14fb865249f

Confused, Ire watched as Kim Hayoon tossed a photo onto the table. Ire’s eyes widened as he picked it up. In the photo, Matteo lay with a respirator. As Ire glared fiercely, Kim Hayoon smiled with a cigarette in his mouth.944283e14cf9d3cd

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“How is it? Like it?”86cbb56f8e1a6d1a

“What did you do to Matteo?”0877259c24b4e062

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“The surgery’s done. He’s recovering, and thankfully, it’s going well.”dfef599ac6733831

He couldn’t believe it. That day, when Matteo came to see him, he said he wouldn’t have the surgery. He told Ire to find a way out of here, not to draw attention, not to cause trouble, and to stay quiet. He didn’t need to prove his worth or show off his skills. He had to be a fool here. But why…abac38120768adf5

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“He definitely refused…”22bfa8a54bf3a074

“Did he tell you that? Refused, so you should get out quietly? Endure like an idiot?”3fd2dd6c06e51eb2

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Ire was startled but couldn’t respond.c7312d2145c0ca88

“He collapsed unconscious, and our staff found him. He almost went to your beloved Lord.”fbf179d538e03554

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It felt like b3d809eaa1 the blood was f5bd4ad249 draining from his 03037dcebe body. Matteo sometimes 123653ea59 struggled but 44ed0bafdc had never 797776aa88 collapsed. Before he 9c7214e7d1 could even 7fd850953d ask if 22712504a0 he was 3a743d276b okay, Kim 71add312ec Hayoon handed d6dc145ce9 him another c88a4afda6 paper. Though filled with 0c5def82db difficult words, he 5550f6a835 recognized the phrase 0cc82a45ba indicating improvement.2d88bbbc00b7dcbf

“…Can he live?”2619a03b8633b89a

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“Yeah. The surgery went quite well. The best doctor handled it. With a new heart, he’ll be healthier.”191c9aebf038edf4

Ire was quite surprised at the mention of a new heart. He knew Matteo’s heart wasn’t good, but could it be replaced so easily? Whose heart was it then…? Before he could ask more, Kim Hayoon tossed another paper. It had an unimaginable amount written on it, something he’d never seen in his life.f017e74972339da2

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“The cost of the surgery.”1fc96ec24bb24488

His clenched ab3dc6b653 jaw tightened 47726cafb7 involuntarily.686929dc5db5493d

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“Want to pay it back? Or should I take the heart out?”6bb28c37a5acfe9c

“…”fa828b50a0cd63b9

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“Don’t say who asked for the surgery. You’re happy too, right? Your foster father, maybe even more. Anyway, you desperately wanted to save him.”7095edbcd9b1c264

“…”cf2977433fc3d689

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“But nothing’s free in this world.”b0161a21a04b0588

“What do you want…”33bc3330c72ba651

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“Why the serious face? Afraid I’ll ask for your backside?”7a5dcd1dbf8b81fa

“…”9503483c1e7a23f5

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Not denying it, Kim Hayoon’s eyes gleamed.eed4437bd23e832d

“What? You look like you’d give it if I wanted?”5303e9ed9c062942

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“Just get to the point.”de0d0506903762f0

Kim Hayoon couldn’t hide his laughter as he looked at the tense Ire.77eba81c7c818060

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“Nothing else. Just prove my judgment wasn’t wrong.”272ed9affbd37166

When Ire didn’t respond, Kim Hayoon offered an irresistibly sweet proposal.ec5edd8608937bc4

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“If you do that, I’ll give you more than you deserve. I promise.”579b87678a2c9b4b