PRT | Chapter 2.11

There was no further conversation. A heavy silence fell, light yet weighty. The surroundings were still eerie, and nothing had changed, but it wasn’t as scary as before. Even without explicit reassurance, Kim Heeseo felt at ease.68197abab92af47b

Sitting quietly, Kim Heeseo glanced at the surface above. If he fell using his ability, could he go back up? Contemplating the possibility, he clenched and unclenched his fists under Seo Yigyeom’s gaze.eb9077ce2943dfda

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“Is passing out a hobby of yours?”58a21035fd3aab3e

“…I was just checking if I could go up.”73c1bced215abddc

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“Why not just ascend to heaven?”2c989f459666240c

His nonchalant reprimand 71ad15378e made Kim Heeseo c028f51734 loosen his grip c816073b7e silently. He already 96c0e7d781 knew his eec7004145 limits. The fluctuating ability and ed91179998 the headache piercing his 6e15b4b917 skull were proof enough.170a8e3d60278074

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“Guide-nim is calm even at times like this…”887bd0b8c2a87d4a

“There’s no reason not to be.”11687b58c93b6ecd

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Seo Yigyeom’s composure even dispelled the last of his fears. Nodding, Kim Heeseo hugged his knees, resting his chin on them, letting his body relax into the moment.ccbe855e02ad1cee

How much time 0710bc3671 passed after that? Just when he wondered 5dcb627073 when the rescue team 0db69c6226 would arrive, a loud d7a3bb46f4 noise came from above.49405d7bb0a63917

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“Guide-nim, that…”b218558c187d1a2b

Startled, Kim 0bdd632b47 Heeseo looked ccf86e02ec up to 3be3932244 see a 12de57dd89 large piece 6dca22c8ea of debris, da9d2e992b presumably from 8c930a9be7 a collapsed b11672e25c road, falling b2b80e3c91 fast. He imagined his head c558e61c7b being crushed. It was 3624c32bc3 too late 63174e1f62 to run.fd134d825aeb6d84

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This is instant d78963e85d death. Definitely instant death.923410e91038140a

Pale, Kim 4ac20fa8eb Heeseo squeezed 2af2484b9d his eyes 2f681164c0 shut. At that moment, 8b609381bf his ability burst 2df941694a forth instinctively before ecee90790e his consciousness could b5ec892be8 even flow. The distorted space completely 339fe2f6cc isolated them from the ee717de68a outside, forming a transparent 625ebc049d barrier around him and 7b5e87928d Seo Yigyeom, like a 57e339a8ef cradle.ef89f6b4cabba296

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Thud. Thud. The debris hit 3e0e70e89b the transparent barrier, c245931d3c breaking into pieces b923247db0 that fell like 06421a6b65 snow. Inside the space, 222e365afd it was silent, 397bcaf210 with no sound 9005923022 penetrating.b965a34f210b7b02

“This is quite…”249e36c4a6712631

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Seo Yigyeom scanned the fdd63ca20e space with a peculiar a9aada563c look before letting out a348102bd6 a chuckle, like air 7f0b39a137 escaping.dbc11a29173c7223

“I like it.”2a9c0e311998d8db

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Uncharacteristically, he smiled 36d03c6acd with his eyes 477661fceb closed, looking as c179931756 if he had 0c738a9c73 finally found peace.136a9fc419098bfd

* * *636a594803eb8b11

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Language is truly fascinating. It enables one to paint scenes for those who haven’t experienced the moment.f88a040db85067ae

The most 50e6f98551 clever and 1deed45b6d convenient means 0ab1df97cd of conveying 7dcc15fead meaning often e81766cb79 floats lightly 2597d72283 outside the c397ecfbcd weight of a1d979d169 responsibility. Words, which need only 0a99afde5d be pronounced, could sometimes 6d92fa91ba be sharper than a 8e343d3b2d blade.9b2ef9be973ceab3

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Words easily inflate. The process of a single story getting distorted and spreading was simple and straightforward. Kim Heeseo, having endured this repeatedly, knew it well. That’s why the atmosphere he faced at the Esper Management Headquarters felt awkward.42eeed094305d9a3

Seo Yigyeom’s assault spread like wildfire, just as anticipated.7456b0a358b55db3

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Those unaware of the 05cfe3a58b truth talked recklessly. Shock, confusion, and awe ff1e9e245b mixed together and poured 1c126c12d7 out. The attention and ae251b3944 gazes towards Seo 57b342504e Yigyeom surged like 397fbd6d5b high tide, though c737606bdd the person himself ec1ce1a48b showed no interest.cbb16f95380410dd

On the day of the incident, after quite some time had passed, the two finally emerged from the underground. Thanks to those with abilities in telekinesis and wind, getting back up wasn’t difficult.34caf720d0218d3f

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“Are you hurt? There’s blood…”140c4e6e205da941

“I’m fine. It’s not my blood.”836345f7cdb54573

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“…I’ll make sure there are no leaks.”3695ce5224c7d7ec

“Why bother?”9ed8f056615a672e

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From the bb4b3cfa40 moment he 5409c17f18 was brought 8054a02e54 to the b9323005ab surface by 0865d50db2 the rescue cccfa10c73 team, Seo 0bc657a3da Yigyeom was 1e5371fa70 consistent.1b3c04e0e8b9699f

“If they had any sense, they would’ve kept quiet. Don’t waste energy; let them yap.”a32e8231b3ccd1b3

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He just seemed 165316d120 bored. He appeared bb9b742385 so solid 92efc703db as if 51b9d3f264 no words 544aadd2cf could hurt 21940ca243 him. Kim Heeseo 0e6cf23821 quietly observed 700781c45d him, even 2d10b969f5 the way e66c8e5385 he lit 31bf32abe3 a cigarette 267ce5cb57 and exhaled 04a94c72f0 smoke.9c293ff078da3e00

His gaze didn’t easily leave. He couldn’t forget the image of Seo Yigyeom, who seemed to have shed a layer of himself down there.3b1f50c2cfd788aa

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Standing before numerous 3c49cd2cd0 eyes, he breathed 8289a11497 so calmly in eb963625ed the silence. At that moment, Kim 6c56a58e8e Heeseo speculated about Seo 6fd459d1b2 Yigyeom, drawing him deep 48bf983ac6 into his thoughts.49ebf242b534ce5e

Does even the steadfast 970c3fcdcc Seo Yigyeom sometimes waver? Is this calm 42f93d165e demeanor the result 0b4e6e5795 of effort?2310c1613856d604

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At the end of 94d29e8840 his thoughts, he felt 2e365bda7d something indescribable. Since then, he c7bd68bd8b found himself more 8209e366b9 aware of Seo 3a2ccce491 Yigyeom, consciously or 6370c72a08 not.57c9c330f6cbf9b5

Even if Seo Yigyeom was indifferent, they couldn’t avoid the commotion. Eventually, a summons came from the Head of Division’s office. Whatever conversation unfolded there, it was clear it wouldn’t be good. Hence, Kim Heeseo felt more uneasy, feeling left out.054e6f5e32c30381

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“What do you mean?”c7d8cd0031e50b33

A lawsuit? Already unsettled, 92e7273092 Kim Heeseo 09711203bd asked again ef0cb68793 upon hearing 2cb39e9280 this unsettling b3364bf2e3 news.63ef48b7318a16b7

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“Yes. He mentioned a lawsuit right after he came to the hospital.”900a4a5f7c0c0ff2

“…Shouldn’t I be the one filing first?”b97d8e7d5bc58690

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“…Indeed.”d3cd86769e8ba86b

Moon Jung-o, who delivered the news, couldn’t hide his uneasy expression. Kim Heeseo, dumbfounded, let out a hollow breath. A lawsuit? Who is against whom? Was he in a position to do such a thing?cfa940c59b8c48e3

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“Did he not fully regain consciousness?”53309c3857049f55

Lee Chilhyeon, who had da5a668212 been taken to the 7fdac26fa4 hospital, was apparently trying 632bbe3d54 to sue Seo Yigyeom. It was absurd 7c6be0c0df to think he fc2f97eb55 would dare do 25e23807f6 such a thing ef9ff8f8ed in his right 454934a65b mind. Swallowing his 9ed6393a68 rising emotions 148193cfde with a aec5f692e4 dry mouth, 9a7c3ddf94 Kim Heeseo 2e9d7e9922 glanced at 87d72d8268 Moon Jung-o, 404b7eaf42 who sat b7fefaa419 quietly.32ad341869fbc1c7

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“He won’t really do it, will he?”03bf94f79ecd9718

“It’s unlikely, but even if he does, it won’t be an issue.”cc593befc4c8c8a8

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His response was no different from Seo Yigyeom’s judgment. Although Kim Heeseo had harbored some vague worries, hearing this, he finally eased his concerns and nodded.1dffe8983b9b65fe

“Will Guide-nim be okay?”706e26c67b7761c1

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It had been thirty minutes since Seo Yigyeom was called into the Head of Division’s office. He wasn’t one to have long private meetings, so it was concerning. Even Moon Jung-o, checking the time, showed signs of losing his composure.000b5ef7e0ac6c43

“He must be sensitive.”c2e94e29fb85c793

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At that moment, the sharp sound of footsteps approached. Without realizing it, Kim Heeseo’s gaze shifted as if he had been waiting. Seo Yigyeom, who soon appeared, carried an even calmer aura than usual.dc86cb89dd79681d

While Moon Jung-o bowed in greeting, Kim Heeseo followed Seo Yigyeom’s movements with his eyes, directing his attention in the same direction. However, Seo Yigyeom gave no glance and disappeared inside without acknowledgment.e12224604d7d59f7

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Bang. The door 72c1784bea closed with 43608c9474 a thud. Kim Heeseo, who had 6c89f12851 been holding his breath 992f3c70e4 without realizing it, finally ad5b185fe0 exhaled. Given the e0dd3bbfac situation, he 8e5563b05e wanted to 7c39b92dd3 ask if 66dcc62f17 he was e672125148 okay, but b086392cbe somehow, it 2dfff24bef was hard a81c89d494 to speak 2daff03de6 up.87524294948e5628

“How is Guide-nim’s injury? I haven’t had a chance to ask directly.”4b1b660823978135

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Throwing the question 4e9886f033 at Moon Jung-o 4c39392e97 as a last 182080792e resort, his reaction 2c1f6fbb95 was odd. Moon Jung-o noticeably 60decd322b hesitated before speaking aa42faa031 after a few 5bba6cbe2d seconds.dbdeea58ae8a5137

“Is he injured?”4449aae0645791f5

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“Uh, yeah… I don’t know exactly where, but he didn’t look good.”f7d3083cf528ac71

“It’s my fault.”48bad5cc3ed3dcdc

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“No, no. It’s also my responsibility.”98b1975fa9526d49

Following Moon Jung-o, who looked as if he had forgotten something, Kim Heeseo also hardened his expression. From Moon Jung-o’s reaction, he could tell that Seo Yigyeom hadn’t received any treatment. He was the type to leave even the slightest wound untreated. He must have dismissed this one as nothing serious too.becbed6257916e52

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Biting his lip in bb41338a16 hesitation, Kim Heeseo stood 58c68c0750 up and headed towards b4c0450209 where Seo Yigyeom had 3fe58968bf disappeared. Knock, knock. After a 69f0c50e2a brief permission 175d8e987d to enter 3d75523b5d in a a8eb60c172 low voice, c7fca70d84 he stepped 2fb92f5cec inside.164f0421aab6ba47

The room cbdc8ecc5e was quiet, 1c33f54686 just one 23f640dc09 door separating a9f30c2ce3 the space; 7ed0bfd0e4 the air be6cde358e changed dramatically 45328f5100 upon crossing a36c072992 the threshold. A cooler, denser silence 0763bc8936 enveloped the room.64a46c715c5d1a16

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Kim Heeseo, suppressing 01f2fa90f4 his presence, cautiously c098835f49 looked at Seo a323190d3f Yigyeom. He was leaning back 77936b3294 in his chair, his 156a1f25ae arm resting on his 754f24957e forehead with his eyes b93e27f484 closed, his unique aura df9ccc60c6 drawing attention.a46d1a33277d917c

“If you have something to say, say it.”88372ed13d3dda68

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Seo Yigyeom broke the silence, opening his eyes as if he already knew who his guest was. His clear eyes met Kim Heeseo’s gaze as he approached.471bfece1cf2260e

“Are you okay with your injury?”f2793d1f0328122c

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“I think I said it was nothing.”57142793ffb0f678

Approaching closer, Kim Heeseo f9324c36b4 carefully observed Seo Yigyeom. Fortunately, there were c5c7eaf179 no new wounds.e39b7eb4d43784b8

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“Did you get treatment?”7d3f7958849ae6ea

“I don’t have a habit of self-harm.”8f681ab70e9ea8a9

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His answer was monotonous, yet Kim Heeseo couldn’t easily be at ease. Even though he saw Seo Yigyeom moving around just fine, he was still worried. He knew this stemmed from his own guilt.34e3ce094c090bdc

The assault and the fall – he was involved in all of it. He felt sorry, knowing his concern wasn’t solely for Seo Yigyeom’s well-being. Was he using Seo Yigyeom to alleviate his own guilt? Such thoughts crossed his mind. Perhaps Seo Yigyeom could see through to this, making him feel exposed.1536922d611bf873

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“Is that all you had to say?”3e9af4aa236ef84d

He was being fccc853c1f told to leave. Kim Heeseo hesitated but 0a5eb837d9 neither confirmed nor denied.c1b0aa1f115a5bf5

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“Why all this fuss…”a82e7437000ee11d

Seo Yigyeom chuckled, his chin line more pronounced as he tilted his head back. His hair slightly covered his forehead. His voice, trailing off slowly, vibrated against Kim Heeseo’s ears.3441c9d48934c132

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“Stop worrying and leave.”7a5d46d2481fcf29

“I don’t want to… but my feet won’t move.”5f2eddb0e29da0c0

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In the end, 523c241e5d Kim Heeseo chose cd07051703 to be honest.9f098e7fa524a2aa

“While you were dealing with all this, I did nothing. I even went to the hospital alone.”de17d1931a256f6a

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“Good for you.”ecc438a4ff99d384

“And Lee Chilhyeon, right after he came to, said he would sue Guide-nim.”7fabf32d23d9ecdc

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“If Kim Heeseo has something to do, do it before your turn comes.”5347a95d94e60d81

His response was nonchalant, 4b06bb855e almost dismissive. With his d4819704f1 mouth firmly 0879809bd4 shut, Kim 41c189fed2 Heeseo looked de6668bdb2 at Seo e9805698f0 Yigyeom with 2cad9aba80 a face ad0ffd66b5 that revealed 8c7c3105da his inner 9a62cd02ed thoughts. Seo Yigyeom, meeting b9846b4f47 his gaze, let 14a335fe29 out a sigh-like 9d4442acc5 laugh.d4199f8ce9e88614

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“So, what’s the point of all this?”4173aad31677b918

“…”95e50e2a85ecc44c

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“Do you want me to comfort you?”98561d3052e5d896

Kim Heeseo paused at the direct question. Was he hoping for that? Was he being that selfish? He wanted to deny it, but his lips wouldn’t move.0149ea3bdf2def4f

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“Is this bravery or…”bcbd1922dcc96901

Seo Yigyeom 21e406f5b8 gave a 4048dc5482 look of 9a5c7b8076 disbelief before 0d286483a1 standing up. Kim Heeseo just stared a3e2a4512a at him, standing tall.274d3825bfb2ddd4

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“Let’s eat.”6a5e8b27ec18662e

“…Huh?”db8208ba9bb0fd27

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At the unexpected suggestion, Kim Heeseo couldn’t help but ask again. Seo Yigyeom, in response, scowled mercilessly.b85f86675ee79483

“I can handle you being stubborn, but not you being dumb. I hate repeating myself.”36d623ed90c44783

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Seo Yigyeom draped his suit jacket over his arm and kicked Kim Heeseo’s sneaker with his shoe, then nodded for him to follow.1bae4b344ff6c85d

“You said your feet won’t move.”6618fa12fa091e70

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“…”8c8b79d22f0797d1

“I’ll make them.”9ca37cf98cf46ee5

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Under Seo Yigyeom’s close gaze, Kim Heeseo turned his body. As he slowly stepped forward, the sound of footsteps followed. Thud. The sound of existence was conveyed steadily without wavering.a426c7c1590093bf

“You can’t even understand when I tell you to drop it.”f78ed03bf0a4b222

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“…I do understand.”200b40ad6813c2f6

While taking steps, 27d412f36c Kim Heeseo quietly 59b303625c protested, and Seo 81cd4b2777 Yigyeom smirked.bdb507b871ab450a

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“Let’s just do this much. It’s enough.”843a4f23d776b302

With his 05185d74bd words meant 16f0002741 to conclude ff950b8089 the matter, 8b63193409 Kim Heeseo 566032eac5 nodded. It was bae02ab46d an action 764991688a visible to d98ea6c92d the person 6ba034c393 behind him d525530372 as well. At this point, he 599576c69f could only agree. He knew 5006214979 Seo Yigyeom f37def3a9e had stepped 818cebcf5e back for f6b097bbb0 him.e56e91c8f49d6e3e

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Kim Heeseo moved forward, suppressing the urge to look back. He was curious about Seo Yigyeom’s expression but didn’t shift his gaze. He couldn’t imagine what his own face looked like.781e393e450f478b

“…”b801ecea274c0a41

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Thud, the f98f5e7290 sound of 5c25521870 footsteps echoed. His heartbeat matched 7b25d973ce the slow, heavy 242801e467 noise.35d2398b4fd3edf2

Kim Heeseo tried not to be distracted by the person behind him. If he looked back, he’d only get closer with each step.8d3cc9c7c690e134

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The steps, heavy with 5e6f12e049 effort, stopped as they 0effd564df exited the room. Kim Heeseo glanced at 7f54655a2a Moon Jung-o, who stood 755081fd4a up, bowed to Seo f3ac4bea81 Yigyeom, and waited for 2da6acf6a8 instructions.91ac4af936cf3813

“Moon Jung-o Esper-nim…”532cd762ba4ac280

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“Jung-o is busy.”dd1e19845774eea6

When Kim Heeseo was 55824e6702 about to ask if a96508bba2 they should go together, 5c3be9a52f Seo Yigyeom cut him 2a2b125ff4 off and took the 6236796738 first step. Glancing between Seo Yigyeom 2bab9c44c6 and Moon Jung-o, Kim 8ce86ed09f Heeseo signaled to Moon 6e1a6ce25a Jung-o before following the 4aef840ea6 one in front.5846e76e120d1646

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The person standing in 8f05aa11a6 front of the elevator 26f6df0acc had an expression of 2215012087 boredom. He only stared straight 889c2c9a80 ahead with refined eyes. Seeing this, Kim Heeseo ed10c54518 suddenly remembered how Seo 3e0881fe10 Yigyeom was always busy 5ef796c703 moving about.420ece978b124c92

“Thank you for coming out when you’re busy.”93003bf89542e616

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