PRT | Chapter 2.3

There were no distractions here. In other words, there were no prying eyes or mouths to spread words. It meant there was no reason to stay here long. Giving himself a bit of leeway, Heeseo followed the direction where Yigyeom had disappeared. Beyond the sturdy door, he imagined his figure.

What was his gaze like when we met moments ago?

Yigyeom had eyes beyond description. Like those of a beast. There were no constraints, yet one couldn’t move. It felt similar to the Origin Gate that tore through the sky.

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A venomous snake of a man. Yigyeom had called his father that, but the one who truly fit that description was Yigyeom himself. He would surely show displeasure if he heard this.

Remembering Yigyeom, Heeseo suddenly realized he didn’t know much about him. Despite holding hands and sharing intentions. Discontent with this imbalance, he connected to the internet.

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There was no need to ponder what to look up first. Just typing Yigyeom’s three letters brought up an abundance of information. Heeseo was inwardly shocked by the endless scroll as he slowly scanned through the screen.

Is this… Isn’t this celebrity level? Why is the photo quality so good?

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‘I have a lot of rumors about me.’

‘Am I the only one?’

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It was a scene that would inevitably elicit the reactions Yigyeom had shown before. Not just articles but countless posts from various communities. There was even a site that diagrammed the character of Yigyeom.

Click, Heeseo diligently moved the cursor, following the lines of text.

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Seo Yigyeom (29) is an esper affiliated with the <Esper Management Headquarters> and is the only S-rank Guide in the country. His exact awakening time is unknown, but it is estimated to be before the age of five. He is exceptionally skilled, showing high matching rates with the majority of espers, but his image is not great. For details, refer to the incident/accident documents.

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Fourteen years ago, he managed to stop five high-ranking espers who were at risk of going berserk using only radiation guiding. Since there is no comparison group for S-rank Guides, Seo Yigyeom himself becomes the standard. It is said that his extraordinary abilities do not serve as a textbook for other guides. He has also shown the ability to neutralize an esper’s powers.

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Currently, he is affiliated with the Seoul branch, but there are numerous sightings of him across the country. The frequency is irregular, and the reasons for his actions are unknown. The headquarters maintains a stance that they are not related to Seo Yigyeom’s movements.

In some articles, Seo Yigyeom was described as an extremely brutal Esper, while in others, he was worshipped like a god. There were also plenty of posts simply praising his appearance. Even in articles, they would take photos of him just walking down the street to boost views.

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“…….”

There were also many posts focusing on the clothes and watches Seo Yigyeom wears. He’s really good-looking, huh… Kim Heeseo paused unconsciously and recalled his impressions from the moment he first saw Seo Yigyeom on the screen.

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Seo Yigyeom was more impressive than vaguely known, which was both surprising and exhausting to think about. Unwanted attention could be like poison. Even a few months of disdain wore on the nerves. How would it have been for Seo Yigyeom, who had been in the spotlight since birth? The level of fatigue must have been unimaginable.

Is that why he has such a personality?

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With this rebellious thought in mind, Kim Heeseo casually clicked on a prominent article. The post, filled with comments, seemed to be based on known truths but embellished, enough to make his faint smile fade.

[Anonymous] Is this real about Seo Yigyeom?

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Is it true he’s not the Copy’s real son?

It was strange from when he was the only Guide in an Esper family.. lol

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Copy and SYH are both S-rank Espers, not like they’re mutants..

Why are people so into him when he’s not even a real son or an Esper?

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What’s the difference between him and some unregistered Esper who might have rolled in from who knows where?

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· Everyone knew this lol

· He doesn’t look like Copy at all

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· Just a guiding tool
↳ ?
↳ Watch what you say;

· Do you have some grudge against Seo Yigyeom? Look at how transparent your post is, anyone would think the caste system is still alive

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· I don’t know about that, but he’s definitely good-looking^^ And his abilities are good too
↳ Honestly, I think he glorifies our nation
↳ The only Guide who looks cooler than Espers.. The guy who rocks suits…
↳ Seriously, his beauty is insane and sometimes he looks really nice
↳↳ That’s a bit much;;

· I’ve hated it since they started hyping him up like he’s some celebrity
↳ Same lol He’s just a guy leeching off national taxes

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· How long are we going to keep talking about the S-rank Guide?

· Seo Yigyeom showing off when the Gate isn’t even open VS me working hard at a convenience store. The latter wins by a landslide, right?

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↳ You’re really not going to make it

· Who’s SYH?
↳ Seo Yigyeom’s sister, she’s S-rank too
↳ What’s her ability?
↳ Poison, super cool lol

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…….

· There’s also a rumor that the Head of Division picked him up like a tool…?

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“Do you miss that conference room or something?”

While Kim Heeseo was deeply engrossed in reading even the comments, a low voice sounded from close by. Startled, he trembled and quickly turned his head. When did he even come out? Seo Yigyeom was bent over, looking at the screen with his torso near Kim Heeseo’s nape. The gaze scanning the page full of his own story was utterly impassive.

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“Not really… I guess.”

“I thought so. Do you have a hobby of wasting time or something?”

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Feeling guilty, Kim Heeseo stuttered in response. Seo Yigyeom slowly murmured as he straightened up. There was a fleeting hint of sarcasm in the eyes looking down.

“What were you so curious about? You’ve done quite the background check.”

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“Just, this and that… But since we work together, I felt like I was the only one who didn’t know much.”

“Your approach is commendable, but your method sucks. If you’re going to do it, do it properly. Instead of looking at this trash.”

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Even though there wasn’t a hint of reprimand in his monotonous words, Kim Heeseo somehow felt diminished. The fleeting eye contact seemed to look at him like he was a fool.

“Why not ask me directly? What more can you get from staring at a screen when the person is right in front of you?”

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“Aren’t you too busy to listen to pointless chatter? Do you have time to answer my questions?”

“Well, I’ll give you three chances.”

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Expecting to be ignored, Kim Heeseo had retorted in a huff, but Seo Yigyeom unexpectedly nodded his head with ease.

“So, what’s your question?”

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“……Are you really not the Head of Division’s son?”

“If only I were, I wouldn’t feel this shitty. Next?”

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Despite the straightforward question, he answered. He had once drawn a line not to approach him. His inscrutable attitude made Kim Heeseo’s throat vibrate with an “uh…” but Seo Yigyeom mercilessly cut it off, pulling up a smirk.

“Time’s up. Instead of trying hard to think of questions, go do your job, Kim Heeseo.”

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“This was my job, though.”

“I doubt it.”

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With a thud, the file Seo Yigyeom tossed landed on the desk.

“I’ve looked into this with my authority, so finding more is going to be impossible.”

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Kim Heeseo’s face hardened as he curiously flipped through the papers. There were quite a few pages, details of the CCTV footage from the day he encountered the culprit and the personal information of Espers in the headquarters. His grip tightened on the paper.

“Why, or how…?”

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“Because I thought it was necessary.”

Unlike Kim Heeseo, who was casting blind glances, Seo Yigyeom’s usual demeanor remained unchanged.

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“Do you know why I looked into this?”

“Whether I know or not, Kim Heeseo should get what he’s after. What else matters?”

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“It matters to me.”

“Then you should hide it even more. Why show everything so openly?”

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Looking straight at him, Seo Yigyeom murmured with a meaningful tone.

“Kim Heeseo, you’ve shown all your cards to me now. Don’t do such a foolish thing as revealing your hand.”

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“……”

“Listen carefully. I’ve been here longer than you. If you don’t need it, throw it away.”

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Did he know everything and act like this? Seo Yigyeom left as if his business was concluded, and Kim Heeseo’s gaze stuck to him. He wanted to chase after him, grab him, and ask if he knew he didn’t kill anyone, if he believed him. But an invisible noose seemed to bind his ankles, leaving him only to clench the paper tightly and press his lips together.

“……”

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The sound of the paper crumpling came as strength went into his hand. Kim Heeseo’s gaze fell. The material he had so desperately wanted was now so easily in his hands. Would this be a clue to catch the real culprit?

The paper felt unusually heavy as it pressed down on his fingertips.

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* * *

With a thud, as if tossed down, Kim Heeseo collapsed onto the green mat. With his right cheek pressed against it, he exhaled heavily, trying to steady his breathing. Maybe because he was heated up, the air felt too warm.

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“Let’s take a 10-minute break.”

On the other hand, Moon Jung-o, who had been clashing with him all this while, looked frighteningly fine. Not a single drop of sweat as he quenched his thirst. At this point, isn’t he really a machine? Kim Heeseo, drained of energy, let his mind wander into absurd thoughts.

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“……Should I give you some?”

“Oh, I’m fine. Thank you.”

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Their eyes met, and Moon Jung-o gestured as if offering water. Though he looked brusque, his actions were thoughtful. His large frame and rough appearance were intimidating, but the more he looked, the more Moon Jung-o seemed like a steadfast bear. How could someone be so inconsistent… This aspect reminded him a bit of his boss.

The reason Kim Heeseo started sparring with Moon Jung-o under the guise of improving his stamina was trivial.

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After receiving the documents from Seo Yigyeom, Kim Heeseo pulled an all-nighter. For several days, he stayed up hunting for traces of the real culprit. The impact showed immediately in his physical condition. Ever since he started using his ability, he would tire out quickly, and this time he even got a nosebleed. Of all times, it had to happen when he ran into Seo Yigyeom.

“Aah.”

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The sensation of something hot flowing was vivid. Instinctively, he touched his nose, but Seo Yigyeom’s gaze was even more disconcerting. He stopped in his tracks instead of continuing on his way, watching Kim Heeseo in his flustered state.

“It seems you have a knack for bleeding even when you’re just sitting still. You’re quite versatile.”

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Seo Yigyeom, with just a smirk, spoke in a flat tone. His inscrutable eyes seemed to pierce through the gaps between Kim Heeseo’s fingers. He just observed as Kim Heeseo hastily blocked his nose with a tissue.

“Do you have something to say?”

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“Hmm, not really.”