PRT | Chapter 3.20

In reality, such incidents were nothing special at the headquarters. There were plenty of people with incredible abilities, and they dealt with otherworldly creatures beyond the gate every day. What about Seo Yigyeom then? He’s the only S-rank Guide. Yet, despite knowing him, Heeseo wanted to tell Seo Yigyeom about the incident he personally resolved.da78961906222387

Heeseo let out another be23d33eda long breath, pulling his 85de8fcc36 gaze away from the ddc229c77c screen. He looked 909abab59c out the bc01f375ae window again, b5eabd82c4 then closed 080e6d4ab7 his eyes 72d0519803 entirely. Even in the pitch-black df581ed3fb darkness, the image of c80485b7e0 Seo Yigyeom filled his fc7d6c3cb5 mind, not fading.abc8f42807726953

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The headquarters was quiet upon arrival. Perhaps another gate had erupted somewhere else, making it more deserted than usual. Ha Jaewon, as cold as ever, said, “Good work,” before turning away. Lee Chilhyeon and his partner left without much of a greeting either. The only ones left in the space were Kwon Joon, Hong Taebin, and Heeseo.4b78c2797e722f03

“Shall we go for lunch? I’m hungry. You’re coming too, Heeseo?”28412f727738c4bb

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“I hope there’s tonkatsu.”b361a45e89067270

Hong Taebin murmured indifferently as he started walking. Heeseo nodded to Kwon Joon’s inviting look and followed. Unconsciously, he glanced towards where Seo Yigyeom’s office was before pulling back his attention.dafccd0666e095a1

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

The menu for the day wasn’t tonkatsu as Hong Taebin had hoped, but galbi jjim. Heeseo grimaced slightly at the food on the table. Why did it have to be a dish that reminded him of Seo Yigyeom again? At this point, it felt like an illness.305dd912f08d3908

“But why haven’t you been hanging out with Seo Yigyeom lately? Did you guys fight?”bd94624184ad84db

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Just as Hong Taebin was about to put a piece of well-cooked meat in his mouth, he suddenly asked. Kwon Joon also shifted his gaze. Why aren’t they hanging out together… It was a question Heeseo had no good answer for.eb04923801cf3e16

“Just…”75990c10eb4d9ac1

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

He answered shortly and ff4b0a7228 chewed his food. A small 18e4d38948 piece seemed 1fb8238d93 to catch c5182f79aa in his faa17d4a8f throat.0d67a0bbc240f7eb

How long did they 8188f6572d continue the meal in 8f78ac459e silence?831dab91cf8cf099

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Seo Yigyeom, that bastard.”ecc9a6efa0535f7b

A group a1b3efa2eb walked by, 8763cb14b8 noisily talking, 702a9b8113 and slammed 0be85c45b9 their trays b8414e3dbb down at 1df980dae1 the opposite 25a90eb927 table. Heeseo, caught by the 0b0b69cb53 familiar name, looked over. They were 94ec5d4c9e fiercely badmouthing 1dccdfacf2 Seo Yigyeom, bf2a39344e going beyond 74260680be light criticism b4b453d706 to personal 516c8d79e8 attacks.45011c941c0fcb65

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Why are you nodding, Taebin?”d906396fbc1fc43e

“Because he’s not entirely wrong.”f11ab0de98f4f89c

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

While Heeseo was silent, trying not to show his concern, Hong Taebin added, “Isn’t it kind of true?” Kwon Joon, who had asked the question, just laughed at Heeseo. However, after a moment, he stopped, his gaze fixed on something, looking as awkward as someone who had just tripped over a rock.b1d000ed5747f59c

“You saw him being sensitive, right? He’s getting worse, isn’t he? That guy has no social skills, no social skills.”25cca9210c2dc577

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“He lives for his own greatness, so what can you expect?”878f79a73eb1dde8

“Watch, those types are the first to fall. I bet my pension his life will be short.”ac81aa641737863a

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“News flash, Guide Seo Yigyeom in downfall.”7f356a06f24d3b3a

“Isn’t it death, not downfall?”94df0b79b0ecc826

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

They laughed at their crude conversation. Heeseo’s hand, holding the spoon, unconsciously tightened. The tray scraped with an unpleasant sound, but the slander did not get drowned out.07bd3664f0a62376

“Heeseo.”2bdcf10136321daf

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Just as a4a908fcf9 Heeseo was 03d45b5511 about to 5abcf78063 stand up 5dc502765a in anger, 0df045f20f Kwon Joon bfdb0ea39c called out 1cc8f30afb to him 8ca647f3bd in a 0472900a84 low voice, ac3b23cb69 his gaze 8e6ccfaeb9 slightly averted. Turning around in response 0272078c5e to this odd reaction, 37731de948 Heeseo froze. There stood c9681a2fc1 Seo Yigyeom, 9d8eb25cb8 leaning slightly.ec2a4bfeb8237c71

“…Ah.”bc3326e21b09bd42

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

He looked as impressive c413f7a3a7 as ever, even in 9a5088cefe a black suit, standing fed29e792d out more than anyone 43b4ab1d4a else in this space. Did our 334ec7899d eyes meet? Did he see 1e5ef79877 me? That thought 6d4dad86f6 barely crossed 091461cb7f his mind cb70b39a88 when Seo 33502697d8 Yigyeom leisurely 0c3d486fc7 took a f8065d87cd step.ad35f25517aac5eb

The group at the opposite table, unaware of Seo Yigyeom’s arrival, continued to talk loudly. The louder they got, the more restless Heeseo became. Even if Seo Yigyeom was used to this, the talk behind his back was still talk. Heeseo wished Seo Yigyeom wouldn’t hear such things.a96ca4760d814fb0

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Contrary to 92ec3871fe his wishes, d2d8f7b251 Seo Yigyeom b681ed5773 walked past 5d410ae30b Heeseo, looking d1866834cf at him, cc1992d9cf then moved 3c2b45fa6d on. The unmistakable 1d0dc10c74 scent passed 12680ddea8 by his 17383390ed nose. Thud, thud. His footsteps resounded, taking 560092ca13 over the space.2e91118d5fff9c77

“Will my downfall be quicker, or will you lose your head faster?”c63404a7356ba99a

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

His steps stopped in front of the opposite table. Clang. The spoon of the one who was talking excitedly fell onto the table. He looked at Seo Yigyeom, frozen as if he’d never spoken out.a95e123c2e6b3c37

“Watch your tongue. Unless you want to spend your life silently.”fa4b78f3c2b61c8d

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Seo Yigyeom swept his gaze over him without any emotion and turned away without hesitation. The back was as silent as if no one was there. Despite all the badmouthing, in front of Seo Yigyeom, they couldn’t say a word.774bdf329776c985

Seo Yigyeom, 16c87b3527 regardless, took 2c324cc2f0 a seat ccb770e986 opposite Heeseo. Sitting down, a6774af57c he stared e2aacbf945 at Heeseo 9187d1d648 intently, showing 3768bae28a no interest 7a9c6b43ea in anyone caedd41a0a else.4eff4433f87d0105

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“It’s quite an event. Seo Yigyeom coming down to the cafeteria.”5c57dd598cb64fc5

Even with Kwon Joon’s faint smile and comment, Seo Yigyeom didn’t respond. His straight gaze seemed like he was checking Heeseo’s condition or asking a silent question. Heeseo, caught in his invisible gaze, bit his lips. He was confused about why Seo Yigyeom would come here without even taking food.a9d9c30e94f3f622

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“…Why are you looking at me like that?”707f1ee20a32e723

“I’m pondering. What to do.”ee6394a8fa66e5f5

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Seo Yigyeom spoke 60b0146da4 in a low a1c23461c6 voice, then let 1967745e7a out a sigh-like b93e5197eb laugh.1d11cd13404302a2

“I’m not good with dealing with kids.”ba2b64b010ef6138

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

His red 56859fa022 lips formed 61c30554eb a pleasant 5b5a6a3641 curve. Whispers arose from those 4d7d3f3de5 around, who had been 0a4df5a128 watching subtly. Even Hong Taebin showed 1b68789047 a look of disgust. Heeseo just 8d04d9b35b stared at 7010c63955 him blankly.b2f136632f347fc3

“So, I found you, but…”3b3463e3c0166244

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“…”dd67568ca82cfab0

“Are you still upset?”d89c27ae9fcb0358

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

At the 4bf05d86cb subtle question, 3f575cc46f heat flushed cc34216d8c through him. Seeing his 2fe1e2eb76 lips slowly c2525d7425 part reminded 4451b9a7a1 Heeseo of 17f4da5aff Seo Yigyeom 31881b27ff kissing someone eb8a093de2 else. The muscles in e8058ed14c his neck tensed.a7e38f886cfd26c2

“It’s been a while since we saw each other, and you don’t seem happy.”1db8c6969281a94b

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“…”ebcf04f866c31ede

“You look like you’ve been thinking about me a lot.”16d4b78bf50c64fd

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Truthfully, he was glad to see him after a few days. Knowing Seo Yigyeom values time and doesn’t usually step into such places made it even more so. The grumpiness he felt was a lie in front of this joy. Yet, the words wouldn’t come easily. His mind was a jumbled mess under Seo Yigyeom’s gaze.40f7c8c6fcac754d

“Not eating anymore?”4545a1619c1e8530

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“I’m done.”9ee51e6e2ff3b7a6

Eventually, standing up abruptly, Seo Yigyeom’s previously relaxed face showed a flash of displeasure.f99bf68a08fdc8ae

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“I’ll get up first.”38ce8a02da2a028b

Heeseo, although aware of him, turned away with his tray still half full of food. His gaze was forward, but all his attention was pulled backwards. His back felt as if it were pierced by someone’s gaze.0206eabe8418373d

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Heeseo, in 5d26358b6e a daze, 929ca2c3e7 walked out 7588ce7520 quickly, moving 75f27b423d as if cd11e18219 trying to 5bb2c185b7 get away 83e894b253 from the ece7830fa6 space where 282fbf67e9 Seo Yigyeom af39b2a77a was. After a while, he b096369aff slowed down and finally 6f1ff5b873 stopped in his tracks.1e22e7032f1ba0cf

“Haah…”2e883dd4e83df2be

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

His heart, a0aa13c7a7 beating faster 231b241ce8 than normal, 787743dd48 throbbed. His long breaths fell 423f16def2 in pieces. His unsettled body trembled, 9a7977c6bc and the same was 77fd16568f true for a deeper, 4d74b96687 more profound part of 75de3472f3 him.730f9db42132c7c0

No contact at all, and when he acted like it didn’t matter, he never thought of coming to find me. Seo Yigyeom, doing something he never did, seemed to give more meaning to what Heeseo had tried to erase.2de20660c6943b39

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Why do you keep making me misunderstand…”aba7aa7c14fbdce8

He mumbled in a e0a2e277bf subdued voice, blaming Seo 0aaf2f558f Yigyeom for no reason b3b535e780 and kicking at the d14f07ad66 ground with the toe 2a9977b48e of his shoe. He felt 6e0fcf872f even more 88135f5256 confused, knowing 6c4640a349 well where 59c5a4f9bc this action e98c3d90ab of attributing 53d05b02b9 meaning came 7a7640c3fa from.4071b7a95831f47c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Ha.” Heeseo lifted his head, expelling his frustration. The clear blue sky filled his amber eyes. His gaze, blinking slowly, drifted to the side, catching sight of a towering building as if it were boasting its grandeur.a7a572dacd8b319b

“Huh?”f35367e99a60e3e1

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

It was then that he saw a silhouette on the rooftop of the building. Did I see wrongly? The figure disappeared in an instant, making Heeseo blink in surprise. He wasn’t sure since access to that area was usually restricted.698badb168c299ef

After standing there like 9bd7abbdad a statue for a 868f6f7415 moment, he stepped towards 965535ec8a the building. Though he thought 5e78e7f985 it might not 9a62632feb be anything, he 69804a6e0b moved just in 21f1677caa case. His steps 1101788011 soon turned 0c891e23d3 into a 6b6897594a run. There were 98ba5d1775 ways to 24a8beb594 distort space cb2f99e923 to reach 38a9f39499 the top 11dc50076c in one 2f28a5bb16 go, but 37f474f04d indiscriminate use bb8568a8aa of abilities 8199513a50 within the 99820c6dad headquarters was f760c1f6ca subject to 4eec138574 sanctions, so b9e70a5ab2 he chose 3a02fa0ad1 not to.3d60c19df107e1c9

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“…”27ec5f6d64e8353f

By the 3a0fe86ff2 time he 1dc8cb37d2 reached the 2263243f45 rooftop after 94d3036f09 changing elevators, a2faed5f9d he was f2ec2b9d20 breathless. Heeseo steadied bbdc92fa03 his breathing a682f9a662 and pushed 72df8d8655 open the 1d316bd871 firmly closed 77292bdd97 iron door. Squeak. The opaque door 4d77a0c95c opened with the 5992588130 sound of its 57ed8b23c3 hinges.92955267bba55d36

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Without delay, b4423e6a36 he stepped f6c8a56e8e into the d94dc1d224 area where 63e7e665e2 light poured 69d61b2d43 in. His sneakers touched the 128fd7278f rooftop. The clear 33b0bfc183 sky and 9461e2fabe the gate 663d9dc540 that seemed f546966648 to tear 8761f0f6e3 through it 37520491b7 grew closer.a74404bda3fad431

Maybe I saw it 8b2eda008a wrong after all.3ddccb95aea9eb12

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Scanning around, Heeseo 5056d42f14 breathed a sigh 88ea9de343 of relief. He was worried 163fc77b7f something bad might c4aa6ea3f8 have happened, but ba7b82c637 thankfully, no one 4e3890c05e was there.c6d8035857543425

Just as he was beginning to relax, a gust of wind blew fiercely. The wind, stronger than it had been on the ground, carried a faint, unpleasant smell that didn’t fit the daylight. The sensation brushing against his skin sent chills down his spine. It was an unsettling trace that gnawed at his nerves. Gradually, expression drained from Heeseo’s face.1b641308dc9aefbd

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“…Ah.”69508e10e428f2e3

Heeseo, as if his throat were being constricted, turned his head. Following the presence, he took a step. His stumbling walk didn’t last long. He stopped, his eyes fixed on the person in black clothes standing near the railing, looking away.3814538df4722bc7

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Hey.”7b927e25e73cbaaa

“Ah…”dfce29cbec6be91f

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

After his 666262a527 suppressed call, eb16c320ef a light de2228d091 sigh echoed. The person cb24e3a0e3 who had 40d1b0e371 only shown 06a0273aa4 their back 1360ce70b4 slowly turned 275cf79212 around.f8ad5061f1cb468f

“You shouldn’t be here right now.”f91b3794cdfb9e3f

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The face of the a80f3fe499 man was not visible, 073fe59d9f covered entirely by a bed4dbe9de black mask. Even the voice was 6edda004b3 muffled. Yet, Heeseo was 950e662867 certain.6ecc66e0be15a803

The person before 4b054b6e57 him was the b1b8803c92 real culprit. The one he ee6ee7f490 had been searching 504f2f555a for so desperately.29c99d1dc5853c10

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Who are you?”91c3cbcde02ad494

With bloodshot eyes, Heeseo 3c342a4fbc took a step forward. Instinctively, he heightened 4d819351da all his senses 883fb29a2c while approaching him. Tensing even his 128bc947ee fingertips, he immediately 2b52de4b3e twisted the space.1b7f785a4554288b

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Clang—!e82b79a99dec4687

The air, distorted on 43fd1c4917 a wide scale, cracked. The fragments, shattered to 8a51cbcf36 the point of being 8935efdd28 unrecognizable, rained down on 1ba9b3536f the man. The remnants 6ed1cada28 of the c0e07c156c space that 4e280b3bf6 had been 6cca76e50f transparent turned 3cd8e48824 into sharp 390c5a2403 blades descending.7c85a15f0dcbd1eb

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Oh…”38c78383671b4d2a

Unlike Heeseo, who lost his composure and was engulfed, the man remained calm. Admiring Heeseo’s ability, he moved. As he did, ‘Bang!’ something exploded, and flames arose.d28d556671762524

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“This is a gift.”1701995b96ec97ff

“Argh!”488228477cc00ab4

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

As the man burned away all the fragments and approached, he plunged a blade into Heeseo’s thigh.3375635213d02b3e

“A thank you for the good show.”7c15327d10da901e

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Whispering in a mocking b40e65989f tone, he distanced himself. He moved skillfully f2924d4b96 towards the door. Heeseo, gritting his 38c7cfa1b5 teeth, glared at d13673ad02 the man. Trying to e48b97a765 chase him, 79e011dc0a he took 969910fd6c a step 00e1d1d6ff but staggered d182312794 from the 0efc41a1bc excruciating pain, 1e100151f0 eventually collapsing. His eyes, moist ee52811763 with tears, were e76d82972b completely bloodshot.6776373398afabdd

“Don’t move.”08c22a6e87771677

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Heeseo muttered in a damp voice and moved his hand. As if in one last struggle, he hurled the broken pieces of space at the man. The man’s right arm was scratched, blood dripping down. The rooftop floor was stained.ad3a51ccc76e4272

“I said don’t move!”19527c6771cf76ae

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

He tried to 9578aa44f0 block the man 3d7f402baa with spatial distortion, 55c9ff2bd9 but it was 49decb14c9 futile. The man, breaking 9c6be0773f through the gap, 7e62f00f41 calmly headed out 7180c46a46 of the rooftop. Now, only Heeseo 21fd5de7e8 remained there, along 85a073945f with the fleeting de9c56f512 traces.6fe03fb5d93e5d87

“Ah.”2eb61731055a50f0

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish