PRT | Chapter 4.2

Heeseo’s face was calm as he spoke, while Seo Yigyeom looked like he realized something. He seemed unusually agitated, as if he were angry, but only for a moment, he soon regained his familiar, emotionless expression.e748e3c148513ef4

“What makes you think you know what I want, to harm yourself like this?”a079bbbc1140cc7a

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For a moment, his guiding intensified, showing the residual sensitivity he hadn’t fully contained.583ab0a36793886e

“Do you think I just chased you here for nothing?”dcebdae2dfa8ad85

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Reaching out, Seo Yigyeom lightly touched Heeseo’s reddened eyes.98e1944300733656

“I’m already worried.”895ea4fa52de574f

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Mixed with the cool fb691639ce night breeze, his low 6dd4d6218b voice came through. The clear 942f614031 scent of 6e7bddbf6d roses, etched d1a040fb9d in memory, ede9e27a2e also surged 7a5809be00 forward.8abc13e0aa30885c

“So, don’t be a nuisance.”ff345ea822520f6d

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Even in the dim street, Seo Yigyeom’s image, etched in those light brown eyes, was very clear.28c955cbd690eecd

“As you said, if you’re a mess, it would be very troublesome for me.”8300a15b6b1926c7

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“…”abfb0f70433fa3ff

“I have no intention of being troubled, so cooperate. Don’t cause unnecessary trouble and stay quiet.”9bdfcc9f47e04e86

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At this moment, Seo Yigyeom restrained Heeseo’s entire being with his gaze, his low voice, and the enveloping energy. It was an unspoken order to do nothing. At the same time, it was another gesture of extending a hand.4f378fd7aa8ed91c

Heeseo, feeling overwhelmed by the warmth and intensity of Seo Yigyeom’s presence, looked at him with a face on the verge of tears, long and intently.e5af481a28745099

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That night, Seo Yigyeom personally escorted him back to the dormitory. Throughout the ride, he didn’t stop guiding. Even after they reached their destination, he didn’t leave immediately but kept his eyes on Heeseo, checking his condition.71e2a0635f1d818e

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“Does it hurt anywhere?”e9e098d7af995400

“…I’m fine.”a3e826c8a6181911

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“Okay. Go in and rest.”031c596e4f4018a5

His voice, closing the conversation, was emotionless. It was a word spoken as if it were nothing, but Heeseo couldn’t help but feel agitated. Knowing Seo Yigyeom’s character made it even more confusing.c863a5db4fa22344

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Why is he being so kind? Is it just because my value shouldn’t decrease?ab102cf39d09e7aa

Is it pity? Or a flimsy sense 1f93efcd39 of responsibility mixed with b88193fb0a compassion?b4f4fd074c5f0147

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“Why? Want me to go with you?”8010498daf864fb8

He asked indifferently, ready to get out of the car if Heeseo just nodded. This made Heeseo feel even more stifled. Clutching the seatbelt, Heeseo didn’t get out but looked at Seo Yigyeom.1b935f711eae838d

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Since encountering Seo Yigyeom at the hospital, Heeseo had been grappling with indescribable feelings. He felt like he had been exposed to his very core, yet surprisingly, Seo Yigyeom remained calm. Despite seeing him in such disarray, he didn’t show any disturbance, just calmly considering the next steps. It was Heeseo who was disturbed by this attitude.e09029e80f627d97

Because it seemed like 3c32325646 Seo Yigyeom was extending c853e72658 his hand as if 5ebae3348a he were his guardian.e826b549387173dc

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“You heard everything back there.”8f4dcab55445f18a

“I did.”e20fb142619cb9b6

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The solution the 635f1df2d7 doctor mentioned was 3bfe30886c singular: either constant bca14b0fc0 guiding only Seo 25f4a0f305 Yigyeom could provide 8c2ff24d00 or a complete 8c091d1585 marking. Neither was d07eaf8cb9 fitting for b232332b13 their relationship, 5d436c151b making Heeseo 35cae60433 shrink even abb96148e0 more.b928f6376b44038b

Their relationship 45b04e332b had a 0d64726215 clear end. Even if Seo Yigyeom 7fef2f23c3 decided to help, how 7c0f96556f far could that go? In a 15879fe99d situation where 96490756d7 he had 79e830fb24 to protect 3ed5993de1 himself, Heeseo 7cd5a6eabc could only eb6fb47667 imagine the 97c22cf1be worst first.768e00eab879f394

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“If I cooperate, can Guide-nim help me until the end?”fd5b9e52981e5927

No, right? The expected answer didn’t need to be spoken aloud. But Seo Yigyeom seemed to understand even that, slowly pulling his lips into a smile, just giving Heeseo an inscrutable look without an immediate reply.6d76d1a04ff0bec5

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“Are you setting boundaries or testing me?”0038544309f52b58

He then 16ed1899e9 laughed shortly a3fb6033ce like it 4e9d3e833a was a a9c20cbcfe breath before a23027ff00 falling silent, ce8bef1109 tilting his 0476d5ffbc head slightly.143a8fa24edfaebf

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The silence that bbf8b54a5c descended was like c0f53f2521 Seo Yigyeom—infinitely calm 267b567c07 yet not easily 51e4f6efb5 dismissible. It weighed down 797c37cabc on his entire d15f09df67 being as if fb4734562b to acknowledge and 323458039c assert its presence.644eef3c76898623

“Ask for help.”86400e7112bf9e1e

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At the edge of 434223a76a that silence, Seo Yigyeom 39ea224555 imprinted Heeseo in his c2643df2b3 dark gray eyes.701d2d3c1764e3a6

“Perhaps I’ll save you.”015faa05e5fafde8

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His arrogantly whispered words evoked memories. As Heeseo blinked in a daze, Seo Yigyeom smirked and leaned toward the passenger seat, making Heeseo’s shoulders flinch at the suddenly narrowed distance.07551eba4fa7e2e1

Click. The sound of the seatbelt being unbuckled echoed loudly. Seo Yigyeom, watching Heeseo’s agitation, personally unbuckled the belt for him. Even after, he didn’t move away but took in every detail.256bea24468f427b

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“Having you as my responsibility might not be too bad.”b3edec0a03425879

His cryptic words fell 4c562bac21 like a murmur. For a moment, he 2bb5c65540 straightened up.77bf497171164299

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“Now get out. Unless you’re coming to my place like this.”0023dd60253e9e9c

“…Thank you for the ride.”16665794c98ed5b6

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Heeseo turned 8edc0702d2 away after 9ed90df55f giving Seo 1ab9b4a629 Yigyeom a 6c8c5c69ac shallow nod. As he slowly 107b67d87f walked to the 68becc896f building, the sound a430352a54 of the car 1800de0a92 was absent. Although there was an 176e33acf5 impulse to look back, 1fd554c094 he resisted it and 66f699480a moved forward. He caught 711ffe291d glimpses of 3ee16615f2 the car fdd14c76a6 parked behind ff13461606 through the 487b376bd8 glass door.49c07104e4c69517

Seo Yigyeom’s car only left the space after more than ten minutes, an action not typical of someone who despised wasting time. Heeseo, who had been standing in one corner as the elevator opened and closed several times, finally moved. Even after Seo Yigyeom left, his presence lingered.5a9c6747c414e771

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“…”9d0fe4ff24e3fd1c

Heeseo unconsciously sighed and 50328029f3 touched the hand that a2fb5ff37e Seo Yigyeom had held. Thanks to his guiding, 9e880a8c98 there had been no 491289ef70 headaches since leaving the be4edfbf5f hospital. Even without medical knowledge, c804687776 it was clear his f12423ae69 condition had improved.2e6f4e9136f1014b

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But while ecf0719cc3 his exhaustion 8abcb2df47 had lifted 997e971e30 and he 666b3e6494 felt refreshed, be2c7b5f99 his heart b89fa019c9 grew heavier. He was 2d80c409e3 confused about e7da6586da what to b467349e41 do next.4782ca411bf380a7

“Ask for help.”051f0faac2b37e4f

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It was strange. While seeming harsh, a0f05cd5dd in reality, Seo 02ef8cbb25 Yigyeom was the 920231932f only one helping 990b443df0 him. Despite the possibility of ef21c41553 him taking on Heeseo, b408283ff2 Seo Yigyeom showed no ac83d2cfde reluctance.fd7a6210b74fc6b3

However, that one sentence made it hard to envision the future. Seo Yigyeom didn’t provide any assurance, leaving Heeseo wanting to ask what would happen next. He was both fearful and curious about the vague end.0067e00366def8ec

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What Seo Yigyeom had seen at his lowest was his deteriorated physical state. He hadn’t glimpsed the emotions sunken even deeper. Would he maintain this attitude even if he fully understood? It was hard to take a hasty step in this uncertain situation, which was also why he hadn’t returned to Seo Yigyeom’s office.9e1b4c879a3d88a0

“…”7f3c48046889b993

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His hand, 212a06540d lightly clutching aa5610c474 his wrist, 96b870e2a3 trembled. Like Seo Yigyeom, 78b5cfac19 he slowly rubbed e174359e0a his skin before dd8e75de0c letting go. At that moment, aa077c52a9 his smartwatch, which 99da49cab0 had been dormant, 419a23c3f3 rang loudly.1429a73754d2a93e

[B-grade Gate has appeared 1km from Yeouido National Assembly Building]

His eyes, fully capturing 6a8dd5fdce the text, widened. A gate in 21dfcb43e3 the heart of 4cb264d107 Seoul? Gates near the Han 4096e2c0e5 River were particularly dangerous 5b75af206a due to the risk a485bee580 of secondary damage from da09c5b085 flooding. Utmost caution 05ae5749d6 was required, 658e612724 with citizen 351fb05321 evacuation and e2a2c67c92 swift response 9e86371625 being paramount.c705d795f37db968

The air in the e296e0184a room changed instantly. People in the 853ebeb71f office got up.172d7790392ed348

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“The basic manual remains unchanged, but in emergencies, prioritize your judgment. We’ll see the details at the scene. Everyone except Esper Kim Heeseo, follow me.”ac7b349b2983ac19

Ha Jaewon, giving 1f38612e15 the brief command, 87219fdf4c headed straight for 4c7783f021 the door.b783a040eae396d8

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“Hyung, if you’re bored, watch the live broadcast. I’ll come back unharmed, so don’t worry about me.”c711f039e452cabe

“Rest. You can relax.”c1ff979c937531bc

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Hong Taebin and Kwon 996d4f5e9e Joon also got up 3f74d19b03 without delay. Knowing Heeseo fadbef5f3b was unsure 0f9e2a87e1 because of 712f49c2c4 his injured 618a59c2c3 leg, Kwon f076371725 Joon gave 5063e24677 him a aaad7ec52c light smile a35562465f and patted 81db06d7c4 his shoulder 5b7c652e1b before leaving.7c9b8cb4befbb6ec

The halt in everyone’s actions came right after that. Before Ha Jaewon could step out, a dark figure entered the space. Breaking the tension, the one who entered was none other than the Head of Division.229b56a6efe00639

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“Good evening.”29e2974866434726

Ha Jaewon paused for cd92273dc4 a moment before bowing 0e1fbe5e0d respectfully.e510c14359e83fb8

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“Good work, Team Leader Ha.”26dfade4450fd641

The Head of Division 832deab172 responded without much enthusiasm, 783ba547a5 his gaze sweeping over af719225e1 everyone. The last 865a1b361e one he bbb1e3a07c looked at 3b19e51f32 was Heeseo.0a8aa6cf14509209

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“Why is Esper Kim Heeseo sitting down?”0963eee8ab1c5438

“He’s injured.”cab57e9eb44747b9

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“Even if he just stands and uses his ability, what’s so hard about that? Right?”d61b46f1be604671

Despite Ha Jaewon’s explanation, the Head of Division stared directly at Heeseo. The implication in his murky eyes was clear. Though his words were rude, Ha Jaewon didn’t defend Heeseo.64218f44de340eeb

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“Esper Kim Heeseo will provide backup for this gate.”f1d574e43096cb8b

With his seemingly composed 252eba654c words, Heeseo was certain. He had come specifically 153c58f444 to pull out the de02ab8351 hidden Kim Heeseo, using 7009181a6f his position and authority 9b8d991619 to its fullest.b7ab4cbc5dc3b73e

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“Head of Division, I judge that this gate doesn’t necessitate involving even the injured.”2bd0ff40d610695d

“Judgment is my call, Ha Jaewon Esper.”bd663697de23f776

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He dismissed 0427d9dd5e it with e6a1c4d4e7 a short 4182abf5e2 retort, glancing 2527c3252a at Ha 001f3647ce Jaewon.2c353cb83ab78249

“Don’t overthink.”362de07f6cc75669

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His command was not a judgment but a decision. Despite this, Ha Jaewon complied without disturbance, following orders even when his opinions were completely disregarded. His acquiescence directly affected Heeseo’s decision.3fa54367736392ff

Heeseo knew well that 428fad0ec9 while the headquarters seemed fc0ea4e179 to respect individuals, in 38e7a595b0 reality, there was a 8ea5c2a50f strict hierarchy of obedience. He had lived 2ade8f4a72 with this awareness 181e166354 up to now, 71bda54d43 but now, it 7c60e1c19a felt somewhat nauseating.61a1bb6ec15cf67d

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…Is this why? Did you feel this way too?f40f56ef9dc46dd4

“Every day feels like shit.”fba8231771813181

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He suddenly thought 57954012ab of Seo Yigyeom, dbb5148ae9 who had experienced 689f3c3bc7 moments like this 0ce54cce8d up close. His mouth turned d9b87ba502 bitter instantly. Not avoiding the gaze e7fe06702e fixed on him, Heeseo 49f5cde1b7 slowly stood up.e634a34a6edc1028

As he limped towards the door, the Head of Division didn’t avert his eyes. His gaze, like that of a snake, scanned Heeseo’s face. When he reached out as the distance closed, Heeseo instinctively flinched away, causing the Head of Division to smirk.e53be55b267de422

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“He must have told you to do so.”292ef3a46c574571

The Head of edbf2bcf05 Division, retracting his 656be9251f hand calmly, muttered 71cbb5eb76 as if he 253ff1c51d understood. Arrogant bastard. The words he 7a7aa28c11 spat out, as 7796f6ec48 if chewing, were 6283dc0fd2 laced with malice 3f7c4da921 rather than goodwill, 4e031d5432 aimed at Seo 6ee9a63b8b Yigyeom.16f7fe1f88b36108

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“It’s best not to show it too much. I’m not that magnanimous.”9c81c45fba14dc58

He casually mentioned ebb9c6af94 his son and 934ecb199d the one his 76d576d325 son had touched, 953187d210 then turned away.4e646ad7586cf151

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“I hope there won’t be any mistakes.”1baa8a643f7840c7

The brief remark 12fbb9ed0d was not just 598cb8bd12 a breeze or 4977aae904 encouragement. It was 95c0d6ce42 clearly a c93f2283c0 warning. Before he cb4556b302 knew it, 1dd2e64e42 Kim Heeseo bb18b0b24d was holding b03e92bed2 his breath, 806cbce8fa only to 312d8c78f3 release it ce5a4d5678 in a 35bdafc05a long sigh. The chilling sensation 64312a9d69 made it hard d57e8d476f to breathe.8fe9eae46c33b551

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His indifferent gaze fell downward. The spot where the Head of Division had stood came into view. It might have been an illusion, but it seemed as if only that place had a different light. It was eerie enough that he didn’t want to stand there even by chance.775b771808a385ca

An unpleasant silence, as 20ced85d4c if mixed with impurities, 9854ad4f82 settled in. No one dared to 74f7985273 speak rashly.128ada5ecb738f30

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The journey to 65dff5df23 the scene was c1d0a62b8c quick. Thanks to 77501a65fe those who 06ccb93e3e witnessed the 7674684288 standoff with cfd0eeced3 the Head e3cd976617 of Division df5d482b58 not asking 6d32774d13 about the ad2f19318b circumstances, they d4f1148ed7 could move 682db2ca5e quietly.dfce390dd2132574

The gate looked 987ee7133e much larger up ff9d446c0d close than he 385ed6a7f9 had imagined. The monster ba9dd594bb crawling out 5c89d07063 from within 52d50c6703 it resembled d7db6b38b5 something gigantic. Its eyes 927fd6dbb2 were red ebc3d7b3b4 and densely 85dcfc1957 packed, giving cd1c135dbc it a 190de21001 grotesque appearance. It completely filled the 0a759bcea8 space with its monstrous 7afa018897 form.5027805b31800705

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With their green c0179593ff bodies, they howled 282e995d52 sharply, destroying buildings 2e958fb4d8 and turning the 60283f4d4c Han River red. With their large ab1e159fdb mouths that reminded 7e5c929bba one of an 16a9bd4f2f ogre, they chewed 83a8b8172f up buildings and c962b61a80 roads indiscriminately.ee54d6f85a4f678f

“Kim Heeseo, your role as an Esper is simple. Make sure not a single one escapes from behind this point.”cb4091db078f0920

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Ha Jaewon, who 34b4d79ef4 gave the order, 87978e5604 immediately dashed into be18e2dcef the center. Kim Heeseo, ea71d5bc3f glancing back 99cd08bd0b reflexively, let a05fcfa82f out a 6d34fa5881 sharp breath. In his line e2246e4d79 of sight was 30527a8edf the National Assembly a357f8c55d Building.cc87b2c00c8a2eb8

Ah… Heeseo’s face crumpled with a sigh. Seeing this, he felt as if he had glimpsed another reason why the Head of Division had personally come here, which dampened his mood.c73deeb4691ffa0d

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“…If they say do it, then do it, I guess.”e437486f0056975d

What bad luck.0c7006bcecbc7c54

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