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    After brushing his teeth and washing his face, Haseong used a towel to dry off the water on his face. Fortunately, skin lotion was readily available, which was a relief in this chaotic situation. He applied it carefully and left the bathroom.

    He headed straight to the kitchen.

    “Ah… what have you been eating to survive? Seriously.”

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    He wondered if the original protagonist’s life had been this bleak and lacking, but he couldn’t remember clearly. The only memory he had was that the protagonist lived a tumultuous and relatively flashy life from the beginning of the novel. This dream felt completely mismatched with the protagonist’s life. At that moment, Haseong began to suspect he might not be the protagonist after all. Was he just another character? Perhaps an insignificant extra? He didn’t know why he was dreaming this, but he hoped that if he were to dream again, he’d at least be the protagonist next time.

    The fridge in the kitchen was practically empty. There wasn’t even a single bottle of water. The reason for the absence of bottled water became apparent when he looked at the sink, which had a water purifier installed. Opening the cupboard, he found instant ramen, which was a small consolation. Checking the expiration date just in case, he was relieved to find it was still valid. His stomach growled audibly at the thought of eating ramen—a loud, realistic sound that didn’t feel like it belonged in a dream.

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    Haseong cooked the ramen and brought the pot to the dining table before it was fully done. He grabbed a chunk of noodles and shoved it into his mouth. It was hot, but the spicy ramen was incredibly tasty. The unfortunate part was that this body seemed to have a very small stomach. He barely ate half the ramen before feeling full. This was shocking compared to his real body’s capacity to devour three bowls of ramen with ease.

    He cleaned up the leftover ramen and washed the dishes. Just as he was wondering what to do next, he heard the sound of a phone ringing from the room.

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    The ringtone was the default alert tone. Returning to the room, he picked up the phone from the bedside table.

    [Team Leader Kim Taeyoon]

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    The name displayed on the screen screamed superior. Haseong’s eyebrow twitched. He had quit his job just a day ago, only to dream about being employed and having to answer to a boss again. Even though it wasn’t technically a company, the ability user center functioned similarly, like a government office.

    “Hello…”

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    “Esper Yoo Haseong! Do you know what time it is? How are you not at work yet? Just because you have nothing to do doesn’t mean you can skip work! How old are you now? Do I have to call you like a child to get you to show up? Seriously!”

    Team Leader Kim Taeyoon’s voice was dripping with irritation. He sounded angry about having to call Haseong in the first place.

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    Haseong rolled his eyes. He didn’t know the exact time, but it seemed there was a set work schedule. In the novel, he vaguely remembered that the protagonist spent most of his non-fieldwork time at home with the female lead. This situation made it clear that Haseong wasn’t the protagonist.

    Not that he was desperate to be the male lead, but if it was a dream, wouldn’t being the main character have been better?

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    “Are you listening? Esper Yoo Haseong?”

    “Ah, yes… I’m listening. Where do I need to go?”

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    “What are you talking about? Of course, you need to come to the 6th Team’s office in the main center building. Are you half-asleep? Do you even know what time it is?”

    It seemed he had inadvertently triggered a landmine, but at least now he knew where to go. Since it was just a dream, he considered not going. But something about it felt oddly unsettling, almost as if he had no choice. An inexplicable intuition told him he should go.

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    The scolding continued for a long time, with Haseong responding half-heartedly. The more insincere his replies, the more frustrated the team leader sounded.

    “Stop dawdling like a snail and hurry to work! If you don’t, I’ll make you write a formal apology. Got it?”

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    “Yes, understood.”

    Before Haseong could finish speaking, the line was disconnected with a series of beeps. The abruptness was almost comical, and he let out a scoff. Checking the phone, he realized it was already past 10 a.m. He had glanced at the time earlier while checking contacts but hadn’t paid attention. At most, only an hour or two had passed since he woke up.

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    Briefly pondering what to wear, he figured the uniform was likely the only acceptable option. The white uniform was impractical, but there weren’t many choices. He changed into the form-fitting uniform and debated whether to style his hair to match the photo. Did he really need to go that far? After all, this was just a dream.

    Yet, he found himself tidying his hair and wearing the ID badge around his neck. Leaving the room, he confirmed that all accommodations and offices in the center could be accessed with the ID badge. Even without knowing the passcode, he could re-enter his room, which was reassuring. The plaque on the door read Room 401—the first unit on the fourth floor.

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    He took the elevator down to the first floor, stepped out of the accommodation building, and began searching for the main center building.

    Well, that was easy.

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    The main center building was surprisingly easy to find, with its name prominently displayed. Entering the building, Haseong felt a mix of annoyance and resignation. He had quit his job only to dream about going to work. Why couldn’t he dream about something fun and carefree instead?

    Another problem arose once he got inside—he had no idea where the 6th Team’s office was. The unfamiliar surroundings didn’t help, but he supposed that was natural since such a center didn’t exist in his reality. A security guard glanced at him, gave a small nod, and greeted him with a slight tilt of the head. Haseong returned the gesture, but the guard’s expression turned subtly awkward. Ignoring it, he continued inside.

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    “Esper, you need to scan your badge.”

    “Ah… right.”

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    When Haseong tried to proceed further, the security staff pointed to his ID badge and then tapped the sensor a couple of times. Taking the hint, Haseong held his badge against the sensor. A beep sounded, granting him access.

    Feeling like a complete newbie, he found the mood dampening. Near the elevator, there was a directory indicating which floors housed what. The second and third floors were labeled as offices for Esper teams. The second floor housed Teams 1 through 3, while the third floor had Teams 4 through 7.

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    Locating the 6th Team’s office was straightforward once he reached the third floor, as each office had a team name displayed. Seeing another sensor, Haseong scanned his badge again. His previous job used a fingerprint system, so using a badge felt familiar enough.

    Despite the familiarity, the frustration of having to go to work in his dream gnawed at him. He was diligent enough not to skip even in a dream, but he resented the situation nonetheless.

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    “Hello…”

    The moment he entered, he felt eyes on him and instinctively bowed slightly out of habit. Yet no one acknowledged him. Instead, a sharp tsk sound came from somewhere nearby.

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    What? Someone doesn’t even respond to a greeting and clicks their tongue instead?

    Although Haseong frowned deeply, his expression was obscured by his bangs, so no one noticed. He stood there with his brows furrowed in frustration at being ignored and even ridiculed, but to others, he appeared to be standing blankly, looking clueless.

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    “What are you doing? Why aren’t you sitting down? Haa, do I have to explain everything to you step by step like you’re a little kid?”

    Judging by the voice, this person seemed to be Kim Taeyoon, the team leader who had called him earlier. Following Kim Taeyoon’s gaze, Haseong was able to locate his assigned seat. The seemingly unwarranted malice was draining his energy. He had hoped he was dreaming about the protagonist’s life, but that hope dwindled with every passing moment.

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    Oh, damn it…!

    It didn’t take long for Haseong to realize that he wasn’t dreaming of being the protagonist of a novel. This realization struck him suddenly—he remembered that the team the protagonist belonged to was Esper Team 1, and the protagonist’s name was Lee Junho. A name entirely different from his own. H-seong was in a dream where he had become an unknown extra, a character he had never even encountered in the novel.

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    While it seemed bizarre, he figured, Well, it’s just a dream, so anything can happen.

    Knowing he wasn’t the protagonist didn’t change anything. After all, it was just a dream. Whether he was the protagonist or a side character didn’t matter. When he woke up, he would return to his peaceful life as a resigned worker, enjoying the sense of relief and the financial security of severance pay and savings.

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    The issue wasn’t that, though. The problem was that time in this dream seemed to flow exactly like reality.

    Sitting down at his desk, Haseong turned on the computer. He intended to snoop around, like a detective gathering clues, to see what kind of work he had been doing, but he found nothing. It appeared that Yoo Haseong had done absolutely no work.

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    The team leader did say I didn’t have much to do, but this is extreme.

    While Haseong was rummaging through the computer, the other team members left the office. A sound resembling a notification rang out; it was likely the “call” mentioned in the novel. That’s when Haseong remembered something critical: he had left the gear from the bedside table at home.

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    In this world, filled with Espers and Guides—supernaturally gifted individuals—the gear was crucial, like a smartwatch, and played an essential role.

    Espers, who were praised for possessing godlike abilities, had one significant flaw: the more they used their powers, the more their bodies deteriorated. The energy, called “waves,” within their bodies would become tangled, causing pain and even physical damage. When an Esper reached their limit, they would experience a state called “rampage,” where their powers would spiral out of control.

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    The only ones capable of stopping an Esper’s rampage were Guides. Guides, though physically ordinary, possessed energy in their bodies that could ease an Esper’s pain through physical contact. The broader and more intense the contact, the quicker and more effective the “guiding” process.

    Guides were seen as both vital and controlling—a leash for the godlike Espers. This dynamic formed the core tension of the novel’s world.

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    However, there were exceptions: beings called “disasters” and the shadowy mastermind who controlled them. Both were Espers who didn’t require Guides. Because of this, they were ostracized from the moment they appeared.

    Ostracized…?

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    Haseong blinked his large eyes. He wondered if “ostracized” meant outright bullying. The thought of dreaming about becoming a shadowy extra villain was absurd, prompting him to let out a hollow laugh.

    “Yoo Haseong, I’ve been called out, so I need to step out for a bit. Don’t wander around unnecessarily and just sort this out. If you have any sense of responsibility, you should at least do the work you’re paid for. You’re useless in terms of ability, so you might as well earn your keep by doing this.”

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    Behind him, Kim Taeyoon’s voice broke through Haseong’s self-amusement. The USB drive Kim handed over contained a large volume of documents, but the task wasn’t particularly difficult. It involved tedious work like finding typos and fixing errors—classic grunt work. While the quantity was overwhelming, it was perfect for passing time.

    Still, hearing mocking tones while doing menial tasks seemed to wound Espers’ pride deeply.

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    Well, it’s no concern of mine.

    Glancing at the sneering team leader, Haseong shrugged slightly. He wasn’t a real Esper, and since it was just a dream, there was no reason to feel offended. In fact, even in reality, he wouldn’t have been particularly bothered.

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    The lives of Espers described in the novel were harsh and grueling. Every day they battled monsters in alternate dimensions called Gates, constantly injured, and narrowly escaped death. No one cared about their pain or suffering. Their monstrous bodies healed quickly, and with guiding, everything would be fine again.

    Their anguish was ignored by others and even themselves. Losing a limb was trivial to them; even without arms or legs, they could still use their powers. The higher the rank, the harsher the life.

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    Yet here he was, in a job where he didn’t need to fight or even bring his gear, just sorting papers. To Haseong, this was a dream job.

     

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