WTSG 8
by Luci PearlThe Beginning of the Pair (2)
It wasn’t that he was worried about the SS-class being in danger. The concern was the risk of going berserk due to the energy required to handle a mutant several times more than a regular one. It was a good decision to rush over quickly, and he was fortunate to possess basic combat skills.
Kang Junwoo, in place of the injured Tae Ijae, drew out the dagger he always carried and stabbed the eye of the mutant leader monster flying towards them. Turning his head to check on the situation, he saw Tae Ijae’s eyes shining brightly as if he might go berserk at any moment. He urgently shouted for him to take a suppressant. Tae Ijae might have been engulfed in bright light and gone berserk if he hadn’t taken the suppressant in that situation.
It was worrisome whether it was really okay to continue working while relying solely on pills without receiving guidance, given how dangerous it was.
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If only he could stabilize the energy waves through guidance, the blood constantly flowing from his back could also stop on its own quickly, but even this ability couldn’t be used due to the risk of going berserk. Feeling sympathy, Kang Junwoo unconsciously bit his lower lip and pressed his palm against Tae Ijae’s torn back.
“How long do we have to wait? The bleeding won’t stop. Maybe we should call for support…”
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“Are you suggesting I publicize that an A-class monster defeated me?”
“It wasn’t just any A-class. It was a mutant. And we couldn’t even fight properly because of the risk of going berserk.”
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“The process doesn’t matter. It’s all about appearances. An SS-class Esper calling for backup in this situation would be incredibly foolish.”
“… It’s even more foolish to just wait around bleeding out because you’re embarrassed.”
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“Don’t worry, I won’t die. But can I start speaking informally now? You saved me, after all. Doesn’t that mean we’re close now, Hyung?”
Tae Ijae slowly lifted his eyelids as he spoke. His bright yellow eyes blazed as if they might explode at any moment.
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Kang Junwoo swallowed dryly, captivated by the beauty and danger in those eyes that were almost blinding.
“We’re paired. I simply did what was expected.”
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At Kang Junwoo’s words, Tae Ijae clicked his tongue briefly as if it were a shame.
“How can I become closer to you? I really, really want to become closer to you, Hyung.”
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Tae Ijae chuckled softly, closed his eyes again, and buried his face in Kang Junwoo’s chest.
Kang Junwoo resisted the urge to tightly embrace Tae Ijae, who pressed his face against him so hard it seemed his nose might flatten, and instead tightened his grip on Tae Ijae’s back.
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As soon as Tae Ijae teleported home, he collapsed again. Kang Junwoo hurriedly called for Tae Ijae’s attending physician, who treated his back while repeatedly clicking his tongue disapprovingly.
The injuries were far more severe than expected, and it seemed to be because Tae Ijae, who had insisted on being treated here rather than going to the hospital even if it killed him, had lost consciousness. Kang Junwoo cautiously asked Moon Taejoo, the attending physician, while looking at the unconscious Tae Ijae lying face down.
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“Is it very bad?”
“He needs to rest for about three days.”
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“Three days?”
“Since he’s SS-class, it’s only three days. Normally, you’d need to rest for at least a week with wounds like these. The cut is deep enough to expose the bone.”
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Moon Taejoo misunderstood Kang Junwoo’s question about whether three days was enough rest and responded as such.
“……”
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“If he received proper guidance, he’d heal quickly, but this guy refuses to get any guidance at all.”
“……”
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“He doesn’t accept it, right? Even from Guide Kang Junwoo.”
“……Yes.”
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“Anyway, this guy is on the verge of going berserk. If this continues, it could become really dangerous. The three days I mentioned include the time needed to stabilize his energy waves with medication, so please make sure your pair doesn’t move at all during that time.”
“Oh, yes.”
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As Kang Junwoo nodded, Moon Taejoo left, asking him to take care of it. Kang Junwoo stared intently at the sleeping Tae Ijae before slowly turning around and leaving the room. He, too, felt his arms aching from exerting himself after a long time.
The moment he saw the giant monster flying towards Tae Ijae, Kang Junwoo’s mind went blank, and he rushed forward. It was a situation where he could quickly end up being devoured by the monster instead of Tae Ijae. There was no way Tae Ijae would risk going berserk to use his powers for him, and even if he did, it would be problematic.
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“Sigh.”
Kang Junwoo shook his head, thinking that next time, he should stabilize the situation with a more rational judgment. He didn’t regret rushing in without thinking, but if he died, it would only add to the guilt Tae Ijae seemed to feel over his deceased sister, so it was better to remain calm. Although he had quite a liking for him, he had no intention of dying in place of a light crush.
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Kang Junwoo went into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator door, and took out a bottle of water. He wasn’t particularly thirsty, but he drank the entire 500ml bottle in one go. He let out a long sigh, trying to release the tension that had stiffened him.
And then, a thought suddenly crossed his mind. He wondered if guiding someone while they were unconscious would mean they wouldn’t feel any pain.
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Since Espers rarely loses consciousness in such a manner, there were no precedents for this kind of situation. But if an Esper who had fainted received guidance and didn’t remember it upon waking up, perhaps this situation could be an opportunity.
Thinking that this might be the best chance, Kang Junwoo hurriedly picked up his phone.
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He called Kim Sanho, a researcher acquaintance at the RISG (Esper Guide Research Institute), and asked if an Esper whose imprint had been severed unilaterally could feel pain if they received guidance while unconscious.
– “There aren’t any specific research papers, but I think there have been cases.”
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“Really?”
-“Yeah. Espers in a forcibly severed imprint state have experienced pain when receiving guidance from support guides, so there were people researching it at various stages. But why are you asking all of a sudden? Did you imprint?”
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“Oh, no. An Esper I know is having a hard time receiving guidance because they’re in a forcibly severed imprint state. They’re unconscious after a battle, so I thought maybe if I guided them now, it wouldn’t have any adverse effects…”
-“Ah… hmm, hold on. I’ll look for some cases.”
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“Thank you.”
-“I’ll call you back within three hours.”
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“Thank you so much.”
-“If you’re grateful, let’s meet up. You know it’s been ages since we last saw each other, right?”
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“Yes, I’ll treat you to a meal.”
Kang Junwoo ended the call with an awkward smile. Kim Sanho was someone he got to know through his ex-boyfriend, whom he had been paired with in the past, so they hadn’t kept in touch after the breakup. After joining the first division, they happened to meet by chance, exchanged contact information, and only exchanged greetings a couple of times.
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So calling out of the blue to make such a request could have been considered rude, but as always, Kim Sanho kindly offered to help with a smile. This was one of the reasons why Kang Junwoo often drank and dined with him when he was dating Han Dokyung.
Kang Junwoo headed to the kitchen to prepare porridge for Tae Ijae to eat when he woke up while waiting for Sanho’s call.
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Kim Sanho’s call came just as the porridge was nearly finished. The response was that among the cases, some remembered and some did not. Those who remembered said they experienced the pain fully as it connected through a dream. This left Kang Junwoo in a dilemma. If the pain felt in a dream were as severe as having one’s body torn apart, then guiding while unconscious would be meaningless.
-“But dreams are quite ambiguous, you know. Even if the pain is the same as in reality, it’s supposedly less difficult to endure when it’s mediated through a dream.”
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“Ah…”
-“Well, if you’re worried enough to call me, doesn’t that mean it’s that dangerous?”
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“……”
-“These days, medications are well-developed, but even reported side effects from overdosing can be dangerous, so if it were me, I’d give it a try.”
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“……Yes, I’ll think about it.”
-“Yeah. It’s fifty-fifty, so you could bet on the better half, right?
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“Yes. Thank you so much.”
-“Sure. Let’s keep in touch.”
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“I’ll call you. Let’s have a meal.”
-“Haha, sure.”
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After ending the call, Kang Junwoo fiddled with his phone, lost in thought.
The idea that Tae Ijae might or might not remember and that the difficulty experienced in a dream might be less intense than in reality swayed Kang Junwoo’s decision. He felt uneasy, sensing that if things continued as they were, Tae Ijae might eventually go berserk. Since stabilizing energy waves was the most efficient way to heal wounds, he thought it would be best to do it just this once to help the wounds on his back heal quickly. Even just restoring the glow to his yellow eyes could help him endure with medication for another six months.
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Thus, Kang Junwoo decided to guide the unconscious Tae Ijae and headed to the bathroom.
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The most efficient form of guiding was the third stage, which involved bodily contact. However, given Tae Ijae’s injuries and unconscious state, the third stage was not feasible. So, Kang Junwoo decided to combine the first and second stages of guiding to quickly induce energy wave stabilization.
Kang Junwoo, who never properly dried his hair, emerged from the bathroom with wet hair and looked down at Tae Ijae, who was lying face down asleep. Knowing that kissing without permission was clearly inappropriate, he hoped Tae Ijae would never find out. He discarded his robe and climbed onto the bed.
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In first-stage guiding, efficiency increased when the entire body made contact, not just the hands. The position of being naked and in full contact was uncomfortable for both Espers and guides, so it was rarely done. However, since Tae Ijae was unconscious and already undressed, this method was more efficient.
Kang Junwoo slipped under the blanket and intertwined his arms and legs with Tae Ijae’s. Being mindful of Tae Ijae’s injured back, he carefully avoided it and pressed his body closely against him, holding his hand. As he slowly channeled energy through their joined hands and bodies, the complex and precariously tangled energy waves became visible to him at once.
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