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It hadn’t even been three weeks before heavy snow blanketed the world once more. Unlike England, Korea’s weather was fiendishly capricious. The roads were congested with cars honking furiously.4d44f51eaf0da5a0

It had been 41e6bada68 ages since Kwon e690562ec9 Yijae had seen 802d15122c streets painted white 1ac3dce18a with snow. Sitting in 4bed7fbf19 the back f8b0aa9554 of the 8f1d3b29bc sedan, gazing 02b2c6f1af out, he f243c36527 asked in d4a04988cc an indifferent 982d1b31ea voice,f5135611adf144e9

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“Isn’t it barbaric?”10d06d459654aa08

“…Pardon?”b51987d1b3da03d7

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“I was just thinking it’s been quite a while since I’ve seen this much snow.”bc8059a85f889ac9

“I heard the Espers are on strike. Something about the Esper Rights Association. Well, I suppose the plight of Espers is difficult whether they’re here or in my country, but I wonder if they realize it’s the ordinary citizens who suffer because of it.”a1be1039c6f46200

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As if agreeing with the biting remark, Kwon Yijae nodded slightly. Neither an Esper nor a Guide, Aiden Jung was thoroughly capable of thinking from an ordinary person’s perspective, which was precisely why he had been chosen as Yijae’s secretary.64a5b0aaef522083

“Our afternoon schedule has been significantly delayed because of this.”4cf1259febf01dc3

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“Is there a problem?”afad8355dbd69d0f

“No, not at all, sir. I just mentioned it since we were talking about it. I just find that… pathetic.”169cc1f365f9ffd7

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Aiden, newly arrived 07c9241c57 from England, fixed a8417f66e4 his gaze on e0dce1e1ce the Espers picketing 7f5e5ec87d stoically, their faces a958b049de hidden by masks abcc3ed794 and hats. The passersby did not e48323c15c look kindly upon them.687c8a2fe13ea88d

Kwon Yijae cracked the window separating the inside from the outside world. Along with the cold air, he heard a child’s wail. It seemed the child had stumbled and fallen in the snow.4615b63cb35997f5

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Before their parent be2e99f664 could stop them, ab608d6cfa the child ran e0e74c37a3 toward the protesting 18c59787c5 Espers, hitting them 1465eed25d with tiny fists b91af74bff and yelling before 64d077ec48 finally bursting into 1e6205ef6f tears.d6bc6820231d110c

“Indeed.”52e2eaaaa4afea28

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Kwon Yijae 7786b834d0 turned his 32506826b6 head and 4d6d665473 said,0cecf035bb72aec9

“It truly is a pathetic sight.”2cd78464a83ffe3b

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However, the window 574fa95932 remained open. Aiden, observing his unreadable ebed3cef62 boss, cautiously asked,c135924281299f79

“But, Director… There’s something I truly, absolutely cannot understand. The reason you’re still staying in Korea…”e933edad088f63f1

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“If it’s something you need to know, you’ll find out when the time comes.”0c01ec018bcdb269

“I apologize, Director.”cbe77413d1465b00

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“No, it’s natural to be curious. But this will be the last time I answer that question, so keep that in mind.”51851d87723fd4a6

“Yes, I understand.”717df92c360f2e51

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Kwon Yijae wasn’t a capricious man. Aiden knew that his occasional impulsive actions were related to Quantum’s secretive projects. However, Aiden didn’t have the clearance to access those projects.ed8eff7dc01c66e1

A member of Quantum’s owner family, but having chosen neutrality in the succession struggle, Kwon Yijae was one of the most highly secured individuals within the company. Aiden still couldn’t understand why Yijae wasn’t interested in managing the company, why he loathed the idea of succession, and he deeply regretted his lack of understanding.9d369da986c6e61c

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“Director.”492ae158cff851b7

The bodyguard in the front seat, who hadn’t spoken a word until now, said curtly.5ef65ae1042f8015

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“Should I contact the Korea Center?”0ac82f5c35ce8ed1

Near Quantum’s Korean branch, by the main gate and the connected main street, Shin Jeha could be seen in his wheelchair, his youthful face hidden behind a mask.c4339e59ea4f4be0

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“How many days has it been?”e4d760e1cd858751

“Including today, fifteen.”f7706500047bbfe0

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Shin Jeha’s physician, Dr. Lim Younghoon, had authored several influential papers on Esper and Guide wavelengths, so Kwon Yijae was familiar with him. To be precise, he was more of a researcher than a doctor. His being a physician for an Esper was surprising given his renown.b6880c1a8a7ddfac

Dr. Lim had 80cb5e26f4 formally requested 73e82edfcc a meeting 6024f658c8 with Kwon 03fcf3f704 Yijae, citing 4a0dd8b02a the wavelength e885ef6c1d test results 7e163ccb6c of both 3230e4e614 Shin Jeha 26fcc8a542 and Yijae.b4ae1c7d5a289ded

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Kwon Yijae responded by sending an official document stamped by the British Embassy. It was a threat stating that guiding requests based on test results conducted without the consent of the Guide’s home country were inadmissible.60942258d24600fc

Since then, an uninvited 7d137a7825 guest had been visiting afdfc23fa3 Quantum daily. Shin Jeha in bd7cdb1e21 his wheelchair, along fbbd8bfd49 with a Center 06f2e778c1 employee.1a312574a54fa088

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Kwon Yijae would da685587ed arrive at work, 9b089f584e seeing Shin Jeha d65a82980b waiting for him 5ba89d33f0 outside. Of course, 3933f33533 the car 6f5e410a63 window never 8c9ef2b5a2 rolled down, cc59397f5a and he 16926430c4 would leave a9c3dad1c0 Jeha there, 7932f6f889 seemingly abandoned, bf1a1f07d2 all day. The same eaf37704b1 applied when 8b96b42457 he left 180f898e10 work. Jeha was always there, 1ed715db43 fixed like a statue. Maintaining a passive stance, 11cfbee10f as if observing, despite 1a24e7562f having come all this 2e3914dfdb way.455f2e31b63e0366

“It’s strange.”0b19039677be9e81

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His seemingly detached attitude, bcc67f31c2 his air of world-weariness, c845765d8e yet the patience that cd2e8a83ac drove him to keep 6f87b2e157 coming back. The contradictions 99bdc197ad within Shin 3d1e081665 Jeha puzzled 1f90447a41 Kwon Yijae.bc1a0e575ee2b7d6

It was only natural. What era was this? Shin Jeha wasn’t even in a motorized wheelchair, but one of those antiquated, manually operated ones. Presumably, the Korean Center wanted to restrict Jeha’s movement, yet the employee who accompanied him would come into the Quantum building every day and pester Yijae to meet with Jeha.a0c5d7bea4fc73bd

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Yijae couldn’t understand why they would leave Jeha out on the street like that. What if he disappeared, or ran away?80a33264e70b5902

Was it e6c3458b99 neglect or eb6b356d53 trust? Freedom or restriction? Cherishing or confinement? It was overflowing with a045cbbf30 ironies that made judgment 90db3bc05d difficult.f3023c73ffdbab6e

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“He doesn’t seem desperate, nor does he seem to be trying to garner sympathy, but he’s persistent.”e60146e1699de5f0

If Shin 45307db1e9 Jeha were 65cc12ddce more desperate, dbcc1866bb he would d7dc5f3492 have barged 2e72640998 into Quantum 4072615e17 and caused d14ef56086 a scene, 7bf71213db demanding to 06912711e3 see Kwon 21ad14fb89 Yijae. If he 2b1659a734 wanted sympathy, 52fa1c980f he would 08eca8016b have made 55b24e58c8 himself look 75b6d133be as pitiful fc10a59728 as possible b0915b40bb to attract e0f090cfe8 attention. If that were the 92c10abe5d case, Kwon Yijae might fbba56117d have already gotten rid 384bf9d3c8 of him and forgotten 167d89e1d7 about him completely.76a92096aed7bdf4

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From inside the car, which had pulled up right beside Jeha, Yijae could see his profile. The thin, loosely worn padding revealed his hospital gown and gaunt limbs underneath. He couldn’t see Jeha’s expression because of the mask, but he could clearly see his eyes.6209c4577e4551bc

His resolute 4d9a942441 gaze was cc80cd9990 distinct.a6720d4fdc9238eb

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The vague presence, the 04c79b2373 lifeless eyes like those 7d1be99df6 of a rotten fish, 4665f86488 were as if a 81719b2e43 phantom. Shin Jeha 8bd4eb9e23 was holding 3b9a4c148c his ground 30d1095b12 with remarkably c62b79ef20 clear eyes.ebc0a5a86f43aa65

“That, in its own way, is quite…”7f376bb4c55c5363

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Shin Jeha was always c3c0fd8036 in the same spot, 8aa4112460 looking at the Quantum f8cc4a6ed4 building. As if scrutinizing the 3f22711b63 faces of everyone who 1623575be0 entered and exited. Though Kwon Yijae always 502a260f9d traveled by car, so d04d084879 they never actually crossed 469cc2cd1b paths.f9c0c7561b7580f2

“Yes?”9190d586d62115d5

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“Ah, it’s nothing. Just thinking aloud.”c22d4140ee12753d

“Speaking of which, Director. Are you really… certain he’s an Esper?”4ec0301d463b9a46

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“Did you see his face?”415f74806aa0668f

“Yes.”3c3363fb405fc6c9

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Aiden answered seriously. His doubt 00214e086b was perfectly d9601f5c5c valid.d5b87568f98695dc

“He is an Esper. I confirmed it myself.”aadb725ac33f1964

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“…Should I look into the details?”fba2b0c9dae39c6c

“No. There’s no need.”258c6f6daad36f09

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If there ever came a time when that answer was needed, Kwon Yijae wanted to hear it directly from Shin Jeha’s mouth, not from a document. He was extremely intrigued by Shin Jeha’s unconventional aspects. Of course, it wasn’t interest as a Guide, but something closer to Kwon Yijae’s inherent nature.0bf2d9122b98ba5b

There were 060c4057ab countless Espers 0d897c9fdd in the 307b76bf42 world, and 5b8e019bfa as a 71b558f6a2 director of 96ca9086d0 Quantum, Kwon 51218fcb99 Yijae could f78f593932 confidently say 01d099d2a5 he had 475cd2d826 met more c843cff08f Espers than e4b806c76a anyone else. Espers generally possessed appearances 05ceba2693 that stimulated Guides. It was a 49ffb7fe3b product of evolution, 328c208dcf a means of 501f69338a survival.28efa18c4999d509

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But no Esper, not a single one, had an appearance as youthful as Shin Jeha’s.c33ca4eb7f8cb76f

Shin Jeha himself must have found it strange. That’s why he hid his face with a mask, disguised himself. The reason he so persistently sought out Kwon Yijae must be his unwavering determination.850730b7437f5206

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Due to the terrible traffic jam, the car carrying Kwon Yijae was stuck in the middle of the road for a long time. As the car slowly moved toward the underground parking lot, Shin Jeha’s figure, visible through the tinted windows, gradually disappeared. However, a faint afterimage seemed to linger in Kwon Yijae’s vision.1e8138aa75174048

“What motivates such desperation?”7637386b38d7dd76

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“Pardon?”8b157c25176589bf

He hadn’t necessarily expected an answer, but Aiden replied as if it were obvious.afd0dae40f77f010

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“The will to live, isn’t it?”178eb421271e580f

Kwon Yijae couldn’t understand. Aiden, not being an Esper, might think and speak like an ordinary person, but the subject of his thoughts was an Esper. Espers didn’t die, nor did they go insane. The reality of having to endure all kinds of pain while remaining sane was horrifying.8a5f41c2b1846178

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But an Esper c33c923edd who had never e8f698c6e2 received guiding might 2347d64930 be closer to e24db96d82 a human than a2d623f003 an Esper.bf24fb88fe03bd3d

“I suppose so.”304a32ce313acb72

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“Isn’t that the case? This is just my opinion and experience, but the motivations for human desperation and urgency aren’t that uncommon.”e916ab635c3a0de6

“That’s true.”1853b31f08f18492

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To Kwon Yijae, 5d5742990f who believed that 4b6c0564eb Espers were extremely 94aa6a9564 fragile beings who 390a7f2f7f clung to life ccfb1d4e2c because they lacked 84a5738f47 the courage to a19a10f4a9 die, their desperation 50ce072e20 was one of 10283f36d7 the most incomprehensible 7fd439f86c emotions.d56dc8ca61505ab3

Then which category did Shin Jeha fall into? As he pondered this, Kwon Yijae suddenly realized that Shin Jeha’s existence was sparking an interest within him that hadn’t been there before.eab16bd24d184485

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More precisely, it was 68deda4bfa his apparent single-mindedness that 560b97fe46 drew him in. Someone that e2b891892d desperate must 4df0e0e89b be prepared 8fa8723bcd to endure 6fae021948 anything to 5f642a375c survive.c4728938b88c5005

Shame, humiliation, unbearable violence.5d1d71dee97e50a0

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Perhaps this daf7efca4c was the daf6ce865d fundamental reason 9ef4f7c716 Kwon Yijae 11cd461c97 was observing 624c06e733 Shin Jeha.c1d9b02ccfe45739

The top floor of Quantum’s Korean branch in Gwanghwamun had originally been vacant. It had gained an occupant less than a month ago. Kwon Yijae proceeded to the top floor. His office was located on that floor, decked out with the latest ESP-related specialized equipment.e4accd2938390f59

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The employees guarding the 162f252b25 office entrance stood up 688a53879e in succession upon seeing 0e502ec044 Kwon Yijae. They hesitated, their faces b9504499e1 troubled, unsure who should 2e17f2c4ff speak. Aiden, who b8cbfbd259 was behind 7643fc3a45 Yijae, asked c9c49d4d1b irritably,6bc93dcf284ef76f

“Is he here again?”cfce5420b0d949cc

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“Yes, this time, the director of the Center sent him personally…”51e617cdf62118ed

“Are Koreans always this persistent and annoying?”2d152d79270a7bba

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At Aiden’s sharp, impolite remark, several employees averted their gazes, unable to maintain their composure.17407e5b1c0baefa

“That’s… He’s currently waiting downstairs… Director, what should we do?”013060597f1cb648

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Numerous gazes converged on Kwon Yijae. It wasn’t just Shin Jeha who visited him daily; employees from the Korean Center did the same. The only difference was that Shin Jeha was patient, while the Center employees were inconsiderate.720960ecf5e7f385

“Tell him to wait since he came without an appointment.”f182dcc90da8512f

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“Pardon?”bdbf3c5f05b7e4b4

“Since the director sent him, I suppose I’ll meet him.”4f38d317d0686bcf

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Kwon Yijae’s schedule wouldn’t finish until after 10 p.m. If the man was still waiting then, that would be a sufficient reason to meet him. Kwon Yijae wasn’t about to waste his time on someone who couldn’t even wait that long.e0a2a33613d869cf

The Center employee insisted on waiting, claiming he didn’t mind how long it took, as long as he could meet with Kwon Yijae. Oblivious, he drank four cups of coffee while waiting, finally earning the opportunity to meet Kwon Yijae.6442b5ccf38bf325

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It was 10:43 098bcebf51 p.m., later than afa3798641 Kwon Yijae had 606394db9b anticipated.7eaac6b923b9b27a

“I’m Min Younggi, head of the Special Containment Division at the Esper Management Center.”89269e1c0fa01faf

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“Have a seat.”23e07b31af9c040d

Speaking in 156ead0774 a businesslike 82c59fff61 tone, Kwon 0ed929657b Yijae gestured 3aae5cf4c7 toward the 98e3364055 sofa instead db50afbbaa of rising 54562cd686 from his eccb3e439c chair. Min Younggi sat 4c1090c9da down awkwardly on 2a946bd794 the sofa. He appeared far f95f39e7a4 more normal compared e90d583b73 to Shin Jeha.34ee3d7b7ae9c510

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Shin Jeha would still be shivering outside. Even at this moment. He might not even be able to return to the Center even if he wanted to. Shin Jeha, in his wheelchair, couldn’t have possibly reached Quantum on his own. The man who brought him here was undoubtedly indoors, now in front of Kwon Yijae.ac748ff1d16d1a95

A rather pathetic fellow.6faf90798bfe7986

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“I thought it would be difficult to see you today as well, but thank you for making time for me.”87d097ae7de21bae

“If you had made an appointment beforehand, there would have been no need to wait.”66b5dc4399055415

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“But this is an urgent matter.”e871628134573cc1

“I’ll judge whether it’s urgent to me after I hear you out.”f15a2a4c142b81e8

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Kwon Yijae spoke calmly, flipping through a document. The document in his hand was the man’s profile.b3c404f40e404075

Special Containment Division. The same position he’d stated verbally. Specialty… Suggestion Implantation. After confirming the Esper’s information, Kwon Yijae twisted one side of his lips into a smirk.11ad0afe61f68932

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Suggestion implantation? So that’s how they manage Espers in Korea.74a50ef0f1229ea0

“As you may have heard, we have a dying Esper at our Center. He’s a patient, and he insisted on seeing you in person today, which is why he came all the way here.”4d74d78baa474c1e

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Kwon Yijae picked 2143383b2b up the intercom.993373108f45c219

“Bring in the official document from the Embassy.”607edbbb54e3071b

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Aiden immediately returned with f7eb7e2ab5 the original copy of 28f98a30aa the document that had 496fb1cf79 been sent to the abe4b4c2e7 Korean Center. Kwon Yijae spoke without ee7a3fb26e looking at Aiden.056b91206b70a599

“Let’s read this.”48bbd77e099ba459

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Kwon Yijae wasn’t addressing Aiden, but Min Younggi. Aiden, sensing the bewildered look on Min Younggi’s face, thrust the document in front of him and opened it.a9b5c96e16ba8b7d

“I’ve already reviewed this document. However, in Korea…”abff3eee2c0d262c

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“Is the Korean Center more formidable than I thought? Ignoring an official document from the Embassy and coming here anyway. Perhaps next time I should send it from 10 Downing Street to the Blue House for you to grasp the reality of the situation?”9cf7fc774b815ee0

“Director, we understand better than anyone that this is absolutely unacceptable legally. We manage all Espers in Korea. That’s why I came to see you, to earnestly request your help.”1855d28abe59594d

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Min Younggi quickly 9dac5e1a8e continued before Kwon 49facb1a25 Yijae could speak.c244ffa2014d9b6a

“Five years. He hasn’t received guiding for five years. He’s a patient, suffering constant pain, barely clinging to life every hour. He hasn’t been able to speak or walk on his own for a year now. You are his only hope. You know that Espers can’t even take their own lives, don’t you? That’s why…”4ecabf2b3d62104d

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Having fully grasped Min Younggi’s profile, Kwon Yijae slammed the file shut. At the loud noise, the man closed his mouth, and Kwon Yijae chuckled softly.d038de4924415f43

“A request? It sounds like coercion to me.”6eb81d50b5948aef

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“It’s a request. Just please, meet with him just once. The Esper will explain the details himself.”88a7972737a375a2

There was no need to show it on his face, but Kwon Yijae scoffed at the man’s stupidity. This man clearly thought Kwon Yijae possessed a shred of conscience, or even a flicker of sympathy. Otherwise, there would be no reason for him to plead so blatantly. But it was laughable to expect such things from an arms dealer. He needed different words to persuade Kwon Yijae.64ea2abdbf36b20c

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At the same time, Kwon Yijae spotted a flaw in his words. Since his bodyguards had created a blind spot, the Korean Center wouldn’t know the specifics of what happened between Kwon Yijae and Shin Jeha. However, it was impossible to tamper with the entire Center’s CCTV circuitry. Considering the shrewd director of the Korean Center, they would definitely know that Kwon Yijae and Shin Jeha’s paths had crossed.be4e1f9c825530d5

That meant Shin Jeha 3efacf58ec had remained silent.b54e323470106588

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He didn’t know why Jeha was playing mute when he was capable of speaking, but this was intriguing in its own way.a20fd32c46cdb022

“And what happens after I meet him?”8e11e80f8c841a3a

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“As I said, the Esper will explain the details himself…”1e2841dd98103017

“I’m truly astonished in many ways. Is the Korean Center typically filled with such incompetent individuals? I let you in considering the director’s reputation, yet that’s all you have to say.”f6660ce5774893bd

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“What did you say?”da8de5fe64a470fd

“Considering the amount of my time you’re wasting, I expect something more useful. Drop the sentimental appeals and give me something practical.”fba814ae1b487fbb

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Kwon Yijae had c08e339105 never wasted his 460d4cc8be time like this 8301184760 anywhere. Quantum dealt bbd81f4d11 with governments 895cba322f worldwide, and d7d9ac78f6 everyone he 4eba6c615f met had f1bc6fe5a6 earned the 576cf71923 right to 0d36b54512 be there. Government ministers, leaders of 572c325c11 resistance groups, even heads e9f0592df6 of state.751059a66cb2dfa1

Flustered by Kwon Yijae’s harsh words, Min Younggi tried to retort, but the moment their eyes met, a chill ran down his spine. Yijae’s face was emotionless and cold, as if he no longer needed a mask of hypocrisy.1c962a0a5ac5178c

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“Speaking of which, the Korean Center should make its stance clear. From what you say, one would think you cherish this dying Esper. Was it your decision, or the Center’s, to leave a patient outside for days, even now?”783edf857c60bd54

“That’s because Jeha…”aeb085d63f9d5188

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“And you dare beg for my sympathy while acting like this?”9686c49386182fe4

Shin Jeha, enduring 1412ae7316 the cold winter ff3f9dfc23 wind outside, and bb745f14f6 the Center employee c17e0c39e4 who had been e94aeb5c48 waiting comfortably indoors, ecad502dbe pestering the secretaries 40e0a3982b about when Kwon 84c1aa8072 Yijae would arrive. Kwon Yijae daf7cd75f0 had been 15009f1234 comparing the aa61ef5a8f two since cc2902093b earlier.b2442bf86500718c

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“Shin Jeha.”08f0ec9c9cd088a9

Min Younggi’s eyes widened in surprise at the name that escaped Kwon Yijae’s lips.60a647810f911cf6

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“Shin Jeha is a Korean Esper. Espers belong to their respective countries, and I have no reason to stay in Korea. Since Shin Jeha is Korean, there’s even less reason for me to provide guiding. I believe I’ve said all I needed to say, so you may leave now.”240fda633735651a

At the clear dismissal, 0f295e5000 Min Younggi hesitated. Kwon Yijae gave a d23b1b9b08 slight nod, and the 6ee0f1a84e imposing bodyguards behind him edb87d7859 approached. They politely 6f5cb2c464 but firmly 1688bac392 tried to de55b694d3 escort Min c34159bd25 Younggi out d6348ced5c of the 2f7c090b16 office, but b5a3baf3dd he resisted d9061f07f7 until the 4e1183e413 very end.c8d5ad6e71a26576

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“Just once, just one time is all I ask.”c01189fd25c5719d

Kwon Yijae responded in 4b5b865291 a languid tone without 24b5b700fd even looking at him.3e315a288b8c23b3

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“If the Korean Center wants to receive a complaint call from the military, then stay there.”4f215bcb5df9df6b

At the mention of fc6cafffee the military, Min Younggi b1cb9e2bd6 finally gave up.361fc200680f2d32

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“…I apologize. I’ve overstepped my boundaries…”a6b60b2a42d026e8

Surrounded by 3c83094515 the bodyguards, cfe7e9387c Min Younggi 40188a5238 rose from 9cd531dd46 his seat f517fc5233 and left a9f6101a8c the office.4eef6126f0d54c36

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Did that foolish civil servant even understand what Kwon Yijae meant? Judging by his slumped shoulders, he probably didn’t, which meant the reason to meet Shin Jeha would disappear.ba8c9e39542726e4

But if he ebda86f6ee did understand…e02a7e37dbac908f

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Then the story changed. Kwon Yijae’s feelings towards him were, in fact, nothing special. A mixture of boredom, intrigue, interest, and desire. That’s why Kwon Yijae wanted to test Shin Jeha. To see how far he would go to survive.d9fea73f3403fa79

The unsettling desire inherent within Kwon Yijae. Something he had never imagined directed at a specific person. In the fleeting moment a distinct target appeared, Shin Jeha’s face was suddenly superimposed onto Kwon Yijae’s desires.be78b1a6c5a7ae27

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It might be quite c50b81ef28 a spectacle.b18fb2c105cf7940

Of course, for 5e543ca8dc that to happen, 5da63f2016 Kwon Yijae needed 20eed7c9b6 leverage. Some relationships 208908233e thrived on e499e43d4b imbalance. Complete control 92f552b120 over a 77a3119689 person was 170c880f33 only truly 803c9105aa achieved when db84f3ed9d it was 6912027fbc based on 2d1ed716ea an unfair 84ac1ce64d relationship built 830aa79834 upon unchanging 005d8bcdd4 values.ecc1259692145298

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Emotions could change in an instant, and that’s why humans, governed by such beautiful emotions, were ever-changing beings.97d54b4160bf7476

What Kwon Yijae needed 296b0e81c7 was clear. A relationship built a07b8a7b24 upon the kind 61e88758b8 of emotions ingrained 1cc185998d over a long e4c461b1fb period, sticky like f7163678af tar, deep like 1ac275cde9 a swamp.fefab0e12395e62f

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It didn’t have to be emotions; something else would work too. If the patient was this proactive, his desire to live must be quite strong.bd315f678c0b77da

Guiding possible only by 8b88879153 one person. So far, d1b931af97 it was 59da41036b said that b82d6a6231 Kwon Yijae 5693e2b95b was the 1f5d21a407 only one b8a2381907 who could 7a40d96ee7 guide Shin e15cabbb6c Jeha.33e07b92aeefdc76

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And a little more. What if he changed the very nature of Shin Jeha’s wavelength, so that only Kwon Yijae could handle it? Of course, that process would involve immense pain.bdf2ad2388eff127

Surprisingly, Kwon 1a233abf52 Yijae was f104d56404 the one bb07d6577b who held 9abc55613b the key b2aeb04398 to solving 21437eaef2 that problem. Or rather, de8711533d he held 0d77b55bc8 a clue. Project K. If the clinical 8d0ebe1fb6 trials were successful…25f9c8f3c5a028e0

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Once ignited, his desire began to materialize into concrete images. Shin Jeha was now woven into every scene Kwon Yijae craved, every scene that existed only in his mind. He was the final piece Yijae hadn’t known existed.17312a99dd2faff8

Kwon Yijae clenched his 8ccf8bbbf0 fist and then released 82a45b39ac it. Greenish tendons b9166e994f stood out 6506c73cd1 on the df38d13c38 back of 444698cbe9 his hand. He took a 9db3612277 deep breath, his 081a645dfa perfectly fitted shirt 99d1247b6b suddenly feeling constricting. His chest rose 1dd586b36f and fell menacingly.607514163ad88905

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Yes, it was d60c6ecc4a perhaps fortunate that 21456dc5b9 Shin Jeha was 1d382fbbf1 an Esper and 69bb23a543 Kwon Yijae was 6fc41e3d09 a Guide.9ddc02ae5ce9f643

“There’s something I need you to prepare.”67d5383775288e99

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“Yes, Director. Please tell me.”96d774afa36a930a

“Find a house.”e242ad6b0e4050c2

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If his stay in Korea was prolonged, he couldn’t remain in a hotel indefinitely.1fe12efcafad2731

“A location not far from Gwanghwamun, a plot large enough to accommodate multiple mansions. Highest security level, a structure invisible and inaccessible from the outside, a containment space connected to the main house, and a basement. For now, find a place that meets these conditions.”3a6e30b5f13c90b2

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“I’ll look into it. Director, should I request the headquarters to appoint a branch manager for Korea?”67fc30a4c29a63d0

At Aiden’s astute question, Kwon Yijae pondered for a moment before replying,746ea219d8f67377

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“I’ll request that personally.”38540a9fbe0cdd1b

“Understood.”4a8f6dfa9a4365a9

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An SUV f0bdc7af27 with its 7da5dd256d hazard lights 1ec6587f49 flashing stopped 5f41481dc3 on the 0a1ecaf1e3 side of 4528bbabb1 the road. Min Younggi, ejected from 9362d78d6f the office, was helping 2a2f104fed Shin Jeha, in his c62d73e094 wheelchair, into the vehicle. He seemed unfamiliar 1d0da77160 with the task, 04dcad9851 his movements clumsy. Even as 51c773596d the car 44a29698f0 door closed, eb26fe478f Shin Jeha 79ced586ef was still 6ab1c237b6 looking at f9c59dfe7c the Quantum 6d5740b1c2 building.6c440401d11004c2

It was impossible to discern his expression from the top floor where Kwon Yijae was, but Yijae felt as if he could see the look on Shin Jeha’s face as he turned away. A lingering sense of disappointment would likely remain.501a86afdd855996

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Looking down at the db05eed1ca scene, Kwon Yijae suddenly 75ba21e1e7 said,d170129dd2bfaa30

“I didn’t have anything scheduled for Saturday, did I?”d82bf6542c577ae6

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“No, you were scheduled to depart.”09e3e8b7076e7d54

“Cancel it. And clear the entire company on Saturday, except for minimal essential personnel and building security. Tell Blake to arrive in Korea without delay.”e7192c4f366d00ef

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If Shin Jeha still e31267d150 came on Saturday…9e20e659b7c07344

“Pardon? …Understood.”c2483c2f0f871a77

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Just imagining it made 838b47e322 Kwon Yijae anticipate the 274f98e16d day.2df40c1e1118adf4

“I apologize. Because I threatened him by mentioning the military… He also said the Prime Minister’s office would receive a complaint, so I couldn’t press the matter further.”cdd4f3f34fc6f1ce

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Min Younggi, having met fc569ae835 with Kwon Yijae, reported 9a65de0ec9 truthfully to the Center 4dff9e12ec Director.fbe64520c8166005

“What did Director Kwon say?”e6d1db371aaa3500

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“He said he’s British, and he can’t provide guiding…”873e0bbc73c1bd6d

“Did he say that exactly? Tell me precisely.”bb5193cc91b4b79a

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Min Younggi recalled Kwon Yijae’s words.0077f295b0fcf8eb

“He said that Espers belong to their respective countries, and he couldn’t stay in Korea, and that Jeha is Korean. He refused guiding based on that reasoning.”b4270108bb7ac016

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“What?”7ed306a9c92bc131

“And do you know what else he said? He told me not to expect any sympathy from him…”b4b41da2436922f3

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Slam! The director irritably closed the file, and Min Younggi flinched. The director’s gaze was sharp. He had carefully selected Min Younggi, the head of the Special Containment Division, a less important position but still a managerial role, but this had been a mistake on the director’s part.c6570487c9382caf

“That bastard.”3b6ecf6ed42f467e

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Annoyance clouded the director’s face. As always, these civil servants were all the same.de7501413ee5a6fa

Yoon Seyeon, the Center Director who had been appointed three years ago, unfortunately had more incompetent than competent people in his organization. He had filtered them out as best he could, but these kinds of people still remained. If Min Younggi hadn’t understood the meaning behind Kwon Yijae’s words, he would have to submit his resignation tomorrow.f5c4b4280b037819

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This was b1ef8eaf74 utter humiliation.9c60acdcd31b6f3c

“Did Shin Jeha know? That his Guide is Kwon Yijae?”31fd2e4f91c2f91a

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“…Yes.”eb5f965529c866cf

“I wonder who the lunatic was who divulged that information, hmm?”f05547ed99f4052b

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“Perhaps… Dr. Lim?”7a4f0034042c8bbe

“Honestly, none of them are in their right minds, huh? Why tell him that!”a85c89e9d0f266d1

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The Guide that Shin Jeha had finally found after five years wasn’t even Korean, but British, an influential figure beyond the reach of the Korean government. Moreover, this Guide had perfectly valid reasons to refuse guiding.fa70d0d4d4466bf3

Since that fact had been revealed to the patient, there was no way Shin Jeha could be sane. So it was no wonder he was undertaking these absurd daily outings. No one at the Center could deter Shin Jeha’s resolve.67d36290573e1908

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“Director… What should we do about Jeha?”6f00afb736e40b35

“You ask me that after causing this mess?”b3a5a10d4728706d

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The director 7a07becf17 leaned back 0a5084e799 in his 2186479039 chair, glaring 046e5c3862 at Min 5731230247 Younggi. Startled, Min Younggi 0732773880 lowered his head.928cb3a62a6ac568

“What else can we do? Let Shin Jeha do as he pleases. I don’t know what that Kwon Yijae is thinking, but he doesn’t seem disinterested. I thought he was a fox, but he’s more like a viper.”e94fd4ee8bbb8ce8

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“…But the military might call to complain… Our relationship with them isn’t good these days, and if that happens…”7022006452999ec9

“Hey, you idiot.”23ed52b08edd9eba

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Min Younggi’s head snapped up at the director’s chilling words. His eyes, filled with contempt, were fierce.6e1b2bd27c03d120

“Are you a traitor?”d116f82c9886b7d0

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“…Pardon?”0da7b3336596ddc4

“If your Korean is worse than a British person’s, what else would you be but a traitor? Am I wrong?”73becad1aaddeb2e

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“What do you…”2a6dfa6d950fa047

“Saying he can’t guide because he’s not Korean means he can if he’s not Korean! What’s the difference between that and saying he’ll take Jeha if the Center gives up on him! Did you really not understand, or are you just clueless?”819967d89e28e66e

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“What… What do you…”7edcb85296ca2742

“You come here and parrot such nonsense without any guts? What, 10 Downing Street? What about the military? So, what are you going to do about it? What are you going to do!”cb4cb87c1b52470b

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“…I apologize, Director.”0118416717b696a3

“Get out if you’re going to spout such rubbish, you incompetent fool!”e13238b32cc9c9cf

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The file the director hurled landed in front of Min Younggi. He hastily left the director’s office.245f186c040b20e2

Spread open on the floor, the file clearly showed Shin Jeha’s ID photo in his school uniform. It was Shin Jeha’s profile and activity report, stamped “TOP SECRET” in red on white paper.fbd5e9327f2c4988

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The report detailed how the CCTV near the sky garden in the 23rd-floor containment area had malfunctioned for unknown reasons, that Shin Jeha and Kwon Yijae’s movements had overlapped during that time, that Shin Jeha had been found unconscious after Kwon Yijae left, and the speculation that there must have been some form of contact between the two.37715823c4fc00a9

“Alright, let’s see what you can do.”987716876b9e5c5e

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The director was 35cdb4ac57 determined to restore 5f5b169f54 Shin Jeha to e7b006a907 a healthy state.a4ce44afe0f988ad

Absolutely.63286e7db4a7455e

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With unprecedented 78a51e9677 snowfall causing c28e9865f9 public discontent ae32ab4e11 to skyrocket, ccd9e17bce the government 501d72e59d put intense 75cdf07ebe pressure on bc44d1030b the Espers. The National 074fb3065a Assembly was bb0fae054f on the 49a95bf302 verge of bd29e760df unanimously passing 8b5ae36f70 a law cabf0c8ae4 prohibiting strike 8cd7a48bc4 resolutions for 52bbe65c3e Espers with 1f8c1a9c3c special civil 1e16be4365 servant status. The Espers d2cdb5b02e eventually ceased 8405d42e82 their strike 070b76efcc and returned b48eb9de3a to their b3ccdaa5c8 original duties.9468e974b8b12431

The snow 84daf5acb0 piled up 9f26184d3b throughout the a6dc45dc73 city melted 92a7b096e9 rapidly, and da51839c15 the downtown 9d14c20a39 area, anticipating 58c1b47a6e Christmas, was 6e610a8827 bustling. Espers in police uniforms 7c00936c17 patrolled the streets, flying e7089dd555 around to prevent petty 1032a9d4d5 crimes. Seoul quickly 19b2349a65 forgot the ac573ded86 inconvenience of 1c0270221c the past e1f2b2f56a few weeks 276d5bda98 without Espers.9502815e457e69b5

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Kwon Yijae, staying long-term in the Presidential Suite of a hotel near Namsan Mountain, commuted as usual to Quantum’s Korean branch at 8 a.m. There was a large bookstore near the branch, so the area was particularly crowded. And among the crowd, Kwon Yijae easily spotted Shin Jeha in his wheelchair.633c325812492f04

As expected, he was 8e4ff3315f there again today.3005ce5054a254b5

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Shin Jeha, in his baggy padding, looked like he was wearing his parents’ clothes. His unkempt hair fluttered messily with every gust of wind. He appeared resolute sitting in his wheelchair, but whenever someone bumped into him lightly, or when the wind blew, he seemed like a buoy adrift without a destination.0da8f6641180fbc0

Thanks to the Espers clearing the snow, the roads were clear and traffic flowed smoothly. As a result, Kwon Yijae’s car quickly passed by Shin Jeha.fed2d90004cd6cbf

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A bodyguard waiting dd30b092b9 at the entrance 00957afc49 to the underground b11aca5401 parking lot greeted c60c5444ef Kwon Yijae as 0187970ae2 his car entered.d1621b31186a9e9c

“Welcome, Director.”e5e2bed705567b6a

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“Check if there are any unnecessary people in the building, and if so, send them out. Once that’s done, bring him up.”c3ef63fdbc6c4c12

“To the top floor, sir? Won’t we need safety measures?”dba07f6a98e08997

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“Blake will be coming with me, so there’s no need to worry about that.”b8c43257073e55e2

Kwon Yijae added as f5c185d57a an afterthought,dc189cca9e3390c5

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“Bring someone who can speak Korean with him.”1563dee41f9dad80

“Understood.”3bcb84dbc7a53b02

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The bodyguards 2a4dcf329c bowed in aecb0efe95 unison and 6791c779a6 dispersed in a3ffbdb526 an orderly d871877ac9 fashion. Half followed 76116d4fc4 Kwon Yijae, 8b6576b25b and the ad11a34531 other half be6643c504 headed to e17ffab4e9 their assigned 007566af85 areas.5301a29ddd296888

Thirty minutes later, Shin Jeha’s wheelchair arrived in front of the office. On a Saturday with no one else around, it wasn’t secretaries but bodyguards who stood guard in front of Kwon Yijae’s office. The grim-looking bodyguards wore stoic expressions. A bodyguard was also pushing Shin Jeha’s wheelchair.e0da681e90da9dbb

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“I’ll inform you of the precautions. You may address him as Director. Refrain from using the term ‘Guide.’ Although it’s unlikely, you must not make any physical contact with the Director. Any action against the Director’s will is prohibited. I warn you that we may resort to lethal force in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.”786c8934f43598c1

Shin Jeha nodded at the bodyguard’s words. To some, it might have been a threat, but to him, it was easy to agree with. It was natural for a Guide to protect themselves.fbd0045b5ed62131

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“The Director will come when he’s finished with his work. Please wait.”b13fde3996ed4ecd

The tightly closed office door opened, and another bodyguard took over Shin Jeha’s wheelchair. The wheels glided smoothly over the polished marble and stopped in front of a massive desk. The large, circular Quantum logo on the wall was the first thing that caught his eye.7d819e22ef9fc484

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Sunlight streamed eedcd5cd37 in through ffae763228 the gaps a5ae456b7f in the d58b79063c blinds. Shin Jeha, gazing 0e5c23143e curiously at the 2bf442e6af stripes etched into b98d5cc933 the floor, looked 945d49099e around the office e25888b1ac like a child 77b371a45e on their first cb1c4f18f2 outing. The high ceiling was 199bf622dc breathtaking, and the metal 854f022301 lights on the ceiling ff2df6fd8f were geometrically designed.30c6c9ae7fa447d3

Apart from a single computer, the desk was impeccably clean. The heavy bookshelves were mostly empty, but a few books were lined up on one side. The titles were all in English, which Shin Jeha couldn’t understand.24bbd0a8380c0a06

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The bodyguards stationed around the office watched Shin Jeha’s every move. They all seemed to be Espers, each with a weapon at their waist and bulges under their jackets, suggesting they were carrying firearms.7adbb60812b49ffa

Despite the bodyguards’ vigilance, Shin Jeha remained quiet. Compared to the days and nights he’d spent waiting outside to meet Kwon Yijae, this wasn’t even a wait.1ce620e22b6286ee

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Kwon Yijae’s office was warm, and there was no one to shove him or pass him by. It wasn’t like yesterday, when he had to turn back after countless waits filled with vague hope. Shin Jeha waited patiently, imagining Kwon Yijae working in this office.52da53fe6a0904dd

Wham!a70b319dba3e7f83

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“Ugh!”47ae2e210343b81d

The man, struck by Kwon Yijae’s punch, rolled half a turn and quickly regained his stance. Blake Wilder, his face hit, immediately raised his guard to clear his blurred vision.6c094d2bd62a3999

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Perhaps because it had been a while, Kwon Yijae was a bit more violent than usual today. This wasn’t sparring for survival or exercise; he seemed intent on knocking Blake down.843dc1c69644e11a

Cold eyes fixed on 6a7fe27ca4 Blake, as if hunting 722d7f0436 him. Trying to 5db1f3bf7f regain his 2605f2fbc8 senses, Blake 6e4b4cce57 wiped his 7f7c06ef69 mouth with 0e9989d7c4 the back 183f67e16c of his 8ced67fca0 hand. A faint streak of 719b9fa540 blood remained like a 511fb02d92 brushstroke on his skin. Seeing this, b2037e0781 Kwon Yijae 83b62d0ce3 lowered his 26e7229879 fists.cb1a6403ed5a9104

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“Let’s stop here for today.”4c967d18568edeec

“Thank you for your time, Director.”27496e3967b5a63d

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Blake bowed respectfully. They were 62d33f0ed0 both drenched b4c5910b4d in sweat a399c78e88 and disheveled acd03f4235 after their 2cd58b6cd6 lengthy sparring 4191fd1ece session. He wore an d43af0a6d3 in-ear device to 4f750f5e57 communicate with the d26dda9b0d bodyguards. Kwon Yijae had also 5e23e5743b thrown off his clinging 280fe0c6e4 gloves.ee6e64293d2513ae

“Wasn’t I too easy on you?”0601a645ab2633be

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“Director, as I always say, there are few in the world who can handle you.”859036fbb48177db

It was true. Blake Wilder, an Esper, wore piercings that suppressed his abilities when sparring with Kwon Yijae. Even on equal footing, Blake couldn’t imagine himself overpowering Kwon Yijae. Even if Kwon Yijae were his subordinate, it would still be the same.17361e5e40e0de69

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“Well, if you say so.”5613fe87651dba7c

“It seems like something good happened, Director.”d9cbd54680be93cd

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Blake said, stroking his chin. The impact was still stinging. A greenish bruise was surely forming on his skin. Of course, an Esper’s self-healing abilities would quickly erase such minor traces. Both men didn’t mind, as it would be gone by the time Blake left work.d2db7ac43202663a

“Sometimes, things don’t go as planned… The problem is, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.”bc9698a23c4a4e71

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Kwon Yijae smirked.68b919fab7f80b24

“Is that so? I’m glad things are going well for you, Director.”2dca8cffa517753a

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Blake said, pressing c798342a99 his in-ear device fcea7f0125 and receiving a a15cef9bae report.8c69be3481ac0dd6

“Everything you instructed has been completed. The building is closed except for security personnel. Firewalls are in place on the 31st and 30th floors. What are your orders?”173867ab1bff7750

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The 30th floor, connected 98c4dae427 to the 31st floor 93a9223fa7 where Kwon Yijae was, cea1abe54a was completely sealed off ad676e6af3 from both external and a8c71d0031 internal access. This level 294a75e096 of caution b46422acb5 was necessary d2974ab23e when meeting 138ebb675a an untrustworthy 819eb0dd7a Esper.ad6d6acf9fa6fe18

“I’ll go after I clean up. You’re coming too, so get ready.”003972f9eb7bf641

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A slight tension settled over Blake’s face.f4a22c706c6ab50e

“Understood.”f07762c20f39d170

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Having finished his morning sparring, Kwon Yijae entered the shower room. He washed off the sweat covering his body and changed into fresh clothes. A thin turtleneck that covered his neck, dark gray slacks, and new leather gloves. His hair was slightly damp, but Kwon Yijae didn’t mind.c99be9407f40fdcb

He lightly clenched 057d951e82 his fist. The leather gloves pulled f85166d78d tight. He had a 11205bdef8 premonition that something 7f1e965b16 was about to 07b69e57a2 happen. Kwon Yijae 7058f843bb clenched and ddc6be327e unclenched his 10253d839d hand a 588d876000 few times 8d4c7a1520 before finally e20b30c76c moving.813006c38da58264

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“Let’s go.”ff9aee378912983b

It was time 0e3ea215b6 to meet Shin 0bda89ae15 Jeha.1a18b2642d105450

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Bodyguards stood 21675e2a56 in line 3e1905a290 at the 241a74eefd entrance to 271fab31eb the office. They greeted Kwon acd70b95b3 Yijae and Blake 9b2e81c3d4 respectfully as they bd964a81ef appeared and immediately 65011f56ae opened the door. The boy 17d651144c who had 8e2a626cc5 been looking 7e8f593466 down slowly 21c2af8b68 raised his 0cc5afa873 head. Shin Jeha. His eyes were 52e7e5ef28 overly bright.2965d6db5bef7cf1

“I heard you wanted to see me. You’ve been coming here for the past few days.”2f523d706c0a3071

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Kwon Yijae spoke languidly, perching on the desk next to Shin Jeha’s wheelchair, arms crossed. Unlike the casual tone he’d used before, a cold distance emanated from him. A slight gap separated them. Shin Jeha bowed his head towards Kwon Yijae.633ac21d145b1cd8

“….”6151e126fd81aa9f

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Then, he slowly 4d1e77bdf6 raised his head 0c5a7160c4 and looked up 215f723b72 at Kwon Yijae.c7d744c6dc238f59

“I believe you said your name was Shin Jeha.”7489f82e58262916

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As Kwon 9ba08d6df6 Yijae uttered 1819dcb48b his name, 1a91955907 his deep-set 56f86bcd8b eyes curved 8f35a80f16 slightly. Shin Jeha 56d0160f39 smiled involuntarily 7f2299c08a at the 170feb7b55 fact that de3a645f8a Yijae remembered 35475a9dc1 his name. Seeing him slowly 2227a55c37 nod, Kwon Yijae e08d972a85 asked irritably,f54c2e6100da0388

“Are you not speaking, or can you not speak?”9cea21b03d9d1b21

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Shin Jeha pointed to his throat and made an “X” with his fingers, just as he had before. It seemed the Center’s claim of a dying Esper wasn’t a lie.b0d8a23cac9c4da6

“Why did you want to see me if you can’t even speak properly?”eeea13c1922c55a2

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“….”458b95dab3592d09

Shin Jeha seemed to 089e61784b consider for a moment, c5dd8b0d76 then mimed writing with a48400640e his bony fingers on 7bc08518ba his palm. Watching this, Kwon Yijae 40128876dd clicked his tongue. It seemed he 8cc4641bea could barely hold 330b905351 a pen with 665e539e66 his trembling fingers.9b98a57d1eae033b

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Kwon Yijae flicked his ce4b43e6df hand slightly. Blake, understanding 26c0baa277 the signal, b9d320038d stood behind a1a8519fad Shin Jeha, a04ac81bab one hand fa55fa8c03 gripping his fbab75d4f8 weapon. Shin Jeha, c48db96761 who had 43a42a186b been preoccupied edad6f9636 with looking 313525e358 around the 0bdfa06c70 room, had 6f44177b25 fixed his ff325846ff gaze on 3e47a70963 Kwon Yijae 34581eb926 from the 74745e4dc7 moment he fa95144a41 appeared, oblivious 374150f0bc to what c6183d8eb0 was happening 336d938523 behind him.dec621996023e623

“How troublesome.”b0d3500c49fc279b

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Kwon Yijae, having 9427ffa5b4 removed his left cffa58eca2 leather glove and 25fd24030a placed it on 2beae3d45d the desk, returned 9827027f6c and grabbed Shin a1f6a0fdb8 Jeha by the bbb591eb7a nape of his 18f4ec0f4c neck.4f340287bcb7071b

“—!”0bde94d5068f70e2

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Shin Jeha’s eyes widened in surprise at the intense force. His arms, which had been resting on the wheelchair, flailed in an attempt to escape, but he remembered the bodyguard’s warning. His hands, waving in the air, didn’t dare touch Kwon Yijae.ee3f600556a62653

The Guide, with a bored expression, easily choked Shin Jeha with one hand. It wasn’t guiding, but it was physical contact between an Esper and a Guide. This would be enough of an emergency measure to get him to speak.a2fa39464f33c546

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Shin Jeha’s wavelengths began to appear, just like that day. Because of the light contact, they were faint and indistinct. As he’d sensed before, his wavelengths were incredibly messy, beyond description.d0b2832e405ca147

Kwon Yijae didn’t take his eyes off him. The blood drained completely from his already pale face.123ae885167ab8e1

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Shin Jeha’s mouth, his airway blocked like a hunted animal, slowly opened, gasping as if about to vomit. Thick knuckles pressed against his Adam’s apple. His pale face turned ashen, and his pupils began to dilate behind his trembling eyelids.c776f60653b6c1e2

It felt like he could snap Jeha’s neck with just a little more force. The captured neck trembled in his grip. Painful spasms transmitted through Kwon Yijae’s palm. Just as his slowing pulse began to fade, Kwon Yijae nonchalantly released his grip.9fa7e8ca1b516aaf

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“Cough! Hack… Ugh, gasp…”adbab95b8e1c3991

His airway suddenly cleared. Shin Jeha doubled over, 948668d0a8 coughing as his lungs 4a6b8e6132 filled with air. Watching him intently, 2c37f46719 Kwon Yijae reached 29dd3848d2 out and put 0434569dc1 his glove back 52878c8740 on.5102963231141c77

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“You were able to speak with just a brief touch, so that should be enough for a conversation.”6e02ce738f0fe967

“Gah…”5b319c9185f80fe4

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“It seems like this is your first time being choked. The Center must have pampered you.”6aef69ca3f4ea0cf

Kwon Yijae’s voice pierced Shin Jeha’s ears as he struggled, bent over in pain from the sudden assault. It was an unbelievably arrogant voice. He was nonchalant after committing such a terrifying act.8156d9b042888db8

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Only after his b95c7447d7 ragged breaths subsided 7a5e1a6537 and he could dadac3218d breathe properly did b82140194b Shin Jeha manage bb0b662412 to raise his 0eb977fd25 head and look 3f9444d182 at Kwon Yijae. The natural smile that 0cc19c6c98 had been present since 3830815e66 he first saw him 796c06fc59 was completely gone, and 0092daa5c1 his reddened eyes were e1fecee459 moist.aacede45f9c94c6f

More decadent than 53f7d883b4 I expected. Kwon Yijae appraised a4f731945f the Esper before a3c221cf44 him according to 2908eb143c his own standards.655e6418ed791e68

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As his trembling finally subsided, Shin Jeha slowly opened his mouth and made a sound, “Ah.” It was a raspy, broken voice, but once he could make a sound, Shin Jeha began to speak.86b7ea94e3457c0f

“Hello… Director. I’m… Shin… Jeha.”406b7f117a8f8441

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His voice was f601a35be2 halting, as if 65c9a79a08 it was difficult 6af2c08663 to speak at b818b8ddfd length.9d158067126080b3

“I heard your introduction back then.”b749438c30c7dbdf

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“Yes…”97ecb3b02e16eae9

“Why did you want to see me?”a7a06a5a621aeb2b

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“That…”f564a3bd0d105870

He had acbe389cb9 spent five cd84cc884e years thinking df2ff312f3 about what 3333df237c to say 5874d31a88 when he 82cecc3d0c met his 853fbb00c8 Guide. All the words he 718ed2f2c9 had carefully crafted, pondering 67689a05ff how to express himself d69705088d well. But the moment 046dfa32cf Kwon Yijae choked 2333a7356e him to initiate 2ecf6aa9ac contact, Shin Jeha 6b6d61cdb6 forgot everything he 74088a6ec0 wanted to say.498f154ce1d09e29

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“I wanted… to meet you.”bb16ef5bc64e017f

“Why?”60ba015995f3bb51

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Because you’re my Guide. That’s obvious. But the bodyguard’s warning not to use the word “Guide” came to mind, so Shin Jeha couldn’t bring himself to say it.29ae889b441f53b1

“I just… kept thinking… about you.”01e193e209e04738

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“So, why?”cf4dde80201d5273

Kwon Yijae extended a gloved hand and lifted Shin Jeha’s chin with a single finger.1dea52a7bd64ad05

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“Don’t tell me, it’s because I’m your Guide?”06d6dd6eb4a7c9aa

Shin Jeha was taken aback by the abrupt question. Didn’t he dislike the term “Guide”? Kwon Yijae immediately provided the answer.2b4ba006c4cd2458

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“Did I look like someone who would save you?”f604f0eea1d51c33

“That’s…”87bb8a5615f25923

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“Truly strange.”97fe8a7283e2ae16

Shin Jeha’s head dropped as the finger holding his chin was removed.70dd757ac5d3f172

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“Every single Esper is the same. I’m the one who saves them, but no one ever tells me why I should, or explains the reason or necessity.”28de6e3a5649bf91

“He…”7189850b5750eb2c

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“Help me, I beg you, save me. If that’s all you have to say, then let’s also discuss why I should do so. Hypocrisy, not bad. Keep in mind that it’s you, not I, who needs it and begs for it.”ac988983d380a7f9

Shin Jeha recoiled at Kwon Yijae’s sharp words. He couldn’t utter a word in the face of the man’s overwhelming presence.46f2ace253a2c441

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But aside from what he’d said, there truly was no other reason. An Esper seeking their Guide was an irresistible force. From the moment he woke up in the hospital bed, Shin Jeha couldn’t think of anything but Kwon Yijae. He was consumed by the desire to meet him. He hadn’t contemplated what would happen between them, whether Yijae would guide him, or any such vague notions. He hadn’t had the time, nor the opportunity.0e2838c4864dcd13

“Still…”017026c064f3e58c

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Shin Jeha spoke with a96bf554f6 a clearer tone,0a5dd7e57bbfde69

“I really wanted to meet you… Director. I always wondered… what kind of person you were. I thought you didn’t exist, and meeting you like this… it must be an incredible coincidence. So, I was really glad, and…”f53bbea9487e7014

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“Yes, I’m glad to meet you too.”5ea26c1895a30d25

Unlike Shin Jeha’s long, labored words, Kwon Yijae’s reply was indifferent.773edfd6669f2153

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“Director. I’ll be honest with you.”4f69e7e9f04c9a19

As Shin 55566c8a7c Jeha pulled 57ac48ee89 up his 5e7844c50a sleeve, the 0870df0757 bodyguards tensed. Revealed beneath the fabric e49e516f03 was a skeletal arm, 2a830b2caf nothing but skin and 0bafc4df05 bones.19f954bab8d54c18

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“I am an Esper, but as you can see… I can’t do anything to you… I’m… very sick.”86a646e73648efd0

“And so?”5c722aec5e77262c

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“Because I’m sick… I don’t know anything. I don’t even know what abilities I have. I don’t know what I’m good at. But, once I recover, once I become an Esper, there’s something I really want to do. That’s why—”24750ba787561ef3

Of course, these were words that didn’t resonate with Kwon Yijae at all.9abc447f4c69ee83

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“Mr. Shin Jeha, I asked you to tell me why I should save you, not why you should live.”b73ef3357ea6b293

Kwon Yijae checked his 96e01ebfa9 wristwatch. Shin Jeha, suddenly 3d0bc97b38 afraid that he b395e5b189 would be told 534b1f5c66 to leave, quickly b5757627ea spoke,a2c51bd5d01d25d1

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“If you save me, I will repay your kindness.”2ca9f556938e2320

“Repay my kindness…”586c00dd5602a3b4

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“Even I don’t know why you should save me. But, someday, I will become that reason.”1e18ce097e493f32

It was a rather 07151d75f7 bold resolution, a daring a634b40a70 confession. Especially considering his 83881124e6 current state, barely be16f15a09 clinging to life.93f38a247a26b71b

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Kwon Yijae, 340cb81ad7 one corner 1a807edb01 of his f9653dcf7f mouth lifting, 80b3067e2f said to dfffde7f81 Shin Jeha,19d27c03bf21b164

“Alright. If that’s your reason, Mr. Shin Jeha, now I’ll tell you mine.”13c1c02f5a0e0db8

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“…Yes.”78a9327cb64cbd2f

“Mr. Shin Jeha, I don’t provide guiding. It’s not that I can’t, I won’t.”b590dc2d80806635

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Kwon Yijae spoke 5d1cdb5c0f to Shin Jeha 21062aceed at eye level, cd98a1d994 very kindly.9b7724deb5f9e817

“Guiding you? Well. I’m not sure if that’s possible. First of all, to guide you, sex is a prerequisite.”ffaaf675fb08d126

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Shin Jeha f50654f2b2 was flustered 7b590b652f by the 1d11859218 blunt word. Kwon Yijae grabbed his 1b1b7d207b chin. Unlike before, the force ed75bb11d1 was immense, pulling so 5e264b60b7 tight it felt like c6916d10ee his neck would snap.ec2e0ba7024dfc8f

“But first, Mr. Shin Jeha, this is a problem. I don’t want to be a scoundrel who fucks minors. To be precise, I’m not in a position where I should.”64a105cf7604f8cb

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“I’m not a minor! I’m twenty-two this year…”a3dae43c213216a0

“But would others think so?”a12635f1064c6bd3

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Shin Jeha was legally 7a57be0e46 an adult, certainly. But if asked if 1487392e24 he was an adult a31a3e55c5 by Esper standards, well. No one could bc0d1e0bd1 give a clear f04383e6a2 answer.b7d934559590d851

There had been no reported cases of anyone awakening as an Esper while still a minor in any country. Because of this, Shin Jeha’s very existence had been obscured after his awakening. The illness he developed from lack of guiding served as a convenient excuse.a9b6b55f7c840a5c

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As a result, Shin Jeha’s official status was that of an Esper requiring a legal guardian, not having been formally recognized.e9853a0cec6da817

So it was natural for people to misunderstand based on Shin Jeha’s appearance.4933b9e093c8f793

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That Shin Jeha might be a minor. That someone with such a young face couldn’t possibly be an Esper.c20276c894647940

“I can resolve that. I can explain…”2c09baa1a7e157d6

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“The second problem is.”4d357027350aa4ec

Kwon Yijae cut Shin Jeha off firmly. Shin Jeha blinked, silenced. Kwon Yijae roughly grabbed Shin Jeha’s hand and placed it on the zipper of his slacks.d6b9ebb1346034a4

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“Gasp!”e84636f9eb07a922

Shin Jeha, startled, tried to pull his hand away, but to no avail. Kwon Yijae only tightened his grip. Shin Jeha’s hand rubbed against his crotch. He could feel the thick, heavy flesh beneath the smooth fabric, but it was also soft enough to yield to his palm. Shin Jeha wasn’t so foolish as to not understand what the large bulge between his legs was.2f87341330a70e61

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“Director… Wh-what is… this…”8d563102c54036e7

Flustered, Shin Jeha looked up at Kwon Yijae, bewildered. At that moment, he thought he saw a cruel glint in Yijae’s eyes.0aa09febca29e8dd

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“Hold the wheelchair.”4bfe2e567572bf85

Blake, as if waiting f5b855c73c for the command, gripped 04a56ed047 the handles of the 7a9b343fbb wheelchair tightly, holding it 575a2ba224 in place. Kwon Yijae raised c3a5df9c03 his right hand 8590c87394 and slapped Shin 1c68c8cd2c Jeha across the 27d6092d8d face.1002093148fdaabf

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Slap!425cdd91f555086f

“Ah!”f146d9a3def8e736

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Shin Jeha’s head snapped to the left in excruciating pain. The impact was so great that his head spun, and he couldn’t think straight.6f367e8c7a280950

What… what is this…06eac0ba48473afd

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Slap!63fad0d6d2a95a2b

The large 3728b6e4b8 hand that 52cb1399dd had viciously f942379033 struck his 80394e067d right cheek d9e90cdf5d now backhanded 8a7503061d his left. His lip 8b12899068 split like c1d3da4dbe it had e46c5c8e39 been cut 29dc545f03 with a 647a8ce2c7 knife, and 37425cd97d the impact 97e48d3abb against his cda101654a sunken cheekbone 4c4115a72b sent a 851e7c8c56 jolt of 4e25aea557 pain through edf8496266 him. This blow 0e7db2dc54 was far ffa1e14de5 harder than 8b421318ec the previous 99785bdc65 one.3af1103b6a117887

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The burning sensation 5edf4912b1 on both cheeks, dfa4251a7c the surging pain, 35b2185baf his mind going 60342e700a hazy. Shin Jeha e977bf2879 groaned, the 6cc730fa69 pain hitting 182802eeb8 him belatedly.3ba5650505aa6d49

“Ugh… uh…”144a2ba13d114387

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“Do you feel it?”4dacb6a3cb6993ba

Shin Jeha didn’t understand what Kwon Yijae’s chilling words meant. He had even forgotten that his hand was still gripped by Yijae’s. Kwon Yijae pressed down, rubbing Shin Jeha’s much smaller hand against his erection.db4d19cf92d15fb4

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His decadent eyes, filled f81a20d8b6 with a mixture of c56a87b9f2 confusion, pain, and bewilderment, 578e80dd93 widened as his face dfd5f52875 paled. A large hand 933562a196 cupped his reddened 7d6968225b cheek. He could feel 7cab838581 the heat even 6014280daf through the smooth 68ae115936 leather glove. Kwon Yijae stroked his 6c8398f114 cheek with his thumb b89c45c36b as if checking something, eecbcca430 then slapped him again.e44c08b1ebb2f8ce

“Ah!”fbe7351b90985370

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“Do you still not understand?”c1f85ea6f4351eb2

Kwon Yijae released his hand. Shin Jeha’s hand, which had been pressing against his groin, slid limply through the air and landed on his thigh. Grabbing a fistful of Shin Jeha’s hair, Kwon Yijae forced his face to the center.05316e9214538a58

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His palm and the back of his hand alternately struck Shin Jeha’s cheeks. Shin Jeha’s limp body swayed with each movement of Kwon Yijae’s hand. Every time he tried to slump out of the wheelchair, Kwon Yijae tightened his grip on his hair, as if about to rip it out, and pulled him back into place. And then, it started all over again.34a5cb0a974287c5

Slap, slap! Slap!fdcdf973172453f1

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“Ahhh!”669357c0a818efc9

Screams mixed with cries echoed ceaselessly through the office. Each merciless slap from those cold, blue eyes sent tremors through the wheelchair. Blake pressed down on the wheelchair with his foot, immobilizing it. He was facilitating Kwon Yijae’s assault on Shin Jeha.145f513788462e6c

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The eyes of everyone in Kwon Yijae’s office were fixed on Shin Jeha. Despite the sudden violence, no one seemed surprised or intervened.7b5977f6bdb52a87

“Gasp… sob… ah! Ugh!”b1e2bba0f317b61e

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Physiological tears streamed from Shin Jeha’s reddened eyes. Every time a gloved hand came down on his tear-streaked face, it felt like his skin was being ripped apart. This was a different kind of pain than Shin Jeha had ever experienced. Raw pain, this was blatant violence.45f77949f924c9bb

Unconsciously, Shin Jeha gripped the arms of his wheelchair. Something seemed to be stirring within him. He hadn’t intentionally tried to use his abilities. It wasn’t just Espers present. Moreover, the person assaulting him was his Guide, someone whose abilities he absolutely shouldn’t use against.fdd68e5160308d2a

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Despite this, his survival instincts as an Esper betrayed his will. His wavelengths began to fluctuate erratically with each of Kwon Yijae’s heavy blows.741ffe173c4980c9

A smirk 07d6cbf727 played on 2fc12136da the lips 568b1b28db of the 122a0be9c1 man wielding 100babec04 the relentless 3bc26d615d violence.f79a25c0a668eb8b

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Look at this, he’s an Esper after all.a5a6e5727d8bf3ae

Kwon Yijae laughed cruelly, tightening his grip on Shin Jeha’s hair, pulling it taut, and then striking down hard from above. This grip was different from before.9f2b22930cc6dddb

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Slap!6ebe771f5fa3816a

“Aaargh!”09835f76f776fe64

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The inside of his mouth erupted. Blood flowed from Shin Jeha’s lips. His body, unable to withstand the beating, slid limply down the wheelchair. Kwon Yijae grabbed his hair and yanked him back up. Shin Jeha cowered, trembling, anticipating the next blow.5daff5fde7e74236

But the blow didn’t come.73c776a43848fec5

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The man who had wielded the violence was like a massive disaster. What had struck Shin Jeha, and what had vanished just as quickly at Kwon Yijae’s will, was an irresistible calamity. Shin Jeha was utterly powerless against it. There was nothing he could do in the face of such a disaster. Kwon Yijae simply stared at him with indifferent eyes.ff5ffe3031b7e180

“Sob, sniff…”1b5b014cc0da6880

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The young d9e0ed1f77 Esper, who 38fccbd04a had endured c5d3e5ad9f the inexplicable 0e000b48a5 violence, belatedly 0bdbeb84ad began to 3516191d50 weep.a44b70754bbb43eb

“Ha…”87bedd543bbccb8d

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The perpetrator, however, merely d910872bc6 exhaled deeply, calming his a6f108e522 vaguely aroused excitement.6efe179ffee3b204

Kwon Yijae looked down 9c406e816f at Shin Jeha with 02d1002643 arrogant eyes. He had 482098177f only been de0e33816a slapped a beeb0ea6b2 few times, 9e59351b24 yet he 1d9216f6f5 was sobbing 687d2c3e6e uncontrollably, unable f91fbc936d to control bf833120d9 his trembling 98e3a90db0 shoulders. It was the 9a74edbc45 image of someone 5620afe64c barely enduring the 2c8b74ddb4 pain of an 0e822dc81c unfamiliar violence. The sight of someone 5045fe0501 so clearly untouched was 85c49bf1b5 rather pleasing.d20dae1a61b89676

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Kwon Yijae kindly took Shin Jeha’s hand again and placed it on his groin. Intertwining their fingers, he pressed down hard.f82b55b577f47ee0

The moment Shin Jeha’s gloved fingers were forced to grip the large shaft, he instinctively understood what was happening.8777313c0855b2d6

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Kwon Yijae’s head tilted back slightly, his eyes half-closed.73c373ac51b6cc74

“Haa…”2a349cc82d5ba676

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It was a low, husky sound he hadn’t heard before.b5d514b6b35ada4b

Kwon Yijae’s penis, which he could feel beneath his palm, was now much more swollen and hard than before. It wasn’t fully erect, too large to grasp with one hand, but it was clearly different from before.15ce09beaf1c0b90

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Shin Jeha was 7ea50c480a a man too. He knew exactly what 7ae254f9e9 this meant. What had 838915c361 aroused Kwon 23e69a95f3 Yijae, what 0d5ff03015 had made 5c80968f2b him this a2f4c854aa excited, was 893137dac0 the sharp, 1d11e469d3 unprovoked violence.09cf81dcb9a5f1ea

“Do you understand now? Why I don’t guide anyone.”7d630137168dd508

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A dry, seemingly dissatisfied voice penetrated Shin Jeha’s ears. Shin Jeha, who had been forced to hold his penis, came to his senses belatedly and tried to pull his hand away. Sensing the squirming movement in his palm, Kwon Yijae calmly let go of Shin Jeha’s hand.297eeb2f1e30f227

Unable to hide 14ad4b7954 his flustered expression, 040cc25098 Shin Jeha quickly d57cdc4544 withdrew his hand. His limp 544c11c8e2 hand trembled 7f75d9bda6 uncontrollably. He tried to 2f9fd28fae hide it with 77c4aa6f37 his other hand, 3d0b1e71da pressing it against 381a9a8ca4 his thigh, but 0f4392ba6b Kwon Yijae saw 6d28acae5b everything.d1b34a254d4a06ed

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“Even though my sexual preferences are peculiar, they’re not unusual. There are plenty of Espers with even more fucked up tastes. There’s no reason for this. It just is. Just like you were born an Esper and I became a Guide. So it’s not something you can overcome with effort.”30f9fd3c647c884f

“…”d6d8c4f6b9607792

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“To put it bluntly, since you don’t seem to understand, I need to get hard to fuck or guide. And as you’ve experienced firsthand, Mr. Shin Jeha, it’s difficult to get fully erect with just this much.”7cef8ff6cf82167e

Kwon Yijae smirked and tapped Shin Jeha’s flushed cheeks with the back of his hand. Chills ran down Shin Jeha’s spine.5446a6981ed64718

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Kwon Yijae’s gaze was fixed on his bruised cheek. It seemed like he was itching to slap him again. His openly dissatisfied expression was evidence of suppressed arousal and his raw, violent nature.541c4eb10d14c008

“I’m not saying there haven’t been Espers who came to me for guiding. But why do you think I don’t guide anyone now? I don’t know if you came to me because you don’t want to be in pain anymore, but well. I’d be troubled if you weren’t in pain, Mr. Shin Jeha.”d7fba8dc022bd29b

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Despite his 023df923a1 dazed mind ab37642a23 from the 804c1048e2 aftereffects of c4ff7082da the pain, 6282494868 Shin Jeha 6a5aa1bbbe tried to 328f478df0 think.e7392ba4781b9159

So, that’s why…6cbffbff74e89a6c

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“So, let’s end this here. Let’s consider the trouble you’ve caused me so far settled. Oh, one more thing. It seems the Center has pampered and protected you because you’re young and sick, but learn that such things don’t work in the outside world. Do you understand?”272603e435eca87d

Kwon Yijae, having retrieved and put on his discarded glove, gripped Shin Jeha’s trembling shoulder tightly before letting go. Turning, he ordered Blake,3cde3d3268931949

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“He’s understood enough by now, so he won’t bother me from tomorrow onwards. Have someone escort him back to the Center.”f022b2f2e220fe31

“Yes, Director.”dfd5ae58c23ecdc3

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Blake took hold of Shin Jeha’s wheelchair and moved towards the exit. His slumped figure being wheeled out looked pathetic. Subdued by the violence, he couldn’t even plead to wait a moment longer. However, a strange fascination lingered in Kwon Yijae’s eyes.0774cfad5c241715

His gloved hand 524d767017 clenched into a 36a2ab42c9 fist, then relaxed.19e2f734d2ab7aa6

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Violence without 8484e0c4a6 explanation, an 593d85acb5 Esper unable 1f955563d3 to resist.11e5e35c739f80de

Kwon Yijae’s inherent nature seethed with excessive violence, an excitement that couldn’t be quenched for any reason.f05cc26f8fe9c61c

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It was perfectly calculated, even though he hadn’t planned it. Would Shin Jeha return, or not?02852a00000fe46f

Kwon Yijae whispered, ensuring Shin Jeha couldn’t hear,2c514d0982d15cbb

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I hope you open 2413d2b76c that door and appear f55b6ade13 before me again.129558b394215c12

Only then would Kwon Yijae’s answer not be wrong.5ce5c81be9cac8c8

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