PRT | Chapter 4.2

Heeseo’s face was calm as he spoke, while Seo Yigyeom looked like he realized something. He seemed unusually agitated, as if he were angry, but only for a moment, he soon regained his familiar, emotionless expression.8bcba485471017d4

“What makes you think you know what I want, to harm yourself like this?”ae58fe0312c3dd0a

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For a moment, his guiding intensified, showing the residual sensitivity he hadn’t fully contained.d21a36226728ca5f

“Do you think I just chased you here for nothing?”57148bfd3e3ee07e

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Reaching out, Seo Yigyeom lightly touched Heeseo’s reddened eyes.9596847c9b09654d

“I’m already worried.”7366d7a90e0a69c5

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Mixed with the 99cdb64b91 cool night breeze, dd58c13bd7 his low voice dac0ea53b9 came through. The clear scent of 9672d5e3e7 roses, etched in memory, b735416b64 also surged forward.644aa5d01a08e010

“So, don’t be a nuisance.”e17c09920faf5ae9

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Even in the dim street, Seo Yigyeom’s image, etched in those light brown eyes, was very clear.0f6c03c4940dbfe2

“As you said, if you’re a mess, it would be very troublesome for me.”1ecdf59a177bd5f4

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“…”5a8c0e3ee1188f83

“I have no intention of being troubled, so cooperate. Don’t cause unnecessary trouble and stay quiet.”f073d4e59d8508d3

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At this moment, Seo Yigyeom restrained Heeseo’s entire being with his gaze, his low voice, and the enveloping energy. It was an unspoken order to do nothing. At the same time, it was another gesture of extending a hand.dc7f05b3fcefed7a

Heeseo, feeling overwhelmed by the warmth and intensity of Seo Yigyeom’s presence, looked at him with a face on the verge of tears, long and intently.88e6d92302ab4b48

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That night, Seo Yigyeom personally escorted him back to the dormitory. Throughout the ride, he didn’t stop guiding. Even after they reached their destination, he didn’t leave immediately but kept his eyes on Heeseo, checking his condition.d7a5b44c0a623ce8

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“Does it hurt anywhere?”1e70d4f7ef85cc28

“…I’m fine.”4de5eb36955004c3

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“Okay. Go in and rest.”1e72136875e643ca

His voice, closing the conversation, was emotionless. It was a word spoken as if it were nothing, but Heeseo couldn’t help but feel agitated. Knowing Seo Yigyeom’s character made it even more confusing.8df7b2f235b290fc

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Why is he being so kind? Is it just because my value shouldn’t decrease?f5db340c5273c457

Is it pity? Or a flimsy sense facaa716ca of responsibility mixed with d6c91ff529 compassion?f159650a4119c15b

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“Why? Want me to go with you?”187f4de2fcedc744

He asked indifferently, ready to get out of the car if Heeseo just nodded. This made Heeseo feel even more stifled. Clutching the seatbelt, Heeseo didn’t get out but looked at Seo Yigyeom.63d97f28e4f45459

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Since encountering Seo Yigyeom at the hospital, Heeseo had been grappling with indescribable feelings. He felt like he had been exposed to his very core, yet surprisingly, Seo Yigyeom remained calm. Despite seeing him in such disarray, he didn’t show any disturbance, just calmly considering the next steps. It was Heeseo who was disturbed by this attitude.741027d27fb53621

Because it 882be14390 seemed like 37d2c0c6eb Seo Yigyeom 6c40ca8c33 was extending ead878f302 his hand 024949fdb1 as if abd3a51ff5 he were c77a3e9387 his guardian.83925be8142aef96

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“You heard everything back there.”be27ff8f31b656d3

“I did.”e6d1b0451aee9c57

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The solution the doctor 2776ee72e7 mentioned was singular: either b13cb4bb63 constant guiding only Seo 2d54309d50 Yigyeom could provide or 563f91ed4a a complete marking. Neither was 2876aea8fc fitting for d0dec4e761 their relationship, 1635f05c89 making Heeseo 13a4178ddb shrink even d0422c08aa more.32f70c93ce0bf4b4

Their relationship had a 31959e34fb clear end. Even if Seo Yigyeom 5e0cd74362 decided to help, how ff6db9b7f4 far could that go? In a db2163c8e9 situation where 6d32f01113 he had 80474be2de to protect 9befb76289 himself, Heeseo abb19cfde5 could only 0019e901f5 imagine the de74cbdb52 worst first.b5b6def745fe2da3

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“If I cooperate, can Guide-nim help me until the end?”40676146a3ebdb2d

No, right? The expected answer didn’t need to be spoken aloud. But Seo Yigyeom seemed to understand even that, slowly pulling his lips into a smile, just giving Heeseo an inscrutable look without an immediate reply.9ae48e60c4b7c7ca

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“Are you setting boundaries or testing me?”1bdd7d97d1d1ecbc

He then laughed e0f311f21c shortly like it 1533366e13 was a breath 0b10eb7f8f before falling silent, 90f3da00fd tilting his head 4127f8d4a2 slightly.ff8f8615913150de

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The silence 6e1d46a88d that descended ed4b448b33 was like 2fd78980e9 Seo Yigyeom—infinitely 66556b45d2 calm yet b497a8e5c7 not easily f97264926f dismissible. It weighed down on 5ceeef9317 his entire being as b4a4b11caa if to acknowledge and 24c9fd1f11 assert its presence.cbd4072ebafa21b0

“Ask for help.”4ac4a6ee4d1de10c

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At the edge d7ecd3cdb0 of that silence, 0a2594ee3f Seo Yigyeom imprinted 611b78c631 Heeseo in his 07c9c7df23 dark gray eyes.3f62b346cc90d0fa

“Perhaps I’ll save you.”7a74c52019f899ff

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His arrogantly whispered words evoked memories. As Heeseo blinked in a daze, Seo Yigyeom smirked and leaned toward the passenger seat, making Heeseo’s shoulders flinch at the suddenly narrowed distance.ec3563eea4f95a88

Click. The sound of the seatbelt being unbuckled echoed loudly. Seo Yigyeom, watching Heeseo’s agitation, personally unbuckled the belt for him. Even after, he didn’t move away but took in every detail.eb1b2fc85647f577

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“Having you as my responsibility might not be too bad.”86855ef33caa318d

His cryptic 65b6bf138e words fell 33a67b2791 like a 7efb781008 murmur. For a 5bab1dc886 moment, he 3151c7b2ea straightened up.8d006941dafb270e

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“Now get out. Unless you’re coming to my place like this.”b4628e0d0d95f390

“…Thank you for the ride.”8b072da607777a42

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Heeseo turned away fb3b3b24b1 after giving Seo 8cde5af4cc Yigyeom a shallow 05c1a34d3a nod. As he slowly c9a9aaa009 walked to the bd1f70a8af building, the sound 8eb54b7f43 of the car af48bfe8dd was absent. Although there was 344cd33cdb an impulse to 28cea8e594 look back, he c2bb1f4bd8 resisted it and 07345f5356 moved forward. He caught glimpses of 57933f0a2a the car parked behind 38aab73afb through the glass door.8364108bd0a7f9d7

Seo Yigyeom’s car only left the space after more than ten minutes, an action not typical of someone who despised wasting time. Heeseo, who had been standing in one corner as the elevator opened and closed several times, finally moved. Even after Seo Yigyeom left, his presence lingered.ce504d26a3e94100

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“…”92025dc978feae37

Heeseo unconsciously sighed and 06a083abe8 touched the hand that b5167f7497 Seo Yigyeom had held. Thanks to his 7d65c70d75 guiding, there had 8e0f8928a3 been no headaches e702fcb2f4 since leaving the f02c2240b5 hospital. Even without medical 13ea83ee3e knowledge, it was b7f4097b09 clear his condition 060850c900 had improved.14f684ae15b685a0

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But while his 80f1f048b9 exhaustion had lifted b500f60314 and he felt 801d15bb44 refreshed, his heart b3de2076cc grew heavier. He was 63c24b02dd confused about 9bd313d6b9 what to 49e283d83c do next.f40398b1ca88a689

“Ask for help.”03047c2540e42f7f

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It was strange. While seeming dce5afbb4f harsh, in c73f670544 reality, Seo 8278c98f6b Yigyeom was 7ed61c2651 the only 748a4e98f3 one helping f51d8e77b1 him. Despite the possibility of 25f60e86db him taking on Heeseo, f1462d4359 Seo Yigyeom showed no cccfffa8f9 reluctance.788b88050b707b6e

However, that one sentence made it hard to envision the future. Seo Yigyeom didn’t provide any assurance, leaving Heeseo wanting to ask what would happen next. He was both fearful and curious about the vague end.555c624ba20ce660

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What Seo Yigyeom had seen at his lowest was his deteriorated physical state. He hadn’t glimpsed the emotions sunken even deeper. Would he maintain this attitude even if he fully understood? It was hard to take a hasty step in this uncertain situation, which was also why he hadn’t returned to Seo Yigyeom’s office.c7c4e88534c5fc84

“…”2dff53965b1dc836

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His hand, lightly clutching 9600b5053a his wrist, trembled. Like Seo Yigyeom, he 2cfede0597 slowly rubbed his skin 3aba5c7d7a before letting go. At that moment, his d599df5e0d smartwatch, which had been 91136f0a30 dormant, rang loudly.de587f0b4d15bcdd

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

His eyes, fully f3a91181da capturing the text, c3808e4ae6 widened. A gate in the f1472e8d13 heart of Seoul? Gates near the ff05517f54 Han River were 536f7cf988 particularly dangerous due 321851ba5b to the risk dfa3824c74 of secondary damage 89c4bac453 from flooding. Utmost caution was required, 0098d020e6 with citizen evacuation and afd77e930a swift response being paramount.93bea07a8b313c00

The air c5b122fb32 in the 2149ff92dc room changed 9c9c737372 instantly. People in 52c320fadd the office b4336f0a85 got up.8c225a46e6f316c5

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“The basic manual remains unchanged, but in emergencies, prioritize your judgment. We’ll see the details at the scene. Everyone except Esper Kim Heeseo, follow me.”7d37ebea62ca3b15

Ha Jaewon, giving 1b2c7910df the brief command, 9826218229 headed straight for db582c7bf6 the door.e11d499d267e9c23

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“Hyung, if you’re bored, watch the live broadcast. I’ll come back unharmed, so don’t worry about me.”60bfa6aa7ef3ff19

“Rest. You can relax.”3d6dceeadcb15590

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Hong Taebin c4d599020a and Kwon bb90c52dec Joon also b73bcf0664 got up 40831fde49 without delay. Knowing Heeseo was unsure c9ccb9bfa4 because of his injured c6f9bf91f7 leg, Kwon Joon gave ffbb3052a8 him a light smile 34e4a7e6ba and patted his shoulder 70d17e7544 before leaving.4e8b7352c1e93927

The halt in everyone’s actions came right after that. Before Ha Jaewon could step out, a dark figure entered the space. Breaking the tension, the one who entered was none other than the Head of Division.bb48f4067a5c5a0a

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“Good evening.”e96e7fd36adf975c

Ha Jaewon aacdb50cad paused for 79bf0eb063 a moment 1defa1bb90 before bowing dcb3f5d63d respectfully.3fd76fb18d234770

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“Good work, Team Leader Ha.”696d112b4b5f88c6

The Head 10084b7075 of Division 2e4ef06aea responded without 568e94043c much enthusiasm, dc6496ee86 his gaze 8400cd7a05 sweeping over 725a1110e3 everyone. The last one 6f9035ccb6 he looked at 63a188b686 was Heeseo.0d37f5f94cd1265a

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“Why is Esper Kim Heeseo sitting down?”bfebf13601794d0e

“He’s injured.”581b694a14e6b635

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“Even if he just stands and uses his ability, what’s so hard about that? Right?”90caff59244c7b82

Despite Ha Jaewon’s explanation, the Head of Division stared directly at Heeseo. The implication in his murky eyes was clear. Though his words were rude, Ha Jaewon didn’t defend Heeseo.1e2961c8b346ff9a

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“Esper Kim Heeseo will provide backup for this gate.”9cb7c4940dbaf858

With his seemingly composed 2d3ec4487b words, Heeseo was certain. He had d81e0bed0b come specifically abdc8ef88b to pull d2a5fea79c out the 6b7b80f576 hidden Kim 71bdd11be9 Heeseo, using 996c98b4e2 his position c8e2859ccc and authority 2a5676f845 to its 0da04243bd fullest.75d6660812ae7e17

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“Head of Division, I judge that this gate doesn’t necessitate involving even the injured.”9032d3c67fb59cf7

“Judgment is my call, Ha Jaewon Esper.”a3af0445090c8b4e

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He dismissed it 5986e39657 with a short 621aec3183 retort, glancing at 6f249de127 Ha Jaewon.db7031f2e670411c

“Don’t overthink.”5ec416473b8cfbe3

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His command was not a judgment but a decision. Despite this, Ha Jaewon complied without disturbance, following orders even when his opinions were completely disregarded. His acquiescence directly affected Heeseo’s decision.40946837c8e5ecbc

Heeseo knew well 5fa485ca77 that while the 15a56db8c6 headquarters seemed to 2eb39018d4 respect individuals, in d905924c4e reality, there was c8c3837653 a strict hierarchy ff58358ffe of obedience. He had lived with c8649feb9c this awareness up to d208352dfa now, but now, it 0b53740da7 felt somewhat nauseating.04c4648690b68c85

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…Is this why? Did you feel this way too?7b589b38b7dd5242

“Every day feels like shit.”054cc4e36628c552

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He suddenly thought c9d2d1e1bb of Seo Yigyeom, 597aa080ab who had experienced 741d34ad8e moments like this 468ed16f9d up close. His mouth turned bitter f8f4ffe2ed instantly. Not avoiding cc56c3d1ad the gaze 08ccc71357 fixed on ffc545163a him, Heeseo 25cb875511 slowly stood 62a02d3654 up.89caeeace184da4f

As he limped towards the door, the Head of Division didn’t avert his eyes. His gaze, like that of a snake, scanned Heeseo’s face. When he reached out as the distance closed, Heeseo instinctively flinched away, causing the Head of Division to smirk.71b24ee979eb8363

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“He must have told you to do so.”dfb0046e76f3ee07

The Head 9f1bed685a of Division, 11a2b11eae retracting his 243038859b hand calmly, b3dfd7d9b4 muttered as 0a853665f0 if he f61f101940 understood. Arrogant bastard. The words b82f0f8e8e he spat bb098fd1d9 out, as ecd5090aab if chewing, 0482cd8af2 were laced 13389dba54 with malice 40affe5f5c rather than c9075dbe26 goodwill, aimed 42310840b9 at Seo 3a26deb8ef Yigyeom.5e7160c56e8e57f3

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“It’s best not to show it too much. I’m not that magnanimous.”6d5c71425fd38e85

He casually mentioned 7703b44250 his son and 286c17703c the one his f69deaabe2 son had touched, 09d90f890e then turned away.f1c1ceaadb038ad3

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“I hope there won’t be any mistakes.”a6727d8659907a0e

The brief remark 60e5f3355a was not just 709338135e a breeze or c1575e5679 encouragement. It was clearly a cf418574a6 warning. Before he knew it, 1982e9a95c Kim Heeseo was holding c5abe648e6 his breath, only to feba76c1a3 release it in a 9a750fddbc long sigh. The chilling sensation c833003796 made it hard 8b1cd316f8 to breathe.ebfe0560752266bc

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His indifferent gaze fell downward. The spot where the Head of Division had stood came into view. It might have been an illusion, but it seemed as if only that place had a different light. It was eerie enough that he didn’t want to stand there even by chance.28688470a6c13a44

An unpleasant silence, d49f9484c2 as if mixed 430b35b5bf with impurities, settled 90d43cb208 in. No one 53adab8460 dared to 01d32aac47 speak rashly.bbb08a3804084a0a

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The journey to 1e4306e050 the scene was adab1fc797 quick. Thanks to those 66014ea994 who witnessed the 66c50e20e2 standoff with the 1c77082711 Head of Division 45fd040566 not asking about 60156ed4b1 the circumstances, they cd6f3d0658 could move quietly.46cc6f2a20defd2c

The gate 3397653e4a looked much 3bc5b1f64c larger up a5c6b2581b close than 8a03aebef1 he had b4ceacd13e imagined. The monster crawling 9341e81b49 out from within 985e2f57a3 it resembled something 771916fa39 gigantic. Its eyes were d7e6cc05ff red and densely 3af53d2868 packed, giving it 24303e0ffe a grotesque appearance. It completely 4ae3402adb filled the 561ed58e88 space with 69c55bf550 its monstrous 0916a51d2c form.e7b7d9e0d8250bd9

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With their green bodies, 35afd23486 they howled sharply, destroying 483c523b78 buildings and turning the f231668c42 Han River red. With their large bc5c128c67 mouths that reminded a09c37490d one of an 78c46ef1e7 ogre, they chewed d9b312165e up buildings and 29523f5566 roads indiscriminately.2f9c8a90f0a24e2a

“Kim Heeseo, your role as an Esper is simple. Make sure not a single one escapes from behind this point.”f92ac80f245d6e17

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Ha Jaewon, 060e8a424f who gave bf7d8c74f6 the order, ef2777ae5f immediately dashed 6b8f95ee79 into the a9ea0c3ebc center. Kim Heeseo, glancing back f985a89039 reflexively, let out a 68cb9a8675 sharp breath. In his line of a168ab2498 sight was the National fa88242b5c Assembly Building.924eaa1b5b155bfa

Ah… Heeseo’s face crumpled with a sigh. Seeing this, he felt as if he had glimpsed another reason why the Head of Division had personally come here, which dampened his mood.ef0a5876edb6b6bd

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“…If they say do it, then do it, I guess.”77ba469218903709

What bad luck.02ce184f3dcbf0e7

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