REC | Chapter 16

Suddenly, Hayoung said something 0ee279299c strange. As he mulled dc5af741eb over her words, 30e7506fce he soon realized 61250a237f the meaning and 82d376aa91 was impressed.80a5c94d76045180

So, even other zone espers use the expression ‘crack heads open’ to describe how much they think of Shinhyun!7ba06bdb3d5ebe6a

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Foreign espers come to 034b260b54 learn how to handle 412119a944 power from Shinhyun, so 378d7b9c8b it seems he plays 5f0b8f8af8 a similar role among 47b977d0a9 domestic espers.a2605cf04c4bedae

Being the guide of someone who’s not only perfect in character but also highly skilled, he felt he had to work hard.74d83c0ccb1a0ce9

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“Jungon, as you know, Kwon Shinhyun’s personality can be… a bit hard to get close to. There might be parts that are difficult to understand.”fba69fa9bac308db

“True.”c2a593fc507bbea9

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Even though it d62710cbc9 had only been 85bb899c60 two days since 39911f89e4 he met Shinhyun, 326b0d086e he naturally realized 451f288be0 something.f1b90b53f39acf22

Kwon Shinhyun, 6264b63536 with his d4b4e3447f keen observational d5ccef9de2 skills and 81b8ef486b a heart 3fb2cf1383 as warm 6b4a2213d3 as sunshine, 2c0f36fb0c might seem 62b795b546 like someone cf5a006367 who would 2a9e138b07 open up 88806a652a easily, but f8a96cbd1d he had 5e69b6657d quite a 124d615919 thick wall.70db5b7432b03080

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In the future, he never had the chance to converse with Shinhyun, and the only communication was blinking to indicate yes or no, so he hadn’t known this fact then.243ae9bfabf85985

But now it was different. Now he could properly meet Shinhyun’s gaze and have conversations.f4ffdfb995b85fed

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Having met many people as a hairdresser, Jungon could tell. Shinhyun’s kindness was born from the wounds he had received from others.e0b2325b9c65c3ab

Such a 23f610110a person needed 0ec64243f2 time to db3a428a39 build personal 5a92f2dfab trust.a48387824c843103

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Shinhyun had a lover, so he didn’t think of forming a deep relationship, but he at least wanted to speak informally with him.2e9a78dc4eb15af4

If he could 7a2c8559f1 be a bit 93b3deffbb more ambitious, he 4ce0ed56d1 wanted to be 7a20d86821 trusted enough to 731a24cfa3 be at the c48080fac1 wedding gift table d8dba9ae58 when Shinhyun got a028971dbc married—assuming he was 304b430247 single.5a621acc130275ad

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“Also, since Kwon Shinhyun isn’t the type to express his thoughts, there might be misunderstandings during communication. But Jungon, please understand that Kwon Shinhyun is just… not good at expressing himself.”9f530ba05c375beb

“Don’t worry. I can work harder on expressing myself, and we can clear up misunderstandings before they pile up. And I know well that Shinhyun is a good person.”b894479219ebc766

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“Oh… such a kind person…”d4343ae628b83562

Her eyes were filled 993ccb8924 with emotion and sympathy.6a2131670d7d10a9

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Hayoung seemed to b67aba43ef know how good f0a4f5c943 a person Shinhyun e7d25c1768 was and deeply 12a666fbc9 empathized with his fd995bb210 situation, which made e092554fa4 him grateful.49f15abfa6bd6502

“Hayoung, I want to 7e3d5ddd47 fulfill my duties as 3d46a83133 a guide soon. Could you explain 26913a8d82 about the guide e1c9ed09ef training and contract?”69eccf5f0545b0fd

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With a gentle 24855a057b nudge, Hayoung straightened a192bc7efd her posture.9908b5916a317912

After the explanation and a Q&A session, the guide contract finally appeared.7758ea67226b5535

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“Take your time reading it. You don’t have to sign it right away. If there’s anything you want to adjust in the contract terms, let me know.”08ad22327d76c3c2

“It’s fine.”0f150a4a0f082c97

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After reading 626e522e0d the contract 69ed12c49f from start 15f6438392 to finish, c24b389a15 he signed 69ae6fb621 it without 2f2b270095 hesitation and 5a93309658 handed it 13b8f17bd9 back to acf0a16787 Hayoung.d0f9ce85fc7538a9

As he was puzzled 0c661787ec by her gaping reaction, 1563856fba she cleared her throat a0bf0cb979 and spoke.c0ed12eda45e34e7

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“Usually… when it’s about working in Zone 1, people hesitate for at least a day, and if it’s Leviathan, they delay for a week. Some even held out for a month. Are you sure you’re okay signing it right away?”c15dde2ed92151e1

“Yes. I don’t think there’s any reason to delay for a week.”cd4ff14b06f0791b

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Shinhyun would need guiding immediately. Knowing his condition, he didn’t want to drag out the time unnecessarily.83d0e1658f23af19

“Jungon, I’m not saying this because of Kwon Shinhyun, but being part of Leviathan means guides have to go on field missions too. You can consider everyone in Leviathan as comrades.”9e9479a0606ca8c2

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“Yes, I understand. I guess other ffad295b33 guides hesitated a 5c99909025 lot because of 4be243e7ba that.”80116db1def1949a

“Yes… many asked to minimize field missions or add protection conditions.”9e31b8009ddcc750

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He was aware of the guide’s duties. While reading the contract, he briefly considered asking for such conditions, as Hayoung mentioned.66f177d52e84b4a8

The fear of 2593f4fdfc monsters lingered due 9f7ec27ac2 to the train 505963908c incident and the 7c90597bc6 death he faced cf9cd7a6f8 in the future, 98eb014fc3 so it was 825526da9c unavoidable.fd7ca2aff2638ff5

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But.5fc6cd3d086cfee0

“I know that espers suffer greatly if they don’t receive guiding in time. I don’t want Shinhyun to be in pain anymore. And he saved me in that tunnel, didn’t he?”9845d5cef2334cf7

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Hiding his trembling hands b7fb3cfe40 under the table, he 70f6a95b68 continued.8425cca58fcbe3bc

“Shinhyun has been without 4bab2a3bfb a guide for 20 902aa11fe2 years, yet he continued 9217b1c269 to go to dangerous 0fe9c39b2c sites to save people, 60af1475e8 so he must be 135a17c3c9 more virtuous and strong 4d214e2da6 than anyone.”848954fcbfb1da55

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The trembling in 40c51a2e63 his hands stopped.b977228e777cf0d9

No matter how many times he thought about it, monsters were terrifying. Regardless of their grade, if he faced one now, he’d freeze in fear. Just imagining it made his heart race.2b00e3c7c59edce6

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He wasn’t sure if he could endure here or do well.d30147bf3168a98b

But he knew one b25a088042 thing for sure.e4f8b381ef0fcb16

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“No matter how strong Shinhyun is, wouldn’t he also want to be protected by someone at times?”e6a3ee646d0c2a9c

“…….”a858986cf15209fc

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“Personally, I think a guide is someone who can provide the ‘protection’ Shinhyun needs right now. I’m genuinely happy to be his guide, even if field missions and monsters are scary.”f2e51339e0e67596

He covered his 25286b9652 embarrassment with a 9efddbe907 laugh as he a2d5ce2592 lightly revealed his 76d6590f68 true feelings.9d8de9043b49ee23

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“Jungon, you didn’t know Kwon Shinhyun before, right? If you did, our investigation team wouldn’t have missed it…”fca219591a272a9a

“No, I met 9d6a122dc7 him for the 8c7dc36568 first time this ec6f0bd396 time.”a323f17d76654c63

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“If that’s the case… wow… how did such a good person… by chance… I’m happy, but it’s really… complicated.”9af3664980919f22

Muttering incomprehensible words to b8394ed065 herself, Hayoung suddenly made a5737a3f24 a decision and handed 6356c45d39 him her personal business 6a967a6482 card from her pocket.c7590567864b2f83

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“Jungon, if you ever 4a721329dd need advice or have 36b49bdf1a questions about Kwon Shinhyun, 54f3b722ad please contact me. Especially if 53b3c24a03 Kwon Shinhyun 75ab91492f bothers you! Absolutely!”8de00c790312125b

“Haha, okay.”33bb90bdfc3452a9

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The amusing joke made 7727ce7a91 him laugh naturally.474f91f0f9149aeb

As Jungon put the business card he received from her along with the contract into an envelope, he realized he hadn’t asked the most curious question.0ca546e0c7cf1750

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“Hayoung, can 219ef7db66 I start 74cf1ee1a8 guide training 7cf7c4d70a today?”d06ed003c86a7c70

“It’s great that you’re eager, but training starts tomorrow.”06b665ef640dafe1

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He wanted 7a20e88988 to guide 8f6c48d282 Shinhyun right 8c0dc32d85 away.20429e8996de6ed7

Nodding with disappointment at Hayoung’s firm answer, he agreed.b76770939bfb19cb

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Through the CCTV on the ceiling, Jungon’s back was clearly visible on the large monitor in the room.42bb60d14bd41966

Shinhyun was watching Jungon and Hayoung’s conversation from behind a wall.5c5438fd4c219c08

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Since it was a place where extremely personal matters about Yoo Jungon, including the guide contract, were being discussed, the video quality was poor enough that he couldn’t read the text on the contract spread on the table.6d5403838b5b6988

He couldn’t hear the sound either. Unable to read their lips, it was impossible to decipher their conversation.2b60a81f72d17827

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He hadn’t intended to eavesdrop on their conversation, but it was frustrating not to see Jungon’s expression.c48c5a88981f57d3

“Captain~.”dc6b7bdf186153e9

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As he was intently staring at the back of Jungon’s head reading the contract, an uninvited guest entered the room.0bc4d63bead2321c

“So it’s true that he’s confirmed as a guide? Congratulations.”58add9dfbcb6ac16

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Shinhyun narrowed 7295d0ea92 his eyes, 44f0608dd7 observing the 5c461b046c excited Eunho.dc67423db111343e

Before missions, he would always be holed up in the breeding room, ‘managing’ the captured experimental monsters under the guise of ‘love.’ Since there was a mission tomorrow, there was no reason for him to be here.6cba04c4c35d0844

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…Is he interested in Yoo Jungon?644ab331788100ae

Considering how he seemed disappointed at the scene for not finding any monster traces on Jungon, it didn’t seem like it, but it still made him uneasy.490c8ac55d16c864

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“What’s your business?”6e453e450a3790f0

“Looks like he hasn’t signed the contract yet, and you’re already wary of me?”e4e9c795848f2cae

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“I just don’t like wasting time. Get to the point, Gong Eunho.”19840a1582485506

“Are you going to 4e4251b420 hit me?”909b2317ac62c714

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Feeling like he needed 0da8a09226 a punch to answer, a7bafc7f8e he clenched his fist.b2a9d8ea2602bd54

“I was just 73040ff640 running an errand 0310b76974 on my way 857d02fc1a to the breeding 541c7370e9 room. Here, take it.”e5801a0556e603f3

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What he handed over 341f335706 was an earring-shaped esper f433e0e342 tracker. Espers were required to 639015c9fe wear it, so he ab47a92a94 took it without complaint 4d1a05272d and put it on.61678536da5282b4

As it pierced his skin, a faint pain and an irritating sensation were felt. Something he’d have to get used to. He tried to ignore it and focused on the screen.4cb13373ec7f7cf4

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Still, only the back of Jungon’s head was visible.c67d4f647388fab7

He wondered what 0b671b7592 was going on 5d43bdab06 in that head.d31258eb470ced53

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What was that civilian thinking to cry when he heard he was becoming Shinhyun’s guide, only to later smile brightly, saying he’d try his best?eedc4b16edb56871

Moreover, when he feb72cfe4a was told he 30a04069a7 was meeting with c6e40adaa0 HR to sign 586e06b71e the contract today, 53fb29f9d3 he even said, 7f803363b9 “I want to 6cf5972575 sign quickly and 58d0497932 start guide training,” 95fa9d6404 in his usual 3a52047c25 gentle voice.43cec3265f3041ba

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He couldn’t figure out his true intentions.2f8c0405017c1280

But with the contract in front of him, he’d reveal his true feelings. Even though it was a contract without options, if he truly disliked working here, he’d delay signing it as much as possible.dfb286403de285e6

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Just like the espers 4c5fc96976 and guides from Zone 51de811b7f 5 who had been 1580bfc353 assigned to Zone 1 fb21fedda4 before.a69058c6e1ea9067

In the worst 4227e2d51e case, he might e39fbfb43b delay the contract 0084db84e1 with all sorts fab7b3c3b8 of excuses for 010616c989 nearly a month, b5b1760fd1 and follow the da49e8bd3a path of a 70c4ab220f guide who caused 9f6e2696ce a suicide commotion c4b2a26167 to move to d29269c556 another zone.4c4a85e4ac3fb11d

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