Guide Me If You Dare-Chapter 157: EVIL SCHEME

<"IS YOUR honeymoon over? I didn’t expect you to call me when you’re in the middle of your honeymoon, Yoonyoon~">

Ki Gayoon wasn’t surprised to hear Moon Noa teasing him as soon as the sly fox picked up the call. He really didn’t want to call Moon Noa in the middle of his "honeymoon," but he had to work.

Hence, he stepped out of the hotel’s restaurant for a moment.

Of course, he didn’t leave Noh Yuno alone.

He’s with Kang Dabin and Lucca now.

To be honest, Gayoon didn’t want Noh Yuno to meet Lucca in person.

But what could he do? Kang Dabin brought his Guide-slash-boyfriend there.

"Noa Hyung, I’m going to send an official challenge to Ryu Sungbin," Gayoon said, ignoring Moon Noa’s teasing. "I heard I need to get approval from President Cheol Kang, Chief Kim Munhee, and President Kwak Hakjae. Then, apparently, I’ll need to wait at least a month even after getting approval from those three big shots."

It was a process that he had already started.

To be precise, Baekho was already done writing the official request.

Gayoon just needed to sign it later.

<"Yeah, that’s true. Since this will be the first time that two Espers from the Top 5 would fight with their official spots on the line, I can already picture the media having a field day. Of course, President Cheol Kang will make a big deal out of your official match. He doesn’t care if one of you and Binbin gets hurt as long as the government earns profits from the fight.">

Right.

A fight as big as the fight between Gayoon and Ryu Sungbin would guarantee to earn the government high profits. He could already picture people fighting for tickets.

I’m sure the entire world would be dying to watch our fight.

"Hyung, you know why I want Ryu Sungbin’s spot, don’t you?"

<"Of course~ Once you become the official #1 Esper again, you’re going to share your power with Hakjae Hyung-nim. Then you’ll lead the Esper Association back to its former glory, right?">

"Yes, that’s the plan. The National Guide Bureau has no business treating Espers like they own us."

<"I’ll be rooting for you, then~">

"Hyung, I didn’t call you to hear you cheer me on. Your cheering doesn’t do shit for me anyway. The only person I want rooting for me is Noh Yuno."

Moon Noa burst out laughing.

This man-child...

"Hyung, are you playing dumb?"

<"Yoonyoon, I know what you want to hear from me. And don’t worry— I’m working hard to remove Chief Kim Munhee from her position. I’ll reclaim my position as the chief of the National Guide Bureau soon.">

Whew.

Yes, that was what Gayoon wanted to hear from Moon Noa.

But, of course, it wouldn’t be easy.

"Snatching the #1 Esper position from Ryu Sungbin is easier than reclaiming your spot in the National Guide Bureau, Hyung," Gayoon said. Yes, he was provoking Moon Noa on purpose. "If you lose to Chief Kim Munhee and Bambi, I’ll stop calling you ’hyung.’ You’ll be demoted back to ’sly fox’ again."

Once again, Moon Noa burst out laughing.

<"Thank you for the motivation, Yoonyoon. I’ll send you the good news soon.">

"I’ll be waiting then."

<"Is there something else you want to say to me?">

Gayoon paused for a moment, and then he sighed. "Noh Yuno shared his story with me. From the time he entered the Lab, up to the time when he called for help."

Noh Yuno didn’t share what happened after Moon Noa rescued him.

It seems like Yuno isn’t ready to share that part with me yet.

<"Yoonyoon, do you want me to tell you what I saw there when we rescued Yuyu and the others?">

"No," Gayoon said, shaking his head. "That’s something I want Noh Yuno to tell me when he’s ready. I just mentioned it to you because I want you to know that I regret it— I regret helping you when you asked me to join your rebellion back then."

<"Yoonyoon, you were busy hunting down Mother at the time. I didn’t hold a grudge against you back then. I’m sure Yuyu feels the same way I do.">

Right.

Even so, Gayoon still felt apologetic.

Especially after his latest discovery.

"Hyung, I met Yuyu before he awakened."

<"Really?">

"He was one of the Civilians who got buried when I destroyed the Facility during my Rampage. We recently found out that he was the Civilian I personally saved back then."

<"Hmm? If I remember correctly, that was when Yuyu awakened as a Guide.">

"That’s the fascinating part, Hyung. Noh Yuno awakened as a Guide after meeting me. What a coincidence, isn’t it?"

<"I don’t think it’s a mere coincidence.">

"What do you mean by that?"

<"Thanks for the information, Yoonyoon. I’ll call you later.">

And then Moon Noa ended the call.

Gayoon was left confused, knitting his eyebrows. "Does Noa Hyung think that I somehow affected Noh Yuno’s awakening?"

***

SO FREAKING handsome.

Yuno was amazed by the delicious food served at the buffet, but he couldn’t focus on his lunch because he was sitting across from Kang Dabin and Lucca.

Kang Dabin was Ki Gayoon’s one and only friend.

The sand manipulator hyung.

And it turned out that Kang Dabin’s Guide-slash-boyfriend was Lucca.

The ’general Guide’ who’s compatible with most Espers.

Kang Dabin and Lucca were a visual couple, for real.

"Madam, I don’t mind if you stare at my boyfriend’s face because I get it— Lucca’s face is a god gift to humanity," Kang Dabin said proudly. "But your boyfriend is a jealous jerk. I don’t want him to be hostile to my angel."

’Angel?’

Well, it was cheesy, but it was true.

Lucca really looks like an angel.

By that, Yuno meant angels in popular fiction and not the biblically accurate angels.

"I’m your angel, Hyung?" Lucca teased Kang Dabin, his green eyes almost making heart-shaped pupils. "But, if you ask me, Hyung looks more of an angel than me."

Aigoo.

They’re so in love with each other.

"Stop seducing me when we haven’t gotten past the biggest hurdle of our relationship," Kang Dabin said, gently patting Lucca’s face. And then Kang Dabin turned to Yuno. "Madam, I bought the stuff we need at the HoneyMoon Convenience Store during my business trip in Seoul recently. I specifically bought the things you recommended, including the sex toys."

Yuno almost choked on his steak out of embarrassment.

Even Lucca’s handsome face turned red.

Thankfully, our table is far from the other guests!

"Dabin Hyung, you really don’t mince your words," Yuno said when he regained his composure. And, yes, Kang Dabin gave him permission to address him as ’hyung.’ "I admire that about you."

"Me, too," Lucca said, smiling shyly but still making "heart eyes" to Kang Dabin. "I love that about Dabin Hyung, too."

"Stop looking at me like that, silly," Kang Dabin said, closing his eyes. "You’re too good-looking, I feel like going blind."

"Right?" Yuno agreed while nodding. "Lucca-ssi’s visual is out of this world."

"Noh Yuno, are you picking a fight with me?"

Aigoo.

It was Ki Gayoon who had just returned, sitting next to Yuno.

Fortunately, it seemed like Ki Gayoon was in a good mood.

So, Hyung isn’t really jealous.

"Why would a weak Guide pick a fight with a strong Esper?" Yuno complained lightly. "And, I’m saying this in advance so you wouldn’t misunderstand— Lucca-ssi is handsome, and that’s a fact. I’m just a fan of his face. Nothing more, nothing less."

"I know that," Ki Gayoon said. "I would have ruined that bastard’s face already if you had feelings for him."

Aigoo.

"Gayoonnie, how dare you threaten my lover in front of me?" Kang Dabin asked coldly. "Even if it’s you, I won’t let it slide."

Haaah.

Lucca wrapped an arm around Kang Dabin.

And Yuno held Ki Gayoon’s hand.

See?

It’s hard to be a Guide when your Esper is like a ticking bomb.

"Dabin Hyung, Lucca-ssi, I apologize on Gayoon Hyung’s behalf," Yuno said. "And I’m also sorry. This is my fault since I like good-looking people. As an artist, I can’t help but be obsessed with visuals I find attractive."

"It’s alright, Madam. I don’t mind since I know your admiration for Lucca’s face is harmless," Kang Dabin said. Thankfully, Kang Dabin was already calm. "Gayoonnie should seriously learn how to calm the fuck down."

Ki Gayoon rolled his eyes. "Whatever."

Yuno clicked his tongue. "Hyung."

"Fine," Ki Gayoon said, sighing. He then looked back and forth between Kang Dabin and Lucca. "Sorry."

Oho?

Yeah, it was a half-hearted apology.

But the old Ki Gayoon would rather die than utter an apology.

No wonder Kang Dabin and Lucca both looked shocked.

Yuno could relate.

I mean, an apology is still an apology.

Kang Dabin suddenly burst out laughing. "Gayoonnie, you’re really down bad for our Madam. I’ll brag that I got a half-assed apology from you in the group chat!"

Aigoo.

"Dabin Hyung, don’t tease Gayoon Hyung too much," Lucca said, and then he turned to Yuno with a teasing smile on his angelic face. "Yuno-ssi, now I understand why Dabin Hyung and the others call you ’Madam.’ Should I call you that from now on?"

"Please don’t," Yuno said, embarrassed. And then he quickly changed the topic. "Gayoon Hyung, why did you want to meet Dabin Hyung again?"

"Ah, right," Ki Gayoon said, pointing at Kang Dabin. "Meet your new bodyguard, Yuno-ya."

Excuse me?

Yuno was shocked.

Why do I need a high-ranking Esper as my bodyguard? That’s against the law!

***

I DON’T want to kill people...

Lee Sarang might sound like she was being too arrogant, but she knew she could just kill everyone here.

Or at least injure her fellow Top 5 Espers before running away.

However...

"Stop now, Sarang-ah," Jin Sooin said while holding Mo Hanjin— Lee Sarang’s Exclusive Guide— by the neck. "If you keep fighting, we’ll kill Mo Hanjin."

Yes, that was the problem.

Not Ryu Sungbin.

Not Matthew.

Not Jin Sooin.

Not the hundreds of Espers with their weapons aimed at her.

I can’t let them catch me, but I also can’t let Mo Hanjin die.

"You really leave me with no choice then," Lee Sarang said, closing her eyes. "I don’t want to use this new skill, but I have to."

It was the skill that she received after raiding a dungeon with Ki Gayoon recently.

And that was actually her backup plan.

But Lee Sarang regretted that she didn’t contact Ki Gayoon in advance.

Gayoon Oppa, I’m sorry— but I need you to take care of me again.

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