Guide Me If You Dare-Chapter 200: WITCH HUNT

YUNO couldn’t help but worry after hearing that the official match between Ki Gayoon and Ryu Sungbin would take place in just eight days.

But it helped that Ki Gayoon looked calm.

Gayoon Hyung’s arrogance— er, confidence, puts my heart at ease.

"Hyung, were you informed in advance that the fight is happening in eight days?" Yuno asked while watching Ki Gayoon change in front of him. "You didn’t look surprised when they announced it on the TV earlier. Plus, you’re one of the stars of that match. So, it only makes sense that they sent you a notification or something."

"Yeah, they informed me in advance," Ki Gayoon said while putting on a fit white T-shirt that hugged his body well. "Plus, the government hired my construction company to renovate the stage to make it bigger and sturdier. They were confident about hiring us because they managed to extort a huge amount of money from Moon Noa."

Right, that made sense.

The government already owes Gayoon Hyung a lot of money. If they hadn’t asked Sajangnim to pay for my fine, then they wouldn’t have had the guts to hire Beom-seok Constructions to renovate the stage.

But...

"Hyung, can you really finish the renovation in just a week?"

"Yuno-ya, you’ll hurt my subordinates’ feelings if they hear you doubt their capabilities."

"It’s not that I’m doubting their capabilities. I’m just curious if the timeline is really feasible. What if the government just wants to embarrass your company?"

"We will use premium materials, and I’ll mobilize our elite construction workers," Ki Gayoon assured him. "I’ll put Baeko in charge since he’s both an architect and an engineer. His skills as an Esper are also related to building stuff. Hence, the renovation will be done on time."

Yuno just let Ki Gayoon yap because he was too busy admiring his boyfriend’s mouth-watering body.

Even though Hyung is only wearing a boring tracksuit, he still looks hot.

Oh, wait.

"Hyung, you’re not going to work?" Yuno asked curiously, lifting his head to meet Ki Gayoon’s eyes. "Are you going to train?"

"President Kwak Hakjae activated my personal Status Window recently, but I haven’t tested it yet," Ki Gayoon said casually. "So, I’m planning to train using it now that I have the time. I’ll bring Yang Youngjae as my sparring partner."

Yuno was so shocked at how casually Ki Gayoon dropped a bomb on him.

And it even looks like Hyung doesn’t know what he has just said.

"Yuno-ya, are you still listening?"

"Hyung, say that again."

Ki Gayoon tilted his head to one side. "I like you so much, Noh Yuno."

Aigoo!

Yuno rubbed his arms when Ki Gayoon’s cheesiness gave him goosebumps, but he alos couldn’t help but laugh softly. Because no matter how cheesy it was, it still made him feel giddy. "Hyung, did you say President Kwak Hakjae gave you a personal Status Window?"

"He activated my personal Status Window— he didn’t give it to me. It has always been there, but apparently, the System that oversees our world is too weak to activate all the Status Windows in the world," Ki Gayoon explained, sitting next to Yuno while wrapping an arm around his waist. "So, the System granted President Kwak Hakjae to activate the personal Status Window of the natural S-Class Espers in this country."

"Hyung, this is big news. For so long, we have relied on machines that President Kwak invented to determine an Awakened Person’s level and skills. But you have your own personal Status Window now. The entire world will be turned upside down!"

"It’s more like President Kwak Hakjae would get kidnapped and be forced to activate the personal Status Windows of other natural S-Class Espers in the world."

Oh, right.

"There are only seventeen natural S-Class Espers in the entire world— in the records, at least," Yuno said while nodding his head. "But a few of those natural S-Class Espers belong to nations that are currently at war against one another. So, if they found out about President Kwak’s skill, they might pause their war and attack South Korea together."

"That’s why President Kwak Hakjae has been keeping it a secret for now."

"Is that also why you’ve never used your personal Status Window before?"

"The Top 5 Espers are as sensitive as me. I can’t let Ryu Sungbin know that I have a personal Status Window now."

That was a wise decision.

Having said that...

"Hyung, can you summon your Status Window?"

"I can, but you can’t see it," Ki Gayoon warned him. "Even President Kwak Hakjae can’t see my Status Window after he activated it."

Yuno just gave Ki Gayoon his best puppy dog eyes.

Ki Gayoon chuckled while tousling Yuno’s hair. "Alright. I’ll summon it."

As usual, Ki Gayoon snapped his fingers.

Yuno couldn’t explain it, but even if he couldn’t see Ki Gayoon’s Status Window, he could tell it had appeared between them like a curtain.

No wonder Gayoon Hyung said those who are sensitive would be able to feel it.

"Yuno-ya, put your hands on mine."

Hmm?

Ki Gayoon raised his hands, with his palms facing Yuno.

"Like giving you a high-five?" Yuno asked awkwardly, and then he gently pressed his hands against Ki Gayoon’s palms. "Am I doing this right?"

"I think so. Can you see it now?"

"See what..."

Yuno trailed off when, all of a sudden, a transparent Status Window appeared right in front of him.

It’s like a video game!

"Hyung, how did this happen?"

"Apparently, I can share my Status Window with my Exclusive Guide," Ki Gayoon explained. "And if we’re Imprinted, you can have your own Status Window."

"Wow. It sounds like the System is bribing me to Imprint with you, Hyung."

"I wouldn’t want you to Imprint with me for that reason."

Yuno just nodded, and then he checked Ki Gayoon’s Status Window.

[Name: Ki Gayoon

Level: S-Class

Main Ability: Earth Manipulation

Unique Trait: XXX]

"Sex?" Yuno asked, knitting his eyebrows at the ’XXX’ indicated as Ki Gayoon’s unique trait. "Hyung, is the ’Unique Trait’ here referring to the fact that you have good technique in bed?"

It was just a dumb joke, and he was glad his Esper got it.

Ki Gayoon laughed softly. "So, I’m good at sex?"

"I wouldn’t have continued sleeping with you if you suck at it, Hyung. You’ve come a long way from the person who said he’d just stick his dick in me."

"Don’t remind me of my dark past."

"Why does it say ’XXX?’"

"The System probably doesn’t want to show you my unique trait. It’s not censored in my eyes."

Oh.

"Then can you tell me what your unique trait is, Hyung?"

"I’ll tell you later."

Ah, so it was something that Ki Gayoon couldn’t tell him yet.

"Are you upset, Yuno-ya?"

"Of course not. I’m sure Hyung has a reason."

"Thank you for trusting me."

"No problem."

"Yuno-ya, come with me," Ki Gayoon said, extending his hand to him. "I’ll show you where I intend to hold you captive."

Yuno, sensing that Ki Gayoon was just being playful, just smacked his lover’s hand. "Whatever."

***

YUNO wouldn’t say that he was surprised when Ki Gayoon brought him to the mansion that existed in Beom-seok— the passive dungeon that his lover owned.

Right.

We have this secret base.

"I made you the second owner of Beom-seok, Yuno-ya."

"How is that possible, Hyung?"

"Now that I have my personal Status Window, the System gives me side quests that earn me rewards even without raiding a dungeon," Ki Gayoon explained. "One of the rewards I recently got was the "blueprint" of this dungeon. And that’s how I found out that I can share the ownership of this place with my partner."

Aww.

"That must have been a difficult decision for you to entrust this dungeon to me, Hyung."

"No, not at all."

"Huh?"

"Didn’t I tell you?" Ki Gayoon asked, raising an eyebrow at Yuno. "You own me and everything I have."

Aigoo.

Yuno avoided Ki Gayoon’s teasing gaze because he didn’t want to melt from all his cheesy lines that were making his body heat up, and then he changed the topic. "Since only those who have your permission can enter here, I guess this is the safest place for me."

"Stay here during my fight with Ryu Sungbin. I’m sure they’ll use that opportunity to kidnap you since I won’t be by your side," Ki Gayoon said, holding Yuno’s hands. "No one can come in without my permission. But Yuno-ya..."

"Yes?"

"I can’t lock the dungeon from the outside. That means you’re free to leave the dungeon even without my permission."

Ah, so that was why Ki Gayoon looked worried.

Aigoo.

"Hyung, I won’t leave this dungeon until you come and pick me up."

Ki Gayoon frowned— but it was because he was worried, not because he was mad. "You better not leave me, Noh Yuno."

"I won’t— I promise," Yuno assured Ki Gayoon, cupping his lover’s face between his hands. "I’ll wait for you, Hyung."

And those would be Yuno’s famous last words.

***

"AAARGH! YOU CRAZY BASTARD!"

Ryu Sungbin just looked at the screaming Leehan after he set the bastard on fire.

Yes, he burned Leehan— Moon Noa’s strongest bodyguard— alive.

But I only used my "soft" flame on Leehan, so he’ll survive since he’s an S-Class Esper.

"Leehan, you’ll live because you’re an S-Class Esper. But the Civilians and low-ranking Awakened People in this mansion will die instantly once I set them on fire. So, be a good dog and listen to me," Ryu Sungbin said in a threatening voice. "From now on, no one is allowed in Moon Noa’s room except me."

He didn’t wait for Leehan’s answer.

Ryu Sungbin turned his back on the bastard, and closed the door shut.

He put a barrier outside so no one— not even an Esper of Leehan’s caliber— would be able to get in.

Finally— it’s quiet.

Ryu Sungbin looked at Moon Noa who was "sleeping" deeply on the bed, looking as ethereal as ever.

Moon Noa is really beautiful.

He almost wavered, but he pulled himself together.

And then he called Bambi.

<"Sungbin Hyung, how is it on your end?">

"Moon Noa already started unsealing his memories, so he’s in a comatose state," Ryu Sungbin reported. "What about your mission, Bambi-ya?"

***

<"WHAT about your mission, Bambi-ya?">

Bambi turned to the man standing next to him as he answered Ryu Sungbin’s question. "Our esteemed guest is already here."

<"Then I’ll hang up now. Good luck.">

"Thank you, Hyung."

Bambi then put his phone in the pocket of his trousers before facing the guest that he brought to the secret floor of the National Guide Bureau.

It was like a penthouse with a view of the beautiful Han River.

But the man standing in front of him looked more gorgeous than the view, though.

Tall.

Handsome.

Elegant vibes.

This man named Erwan actually looked like a vampire because of how pale his skin was, but instead of looking frail, he remained manly.

He’s the leader of the group which Guide Noh Yuno-ssi used to belong to.

"Bambi-ssi, since you invited me here, is it safe to assume that we have a deal?"

"I’d like you to elaborate on your plan first," Bambi said, making sure that Erwan could be trusted. "What do you mean when you said you’re going to start a witch hunt for Guide Noh Yuno-ssi?"

""The leader of the organization behind the murder of Guide Choi Kangmin-ssi is an E-Class Guide named ’Noh Yihun’— who goes by the name ’Noh Yuno’ now,"" Erwan said, mimicking the voice of a news anchor. "That’s the news I want you to spread as soon as Ki Gayoon’s fight with Ryu Sungbin begins. I want you to expose Noh Yuno’s real class, even if it means revealing the existence of E-Class Guides to the world."

"Exposing the existence of E-Class Guides would be easy. But how do you plan to fabricate proof that Noh Yuno is your "leader?""

"I’m not going to fabricate anything— he is our leader, then and now."

Bambi raised an eyebrow at the bullshit that Erwan spouted.

I never liked Noh Yuno, but he’s too smart to associate himself with these lunatics.

"Does Guide Noh Yuno-ssi know that he’s your "leader?""

"Noh Yihun has always been the center of our organization— even if he doesn’t know it," Erwan said, looking outside the glass wall with hazy eyes. "Noh Yihun has to return and take responsibility for abandoning us."

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