Guide Me If You Dare-Chapter 208: KING OF REVERSAL

[During Yuno’s ’filming day’ with Nam Sori...]

"SARANG NOONA," Yuno greeted the female Esper with an awkward smile. "Thank you for accepting my video call invite."

To be honest, it wasn’t easy to contact Lee Sarang since she was supposed to be hiding from Ryu Sungbin’s group.

But Yuno had contact with Kwon Hojun and Kim Jaeha.

The two kids helped me have a secret video meeting with Sarang Noona.

<"It’s nothing, Yuno-ya,"> Lee Sarang said, her beautiful smiling face clear on the screen. <"Can I help you with anything?">

"Yes, but let me ask how you have been first, Noona," Yuno said, checking Lee Sarang’s background. "I see that your group has arrived in Japan safely. Are you in a hotel?"

<"Uh-huh. This hotel belongs to Haru Oppa, so we’re safe here. Apparently. Anyway, I’m in the penthouse while the kids and the Gu Twins are in the room below.">

Right.

Gayoon Hyung sent the Gu Twins to protect Kwon Hojun and Kim Jaeha, and to assist Lee Sarang.

Yuno was relieved that the group had arrived safely in Japan.

<"Is that your friend, Yuno-ya?">

Oh, right.

Yuno almost forgot that Nam Sori was sitting next to him.

"Yes, Noona. This is Nam Sori, my best friend. Nam Sori, this is Esper Lee Sarang-ssi."

Nam Sori and Lee Sarang then exchanged polite greetings.

And, after that...

"Sarang Noona, I’ll explain to you what I intend to do in preparation for whatever Bambi-ssi and the others are planning against us— against me, in particular," Yuno said in a serious tone. "But, first, please promise that you won’t tell Gayoon Hyung about this. In return, I’ll promise that I won’t put life at risk."

"I won’t allow that to happen in the first place," Nam Sori said firmly. "I’m not going to lose another loved one."

Aww.

Lee Sarang also looked touched since she smiled warmly.

<"Alright. I promise to keep this a secret from Gayoon Oppa. So, tell me, Yuno-ya. How can I help your plan succeed?">

Whew.

Thank goodness.

"I need your statement, Sarang Noona," Yuno said sternly. "In short, please expose Bambi-ssi and the National Guide Bureau’s corruption."

Of course, he knew that he was asking for something big from Lee Sarang.

That was why he was willing to gamble everything, too.

"I know I’m asking you to betray your fellow Top 5 Espers that are under Bambi-ssi’s control, so I’ll expose myself, too," Yuno said. He heard Nam Sori sigh, but he ignored his best friend. "I’ll tell everyone that I’m an E-Class Guide— and I’ll start a new rebellion, just like what I did when I was at the Death Camp."

But my plan will only commence if Bambi-ssi or anyone from his side exposed me first.

***

<"HI, EVERYONE. This is Noh Yuno— an E-Class Guide who is being targeted by Bambi-ssi and the National Guide Bureau.">

Bambi clenched his hands tight, trying hard to maintain his stoic face.

But he was seething inside.

Noh Yuno, you sneaky bastard...!

Bambi discreetly turned to the people in charge of the live broadcast, signaling them to cut Noh Yuno’s bullshit.

But the broadcasting people shook their heads firmly.

Ah, they can’t stop the broadcast.

That only meant one thing— the live broadcast was being interrupted by a powerful Esper.

Bambi had a culprit in mind.

A high-ranking member among the rebel group called ’Rogue Clan’ had successfully hacked and interrupted several government live broadcasts before.

Did Noh Yuno commission the Rogue Clan?

<"You must be wondering why I accused Bambi-ssi and the National Guide Bureau of targeting me. It’s simple— they want to use me in order to control Esper Ki Gayoon-nim, the Esper I’m in charge of. For people who don’t know, I’m Esper Ki Gayoon-nim’s Exclusive Guide.">

Bambi wanted to react strongly, but he held back.

It’s Noh Yuno’s words versus mine. Unfortunately for that kid, I have the general public’s trust. Why would they trust a random Guide who just appeared out of nowhere?

Even if Ki Gayoon had gained the public’s favor recently because of his exposed philanthropic acts, most people were still afraid of him. Hence, it would be easy to change the general public’s opinion and make them turn their back on Ki Gayoon.

That was what Bambi thought.

Until Noh Yuno opened his mouth again.

<"Esper Ki Gayoon and I have a 100% matching rate, but the government forced us to keep it a secret. President Cheol Kang was also the one who forced me to hide my real identity as an E-Class Guide. Actually, we have a contract. All of this is supposed to be a secret. But this video will only be released if Bambi-ssi or anyone in the government expose my real class. The fact that you’re watching me now only means that the condition has been met.">

Ah, dammit.

Bambi clenched his hands tighter, angry at the fact that Noh Yuno was such a quick-witted bastard.

It wasn’t easy getting the contract between President Cheol Kang and Moon Noa void.

One of the two had to be dead or in a state close to that.

And that’s the reason why Sungbin Hyung asked Moon Noa to unseal his memories— we need that sly fox on the brink of death.

But Noh Yuno easily destroyed their meticulous plan!

<"I know most of you won’t believe me since I’m a random Guide. That’s why I invited another victim of Bambi-ssi and the National Guide Bureau.">

Bambi thought that Noh Yuno exposing himself as an E-Class Guide was shocking.

But seeing Lee Sarang on the screen almost made his knees buckle.

<"Hi, everyone. This is Lee Sarang. It’s with a heavy heart that I announce to you that I’m currently in hiding because, just recently, Esper Ryu Sungbin-ssi, Esper Matthew-ssi, and Esper Jin Sooin-ssi almost killed me. The only reason I’m still alive is because Esper Ki Gayoon-ssi and Guide Noh Yuno-ssi saved me.">

Bambi clenched his teeth.

Lee Sarang was telling half-truth and half-lie to the public, but it wasn’t like he could counter that at the moment.

Worse, Lee Sarang is the most loved Esper in the country!

Now Bambi was truly in a state of panic.

<"Esper Ryu Sungbin-ssi, Esper Matthew-ssi, and Esper Jin Sooin-ssi tried to kill me because I finally snapped out of Guide Mo Hanjin-ssi’s control. If you remember, I recently fired Guide Mo Hanjin for the abuse and neglect that I suffered while we were together. When I sobered up, I realized the painful truth: Guide Mo Hanjin-ssi was used by Bambi-ssi and Chief Kim Munhee of the National Guide Bureau to control me.">

Dammit.

Noh Yuno and Ki Gayoon were easy to turn into villains— but not Lee Sarang.

Ryu Sungbin was the strongest, but he was aloof to the public.

On the other hand, Lee Sarang was treated by the general public as a national flower.

<"I’m sorry for sharing this tragic news with you, my dear citizens. But you and the entire world deserve to know the truth. Please pray for my safety. If the heavens allow it, I shall return to our beloved country and become your sword and shield once again. Until then, please stay safe. And remember this: don’t blindly trust Bambi-ssi, Chief Kim Munhee of the National Guide Bureau, and the government led by President Cheol Kang.">

Lee Sarang then bowed her head politely.

<"See you again soon, my beloved South Korea.">

And, just like that, Lee Sarang’s video ended.

After that, Noh Yuno appeared once again on the screen.

<"We are fully aware that the accusations we dropped against Bambi-ssi, Chief Kim Munhee of the National Guide Bureau, and President Cheol Kang are all serious and heavy. But we can’t trust the justice system as long as those people run the country. Hence, we will let you and the entire world decide if we are telling the truth or not.">

Bambi knitted his eyebrows.

The more Noh Yuno talked, the more nervous he got.

<"Everyone in this country who has an active phone number and email address will receive the evidence that I gathered to prove our claims.">

Bambi cursed under his breath.

But Noh Yuno wasn’t done yet.

<"Moreover, I’ve also sent the pieces of evidence I’m talking about to the Awakened World Organization— the highest authority that all Awakened People must obey.">

Bambi’s jaw almost hit the floor.

Noh Yuno dragged the Awakened Word Organization into this fight?!

<"Of course, I also sent the file to the #1 Esper and the #1 Guide in the entire world.">

Even the #1 Esper and the #1 Guide in the entire world?!

Noh Yuno must have lost his mind!

<"I invite the Awakened World Organization, the #1 Esper, and the #1 Guide in the world to investigate South Korea. Why, you ask? It’s simple. This world needs E-Class Guides because only E-Class Guides can guide all the natural S-Class Espers with a 100% success rate. Not all of us are the monsters that Bambi-ssi wants to paint me as.">

Bambi had already killed Noh Yuno in his head a hundred times.

But the bastard wasn’t done yet.

<"Moreover, I also encourage the E-Class Guides who have been in hiding to come and find me. Of course, not all E-Class Guides are good people. However, most of us are victims— and you’ll understand it soon.">

Bambi couldn’t take it anymore. "Noh Yuno, I’ll kill you...!"

"You’ll die first, Guide Bambi-ssi."

What the...!

Bambi was surprised when someone grabbed him by the back of his neck, and the same female voice whispered in his ear.

"An eye for an eye, bitch."

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