Guide Me If You Dare Chapter 157: EVIL SCHEME

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 mont.

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 et 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.

Right.

A fight as big as the fight between Gayoon and Ryu Sungbin would guarantee to earn the governnt 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?"

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

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

Moon Noa burst out laughing.

This man-child...

"Hyung, are you playing dumb?"

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.

"I’ll be waiting then."

Gayoon paused for a mont, and then he sighed. "Noh Yuno shared his story with . From the ti he entered the Lab, up to the ti 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 yet.

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

Right.

Even so, Gayoon still felt apologetic.

Especially after his latest discovery.

"Hyung, I t Yuyu before he awakened."

"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."

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

"What do you an by that?"

And then Moon Noa ended the call.

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

***

SO FREAKING handso.

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 ant 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 , Hyung looks more of an angel than ."

Aigoo.

They’re so in love with each other.

"Stop seducing 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 recomnded, including the sex toys."

Yuno almost choked on his steak out of embarrassnt.

Even Lucca’s handso 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."

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

"Stop looking at 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 ?"

Aigoo.

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

Fortunately, it seed 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 handso, 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 ?" 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 an, 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 et Dabin Hyung again?"

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

Excuse ?

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 aid at her.

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

"You really leave 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 again.

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