Guide Me If You Dare
Chapter 105: CATCHING STRAYS

Chapter 105: CATCHING STRAYS

"HEART ATTACK?" Yuno asked worriedly, getting up. "Hyung, does your heart hurt these days? High-ranking Espers who overwork themselves usually die from a heart attack."

Well, calling it a ’heart attack’ was the easiest way to explain it to Civilians.

But, to be more precise, it was an Esper’s Core breaking.

Actually, Espers who died from Rampaging actually died because their Core broke. So, it’s pretty similar to having a heart attack.

Hence, Yuno got worried for his Esper.

"Hyung, is your Core okay?"

"My Core isn’t breaking, if you’re worried about that."

"Then why are you saying I’m giving you a heart attack?" Yuno asked, confused. "If you’re trying to say I’m the source of your stress, then just say you’ll die from high blood pressure. Why insist on having a heart attack?"

Ki Gayoon just clicked his tongue while taking off his suit. "Anyway, the point is I want you to stay put this time. Just teach your fellow Guides how to protect themselves. Don’t do anything unnecessary."

Hmm?

If Hyung is talking like this, then...

"Hyung, you got a lead about the serial killer, didn’t you?"

"I didn’t."

"You’re a horrible liar, Hyung."

"I’m not going to share any information with you."

"Then I’ll just call Sajangnim," Yuno said while pulling out his phone from the pocket of his jeans. "Or maybe Haru-nim—"

He didn’t get to finish what he wanted to say because his phone suddenly floated.

Tsk.

"Hyung, I asked you to lift me using your telekinesis power several times. But you said it’s a waste of your Mana. So, what are you doing now?"

"Don’t ask for other men’s help when I’m here."

Oh, wow.

Ki Gayoon looked pissed since he was even clenching his jaw.

But Yuno wasn’t afraid because he knew his Esper wouldn’t hurt him, and that Ki Gayoon wasn’t really angry at him.

Moreover...

Dammit.

Hyung looks hot even when he’s pissed.

"But Hyung didn’t want to tell me anything."

Ki Gayoon fell silent for a moment, and then he sighed. "I have two pieces of vital information that I got from Yang Youngjae and Lucca— and I’ll share them with you after we have dinner."

"Okay, Hyung. What do we have for dinner?"

"What do you want to eat?"

"I don’t really have appetite right now. Can I just have some soup or rice porridge?"

Ki Gayoon knitted his eyebrows, and then he touched Yuno’s forehead as if he was checking his temperature. "You have a slight fever."

"Oh. No wonder I feel sluggish," Yuno said, sighing. He only noticed that his body felt heavy. "Should I return to my room? I don’t want Hyung to catch my cold."

"I don’t think it’s just a simple cold," Ki Gayoon said while shaking his head. "I asked Moon Noa earlier what I could do to help you recover since you’re freaking weak. He said that you just need to absorb my Mana."

Ah.

So, that’s why Hyung brought me here.

"Moon Noa also said I should remind you to take your medicine if you run a fever."

"Argh."

"Why?"

"The medicine that Sajangnim made for me is too bitter," Yuno complained lightly. "Can you give me back my phone, Hyung? I want to drink banana milk after taking the medicine."

"You can have your phone back, but no need to order. We have banana milk here."

"Since when?"

"Since I saw you drink banana milk for breakfast."

Aigoo.

Yuno clutched his chest, wondering why his heart was "acting up."

Do I have an arrhythmia or something?

His heart kept pounding hard and fast against his chest, after all.

"What’s wrong?" Ki Gayoon asked when he saw Yuno thumping his chest with his fist. "Are you having chest pains?"

"My heart is beating erratically, Hyung."

"Did you have coffee earlier?"

"Team Leader Bambi-ssi ordered coffee during our break. The coffee was kind of strong," Yuno said, but he was relieved by the reminder since he got the answer as to why he suddenly had an irregular heartbeat. "Ah. I’m probably having palpitations because of that."

"Right? Coffee could make your heart thump like crazy."

"Does it happen to you often, Hyung? You always have coffee in the morning, after all."

"Let’s just say you’re correct."

"What does that even mean?"

"Stop talking and get changed already, punk," Ki Gayoon scolded him, suddenly acting grumpy again. "I’ll make some rice porridge for you."

"Okay, Hyung."

Ki Gayoon then left the room quietly.

Only when the door closed did Yuno realize what the Esper had just said.

"Will Hyung cook rice porridge for me?"

***

"I SEE. So the serial killer is a man. But the newly awakened Guide who’s going to be assigned to Esper Yang Youngjae-ssi is a woman in her early twenties," Lucca, the "general Guide" known as the ’Golden Angel,’ said. And then he let out a sigh of relief. "I guess I’m just overthinking then."

Oh, you sweet summer child.

Moon Noa thought Lucca was naïve, but he just smiled at the younger Guide.

There’s no reason for me to drag this child into the mess that’s about to hit our country.

"Thank you for taking the time to meet me, Noa-nim," Lucca said shyly while scratching his cheek. The kid was blushing as if he was embarrassed. "I’m sorry for wasting your time, though."

To be fair, Moon Noa wasn’t the type of person who would meet just anyone who wanted to meet him.

I goof around a lot, but I haven’t forgotten my status here.

Having said that, Moon Noa couldn’t possibly ignore the person that Ki Gayoon wanted to introduce to him.

And I got a vital piece of information from Yoonyoon in return for meeting Lucca.

That was why he booked a suite in his family’s hotel to meet Lucca.

The ’Golden Angel’ was easily recognized by the public, so Moon Noa couldn’t risk meeting him in a public place.

"You didn’t waste my time, Lucca-ssi," Moon Noa said, smiling at the innocent younger Guide. "I’m actually grateful that you reached out to me. You could have easily reached out to Bambam since he’s closer to your family."

Lucca’s smile suddenly froze.

But Moon Noa still continued.

"After all, your older sister is working for Bambam."

Lucca pulled himself together and smiled again. "It’s true that my sister, Rebecca Noona, is close to Guide Bambi-ssi. But they’re already busy with their training. I didn’t want to disturb them."

Right.

Rebecca— Jin Sooin’s Exclusive Guide— was Lucca’s older sister.

The siblings have special abilities as Guides since Rebecca matched with one of the Top 5 Espers, while Lucca had high matching rates with several high-ranking Espers.

"Oh, I’m not saying that Noa-nim isn’t busy...!"

Pfft.

"It’s alright, Lucca-ssi. I understand what you’re trying to say, so I’m not offended," Moon Noa said, and then he quickly changed the topic. "Lucca-ssi, the serial killer’s possible gender is a classified piece of information. I only shared it with you because I’m thankful for your concern about our community. However, I hope you keep the information to yourself."

"Of course, Noa-nim," Lucca said while nodding determinedly. "I’ll take this secret to the grave."

This kid is funny.

"No need to go that far, Lucca-ssi— I’ll just trust your words."

After their meaningful conversation, Moon Noa asked Leehan to escort Lucca back to the hospital where the kid was currently working.

Luca-ssi is in charge of Esper Yang Youngjae-ssi until the Esper gets discharged.

"Do you think the kid’s concern is valid?"

It was Haru.

The dethroned Crown Prince was smoking on the balcony while Moon Noa was talking to Lucca.

Of course, Haru concealed his presence from the kid.

"Gayoon-san said the serial killer is a man, according to Esper Yang Youngjae’s statement," Haru said, occupying the seat across from Moon Noa. "But, according to that young Guide, Esper Yang Youngjae’s new Guide is a young woman."

"Lucca-ssi may look innocent, and he can be naïve sometimes, but that doesn’t mean he’s stupid," Moon Noa said, leaning against the chair while crossing his arms over his chest. "And I agree with the kid, actually. It’s too much of a coincidence that Esper Yang Youngjae-ssi immediately found a new Guide. If it’s that easy to find a compatible Guide for a high-ranking Esper, then our country wouldn’t be like this today."

"So, what are you planning to do now?"

"I’m going to ask Yuyu to get close to Esper Yang Youngjae and keep an eye on his new Guide."

"Yuno-kun?" Haru asked, surprised. "Are you picking a fight with Gayoon-san?"

"I know that Yoonyoon would get mad, but I have a reason for choosing Yuyu to act as a spy even though I have other people at my disposal," Moon Noa said, sighing. "So, I wonder how I can ask Yuyu to be my spy without getting killed by Yoonyoon?"

"Why are you worried about that?"

"Hmm?"

"You have me," Haru said confidently. "I’m not confident that I can kill Gayoon-san, but I can take a limb or two from him."

Aigoo.

Moon Noa sighed while shaking his head. "You’re scary when you want to be, HaruHaru."

***

YANG YOUNGJAE smiled while looking at the box in his hand.

The box contained the wig made from his hair— and, yes, it was the one that Noh Yuno sent to him.

I’m glad that I saved this in my Inventory before I went on a Rampage.

"Youngjae Oppa, you’re such a nice person."

Yang Youngjae turned to Eun Rina— the new Guide that the Bureau sent to him. "What do you mean by that? What suddenly made you say I’m a nice person?"

To be honest, he was giving Eun Rina the cold shoulder.

After all, it was upsetting that the Bureau treated Choi Kangmin like a disposable tool by how fast they found a replacement for him.

But what can I do? I’m just an Esper who can’t function without a Guide.

"You’re not mad at Guide Noh Yuno-ssi?" Eun Rina asked innocently. "He’s the reason why Guide Choi Kangmin-ssi was targeted by the serial killer, isn’t he?"

Yang Youngjae thought it was ridiculous, but he suddenly felt a splitting headache...

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