Guide Me If You Dare
Chapter 117: BACKSTABBER?

Chapter 117: BACKSTABBER?

BAMBI stared at the elevator— the elevator that only a select few could use, including the Top 5 Espers and their Guides.

So, that’s what happened, huh?

After Ryu Sungbin explained the trick that Eun Rina used, he finally understood how Ki Gayoon fell into the trap.

"In the end, it’s because Gayoon Hyung is too powerful," Bambi said, smiling mockingly. "Weak threats don’t register to him. He’s confident that his natural shield would protect him from any harm. What he fails to understand is he can’t detect weak traps because of his overwhelming Mana. But this kind of trap will only work on Gayoon Hyung once. His body will remember the attack he received recently, so his senses will start to pick up even the slightest threat now."

"That’s why I called it a "trick,"" Ryu Sungbin, who was standing next to him, said. "I bet Eun Rina didn’t expect that it would work on Ki Gayoon."

"You don’t think her real target was Gayoon Hyung?"

"Ki Gayoon doesn’t work here, and he doesn’t visit the HQ on a regular basis. Eun Rina just got lucky when Ki Gayoon went here to fetch Noh Yuno."

"I see. Then we should warn the Espers about this "trick.""

"Why?"

"What do you mean by "why?""

"Bambi-ya, you can replicate that "trick" to trap Ki Gayoon later," Ryu Sungbin said. "You don’t have to copy the exact same method, but you can use Ki Gayoon’s weakness that we have just discovered."

Oh?

That made sense.

I really made a good decision when I chose Ryu Sungbin as my Esper.

"Then I’ll just tell Guide Noh Yuno-ssi later that we haven’t figured out the trick that the enemies used."

"Yeah, do that. Noh Yuno won’t suspect that we’re lying because we’re currently working together at the moment."

"Thank you, Hyung," Bambi said, wrapping an arm around Ryu Sungbin’s waist. "Thank you for helping me take one step closer to my goal."

The goal was Ki Gayoon, of course.

"You’re welcome," Ryu Sungbin said, kissing the top of his head. "We should hurry and visit Haru at the hospital first."

***

"GUIDE MOON Noa-ssi, how’s Haru-nim’s condition?"

Moon Noa raised an eyebrow.

I’m pretty sure I called Chief Kim Munhee. Is she so busy that she sent Bambam in her stead?

Or perhaps...

Is the chief starting to pass her position to Bambam slowly?

That was pretty interesting.

Moon Noa smiled before answering Bambi’s question. "I gave Haruharu a light Guiding before I knocked him out. But he’s fine now. He already coughed up the toxin in his body."

"Toxin?" Bambi asked worriedly. "Was Haru-nim poisoned?"

"That’s what I want to know, so I collected blood from Haruharu."

"Did you ask for his permission before doing that? I know your family owns this hospital, but that doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want to your patients."

"It’s funny to hear you talk about getting permission, Bambam~"

Of course, Bambi glared at Moon Noa for that "shade."

Let’s not tease him too much.

There was one more person who wasn’t happy with his teasing.

It was Ryu Sungbin who was standing behind Bambi like the loyal dog that he was.

If looks could kill, I would have dropped dead by now.

"Haruharu always claims he belongs to me— heart, mind, soul, and body," Moon Noa said. Even though he sounded like he was joking, he was actually serious. "That’s basically giving me permission to do whatever I want to him, right?"

Bambi and Ryu Sungbin didn’t react.

Aigoo.

Boring.

"Hanhan is guarding Haruharu in the room," Moon Noa said. "You can go and visit Haruharu. His doctor will be here in a few minutes. I’ll just talk to the director to have Haruharu’s blood tested."

"Alright," Bambi said, nodding. Then he paused for a moment. "Don’t misunderstand, Guide Moon Noa-ssi. Chief Kim Munhee wanted to personally check on Haru-nim, but she couldn’t since she was in Singapore for a business trip. That’s why she sent me here."

"I see~"

Bambi just sighed, and then he bowed politely towards Moon Noa before walking past him to get to Haru’s room.

To his surprise, Ryu Sungbin stayed.

"Oh, Binbin~ Do you have something to say to me?"

"Are you alright?"

Hmm?

Moon Noa was too stunned to react.

Did Binbin really ask if I’m alright?

"I heard you had an encounter with the serial killer before Haru came to your rescue," Ryu Sungbin explained calmly. "You’re not hurt anywhere?"

Ah, damn it.

Moon Noa couldn’t believe that his heart was wavering just because Ryu Sungbin showed him basic decency.

I know he’s not really worried about me, but this is enough to feed my delusions.

"I’m fine," Moon Noa said. "The technique Yuyu taught me saved my life."

"Ah. It’s the technique that Noh Yuno taught Bambi and the others, right?" Ryu Sungbin asked, letting out a sigh of relief. "Then I’m relieved to know it works. I don’t have to worry that much even if I arrive late to Bambi’s rescue."

Ouch.

And, just like that, Moon Noa’s delusion was shattered.

So, Binbin only asked if I was fine to know if Yuyu’s technique really worked against the serial killer. That stings a bit.

And Moon Noa’s pride was hurt as well.

"Thank you for telling me," Ryu Sungbin said, his face already back to being stoic. He then walked past Moon Noa without looking back. "Take care, Moon Noa."

Haaah.

Moon Noa felt pathetic.

Only Binbin can make me feel this way.

Oh, well.

It was time to keep himself busy.

Moon Noa may look like he was alone, but he had secret bodyguards following him.

If one would look closely, there were shadows of dungeon monsters behind him— and those were Leehan’s "puppets."

Hence, he was confident to wait alone in front of the elevator.

It’s more important that Leehan stays with Haruharu. If something bad happens to him, Japan will definitely attack Korea in retaliation.

Moon Noa’s thoughts were interrupted when the elevator doors opened.

And the person that greeted him...

"Osaki Shohei," Moon Noa greeted the beautiful man who just stepped out of the elevator, alone. "Welcome to Korea."

It was Osaki Shohei–– one of Japan’s few S-Class Guides.

Japan is only a few hours away from Korea via private jet, so it’s no surprise that he’s already here.

Anyways, Osaki Shohei was one of the most beautiful Guides in the world.

Soft strawberry blonde hair, pretty brown eyes, pale skin.

His petite body makes him look androgynous, too.

"Shohei-san, it’s not safe for you to be alone," Moon Noa said worriedly. Yes, Osaki Shohei was one of the people he couldn’t give a friendly pet name— for obvious reasons. "Let me escort you to Haruharu’s room."

"How long?"

Hmm?

Osaki Shohei spoke in the Japanese language, and Moon Noa was fluent in that language.

However, he still got confused since Osaki Shohei didn’t speak in a complete sentence.

"Noa-san, how long are you going to string Haru along until you’re satisfied?"

What?

Moon Noa found that accusation offending.

I did no such thing?

***

YUNO let out a sigh after hearing that Moon Noa survived, thanks to the technique that he taught his boss a few years ago.

I’m glad Sajangnim survived the serial killer’s attack.

"So, don’t worry about the sly fox and just eat your breakfast," Ki Gayoon said while watching him eat. "The prince bastard is stable now since his Guide is already with him."

Oh.

Shohei-san is here? Sajangnim must be in a tight spot then.

"Yuno-ya, you haven’t finished your meal yet."

Aigoo.

Yuno’s legs were still weak, so Ki Gayoon prepared breakfast in bed for him.

He had braised beef short ribs, rice, and plenty of greens for side dishes that morning.

It was a hearty breakfast prepared by Ki Gayoon himself.

"Hyung, let’s go to the hospital after I’m done with my breakfast."

"Can you walk?"

Aigoo.

That question was embarrassing, so Yuno glared at Ki Gayoon.

"Hyung took my ability to walk today, so you have to carry me."

Ki Gayoon chuckled while shaking his head. "Fine, I’ll carry you in my arms for the entire day, Babe Princess."

Yuno just rolled his eyes.

"We need to go to the hospital anyway," Ki Gayoon said, changing the topic. "Moon Noa called this morning. Apparently, he spent the whole night checking the strange toxin he found in the prince bastard’s body."

"Toxin?"

"Judging by how Moon Noa described it on the phone earlier, it seems similar to the substance that you absorbed from my body."

Oh.

Toxin, huh?

It must be a poison made by Guides solely for Espers... wait.

For some reason, it sounded familiar.

A poison made by Guides solely for Espers.

I’ve heard that before.

["Yihun-ah, do you know what I do with the Cores I "harvest?""]

Argh!

Yuno clutched his head and shut his eyes tight when an unfamiliar memory began playing in his mind— the image was blurred, but the voices in his head were clear.

"Hey, Noh Yuno," Ki Gayoon called his name. "What’s happening to you?"

Yuno ignored his Esper since the voices in his head were louder.

["Yihun-ah, watch and learn— this is the E-Class way of dominating Espers."]

Ah.

"I remember now," Yuno said, opening his eyes. "Hyung, we need to check Choi Kangmin’s body— now."

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NOTE: To everyone who saw the wrong Chapter (Chapter 116) uploaded last night (titled ’JEALOUSY OVERLOAD’), I apologize. The Chapter has been corrected already (titled ’WRONG GENRE’), so please check it out and enjoy the new content. Again, I’m really sorry. I’ll be extra careful from now on. :<

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