Guide Me If You Dare
Chapter 46: FAIR AND SQUARE

Chapter 46: FAIR AND SQUARE

"OH, GAYOON Oppa got stronger again."

Once again, Bambi agreed with Lee Sarang in silence.

All the Espers in the room fell silent while observing Ki Gayoon intently.

I can hear their anxiousness.

It was funny how most Espers turned the term ’business tycoon’ as an insult to Ki Gayoon. After all, for the past few years, Ki Gayoon would only enter dungeons to gather resources for his construction firm.

But, clearly, the former #1 Esper’s skills didn’t get rusty.

The scary bastard who almost destroyed the government single-handedly when he was only twenty-years-old didn’t go anywhere.

Everyone who had seen the one-sided match was probably hit by the same realization.

Ki Gayoon is still an apex predator who deserves a spot in the Top 5.

"The first skill Ki Gayoon used— the one where he separated the space inside the barrier from this reality..." Ryu Sungbin said hesitantly, pausing for a moment before he turned to Bambi. "Are you aware of that skill?"

"No, not at all," Bambi said truthfully while shaking his head. "It seems like Gayoon Hyung got stronger during his hiatus as an Esper."

***

YANG YOUNGJAE, as well as everyone in Korea (and most parts of the world), knew that Ki Gayoon was blessed with telekinesis and the ability called ’Earth Manipulation Skill.’

As a Gravity Controller, many people thought Yang Youngjae stood a chance against Ki Gayoon since his ability was more powerful than Ki Gayoon’s telekinesis. He believed that, too. Especially since the opponent was more of a business tycoon now than an Esper.

That was why Yang Youngjae accepted Ki Gayoon’s challenge.

In fact, he already pictured how he’d crush the arrogant opponent.

I was supposed to use the new skill I earned: creating new gravity sources.

Yang Youngjae was supposed to create two powerful gravitic forces on either of Ki Gayoon’s sides— and those two powerful gravitic forces were supposed to rip what was between them apart.

That was how he planned to kill Ki Gayoon quickly.

Yes, he was in a hurry.

Because Yang Youngjae could only use such high skills once a day.

"Yang Youngjae, your Gravity Manipulation Skill is wasted on a weakass like you."

Argh.

Yang Youngjae let a groan when Ki Gayoon stomped on his back when he tried to get up. "Where are we, Ki Gayoon? Where did you bring us?"

He was ashamed to admit this, but he belatedly realized the strange skill Ki Gayoon used.

After all, he was shocked when something hit him between his eyes. If he wasn’t an S-Class Esper, that thing would have made a hole in his forehead.

That was the start of his downfall.

Yang Youngjae realized that his reaction time was slowed down because of the sudden change in the environment.

Just like how Espers need time to adjust when we enter a dungeon.

Yang Youngjae only needed a moment, but that moment was enough for Ki Gayoon to attack him continuously, without mercy.

And here he was now— under the foot of the country’s unofficial #1.

Sungbin Hyung-nim, I’m sorry, but I think Ki Gayoon is still stronger than you— argh!

Yang Youngjae felt relieved when Ki Gayoon removed his foot on his back.

But, then, the bastard squatted down and grabbed Yang Youngjae by his hair.

"I won fair and square," Ki Gayoon said, lifting Yang Youngjae’s head by tugging at his hair. "You’re not going to blame my ability to create a space that I control, right?"

Ah, as expected.

A space that Ki Gayoon could control freely was what slowed down Yang Youngjae’s reaction time— causing him to lose the fight.

If only I reacted faster...

"You’re probably thinking the outcome would have changed had you reacted faster after my first attack," Ki Gayoon said, surprising Yang Youngjae. "I wouldn’t say you’re wrong. But you should blame your arrogance."

"How am I arrogant?"

"Your Gravity Manipulation Skill is an amazing ability, but you depend on it too much," Ki Gayoon said in a serious tone. "You should have trained your body first so that it could handle the effect of controlling gravity. Even if you had reacted faster, I don’t think you’d win because you don’t know how to use your ability properly. So, you should go back to basics."

Yang Youngjae scoffed. "Are you giving me unsolicited advice now?"

"Why not?"

"What?"

"Am I your enemy, Yang Youngjae?" Ki Gayoon asked, raising an eyebrow at him. "The only enemies Espers should be fighting are dungeon monsters. If we die while fighting among ourselves, who will protect this country and the poor Civilians?"

Oh.

It was something that Yang Youngjae had almost forgotten because he focused too much on leveling up.

My power as an Esper should be used to protect others, especially the weak...

Yang Youngjae was moved by Ki Gayoon’s words.

I’m the arrogant one and not this hyung-nim...

Ki Gayoon was six months older than Yang Youngjae, so it was okay to address him that way, right?

"Do you find my advice useful, Yang Youngjae?"

"Yes, Hyung-nim!"

"Why am I your ’hyung-nim?’"

"You’re six months older than me, so I decided to address you as such!"

"Don’t call me that. There’s only one person who I want to call me that way. But this isn’t the right time to talk about that," Ki Gayoon said, giving Yang Youngjae his infamous business smile. "It’s time for you to pay me for the useful advice you got from me."

"It wasn’t free advice?"

"There’s no such thing as ’free’ in this life, Yang Youngjae."

Dammit.

Yang Youngjae could only scream in shock when Ki Gayoon suddenly pulled out a pair of scissors from his Inventory, and then the bastard cut Yang Youngjae’s luscious long hair.

This hyung-nim is the devil incarnate, indeed!

***

"AND THE winner is... Esper Ki Gayoon-ssi!"

Heh.

That was Esper Association President Kwak Hakjae’s voice echoing in the entire arena as the president announced the winner using a voice-amplifying device more effective than a microphone or a speaker.

Ki Gayoon was satisfied after giving Yang Youngjae a "free" haircut.

He didn’t care about the loud cheer of the people who witnessed the one-sided match.

Actually, his conversation with Yang Youngjae was longer than the "fight" since he took down his opponent in under three minutes.

It’s time to claim my reward.

Gayoon looked up and immediately searched for Noh Yuno.

He didn’t find the punk in the box section— he found his exclusive Guide standing near the bleacher exit as if he was waiting for him.

Hmm?

Gayoon thought of doing something that would annoy the hell out of Noh Yuno, so he immediately used his flight skills to get to his exclusive Guide the fastest way possible.

Of course, he was aware that all eyes were on them.

He didn’t care about that.

Gayoon landed in front of Noh Yuno, extending his hand to his exclusive Guide. "Noh Yuno, I deserve at least a kiss. Don’t you think so?"

Noh Yuno, as expected, frowned. But he didn’t reject the idea right away. "Is this how you want to announce that I’m your exclusive Guide?"

"As long as you’re fine with it, I guess."

"Is this what they call ’illusion of choice?’"

"I got you Yang Youngjae’s hair so you can make a paintbrush—"

"Fine, come here."

Gayoon smirked, and then he grabbed Noh Yuno by the waist— pulling the punk closer to his body. "Do it right this time, Noh Yuno."

Instead of a verbal response, Noh Yuno just wrapped his arms around Gayoon’s neck— closing his eyes while catching his lips for a deep kiss.

Oh, he’s doing it properly.

Noh Yuno’s tongue plunged deep into Gayoon’s mouth, eliciting a groan from him.

This is it.

But Gayoon wanted more.

***

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