Guide Me If You Dare
Chapter 54: SETTING AN EXAMPLE

Chapter 54: SETTING AN EXAMPLE

"YOU’RE DOING a press conference with Moon Noa?"

Yuno, while on the elevator with Ki Gayoon, explained why they were back at the Hwarang Hotel.

And that was the grumpy old man’s first question as soon as he was finished talking.

"Yes, Hyung," Yuno said, and he couldn’t hide his excitement. His voice sounded excited even to his own ears. "Do you want to join the press conference? Don’t worry— I won’t let the reporters criticize you and call your actions as "overkill" for defending me."

"As if I need your protection," Ki Gayoon said, scoffing. "What exactly are you aiming for by exposing what happened to the media?"

"Awareness?"

"Huh?"

"Awareness that Guides can sue Espers and win," Yuno said firmly. "Sajangnim has always wanted to encourage Guides like us to report the abuse they receive from Espers. But his efforts were always sabotaged by either the National Guide Bureau or Esper Ryu Sungbin-ssi himself. As you know, my boss is ostracized by the Guides Community since the community is led by Guide Bambi-ssi."

And, to be honest, Moon Noa wasn’t the friendliest person out there.

Sajangnim acts jolly, but he’s actually pretty aloof.

"So, Moon Noa is using you to advocate for him?" Ki Gayoon asked, scoffing. "You really sold your soul to the devil, Noh Yuno."

"It’s not that bad— I want to do this press conference anyway."

"Don’t you think it would have been better to have this press conference once you won the case already?"

"The fact that I was able to file charges is already a win, Hyung. And I know I’m going to win the case, too."

"Where is your confidence coming from?"

"From Hyung," Yuno said confidently. "You won’t let your exclusive Guide lose this legal battle, will you?"

Ki Gayoon scoffed, but he didn’t deny it. "You’re really serious about abusing my authority, huh?"

"Hyung, you only have three things going for you: your face, your dick, and your money. If not for those three things, I wouldn’t even throw you a glance because of your rotten personality."

"If you have a handsome face and a lot of money, then you’re already set for life. So, why would I need to have a nice personality?"

Tsk.

Yuno was annoyed that he couldn’t deny what Ki Gayoon said.

Pretty privilege is real, and you can buy anything with money.

"But you do like mentioning that my dick is huge, don’t you?"

Yuno almost choked on his saliva. "I don’t know what you’re talking about, Ahjuhyung."

"You’re calling me by that made-up honorific again," Ki Gayoon said. But, instead of looking annoyed, he actually looked like he was having fun. "Are you that pissed that you like my dick so much even though you claim I’m not your type?"

Aigoo.

This ahjussi can be annoyingly perceptive sometimes.

Yuno covered his ears with his hands. "I don’t know what Ahjuhyung is talking about."

"Yeah, right," Ki Gayoon said sarcastically. "You like my dick— admit it already, Noh Yuno."

Haaah.

If Ahjuhyung is going to be like this, then...

"Size doesn’t matter to me," Yuno declared bravely, and then ran out of the elevator as soon as the doors opened. "Ahjuhyung’s technique sucks, so the size of your dick doesn’t matter!"

I know I’m being immature, but whatever.

"Yah!" Ki Gayoon, who was also not acting his age, yelled while running after Yuno. "Take that back, you little rusty shit!"

***

THE HALL, despite the press conference being announced late, still got filled with reporters from different reputable newspapers and broadcasting companies.

Yuno shouldn’t be surprised.

After all, aside from being an S-Class Guide, Moon Noa was also a chaebol.

My boss has connections that one could only dream of.

Anyways, Yuno was usually camera shy.

But the press conference was for a good cause, so he stayed still.

Moreover, Moon Noa did all the talking anyway.

We used the excuse that I was still shaken by what happened, so my boss became my spokesperson.

Moon Noa did a good job retelling what happened in complete detail.

And the reporters are listening well.

"Right now, Guide Noh Yuno-ssi has filed charges against the two foreign Espers," Moon Noa said solemnly. "Our side has no intention of dropping the case. Justice must be served."

Whew.

We’re almost done.

After Moon Noa ended his speech, several hands shot up right away.

And when his boss chose one of the reporters...

"According to the report that we received, the two foreign Espers in question were taken to the hospital because of the severity of their injuries," the chosen male reporter said. "One of them got temporarily blind. Don’t you think Esper Ki Gayoon-nim has gone too far in punishing the Espers who allegedly attacked Guide Noh Yuno?"

Heh.

That was actually the question Yuno was waiting for.

Moon Noa, who knew the plan all too well, turned to him and handed him the microphone. His boss even winked at him as if he was wishing him good luck.

I got this.

"I understand your concern, but please rest assured that Esper Ki Gayoon-ssi didn’t abuse his power to punish the Espers who attacked me. In fact, it was me who defended myself," Yuno said calmly. "My attackers were already down when Esper Ki Gayoon-ssi arrived. All he did was send my attackers away from me. Unfortunately for the two, they hit the wall pretty badly. That was how they lost consciousness. But I was the cause of the injuries they suffered before my Esper came to rescue me."

Of course, a loud buzz from the reporters emerged.

Yuno didn’t have to hear them clearly to know the reporters doubted his words.

Come on, just ask the next question.

"Guide Noh Yuno-ssi, how did a B-Class Guide manage to take down to B-Class Espers on your own?"

Yep, that was the question Yuno was waiting for.

But he made sure his face remained stoic.

"I used the unreleased self-defense kit that our HoneyMoon Convenience Store will be selling soon," Yuno said calmly while pulling out the Items from his Inventory one by one. "We have HoneyMoon Pepper Spray here. This is the pepper spray I used that rendered my attacker temporarily blind."

CLICK. CLICK. CLICK.

He noticed that the reporters were now more interested in the products that he was introducing.

Hence, the more rapid flashes of cameras.

"This keychain looks like a honeypot toy, right?" Yuno asked, and then he removed the small lid of the small honeypot. A loud alarm went off, surprising the audience. He quickly put the lid back. "As you can see, this is an alarm. This Item is designed to attract Civilians and Awakened People alike. However, Awakened People who have sharp senses have a higher chance of hearing the alarm first."

It was really an amazing product.

"Now this one looks like a bee plushie, right?" Yuno asked, raising the cute plushie of a bee. Then he pressed the middle of the plushie, releasing the bee’s "stinger" as a result. "But surprise. There’s actually a small blade hidden here."

After that, he raised the final product of the safety kit.

It was a honey dipper.

"This honey dipper isn’t actually a honey dipper, obviously," Yuno said proudly. "This is actually a stun gun that works even on Awakened People."

The crowd seemed impressed by Yuno’s presentation.

And he was actually proud of himself.

After all, this self-defense kit is my idea.

"And this is our HoneyMoon Self-defense Kit that will be available in our HoneyMoon Convenience Store soon," Yuno said, and then he faced the cameras and gave the reporters a small smile. "The first fifty customers to get our newest product will get a huge discount."

***

PFFT.

Ki Gayoon had to cover his mouth with his hand because he didn’t want to laugh and get the reporters’ attention.

He was at the back of the hall, leaning against the wall.

Although he didn’t use any disguise, none of the people around him could tell it was him.

After all, he was using his <Blend With The Nature Skill>. As its name suggested, as long as that skill was active, people would think he was just a part of the wall.

It’s a useful skill, but I still need to be extra careful.

Hence, Gayoon stopped himself from laughing when Yuno started promoting his company’s newest products.

That punk is really funny.

"And this is our HoneyMoon Self-defense Kit that will be available in our HoneyMoon Convenience Store soon. The first fifty customers to get our newest product will get a huge discount."

Again, he almost burst out laughing.

You’re a marketing genius, you little rusty shit.

"To be honest, I made this kit with my fellow Guides in mind."

Hmm?

Gayoon was surprised when Noh Yuno suddenly went serious.

"I know it’s not only Guides who suffer sexual abuse. But, as a Guide myself, my heart goes to my fellow Guides," Noh Yuno said. "I pray my fellow Guides who suffered and are suffering abuse from their Espers gather the courage to ask for help. Until then, I hope this safety kit I made with you in mind gives you the protection you need."

Ah, dammit.

Noh Yuno seemed to be glowing for some reason.

Since when did that punk pretty in my eyes?

Gayoon clenched his hands, the erratic beat of his heart bothering him as he watched Noh Yuno speak with eloquence this time.

I haven’t had coffee yet, though?

***

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