Chapter 168 – GOY 168

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“Aaaagh!!”

Ju ​Tae-han ​screamed. ​He ​immediately ​realized ​who the culprit ​was. ​Only ​Joo ​Seung-hyuk ​could do such a ​thing ​to him.

Ju Tae-han ​shouted, fueled by ​spite.

“Hey! ​Fuck! ​Get ​lost ​right ​now! Joo Seung-hyuk, ​you ​son ​of a bitch, ​get lost this instant!”

“Get ​lost.”

The moment ​he heard ​Joo Seung-hyuk’s ​voice, Ju ​Tae-han ​froze.

Until ​now, no matter ​how much ​Ju Tae-han tormented him, ​Joo Seung-hyuk never reacted.

If ​he poured out insults, ​he kept ​his ​mouth shut; if he was hit, ​he took it. Even ​if ​he ​was ​an ​S-Class, his build ​was small ​and ​he had received ​no ​proper training. Thus, Ju Tae-han ​thought he ​was ​insignificant. In the ​first ​place, ​he ​couldn’t ​even believe ​that ​the guy ​was an S-Class.

But now, a black sphere ​made of mana ​was floating in ​Joo Seung-hyuk’s hand.

Since his ​Awakening, Ju ​Tae-han had been ​trained ​by [visit our site]renowned Espers. ​However, no visit our sitematter ​how high-ranking ​the ​Esper who ​trained ​him was, ​or ​how many ​high-rank ​items ​he used, he ​couldn’t ​even emit ​mana ​properly.

Yet ​here ​was Joo Seung-hyuk, who had never received proper training, controlling mana. He hadn’t just emitted it; he had formed it into a perfect shape.

It wasn’t a measurement error, nor was he a deficient S-Class.

Joo Seung-hyuk truly was a genius. Ju Tae-han had no choice but to acknowledge the fact he had spent so long desperately denying.

Furthermore, the mana, brimming with killing intent, was pointed directly at Ju Tae-han.

‘If I get hit by that, I’ll die.’

Ju Tae-han was overcome with terror. The moment Joo Seung-hyuk flicked a single finger, he was a dead man.

“You son of a bitch! I’m telling Dad!”

Ju Tae-han fled on the spot. However, perhaps his pride wouldn’t allow him to retreat just like that, as he threw out one last threat, mentioning ‘Chairman Joo.’

Once he left, Joo Seung-hyuk withdrew his mana. This was the first time he had used mana with such focus since the Gate Break on Abite Island.

Perhaps because it had been so long, his vision blurred and the strength drained from his entire body. Seeing this, Lee Yeon-soo looked startled and tried to support him.

“Seung-hyuk-ah!”

“Don’t touch me!”

However, Joo Seung-hyuk coldly brushed his hand away.

“Seung-hyuk-ah….”

“You’re dirty.”

Joo Seung-hyuk was drenched in orange juice from head to toe. If Lee Yeon-soo touched him, the sticky juice would get on his hands.

“Why did you even come here!”

“Because I’m your Guide….”

“Who’s your Guide! You beggar! I don’t need you, so get lost right now!”

Ju Tae-han had tried to hit Lee Yeon-soo. But even while watching that, the only thing Joo Seung-hyuk could do was kick Ju Tae-han out of this annex.

What would happen now? Since he used mana against Ju Tae-han, he would be punished. Because a fake had harmed a true bloodline of the Joo family.

Would he be locked in the warehouse again? Or sent to the island?

Even if it ended with being locked in the warehouse, what would happen if this repeated?

Ju Tae-han would continue his tyranny. Just as he had [visit our site]hurled insults and violence at him, he would do the same to Lee [unauthorized copy]Yeon-soo. And Joo Seung-hyuk could not protect Lee Yeon-soo from that.

It didn’t matter if Lee Yeon-soo had been sold here because of his parents or if he had come of his own will.

Since he had become the exclusive guide of a vulgar fake, Lee Yeon-soo would be treated the same way he was.

He had been greedy for nothing. He shouldn’t have hoped for someone on his side. He was someone who didn’t deserve such things… a filthy existence abandoned even by his parents…

The light that had briefly enveloped Joo Seung-hyuk vanished, and his surroundings were dyed in darkness once again. It wasn’t just his heart that was trapped in darkness. His mana began to run wild, attempting to swallow his body.

Heat surged through his body, just like during his Awakening. He felt as if his entire body would melt away from the rapidly boiling heat. But it didn’t matter. It was fine even if he vanished without a trace. No, he would rather just disappear.

While he left the fluctuating mana alone without any intention of controlling it, Lee Yeon-soo grabbed his hand.

“What are you doing!”

Joo Seung-hyuk shouted in surprise. To this, Lee Yeon-soo replied calmly.

“I’m going to do Guiding.”

“I hate it!”

He tried to shake off the hand immediately. However, Lee Yeon-soo instead gripped his hand firmly.

“I have to do Guiding.”

The orange juice on Joo Seung-hyuk’s hand touched Lee Yeon-soo’s pale skin.

He hated it. If he stayed with him, Lee Yeon-soo would always be like this. He would get dirty because of him, and he would suffer contempt and harassment despite having done nothing wrong.

The mere thought of it was horrific.

“I hate it! Who would want a beggar like you to…!”

He intentionally spat out harsh words. But even when he said the same things Ju Tae-han did, Lee Yeon-soo didn’t even blink.

“Stay still even if you hate it. It’s my first time, so I might not be very good, but it’ll be okay.”

“What? First time?”

“Yeah. But don’t worry. I learned the basic course at the Center. The Guide Noona said I have a genius talent.”

Lee Yeon-soo gave a faint smile and adjusted his grip.

He had to push him away. He had to tell him not to do any Guiding and kick him out of this house. It was enough for him alone to be cursed as a dirty fake.

However, the moment Lee Yeon-soo’s mana flowed in through his hand, Joo Seung-hyuk’s mind went blank.

The heat that felt as if it would devour stolen contenthis [visit our site]entire body and the wildly fluctuating mana settled down instantly. The agony vanished, and a clear light enveloped him.

‘Is this what Guiding is?’

It was a completely different feeling from when they had briefly held hands. It was entirely different even compared to when he had received Guiding from other Guides abroad.

While he was immersed in an indescribable warm sensation, a hot droplet fell onto the back of his hand.

Joo Seung-hyuk opened his eyes in surprise. Lee Yeon-soo was crying.

“Hey, what’s wrong? Are you crying?”

Lee Yeon-soo stared at Joo Seung-hyuk with a blank face, saying nothing. Even then, tears streamed down from his large eyes.

“Hey! D-don’t cry. Why is a guy crying over something like this?”

“…….”

“I told you not to cry!”

Joo Seung-hyuk was flustered.

Had he been too harsh? Did he get hurt even though he pretended to be okay?

He thought the other would get angry and leave if he said [Read on Read BL Novels]mean things. He didn’t Read on Read BL Novels[unauthorized copy]know he would cry like this.

Joo Seung-hyuk first ran toward the sofa and grabbed a box of tissues from the table.

“Wipe with this… Ah!”

He intended to hand over the tissues. However, because he ran too hastily, he tripped and fell flat. The tissue box flew out of his hand and hit Lee Yeon-soo in the face.

Just as he was about to approach him in surprise, a sharp voice rang out.

“What is the meaning of this!”

Secretary Ahn, who had entered the annex, shouted.

“Not only did you use violence against Young Master Tae-han, but you are now bullying the Guide!”

Seeing that Joo Seung-hyuk was covered in orange juice, she realized that Ju Tae-han had started the fight today as well. However, she ignored this and scolded Joo Seung-hyuk unilaterally.

Secretary Ahn was assigned to Joo Seung-hyuk, but she always took Ju Tae-han’s side. Her favoritism was so severe that other employees in the mansion noticed, but everyone pretended not to see it.

Joo Seung-hyuk hadn’t even thought to argue against her unfair treatment. After all, nothing would change even if he protested to her.

But today was different.

“That’s not it. He wasn’t bullying me; he was trying to bring me tissues.”

Lee Yeon-soo stepped forward for Joo Seung-hyuk. However, upon hearing his explanation, Secretary Ahn instead showed a look of displeasure.

“There is no need to take his side.”

“It’s not that….”

“The Chairman has arrived. Let’s go.”

Secretary Ahn irritably pulled Lee Yeon-soo by the arm and led him out. After the two left the annex, Joo Seung-hyuk slumped onto the floor.

Lee Yeon-soo went to meet Chairman Joo. What would he say? He would probably refuse the Exclusive Guide Contract, right?

He had been hurt by Joo Seung-hyuk’s harsh words and shed tears. Although he took his side in front of Secretary Ahn, that was a completely different issue from an Exclusive Guide Contract.

It was for the best. It was actually better this way. Lee Yeon-soo should just leave.

It was enough for him alone to be despised and cursed. Even if he was locked in the warehouse, it was better to be locked up alone. It was better to starve alone and be hit alone. He should just be alone.

The very thought of wanting someone on his side, wanting a Guide, was greed for a vulgar fake.

They said many Espers wanted Lee Yeon-soo. If the exclusive contract with him was broken, he would enter an exclusive contract with another Esper.

Then Lee Yeon-soo would be on that Esper’s side and would perform Guiding only for that Esper.

…I hate it. I hate that.

The thought of Lee Yeon-soo becoming someone else’s Guide instead of his was horrific and suffocating.

Lee Yeon-soo is my Guide. And I am Lee Yeon-soo’s Esper. No other situation was possible.

Joo Seung-hyuk bolted upright.

The numerous worries and anxieties that had clouded his mind vanished, leaving only the thought that he could not give up ‘my Guide.’

Joo Seung-hyuk ran to the main building. Just then, he saw Lee Yeon-soo coming out through the door.

“You….”

The moment he faced him, he was struck speechless.

What should he say first? Should he apologize for saying harsh words? Should he ask if he was hurt by the tissue box? What did they decide about the Exclusive Guide Contract?

He had so much he wanted to say that he couldn’t speak.

Amidst the complexly blooming branches of thought, instead of speaking, Joo Seung-hyuk reached out toward the corners of Lee Yeon-soo’s eyes.

His eyes were still moist.

“I’m okay.”

“…….”

Joo Seung-hyuk’s hand stopped.

Lee Yeon-soo used formal language.

The man who had called his name familiarly and spoken informally no matter how much he got angry had suddenly drawn a line and acted with formality.

He was anxious. He was so anxious that he felt as if his heart would burst.

Lee Yeon-soo quietly took his hand. It was a tender action, contrary to the distancing words. He felt nervous touching the dirty hand, but he felt a bit more at ease.

However, the words that followed shattered Joo Seung-hyuk’s expectations.

“Esper Joo Seung-hyuk, I will be going now.”

“…Why?”

“Because I am far too lacking to become Esper Joo Seung-hyuk’s exclusive guide. A much more wonderful Guide will come in my place.”

“…….”

“Although it was a short time, it was pleasant. Thank you.”