Chapter 41 – GOY 41
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If things keep going like this, something truly terrible is going to happen.
Even if Joo Seung-hyuk falls for Kim Joon after the second semester starts, just as in the original story, I couldn’t simply afford to wait around leisurely.
Before that day comes, I might end up imprisoned, bound by a dog collar.
‘No way! I just want to live a normal life! I don’t want to wear some dog collar!’
Moreover, I hated the idea of marriage even more.
I liked people who were kind and gentle. Of course, it would be better if they were handsome, but…
No, I said one wrong word about Joo Seung-hyuk being [stolen content]handsome Read on Read BL Novelsand this chaos ensued; forget about faces. As long as they’re kind, that’s enough.
I want to marry a kind person who won’t worry me with thoughts of imprisonment. An obsessive yandere is absolutely out of the question.
Sighing, I closed my book. I couldn’t concentrate at all.
Knock, knock.
Just then, I heard someone knocking on the door. At this hour, there was only one person who would knock on a dormitory door.
The moment I opened the door, my eyes widened. It was Joo Seung-hyuk. Although I had expected him, I couldn’t help but be shocked.
“Seung-hyuk-ah!”
Joo Seung-hyuk’s face was smeared with red blood. His black training gear was also covered in blood.
“Hyung.”
“Seung-hyuk-ah, what happened? What’s going on?”
Until a minute ago, I had been trembling in fear that I’d be imprisoned by this guy. But seeing him injured, my heart sank.
“Don’t worry. It’s not my blood.”
“Then…?”
“It’s the blood of those other Esper bastards.”
“Other Espers…?”
“They’re coveting you. Lee Yeon-soo is mine, yet they keep talking nonsense about you.”
“…….”
Did the duel between the high-rank Espers that Ji-hee noona mentioned actually happen…? My mind went blank.
“Are the other Espers hurt?”
“Why? Are you worried about those bastards?”
“N-no, it’s just that I’m worried things might escalate…”
“I wanted to kill them all, but I held back because I thought if I had to undergo an investigation, my time to see you would decrease.”
“…I see. You did well.”
Fortunately, it seemed there were no fatalities. Then again, if someone had been killed at school, no matter how powerful Joo Seung-hyuk was, he wouldn’t be standing here right now.
“Come inside quickly. I’ll give you Guiding.”
Even for Joo Seung-hyuk, who was called the S-Class of S-Classes, dealing with several A-Class Guides must have been taxing.
Joo Seung-hyuk entered obediently. Looking closely, he was truly just stained with blood; there wasn’t a single scratch on him. Despite his words, I had been worried he might be hurt somewhere, so I felt relieved.
I really wonder who I’m worrying [stolen content]about… The A-Class Espers [visit our site]must be in an uproar right now, and my concern is whether Joo Seung-hyuk has a tiny scratch?
But contrary to my thoughts, my eyes were carefully scanning his face.
“You’re really not hurt anywhere?”
“Don’t worry. The handsome face you like is safe.”
“Then what about your body? Are you hurt there?”
Does saying only his face is fine mean he’s hurt elsewhere? As I checked his body, Joo Seung-hyuk let out a hearty laugh.
“Should I take it off if you’re curious?”
“Is this the time for jokes?”
I first took hold of Joo Seung-hyuk’s hand. Fortunately, his mana consumption was low, and his wavelength was stable.
Did he defeat A-Class Espers without even using much power?
He truly was the strongest in this world. Even Park Geon-woo, a sub seme and S-Class, was described as no match for Joo Seung-hyuk.
Anyway, seeing the state of his mana finally put my mind at ease. As I focused on the Guiding, Joo Seung-hyuk spoke in a low voice.
“Hyung.”
“Yeah.”
“Now, no other bastards will ever be able to steal you away from me.”
“…….”
The corners of Joo Seung-hyuk’s mouth curled up. That beautiful smile, drenched in blood, was chilling.
The next day, I was summoned by Professor Choi and headed to the department head’s office.
“You’ve probably already heard, but there was a major fight [stolen content]between Espers yesterday over Yeon-soo.”
Why do I have to hear lines that sound like something the main uke of a reverse harem novel would experience first thing in the morning?
A momentary wave of self-loathing washed over me, but I bowed my head first.
“I am sorry.”
Fortunately, Joo Seung-hyuk hadn’t crossed the line. Although the high-rank Espers suffered various injuries, it was said that no one was hurt to the point of losing limbs, permanent scarring, or mana abnormalities.
At most, some arms or legs were broken. Of course, that’s still a massive injury, but considering the opponent was Joo Seung-hyuk, he had been incredibly lenient.
So, I probably wouldn’t be scolded too harshly.
“No. How is that Yeon-soo’s fault? Those Esper fellows fought and beat each other up on their own. There is absolutely no reason for you to feel apologetic. I didn’t call you here to scold you.”
“But…”
“Don’t even bow your head. It’s [visit our site]simply that Read on Read BL NovelsYeon-soo’s talent is so outstanding that the Espers became reckless. It’s nothing to blame yourself for.”
“Thank you for saying so.”
Professor Choi really didn’t seem to intend to blame me. Then why did he call me?
“You’re aware that Joo Seung-hyuk is refusing the matching rate test, right?”
Professor Choi brought it up in a subtle tone. In that moment, I had an intuition.
‘Ah, that’s why he called me.’
He intends to ask me to persuade Joo Seung-hyuk. I quickly beat him to it.
“Yes. I’ve tried to persuade him, but his will is so stubborn…”
The image of Joo Seung-hyuk smiling with a blood-stained face was still vivid.
If I were to suggest that Joo Seung-hyuk get a matching rate test with another Guide right unauthorized copynow, there would be hell to pay. He might flip his obsessive madman [Read on Read BL Novels]switch, asking why I’m trying to send him to another Guide.
If I’m not careful, I might end up imprisoned wearing a luxury dog collar.
“I don’t think it will be of any use even if I speak to him again.”
“Yes, I suppose so. I know that if it were you, Yeon-soo, you would have already persuaded him. And yet he still refused the test. We should have taken that into account before proceeding… If he won’t even listen to you, there’s no way he’d listen to us.”
Professor, I beg you, please stop speaking with a nuance that makes it sound like I’m Joo Seung-hyuk’s lover.
I barely managed to hold back the words that almost burst out. While my lips flickered, Professor Choi continued with a gentle smile.
“Actually, I don’t entirely fail to understand Seung-hyuk’s reaction. No matter how outstanding an Esper is, if they cannot find a Guide that fits them, they are nothing more than a rusted sword. Especially as the rank increases, it becomes harder to find a compatible partner. Joo Seung-hyuk has suffered a great deal because of Guides. As you know, there were many accidents during Guiding.”
As Professor Choi said, Joo Seung-hyuk did cause many accidents during Guiding. But that happened because Joo Seung-hyuk was a lunatic. Honestly, it wasn’t Joo Seung-hyuk who suffered, but the Guides. Just being assigned to Joo Seung-hyuk was enough to make anyone tremble.
However, being a Confucian man, instead of correcting the facts, I politely bowed my head to my elder.
“Yes. I am aware.”
“Furthermore, didn’t he almost reach a Rampage due to a Guiding Rejection Reaction this time? In such a situation, it’s only natural for him to lose his mind after meeting an S-Class Guide with a 93% match. Besides, aren’t Espers naturally prone to strong obsessions with their Guides? So, there’s absolutely no need to worry about this incident.”
Rather than words of consideration for me, it sounded more like a defense of Joo Seung-hyuk.
It was somewhat unexpected to see Professor Choi taking care of Joo Seung-hyuk.
I thought he would have a very negative impression of him, since Joo Seung-hyuk ran wild during the press conference, was uncooperative with the matching rate test, and caused this latest incident…
Regardless, it was a relief for me. It meant there was no chance I’d be looked upon unfavorably because of Joo Seung-hyuk’s actions.
“Thank you for saying so.”
“Yeon-soo, you’re a Beta, right?”
An abrupt question about my trait flew in.
“Yes. That is correct.”
“I believe there’s no law saying only Alphas and Omegas should pair up. Such things are relics of the past. What do you think, Yeon-soo?”
“Ah, yes. I also believe there’s no need to be obsessed with traits.”
Unlike the original Lee Yeon-soo, I wasn’t obsessed with traits. When I answered lightly, Professor Choi gave me a suggestive look.
“Would it be alright if your marriage partner were an Alpha?”
No matter if he’s a professor, isn’t this too much of an invasion of privacy? I hesitated on whether I should answer before opening my mouth.
“Yes. I tend not to care about traits.”
“In that case, how about Seung-hyuk?”
“Pardon?”
“From my perspective, you two seem to suit each [stolen content]other very well. It Read on Read BL Novelsseems a waste for it to end with just dating.”
“…Why are you suddenly saying such things?”
Why is even the professor acting so scary?
I looked at Professor Choi in horror.
“Yeon-soo, would you happen to have any intention of Guiding other Espers?”
“Yes. Of course. As I mentioned before, rather than signing an exclusive contract, I intend to gain diverse experience by Guiding many Espers.”
“Yes. That is a very wonderful idea. In a situation where the number of Guides is absolutely insufficient, it would be a great strength to the nation if a talent like you took charge of several Espers.”
“Thank you. I will strive even harder.”
So please, stop saying scary things like marriage. I looked at Professor Choi with desperation. At that, Professor Choi subtly avoided my gaze.
“But you see, that doesn’t seem easy.”
“What do you mean?”
“I saw the fight between Joo Seung-hyuk and the other Espers yesterday. It was a one-sided and gruesome bloodbath.”
Professor Choi gazed into the air with a distant look. It seemed the tragedy of yesterday was still flickering before his eyes.
“I couldn’t stop it. I couldn’t… And in the midst of that war-like situation, a thought suddenly occurred to me. If Yeon-soo were to Guide another Esper, that Esper would be dead—no, they wouldn’t survive… Something like that.”
“…….”
Professor Choi was originally in Park Geon-woo’s camp.
While he hoped I and Joo Seung-hyuk would reconcile, he didn’t want anything more than that. Ultimately, he dreamed of a picture where I married Park Geon-woo and provided Guiding to various other high-rank Espers.
He probably thought that was the best path for the Republic of Korea. During the press conference, when I said I wouldn’t marry Joo Seung-hyuk, he had even worn a look of inner relief.
But it seemed his mind had changed after seeing the bloodbath between the Espers.
Joo Seung-hyuk was so strong that even the professor and the people at the Center couldn’t stop him.
This time, he stopped at breaking the limbs of high-rank Espers, but if that psycho’s mood soured, he might kill every single high-rank Esper in the Esper Academy—no, in all of Korea. It was more than possible for Joo Seung-hyuk.
If that happened, it would be a massive national loss, so he intended to stabilize Joo Seung-hyuk’s mind and body by offering me as a sacrifice.
He seems to think he can find peace by dumping the obsessive madman on me, but who gave him permission!
“And in my view, regardless of trait or rank, you two look very well-suited. Like a match made in heaven.”
“I’m not so sure…”
Who is a match made in heaven with whom!
“How about reconnecting the thread of fate that was unfortunately severed seven years ago? You’re already dating, but let’s make it more certain.”
“…….”
“For the sake of the nation, if you two were to marry…”
No matter how much of a Confucian man I am, I couldn’t take it anymore. I cut off Professor Choi’s words and bolted upright from my seat.
“I have a class, so I’ll be going now.”
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