Guide Me If You Dare novel Chapter 292

Chapter 292: AMBUSH

KI GAYOON was the original #1 Esper in South Korea.

Even today, people still recognized him as the strongest, even though Ryu Sungbin was now the country’s official #1.

However, many didn’t like Ki Gayoon for his arrogance and rudeness.

It didn’t help that Ki Gayoon neglected his Esper duties to become a business tycoon. Many Civilians accused him of being a ’traitor’ because he chose his personal profit over the safety of the country.

Hence, to say that all Korean citizens were shocked after seeing Ki Gayoon bow his head while talking to them politely would be an understatement.

Of course, there were still some who scoffed at their nation’s strongest Esper.

"Is he bowing his head because he’s feeling helpless?"

"He shouldn’t have declared Esper Law if he couldn’t handle it."

"I never trusted Ki Gayoon. He’s such an overhyped Esper."

"Can we really trust a businessman who chose profit over his duties?"

However, the majority of the citizens were pleasantly surprised.

"It’s either you live long enough to witness the zombie apocalypse... or witness the arrogant Ki Gayoon-nim use polite speech while bowing his head..."

"But the fact that Esper Ki bowed his head must mean the situation is dangerous..."

"Weird, but I feel safe even though the entire thing sounds serious? I mean, Esper Ki Gayoon-nim is arrogant, yes. But he has the skill to back it up. I may not like him as a person, but I trust him as an Esper."

"I don’t generally agree with the Esper Law because I’ve seen how it ruined other nations, but I’ve never felt safer in my life as a Civilian until now."

"What happened to the other Top 5 Espers, though? Only Ki Gayoon-ssi is working hard."

"The news about Esper Ryu Sungbin-nim and the others being traitors must be true..."

***

"GAYOON-AH, please bring Noh Yuno here soon."

Ki Gayoon clicked his tongue, annoyed that Kwak Hakjae was spouting bullshit when he was already busy as hell. "For what?"

"I want to bow and kneel in front of Noh Yuno to thank him for turning you into a decent human being," Kwak Hakjae said bluntly. "I’ll even kiss the ground that he walks on if I have to. It may not seem much to Noh Yuno, but taming you is no different from saving the world."

Aigoo.

Ki Gayoon wanted to say something about that, but he figured it would only encourage Kwak Hakjae to tease him more.

This hyung-nim is no different from the sly fox.

Ah, that got Ki Gayoon thinking.

Do I have to call the sly fox ’hyung-nim’ as well?

Tsk.

"Hyung-nim, just arrange the press conference for now," Ki Gayoon said, waving his hand dismissively. "We need to address the issue about Ryu Sungbin and the others."

Kwak Hakjae grinned while nodding. "Yes, sir. Leave it to me."

Haaah.

Finally, Kwak Hakjae left him alone.

But that didn’t mean Ki Gayoon was free now.

He just actually went to another conference room to take care of another issue.

"Boss."

"Boss Oppa."

"Oppa."

Ki Gayoon just nodded when the people in the room greeted him.

Lee Sarang.

The Gu Twins.

Lee Woonhak.

Kang Dabin.

Lucci.

Leehan.

Im Sori.

Kwon Hojun.

Kim Jaeha.

Haru.

Moon Noa.

That was a pretty big group with impressive individuals.

But I can’t send all of them on an errand.

After all, it doesn’t change the fact that losing Ryu Sungbin, Jin Sooin, and Matthew only hurt Korea as a whole.

If 17 said that, then something is about to happen there for sure.

I just sent this hyung-nim on an errand, and he’s already back?

Those are his co-workers, after all.

***

Yuno could only yell when he saw a trending live broadcast.

The enemies didn’t only bomb the HoneyMoon Convenience Store— but those bastards also attacked the store manager Lee Haerin (an A-Class Esper) and the part-timer Yang Dalsik (the 60-year-old A-Class Esper who was also a former national athlete as a sabre fencer).

"Manager... our maknae..."

Yuno and Lee Haerin fondly referred to Yang Dalsik their ’maknae’ despite his age because he was the last one to join their small team.

My precious co-workers...

His knees almost buckled when he saw Lee Haerin and Yang Dalsik bleeding on the floor...

... and then a masked individual appeared, stabbing Lee Haerin and Yang Dalsik with a crystal dagger in the chest.

"Stop it!"

Yuno was about to call Ki Gayoon and asked him to open the door, but he froze in his tracks when Lee Haerin and Yang Dalsik quickly transformed.

Purple skin.

Bulging veins on their faces and necks.

Golden pupils.

When Lee Haerin and Yang Dalsik got up, their movements didn’t look natural anymore.

They’re moving like puppets controlled by strings.

"No..."

Yuno dropped to his knees, strength leaving his body.

But his moment of despair only lasted for a few seconds.

He forced himself to stand up and hold back his tears. It wasn’t the time to be crying. Especially when it wasn’t too late to save his precious colleagues yet.

After all, the transformation had just started.

It’s okay, I can still save them.

"System," Yuno said, his eyes glowing red as the anger in his chest kept rising. "Bring me to HoneyMoon Convenience Store— now."

***

Please ADD <GUIDE ME IF YOU DARE> to your LIBRARY to be notified when an update is posted. Thank you! :>