Guide Me If You Dare-Chapter 81: LIFE FORCE

MAYBE fifteen years ago, before the apocalypse, Korean people weren’t that open about sex talk.

Of course, hookup culture also existed even in their conservative country at the time.

Having said that, people still wouldn’t talk about sex so openly— especially in a public space.

However, things changed after Espers and Guides started being intimate.

Talking about sex had become normal— especially if the people talking about it were Awakened People.

Having said that, Yuno was still surprised by what Kang Dabin asked.

Isn’t he an Esper?

"Yuno-ssi, is it your first time meeting an Esper who bottoms?" Kang Danbi asked, a hint of teasing evident in his voice. "Since I’m a male Esper, you probably assumed that I’m the top." ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

"I’m ashamed to admit this, but you’re correct, sir," Yuno said while scratching his cheek. "I’m sorry for being narrow-minded."

"It’s alright— it’s nothing you should apologize for. Espers who bottom or switch are kind of rare," Kang Danbi said, shrugging. "Most of my friends are Espers who top their Guides, and the only Guides I’m close with are my Guide and Gu Inkyu."

Oh.

Gu Inkyu is the A-Class Guide in Gayoon Hyung’s company.

"As if the reserved Gu Inkyu would answer that kind of question," Ki Gayoon said, and then he stuffed his face with pizza. "You know Gu Inkyu gets shy easily."

Kang Dabin chuckled. "I know, right?"

"Then how about me?" Yuno complained lightly. "I’m also shy around strangers."

Ki Gayoon scoffed. "Shy, my ass."

"Someone who can talk back to Gayoonie couldn’t possibly be shy," Kang Dabin said. "And you look like a brutally honest person. Having said that, I won’t force you to answer my question. I apologize if I made you uncomfortable."

"No, not at all," Yuno said while shaking his head. "I work at a convenience store frequented by Espers and Guides. It’s not my first time being asked questions related to sex. I’m glad to help. Plus, I heard from Gayoon Hyung that Kang Danbi-ssi made that sand castle on the beach?"

"Yes. I had no choice but to do it since Gayoonie threatened to blow up my pub if I refused."

Aigoo.

"As an apology on behalf of my Esper, allow me to help you with your dilemma, sir," Yuno said. "Can you elaborate more about it?"

Kang Dabin’s face beamed. "Oh, of course. Actually, my problem isn’t that big of a deal. It’s just that my Guide’s dick scares me since it’s huge— it’s like a weapon. I feel like it will kill me if he puts it in."

Pfft.

It was funny how Yuno could relate.

After all, Gayoon Hyung’s dick is also big.

"I almost fainted when I saw his dick fully erect for the first time. So, in the end, we didn’t do it," Kang Dabin continued. "But for an Esper and a Guide like us with an 80% percent matching rate, not having sex reduces the effectiveness of our Guiding Session. Since I often raid dungeons, the Madness in my head is getting worse. Simply helping each other out to come doesn’t work anymore. We need to do the deed if I don’t want to go insane."

Right.

As a Guide, Yuno could tell that Kang Dabin was close to having a Rampage episode.

Hmm.

This is a little tricky.

"The body of a Guide— regardless of their gender— is built for sex. The moment Guides awaken, their bodies would start changing and become more sensitive," Yuno explained carefully. "So, the only advice I can give a fellow bottom is to prepare thoroughly." He pulled a business card from his Inventory and handed it to Kang Dabin. "Sir, our HoneyMoon Convenience Store sells sex toys that can help you prepare yourself— if you know what I mean. We also sell manuals that will teach you how to pleasure yourself using different toys. If you buy a package, we give you freebies like condoms and lubes. And since Kang Dabin-ssi is Gayoon Hyung’s friend, I’ll give you a big discount for your first purchase."

Kang Dabin blinked rapidly as if he was confused, and then he faked a cough as if to hide his laughter.

On the other hand, Ki Gayoon burst out laughing without a care in the world.

"What?" Yuno complained to the two Espers. "I’m being sincere here."

***

"PFFT."

Tsk.

"Hyung, if you’re going to laugh, then just laugh," Yuno complained, and then he took a sip of the craft beer that Kang Dabin served before leaving the private room. So, now, only Yuno and Ki Gayoon were there. "Oh, this tastes good."

Ki Gayoon didn’t hear Yuno’s comment about the craft beer because he suddenly burst out laughing.

Again.

Haaah.

"Hyung, what is so funny about my sincere advice to Kang Dabin-ssi?"

"You call that "sincere advice?"" Ki Gayoon asked, smirking. "To me, it was like watching a scammer sell his defective item to his unsuspecting victim."

"That’s harsh, Hyung."

Ki Gayoon just shrugged. "You definitely act like Moon Noa’s successor by how much you promote HoneyMoon earnestly."

Right.

"Anyway, let’s talk about what we came here to talk about," Yuno said, changing the topic. "Hyung, the last Guiding I gave you was strange, wasn’t it?"

"Strange in a good way," Ki Gayoon said while picking up his glass of craft beer. "It felt like all the Madness I accumulated had been reduced to half."

"I guided you using my life force."

Ki Gayoon suddenly dropped his glass of craft beer as if he was shocked.

But, of course, the glass didn’t hit the floor. It just floated, even the liquid inside, before it "landed" on the table safely.

Hyung’s telekinesis power is really amazing.

"Are you using your life force every time you guide me, Noh Yuno?"

"I’m not suicidal, Hyung," Noh Yuno denied while shaking his head. "But there are times I fail to control the release of my life force. Like the first time we kissed."

"The one without the tongue?"

"Yes, that one time at the convenience store. It was my first time kissing a naturally awakened S-Class Esper with the intention of Guiding, so I lowered my guard," Yuno explained awkwardly. "I’m not blaming you. But, at the time, Hyung’s Core absorbed my life force instead of my Mana. It’s probably because Hyung was frenzied because it was the first time you’ve received a proper Guiding after a long time."

"I did something like that? I didn’t know..."

"It’s natural that Hyung doesn’t know. I’m the first E-Class Guide you met, after all. But when high-ranking Espers like you get a bit excited because of the "taste" of an E-Class Guide, your Core expands a bit because it knows it can absorb something bigger than Mana. And only a Guide’s life force is bigger than that."

Ki Gayoon suddenly went pale. "Did I accidentally absorb your life force when we were doing it?"

"No, you didn’t, Hyung," Yuni said while stuffing his face with another slice of pizza. "I take medicine that stops my life force from leaking. And I’m always on my guard now whenever I guide you."

"Not that I’m complaining, but why can’t you guide the other naturally awakened S-Class Espers if you can seal your life force?"

"If I guide all of you at the same time, my Mana will get drained easily. Once that happens, not even the medicine will work to stop my life force from leaking. My life force will automatically replace my Mana during a Guiding Session. If I end up doing that, I’ll die quickly."

Hence, Yuno was saved by the contract that he signed with Moon Noa and Kwak Hakjae before.

So, even Chief Kim Munhee couldn’t force him to be a Guide for the Top 5.

Not that they would want me to take that position.

"I won’t let the Bureau use you like a universal Guide."

"Don’t worry, Hyung. I don’t think the Bureau would want me to guide the others anyway," Yuno said confidently. "My Guiding clears Espers’ minds the way they have never been guided before. In short, I have the ability to get rid of whatever brainwashing Guide Bambi-ssi and the Bureau have been doing to the Top 5 Espers all this time."

"Do they already know how great your ability is?"

"Not yet, but they would know if Esper Lee Sarang-ssi starts to think straight again."

"Then it means you’re in danger," Ki Gayoon said sternly. "If you have the ability to bring the Top 5 Espers back to normal, then the government would want to kill you."

"Maybe."

"Why are you so calm?"

"Hyung, they won’t kill me right away," Yuno said, assuring Ki Gayoon that he would be fine. But his Esper remained frowning. "I’ll make sure I’m done with the task Sajangnim gave to me before the government tries to kill me. Moreover, I’m going to hide behind you if they start seeing me as a threat."

"Yes, do that— hide behind me instead of Moon Noa."

"If I didn’t know better, I’d think Hyung is jealous of Sajangnim."

"What if I am?"

That was something he didn’t expect from Ki Gayoon.

He waited for his Esper to drop the punchline, thinking it was only a joke.

But Ki Gayoon looked like he was earnestly waiting for his response.

For real?

Yuno froze for a moment, and then he knitted his eyebrows. "Hyung, why would you be jealous of Sajangnim?"

"Good question," Ki Gayoon said, leaning forward until his face was only a breath away from Yuno’s face. "Noh Yuno, why do you think I’d get jealous of the sly fox?"

***

"ACHOO!"

"Hyung-nim, your sneeze is cute."

Moon Noa just laughed at what Leehan said.

Right now, he was sitting in the backseat of the car Leehan was driving.

Aside from being his bodyguard, Leehan was also his personal driver. Hence, the kid was driving him home at the moment.

I wonder why Haruharu hasn’t called me yet.

Noa was browsing the internet to see if there was an interesting piece of news. Then he was surprised when he saw Haru’s name, along with his, trending.

He immediately checked what it was all about.

Then he played the top video on his feed.

It was a video of reporters surrounding Haru in the airport.

<"Haru-nim, may we know the purpose of your sudden visit in Korea?">

The reporter asked the question in English.

Haruharu is in Korea?

Haru, on the video, looked straight into the camera before responding in fluent Korean.

<"I’m here because Noa-san is here.">

Noa pressed the bridge of his nose. "Haruharu, you’re crazy."

"Yes, Prince Haru is really crazy," Leehan, who heard the video that Moon Noa played, agreed while laughing. "Crazy for Moon Noa Hyung-nim, that is."

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