Guide Me If You Dare-Chapter 220: THE DECISION

"ARGH! YOU LOSER BASTARD! WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?!"

So fucking loud.

Yuno wanted to cover his ears with his hands while Ni-ki was squirming and whining on the floor.

But he wanted to look cool, so he just looked down at the annoying bastard.

Why is Ni-ki still alive, though?

Yuno subtly checked the Status Window in front of him, checking if the message that he received earlier was correct.

And it was.

[As a reward for choosing to save Esper Ki Gayoon-nim, we have given you a <Boost Skill>, Guide Noh Yuno-nim.

Until you are rescued, all your skills will be temporarily promoted to S-Grade.]

If Yuno’s ability was promoted to S-Grade, then Ni-ki’s heart and Core should have been crushed by now.

Did the System trick him?

As if to answer his question, the message on the Status Window changed.

[An S-Grade skill is no match against an L-Grade skill.]

L-Grade skill?

The fuck was that?

What is even an L-Grade skill? What does ’L’ stand for? Shouldn’t it mean ’loser’ or something? ƒгeewёbnovel.com

So, why was it above an S-Grade skill?

[The System is disappointed in your limited English vocabulary, Guide Noh Yuno-nim.]

Oh, shut up.

[The System can’t access Dual Class (DC) User Ni-ki-nim’s Status Window.

However, the System can tell that DC User Ni-ki-nim has an L-Grade protection around his heart and Core. Hence, Guide Noh Yuno-nim’s attack didn’t work on him.]

Tsk.

"It hurts! My heart feels like it’s breaking literally! And my Core is burning up!"

Aigoo.

Yuno was initially disappointed that his upgraded skill wasn’t enough to kill Ni-ki, but it was pretty satisfying to see the brat in that state.

Ni-ki’s mental stage seems to be stuck at three years old.

"This is why I told you not to start shit, Ni-ki."

Oh.

A handsome man with dyed honey-blond hair entered the room leisurely.

Yuno clenched his hands. "Ricky Hyung-nim..."

It seemed like all his siblings— Father’s Disciples— were there.

I’m not yet ready for a reunion like this.

"It’s been a while, Yihun-ah," Ricky greeted him casually, and then he squatted down next to Ni-ki who was still yelling in pain. "Dude, can you please shut up for a moment?"

Ni-ki glared at Ricky. "But it hurts!"

"I’m going to take away the pain, but I need you to stop bursting my eardrums."

That did it.

Ni-ki finally shut his loud mouth.

Even Yuno was relieved.

I can’t stand other yappers— I should be the only one running off my mouth in this room.

"Good boy," Ricky said, placing a glowing hand on Ni-ki’s chest. "Now let’s see what our dear Yihun-ah did to your heart."

"I didn’t do much," Yuno said, shrugging. "I tried to break his heart and Core, but I obviously failed."

"Yes, I can "see" that," Ricky said, nodding. And then he lifted his head, meeting Yuno’s eyes with a sharp gaze. "But Yihun-ah. Since when did you have an S-Grade skill?"

Oh?

How did Ricky Hyung-nim know?

Fortunately, Yuno had a default poker face on.

I hope Hyung-nim didn’t notice that I was shocked by his question.

"There’s no use denying it," Ricky said. He looked and sounded civil, but a glint of danger sparked in his eyes. "Only an S-Grade skill can damage our hearts and Cores this much. So, what kind of S-Grade do you have?"

Ah, so everyone here had an L-Grade protection, huh?

My pony tricks won’t work on them.

Tsk.

The System was useless then.

[Guide Noh Yuno-nim, the System wants you to know that your words are too harsh.]

So what?

Am I supposed to console you or something when I’m about to die here?

"Yihun-ah, I asked you a question."

"I’ll tell you if you tell me since when were you a Healer, Ricky Hyung-nim," Yuno said bluntly. He knew he shouldn’t provoke the enemies. But what could he do? The more danger he was, the more he yapped. "Is that your ability as a Dual Class? You got healing skills now?"

"You can say that," Ricky said, the hand on Ni-ki’s chest glowed brighter. By that time, Ni-ki already seemed to be sleeping? "I believe my healing abilities are greater than Lee Woonhak’s."

Hmm?

That was so random.

I know Woonhak Hyung is Korea’s best Healer, but why mention him?

"Ricky, you should watch your words."

Oh.

Now it was Erwan.

Please, don’t let another sibling of mine enter the room— I’m not yet ready for a big reunion.

"You know our Yihun is quick-witted."

"Yes, Erwan Hyung," Ricky said obediently. "I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful from now on."

Tsk.

That means they’ll put their guards up around me.

"How’s Ni-ki?" Erwan asked Rickey while looking down at Ni-ki with a worried look on his face. "His heart and Core aren’t too damaged, I hope."

"Ni-ki’s Core cracked a little, but it’s not something I can’t fix, Hyung," Ricky said confidently, and then he pointed at Yuno. "Our rebellious younger brother seems to have an S-Grade skill. But he changed the topic as soon as I asked about it."

Again, Yuno clicked his tongue internally.

I’m not the only quick-witted bastard in the room.

Naturally, Erwan’s curious gaze landed on Yuno.

I’m not sure if my bluffing will work on Erwan Hyung-nim, but I still have to try.

"Yihun-ah, I was watching everything through the security camera ever since you woke up," Erwan said, tilting his head to one side. "Why do you keep glancing at something that seems to be floating in front of your face?"

Oh, shit.

Yuno was reminded that the person who taught him how to read between the lines was none other than Erwan.

This hyung-nim is still as sharp as ever...

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RYU SUNGBIN had a bad feeling when he saw 17 approach him.

Alone.

Instead of waiting in the building’s reception room, he opted to stay near the System’s Heart.

He checked if it was still working.

Ryu Sungbin was in the middle of doing that when 17 suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

My bad feelings are almost never wrong, but let’s test our luck first.

"Esper 17-nim, how was your meeting with President Kwak and Esper Ki Gayoon?" Ryu Sungbin asked politely. "I hope you make the right decision."

"Oh, that we did," 17 said, smiling. "You’re under arrest for whatever crime Ki Gayoon accused you of, Ryu Sungbin."

And the 17 attacked Ryu Sungbin without warning.

Dammit, I knew this would happen...!

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