# Chapter 28
Kim Juyoung.
Both of them recognized simultaneously who the Esper appearing in the dungeon was.
Suhyun, being an S-class Esper, could tell by reading his aura. Meanwhile, Jiwon recognized him because he was a Guide.
Each Esper’s wavelength is different. Among them, the wavelengths of frequently encountered Espers remain etched in one’s mind.
Annoying as it was, Kim Juyoung’s wavelength was one that Jiwon remembered clearly.
‘Why did he come in?’
They knew who it was. But they couldn’t understand his purpose. Neither Jiwon nor Suhyun could know what Kim Juyoung was thinking.
Moreover, he was currently under disciplinary action that prohibited him from entering dungeons. Jiwon had thought he might be enjoying the time off, but that was better than appearing in dungeons causing trouble. The Association must have thought the same.
As long as he wasn’t in his sight, Jiwon had been fine with it. And he had quickly erased Kim Juyoung from his memory.
Even without intending to, he’d been so busy that there was no room to remember such a person.
“What could it be?”
In any case, the appearance of Kim Juyoung, who shouldn’t be able to enter the dungeon now, was perplexing.
Was it possible that the Association had decided to deploy him to the dungeon? And like this, alone?
That was nonsensical.
“……”
Jiwon looked at Suhyun, who remained completely silent. Immediately, Jiwon’s brow furrowed slightly.
“…Did you know Kim Juyoung would come in?”
“No.”
“Then why are you so calm?”
Indeed, he didn’t seem particularly surprised that Kim Juyoung had entered this place. His calm face raised suspicion, but Suhyun offered no explanation.
“Do you know why he came?”
Jiwon asked, shaking Suhyun’s hand which he was still holding. Suhyun, who had briefly turned his gaze toward Jiwon, let out a sigh.
Rather than frustration… it seemed like he was looking at Kim Juyoung with disdain, which made Jiwon’s expression complex.
“……”
Just then, thoughts he’d had about Kim Juyoung in the past suddenly came to mind.
Back then, Jiwon had thought that Kim Juyoung might try to kill him. He had anticipated that Kim Juyoung might be burning with a desire for revenge over the incident and the subsequent disciplinary action.
He had thought he should be cautious. But… to enter a dungeon where one could suddenly die with such intentions was a bit…
“Ah… no way.”
Besides, what could he do after entering here? He probably wasn’t planning to kill Jiwon or Suhyun directly. If that were the case, there would be no need to enter the dungeon at all.
Well… perhaps he wanted to disguise it as an accident that occurred in the dungeon?
But how could Kim Juyoung possibly defeat Seo Suhyun in the first place?
If not that, then…
“He probably heard that we’re checking the dungeon while avoiding monsters. Perhaps he’s trying to interfere with that?”
Maybe he came with the intention of making things difficult, even if he couldn’t kill them.
It was so absurd that Jiwon couldn’t help but laugh hollowly. As far as Jiwon knew, Kim Juyoung wasn’t that stupid. He wouldn’t have such a preposterous idea.
But he couldn’t think of any other suitable reason.
“Haah…”
Jiwon’s expression changed to one of contempt, similar to Suhyun’s earlier look. Whatever the case, it was clear that he couldn’t inflict any damage on Suhyun. It was a wasted effort.
At most…
‘If Kim Juyoung draws aggro and attracts a crowd of monsters, a fight will break out, and that might disrupt Suhyun’s wavelength a bit.’
There was no effect beyond that. If Kim Juyoung had entered with that goal in mind, Jiwon was confident he would openly mock him.
With Jiwon as his Guide, there was no reason to fear a slightly disturbed wavelength.
Title: What’s Kim Juyoung up to these days?
No news of him entering dungeons
Not seen hunting mobs outside either
Just quiet?????
Isn’t he A-class?? Playing around because he’s a chaebol’s son?
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He got disciplined
└Huh? Disciplined?
└For making a scene demanding Moon Jiwon to guide him
└W..?
└For real?
└He attacked all over the place in the dungeon and threw a fit demanding guiding because it was tough lol. My insider at the Association confirmed
└Didn’t Moon Jiwon and Seo Suhyun sign an exclusive contract?? Why would he ask for guiding?
└lololol he’s crazy
Tsk..tsk.. An A-class Esper playing around.. end of days.. end of days..
└Only Seo Suhyun is working his ass off
└lololol
With posts like this about Kim Juyoung circulating, one would think he’d be eager to work hard once his disciplinary period ended.
Well, such posts would appear and then vanish in an instant. It meant that even if Kim Juyoung was playing around, his background was always diligently working.
By the way, what should they do if this was that problematic dungeon? What if Kim Juyoung got caught up in it too? Would Jiwon then have to guide Kim Juyoung as well?
“Ugh…”
The mere thought was so horrible that Jiwon literally shuddered. He didn’t even have the confidence to guide Suhyun and Kim Juyoung simultaneously. He could say this with certainty from experience.
Why had he agreed to explore the dungeon with just the two of them? It was because he knew well that if the number of Espers increased beyond that, Jiwon wouldn’t be able to handle it.
In any case, Kim Juyoung’s appearance right now was unfavorable in many ways. Jiwon bit his lip, starting to contemplate how to deal with that bastard.
“Let’s go.”
Just then, Suhyun spoke.
“Where to?”
“We need to go to the end of the dungeon. Shouldn’t we first check if this is the problematic dungeon or not?”
Jiwon blinked at the insensitive face. It was a valid point, but…
“Then, what about him…I mean, Esper Kim Juyoung? We’re just leaving him behind?”
It didn’t seem right to leave him alone. But Suhyun maintained a brusque attitude.
“…I don’t know what we should do for him.”
“Ah.”
Jiwon sighed at his response. He was right. Jiwon also didn’t know what to do for Kim Juyoung right now. Should they go there and fight against the monsters that he would kindly bring? Even though they hadn’t yet confirmed what was at the end of this dungeon?
“You’re right.”
It wasn’t reasonable. Jiwon nodded.
“But do you think he doesn’t know we’re here?”
“He probably doesn’t know yet.”
Suhyun asserted. It was another moment where the gap between S-class and A-class was palpable. Even though Jiwon himself could feel Kim Juyoung’s wavelength, the latter couldn’t even locate where the two of them were.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes.”
Applying even more strength to their still interlocked hands, Jiwon walked as Suhyun led.
Grrrr! Kaaaak!
Just then, the sounds of monsters came from behind. It seemed Kim Juyoung had been spotted by monsters.
Suhyun’s pace quickened a bit. Naturally, it wasn’t in the direction where Kim Juyoung was.
Jiwon tried his best to match Suhyun’s speed, but at some point, he ended up being carried in Suhyun’s arms as they moved around.
It was always embarrassing, but he had nothing to say. If Suhyun wanted to check this dungeon quickly, Jiwon’s job was to be quietly nestled in his arms without complaint.
Eventually.
“This isn’t it.”
Having finished his assessment, Suhyun nodded. It had been about an hour since they entered the dungeon. The second team would have departed by now.
“Then we’ll head back slowly.”
Normally, they would wait here for the second team, but perhaps because of Kim Juyoung, Suhyun willingly said they would go back. Simultaneously, the fog that had been spread all around lifted.
It seemed he was planning to start hunting monsters in earnest on their way back.
“Hmm…”
If he said to just leave Kim Juyoung alone, would he seem like too much of a jerk?
Jiwon held back, not wanting to object to this somewhat disagreeable decision. Meanwhile, Suhyun rushed toward the monsters.
As if carrying Jiwon while running was nothing, the current Suhyun was moving so fast that Jiwon could barely follow him with his eyes.
Kweeeeeeek!
He moved concisely and took down monsters with a single attack. They fell like reeds.
Initially, Jiwon’s expression, which had been displeased because of Kim Juyoung, filled with awe, but it didn’t last long. His face gradually darkened.
“Your wavelength…”
Watch it.
The words didn’t even fully form. There was no way his voice would reach Suhyun, who was darting around brilliantly.
Giving up on trying to stop him, Jiwon stood with arms crossed. His eyes moved busily, watching Suhyun’s impressive performance in earnest.
Well… if things get really bad, they can just kiss once more. The first time is hard, the second time is easier.
“…What’s this?”
Jiwon, who had been thinking simply, unconsciously touched the area around his heart. Somehow, it felt a bit tight.
