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64~ Is This Some Form Of Test?
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Guide Me, Claim Me 65 ~ Stronger Than You Think
“Captain, we need to push forward!” Hye Jin's voice rang out, pulling me back into focus.We had taken care of all the small monsters, and now there were only a few large ones left. And they weren't about to give up without a fight.I turned around to find that the enemy was closing in fast. I could hear the sounds of limbs breaking and bones snapping, blood splattering everywhere.It was pure chaos.There was no way we could win against this army of monsters. I mean, I knew we were fighting the big guns, but the sheer number of monsters was more than we could handle.I looked over at Minseok, wondering if he could sense my doubt. He shook his head firmly, as though he understood how I felt."Don't do it," he said.He stared right into my eyes. His blue eyes, full of emotion, filled with pain and worry. "It'll put a strain on your body.""I know," I replied.My heart ached at his expression. He had a reason why he didn't want me to do it; he was afraid of the consequences. That was un
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Guide Me, Claim Me 66 ~ To The Beach (I)
The gentle hum of the ventilation system was the only sound in the briefing room as Soo Min slammed her hands down on the table, startling everyone. Bam!Her usually bright eyes were fired up with determination, a contrast to the fatigue etched into our faces.“We need a break,” she declared, her voice cutting through the tense silence.Of course.What were we thinking when she said she needed to speak to everyone about something important?As if we had any other choice.Even then, I knew things weren't going to end the way we expected.Na Ri raised an eyebrow, glancing at Hye Jin, who looked equally skeptical. I, seated at the head of the table, rubbed my temples, already regretting not dismissing the team sooner.“A break?” I echoed, my tone flat. “We don’t have time for that.”“Oppa! We’ll make time,” Soo Min countered, crossing her arms. “We’ve been running on fumes since the last mission. If we don’t recharge, someone’s going to snap.”I'm already in half as it is. I seriously
Last Updated : 2024-12-10Guide Me, Claim Me 67 ~ To The Beach (II)
"Relax! I'm just kidding." Minseok laughed.I was stunned. There was nothing I could say. I swallowed the lump in my throat and tried to calm my racing heart."I was actually going to say, 'You have to show me how well you can swim before I teach you.'"Minseok's voice was laced with amusement, and he was leaning against the edge of the shore, looking up at me."Aww... but I thought you really meant that." I pouted.He chuckled again, shaking his head. "Sorry to disappoint you.""Is that your way of saying you don't think I can swim?""Definitely." He grinned.Reluctantly, I waded into the water, the cool waves lapping against my legs. Soo Min immediately launched a splash attack, which Na Ri and Hye Jin joined in on. Within minutes, we were engaged in a full-blown water war, the tension from weeks of missions melting away in the playful atmosphere."Hahaha!" I laughed.I'd only ever experienced swimming from the shoreline before. This was my first time diving into a body of water. As
Last Updated : 2024-12-10Guide Me, Claim Me 68 ~ Going Overseas—Switzerland
Director Yoona tapped a command on the console, and the holographic display shifted to reveal a world map dotted with red locator pins. “Because the recent surge in monster activity and corruption isn’t confined to our region. Similar patterns have been observed globally, and the situation is escalating.”“Escalating how?” Na Ri asked, leaning forward to get a better view.Director Yoona’s expression hardened. “Entire Guilds have gone dark in some areas. Unidentified monsters are increasing, gates popping up a lot more than it could be expected, and even corrupted Espers are becoming more common. The conference is an emergency summit to discuss a unified response.”The gravity of her words hung heavy in the air. For a moment, no one spoke, the weight of the situation sinking in.“When is this conference?” I finally asked.“We leave in two days,” Dr. Yoona replied. “The summit will be held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representatives from every major Guild and Association will be there. Our
Last Updated : 2024-12-11Guide Me, Claim Me 69 ~ A Tour
The flight to Geneva was uneventful but tense. The team remained relatively quiet, each member lost in their thoughts.I knew that the initial burst of energy and laughter wouldn't last long. Once they'd settled in, we'd have nothing to do but worry.Soo Min occasionally broke the silence with lighthearted comments, but even she seemed subdued compared to her usual energy.Minseok leaned closer, his presence steady as always. He glanced at me occasionally, as if gauging my mood. “You’ve been quiet,” he remarked after a while.“Just thinking,” I replied, my gaze fixed on the clouds outside the window. “This summit feels... bigger than us.”“It is,” he admitted. “But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a role to play.”He was right. Even if the summit itself didn’t concern us directly, we had our own mission. And we couldn't let this opportunity go to waste.*****The plane touched down smoothly, and we disembarked after making our way to the waiting room. There, we were greeted by a man d
Last Updated : 2024-12-11Guide Me, Claim Me 70 ~ At The Conference
"Ugh, just tell me already.""Alright, alright, do you see that cute guy over there? The one with the glasses?" Hye Jin replied, pointing to our right.We all turned towards that direction to have a better look."Yeah, I guess? What does he have to do with anything?" Soo Min asked.The guy, who was sitting alone on the bench, seemed to be having a tough time. His head was low while he kept glancing around, and the few words he muttered were vague. It was obvious he was searching for something, but nobody knew what. He wasn't looking at anyone or anything else, just himself.Hye Jin had a smirk on her face as she said, "You know, I think he might need some company, don't you think, Soo Min?""Well, yeah, but why would he want me to approach him? We're just strangers, and I'm a foreigner."Hye Jin shrugged and smirked, "It's because you guys are pretty, and you look like good friends. All I need is you getting his name and a hug.""Uh, hey!" Soo Min protested. "That's not fair! Why do I
Last Updated : 2024-12-12Guide Me, Claim Me 71 ~ A Valuable Asset
Soo Min puffed out her chest and straightened. "Very well, then."Her voice was loud enough to drown out the voices of the other guests.They assigned us a reserved table at the very front of the room, right next to the podium. It was just large enough to fit six people comfortably."You can't sit like that," Hye Jin said quietly, her voice laced with warning.She'd already taken off her coat and placed it neatly on the seat beside her. She folded her hands atop the table, making sure her fingers didn't touch any part of the surface. Her posture was perfect, head held high.It was a stance that spoke volumes about how confident she was in her own strength.Soo Min, however, sat slouched so far forward that her elbows rested on the table. She toyed absently with her cup of coffee, taking small sips without ever looking up at anyone.I could see the muscles in her face tense up as she desperately tried to project a cool, collected impression.She was trying too hard, which made it worse
Last Updated : 2024-12-13Guide Me, Claim Me 72 ~ Deliberations
"I understand your concerns," she began, her voice calm and clear. "But please, let us not forget that this is still a diplomatic conference. If we were to use violence here, our reputation would be ruined. The entire world will think we're barbarous savages." She paused, looking around the table. "...Our first priority must be to secure peace. At the moment, we have no guarantee that we'll succeed in that goal. Should we fail, however, we cannot allow ourselves to fall victim to panic or fear. Once we've made our decision, we must execute it swiftly and decisively. Above all else, we must avoid letting our emotions dictate our actions. This will require both caution and courage. Let us keep in mind those qualities as we move forward." After a few moments, the delegates fell silent. "And so," Director Yoon concluded, "our final decision is to strike at these monsters while they are still weak and unprepared. In other words, we will attack and defeat them before a gate appears r
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Guide Me, Claim Me 132 ~ Don't Lose Focus (II)
The air was thick with tension, each breath I took feeling heavy as the creature staggered, its form flickering like a dying flame. My mind buzzed, trying to piece together what we had just faced—what we were up against. The Veil was not a simple opponent, not some fleeting threat we could easily brush aside. It was relentless, and it seemed to find new ways to push us to our limits. The creature’s howls echoed in the stillness, but as I looked at it, I realized something even more unnerving. Its body wasn’t just crumbling. It was unraveling. There was something inside it, something far more dangerous than any physical form."Minseok," I whispered, my voice trembling despite myself. "It’s not just a monster, is it? It’s... something more."Minseok’s eyes never left the creature. He was steady, even in the face of the chaos around us. I could see his mind working, always thinking ahead. He was calculating, strategizing, even now, as the creature’s remnants crumbled into the dust of th
Guide Me, Claim Me 131 ~ Don't Lose Focus (I)
The figure before us—this shadowy creature—loomed like a specter in the midst of the darkened forest. My heart hammered in my chest, every beat a reminder that this wasn’t just some mind game. The air crackled with a palpable tension as if the very atmosphere had turned against us.I could feel the heat of Minseok's presence at my side, his hand gripping mine like an anchor in the storm. But it wasn't enough. The pressure was suffocating, and this time, I couldn’t wait for him to act.I could feel it—the surge of energy that always came when I was backed into a corner. The sensation was familiar now, this hum that resonated deep within me. My mind raced, calculating the best course of action, even as fear clawed at the back of my throat. Minseok’s voice broke through the rush of thoughts. "Seojin, stay calm. We’re not alone in this. Whatever happens, don’t lose focus."I swallowed hard, nodding without taking my eyes off the creature in front of us. The figure’s dark, featureless fac
Guide Me, Claim Me 130 ~ Safe House (II)
The man’s departure left an odd silence in the air, one that hummed with the tension of uncertainty. We stood at the edge of the safe house, the stone walls half-covered in ivy, the structure itself appearing to blend in with the forest as though it had been abandoned for years. The faint hum of the wind rustling through the trees seemed louder now, as though the world itself was holding its breath.Minseok’s hand tightened around mine again, his grip steady, but there was a flicker of hesitation in his eyes that I couldn’t ignore. "We need to go inside," he said, his voice low, but his usual calm demeanor was tinged with unease. "If he’s right about the Veil knowing we’re here, we might not have much time."I nodded, though the feeling in my chest didn’t subside. Every instinct screamed that something wasn’t right, that the man who’d led us here was hiding something. But I didn’t have time to question it, not now.Together, we stepped toward the small wooden door of the safe house. I
Guide Me, Claim Me 129 ~ Safe House(I)
A high-stakes confrontation awaited us. Minseok’s words echoed in my mind as we made our way toward the mountains, the early morning mist swirling around us like an omen. Despite the calm exterior we presented, both of us knew the gravity of what we were about to face. The Veil was more than a looming threat—it was a relentless force that would stop at nothing to devour everything we held dear.The forest ahead was dense, its towering trees casting long shadows across the path. The air was thick with moisture, the earthy smell of wet leaves filling my lungs with each breath. I could hear the distant call of a bird, the only sign of life in the otherwise silent wilderness. It felt like the calm before a storm, and I wasn’t sure if I was ready for what was coming.Minseok’s hand was still in mine, his grip steady and strong, a silent reminder that I wasn’t alone in this. His presence was a comforting anchor, grounding me in the chaos of our mission. But as we walked, I couldn’t shake t
Guide Me, Claim Me 128 ~ We'll Do It Our Way
It was an odd sensation, walking alongside Minseok in the dim light of the underground space, his presence both a comfort and a reminder of the growing distance between us. The air felt colder, as if the basement’s chill wasn’t enough to explain the icy tension that hung between us. Every step I took felt heavy with the unspoken words we hadn’t shared. We had come here for answers, but instead, all I felt was a growing sense of dread. The path we were on, no matter how necessary, was unraveling everything we thought we knew."Seojin," Minseok murmured, breaking the silence that had settled around us. His voice was quieter than usual, almost thoughtful. "Are you sure you’re ready for this?"I paused, glancing up at him, surprised by the concern in his eyes. "I don't know," I admitted, my throat tight. "But what else can we do? We’ve already crossed the line." He didn’t respond immediately, as if weighing my words. His eyes were distant, like he was searching for something in the flick
Guide Me, Claim Me 127 ~ No Turning Back Now
The morning stretched out before me like a long road I wasn’t sure I was ready to walk. Minseok’s presence beside me felt distant, as if a rift had silently formed overnight, pulling us apart. I had no idea how to bridge the silence, especially when I was unsure of how I felt myself. The tension was thick enough to choke on. I had spent so many nights trying to convince myself this wasn’t real—that what Minji had said, what we were facing, couldn’t be the truth. But reality had a way of catching up, no matter how fast you ran.As we walked through the familiar streets, I couldn’t shake the feeling that things weren’t the same anymore. The world, the city, even the air felt different. It was as if everything was holding its breath, waiting for something inevitable to happen. And I couldn’t decide if I was prepared for it or terrified. The silence between Minseok and me felt suffocating, but I didn’t know how to break it. What was I supposed to say? That I was worried? That I didn’t kn
Guide Me, Claim Me 126 ~ Unveiling the Veil
The next morning, the city felt unnaturally quiet, as if it had held its breath overnight, waiting for something to shift. The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows on the streets, and I could almost hear the echo of our footsteps from the night before. But today, I wasn’t sure if we were walking toward an answer or deeper into the darkness.Minseok and I had barely exchanged a word since Eunji’s visit. He was quiet, too quiet. His usual confidence was overshadowed by the weight of the previous night's events. As we moved through the bustling streets, the usual vibrancy of the city seemed muted, like the sound had been turned down. People hurried on, heads down, trying to avoid the tension that hung in the air.We reached the outskirts of the district, where the more rundown buildings stood, their walls cracked and weathered. The contrast between the gleaming upper levels of the city and the poverty-stricken lower districts was always jarring, but today it felt like a stark re
Guide Me, Claim Me 125 ~ Between Duty and Loyalty
The air in the council chambers felt thick, like the weight of unseen expectations pressing against my lungs. Golden light filtered through the high-arched windows, casting long shadows across the polished marble floors. The room, usually a place of cold, calculating decisions, now carried an edge of something else. **Uncertainty.** I sat beside Minseok, my posture deceptively relaxed, though my fingers remained curled against my lap. Across the table, Grand Esper Hwang’s sharp gaze raked over me before settling on Minseok. His disapproval was practically tangible. “The situation is escalating,” he said, his voice measured. “We’ve received word that a faction of Guides is rallying under an unknown leader. They demand reformation—an equal footing with Espers.” I scoffed, leaning back. “Reformation? More like a coup.” Minseok’s fingers tapped lightly against the table, his face unreadable. “How credible is this threat?” Hwang’s lips pressed into a thin line. “Credible enough t
Guide Me, Claim Me 124 ~ Who Shouldn't Exist
I could barely hear myself breathe over the chaos. The clash of weapons, the crackle of energy, the heavy thuds of bodies hitting the ground—it all blurred together in a cacophony of battle. Every strike I blocked sent vibrations up my arms. Every counter I made was met with resistance. Minseok was right. If we tried to run now, we’d be slaughtered. But if we stayed— I dodged a spear aimed for my gut, twisting to the side before driving my own blade into the enemy’s exposed flank. They barely reacted, as if pain was irrelevant to them. As if they were something beyond human. Which meant they were exactly what I feared. Corrupted. Not just the mindless ones, either. These were the intelligent kind, the ones who still held onto fragments of their former selves. The ones who could strategize. Who could anticipate. Who could corner us if we weren’t careful. I gritted my teeth. We needed to break through. “Soo Min!” I shouted over the chaos. “Do you have enough energy l
