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Guide Me, Claim Me 100 ~ True to it
I woke to the sound of muffled voices and the metallic taste of blood in my mouth. My head throbbed, and for a moment, I wasn’t sure where I was. The world around me was dim, shadows flickering like ghosts on the walls of the cavern. Slowly, I sat up, blinking away the dizziness. The faint scent of burnt stone lingered in the air, a reminder of the battle I had barely survived.“Seojin,” Minseok’s voice cut through the haze. He was kneeling beside me, his face pale and drawn. “Are you okay? Can you move?”I nodded, though every muscle in my body protested. “What… what happened?” My voice sounded strange to my ears, hoarse and weak.Minseok hesitated, his gaze flickering to the side. “Someone… interfered. They saved you.”“Who?” I pressed, forcing myself to stand despite the pain.Before Minseok could answer, a figure stepped out of the shadows. It was Jaehyun. His usual smirk was gone, replaced by an uncharacteristically grim expression. “You’re welcome,” he said, his tone dripping wi
Last Updated : 2025-01-05Guide Me, Claim Me 101 ~ Stay True
His eyes widened slightly at my reply, but he didn't push further. Instead, he held my shoulders gently, looking deep into my eyes. “Look, Seojin…” I knew what he would say before he opened his mouth. “I just need to train,” I said, pulling away from him. “That’s all.” Minseok sighed, his eyes searching mine. “You don’t have to do this alone, Seojin. Whatever it is, I can help.” I shook my head, my throat tight. “Not this time.” I paused, then added quietly, "I've got to perfect this move." "Okay," Minseok murmured. He left my side, making his way over to where the other Espers and Guides were practicing. I watched him go, unable to hide the pain and loneliness I felt. It had been nine days since our last battle against the enemy, and I still hadn't been able to master the technique. My body was so heavy; my mind was numb. The others were all moving around, chanting, and practicing their moves, while I stood there like an idiot, struggling with my own thoughts. Cou
Last Updated : 2025-01-06Guide Me, Claim Me 102 ~ Our Past Rewritten
The air was thick with the scent of smoke and iron as we trudged through the wasteland. The jagged landscape stretched for miles, the remnants of shattered buildings and scorched earth serving as a grim reminder of the battle we had fought just hours ago. Minseok and I walked in silence, our footsteps echoing against the hollow emptiness around us.I had thought the mission was over. We had destroyed the corrupted core, saved the village, and now we were heading back to the Guild to report our success. But the strange twist of fate had other plans in store for us. The moment we boarded the airship, an unexpected tremor rattled the hull, and the vessel shuddered violently before veering off course. We had been pulled into the heart of a storm, a phenomenon so powerful it seemed like it had come from another world entirely.We weren’t alone in the storm.I glanced at Minseok, who was monitoring the ship's controls with a focused expression. “Something’s not right,” I muttered.He looked
Last Updated : 2025-01-07Guide Me, Claim Me 103 ~ Just You Wait
"Seojin," Minseok said quietly, his voice sharp but not unkind. "Stay focused. You're zoning out again." I clenched my jaw, shaking off the haze creeping into my thoughts. "I'm fine," I replied, though my grip on my sword tightened instinctively. His gaze lingered on me for a moment, searching, before he nodded and turned his attention back to the path ahead. The walls of the hive seemed alive, pulsating with a sickly green light that traveled along vein-like patterns embedded in the structure. It wasn’t just a visual effect—there was a rhythm to it, like a heartbeat, making the entire place feel unnervingly sentient. Jiho, walking a few steps ahead, kept glancing over his shoulder, his crossbow gripped tightly. Even Na Ri, ever the stoic, seemed tense as she carefully secured the last of the barrier nodes we were placing to secure our escape route. "This place gives me the creeps," Jiho muttered, his voice barely audible. "Like it's watching us. Waiting." "We’ve seen worse," Na
Last Updated : 2025-01-08Guide Me, Claim Me 104 ~ This Is Where I Live
The air around us seemed heavier with each passing second, as though the forest itself was pressing down on us. The swirling darkness of the abyss loomed ahead, its edges pulsating with an eerie light. Minseok tightened his grip on his weapon, his jaw set with determination. "Seojin," he said, his voice cutting through the oppressive silence, "whatever this thing is, it feeds on our fears. It wants us to falter."I nodded, my knuckles whitening around the hilt of my blade. "Then we give it nothing."The ground beneath us trembled as we stepped closer to the edge of the abyss. Tendrils of shadow reached out, writhing and twisting as if alive. Every fiber of my being screamed at me to run, but I forced myself to stay rooted. We had no other option. This was our only way forward.Minseok moved first, his movements fluid and precise as he slashed at the creeping shadows. They recoiled with a hiss, retreating momentarily before surging forward again, more aggressive than before. I followe
Last Updated : 2025-01-09Guide Me, Claim Me 105 ~ They’re Stalling Us
The ground beneath us trembled violently as monstrous shapes emerged from the shadows, their forms twisted and grotesque. Their glowing red eyes fixed on us, and a deafening roar filled the vast hall. The guardian—no longer the frail boy we had been trying to help—watched us with a cold smirk, his arms crossed as though we were merely a passing entertainment.Minseok and I exchanged a glance, a silent agreement passing between us. Whatever this was, we’d face it together. "Stick to the plan," Minseok said, his voice steady. "What plan?" I shot back, raising my blade. "The one where we don’t die," he replied with a faint smirk, his usual sarcasm slipping through even in the face of danger. Before I could retort, the first of the creatures lunged at us. Its claws gleamed like obsidian, its movements unnaturally fast. I ducked just in time, feeling the whoosh of air as its claws missed my face by inches. Spinning around, I drove my blade into its side, the force of the strike sen
Last Updated : 2025-01-10Guide Me, Claim Me 106 ~ Choices
The moment the figure's voice echoed again, I felt an odd pull deep within me, like a thread being tugged at the core of my being. Minseok tightened his grip on my arm, his sharp gaze scanning the vast expanse of blackened earth around us. “Seojin, whatever it’s saying, don’t listen,” he said firmly, his voice unwavering. “We’ll figure this out. Together.” I nodded, though the pull was almost irresistible. The figure remained still, its featureless head tilted slightly, as if it was waiting for something. The oppressive sky above seemed to churn with energy, and for a brief moment, I wondered if this was the end. But then, a thought struck me—if this was the end, why did it feel so... familiar? Minseok's voice broke through my spiraling thoughts. “Do you recognize this place? It feels... off.” Before I could respond, the ground beneath us shifted. Minseok and I instinctively braced ourselves, but instead of another collapse, the blackened earth morphed, twisting and transformin
Last Updated : 2025-01-12Guide Me, Claim Me 107 ~ What Would You Choose?
“Seojin, whatever it’s saying, don’t listen,” he said firmly, his voice unwavering. “We’ll figure this out. Together.” I nodded, though the pull was almost irresistible. The figure remained still, its featureless head tilted slightly, as if it was waiting for something. The oppressive sky above seemed to churn with energy, and for a brief moment, I wondered if this was the end. But then, a thought struck me—if this was the end, why did it feel so... familiar? Minseok's voice broke through my spiraling thoughts. “Do you recognize this place? It feels... off.” Before I could respond, the ground beneath us shifted. Minseok and I instinctively braced ourselves, but instead of another collapse, the blackened earth morphed, twisting and transforming. Within seconds, the barren expanse had become something entirely different—a picturesque village surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills. The oppressive atmosphere dissolved, replaced by the soothing warmth of sunlight and the g
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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
