The End of the Path We’ve Walked (2)
[4931508] Breaking News: S-class Dungeon D-2 [10994]
Author: Anonymous &
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Preemptive RIP to everyone
If things really go wrong, I pray the good people go to heaven
And the criminals can rot in hell
Still, I hope we meet again alive, everyone did well
But given the situation… I can’t help feeling sad… it’s rather bitter
Will we be able to meet alive?
[Comments 10994]
Anonymous E. 1 – Shit I’m so scared;;;;;
⤷ Anonymous &. 5 – Whoa, are you on the conquest team too??
⤷ Anonymous E. 1 – No
⤷ Anonymous &. 5 – Then why are you scared?
⤷ Anonymous E. 1 – I’m still a member of humanity, aren’t I..?
Anonymous &. 1 – Our forces are sufficient, no need for doom and gloom. Other countries have promised support if needed since this is a strategic location
⤷ Anonymous E. 138 – Idiot lol. You believe that? They’ll only come when our country is scorched and nearly extinct lol. Then they’ll casually conquer it, take the byproducts, and claim territory. That’s how it works
Anonymous G. 1 – This is such bullshit…. I’m still a newbie and they’re saying the country will be destroyed in 3 days..? Sounds like lies
Anonymous E. 2 – Stay healthy everyone, let’s meet alive. Miyoung, I love you
Anonymous &. 2 – What about my cats? They’re only one year old… I just want my cats to surviveㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Anonymous E. 3 – Huh? Our country’s forces are historically strong.. why the unnecessary worry…..? Why are people being depressing when we should be celebrating
Anonymous E. 4 – Every community is going crazy. S-class dungeons aren’t that special, stop exaggerating. As the comment above says, our forces are at their peak, and while the Ability Department may be called incompetent, they take citizen safety seriously. If you just go about your daily life, you’ll see the news about successful conquest
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Anonymous E. 1384 – Separate from the topic, I’m curious about something. I heard rumors there’s a Dual Esper this time, is that true?
⤷ Anonymous G. 803 – Huh, really? Where?? Who?
⤷ Anonymous E. 1384 – I just heard it somewhere, don’t know details
⤷ Anonymous E. 1391 – Oh I think I know who you’re talking about. If it’s him, then yes
⤷ Anonymous E. 1384 – ? I could say the same thing..
⤷ Anonymous G. 1739 – Are you talking about Chae Chae’s keyring Esper?
⤷ Anonymous E. 1384 – Keyring Esper? What’s that? Is Chae Chae dating?????????????
⤷ Anonymous G. 1739 – No, there’s a younger Esper who follows Chae Chae around like a keychain. I thought you might be talking about him
Anonymous E. 1385 – Dammit, I’m going to die without having sex even once?
⤷ Anonymous &. 1429 – ?lolololololol You’re an Esper and haven’t done it once? What have you been doing? Other Espers are all doing it lololololol
⤷ Anonymous E. 1385 – Lol not all Espers are sex addicts, mister. Sorry but I’m a traditionalist, I don’t have sex carelessly even for Guiding
⤷ Anonymous &. 1437 – You’re right, but I can’t help feeling sorry for you.. hang in there
⤷ Anonymous &. 1429 – An Esper lolololololol traditionalist lolololololololololol
⤷ Anonymous E. 1304 – Comments like these piss me off. Do you think we enjoy receiving Guiding through sex? What are they teaching in academies these days? We’re trying to survive, and it’s the most efficient Guiding method, damn it
⤷ Anonymous E. 1412 – Why so serious again;;; Who needs to be serious at the end of the world? Just enjoy it~ And honestly, we do enjoy the sex lol. Even with multiple Guiding options, we choose sex in the end lololololol
Anonymous &. 1485 – That S-class dungeon is nothing. The Espers will handle it easily. That’s what I choose to believe
⤷ Anonymous &. 1502 – Please ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Anonymous &. 1486 – I came because there were many comments…… I’m amazed that even in a post like this, people are fighting. What are humans, really….
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Time flew by, and suddenly it was two days before the expected emergence of the S-class dungeon. With such a major event approaching, I wanted to go on a simple date with Sa Hae-geon to lighten the heavy atmosphere, but thought it would be better to wait until after conquering the S-class dungeon when we could enjoy it with lighter hearts, so I didn’t bring it up.
Besides, unlike Guides, Espers carry many burdens, so even a simple outing might be uncomfortable for them.
I lay with my head on Sa Hae-geon’s thigh and yawned widely. Maybe it was because we had just finished eating, or because Sa Hae-geon and I had been intimately entwined until dawn yesterday, but my body felt particularly languid.
“Hyung.”
“Yeah?”
“The S-class dungeon is supposed to emerge the day after tomorrow. Is it okay to be this relaxed?”
“Well… this is my first S-class dungeon too, so I’m not really sure.”
Since I didn’t know what the usual atmosphere was like when preparing for an S-class dungeon, all I could do was focus on conserving my energy. But model student Sa Hae-geon seemed to have different thoughts.
“Should we go to the center later?”
“The center? Why suddenly? To train?”
“Yes. I think we should loosen up our bodies in advance.”
Was he anxious? I stared up at Sa Hae-geon’s face. Personnel selected for the S-class dungeon conquest were advised to rest to conserve energy and prevent injuries. Anyway, we were scheduled to gather at the Ability Department headquarters the day before the expected emergence to review the strategy and prepare for any contingencies before moving together.
Because of this, there was no need to train. In a situation where every high-ranked combatant was precious, getting injured during training would be disastrous.
But Sa Hae-geon looked thoughtful, perhaps uneasy about just resting when the S-class dungeon emergence was right around the corner.
“Hae-geon.”
“Yes.”
“No need to be anxious. I heard they’re preparing the same way they did for the last S-class dungeon. There won’t be any problems.”
“But what if… something goes wrong? What then?”
Sa Hae-geon’s pupils trembled slightly. He seemed to be assuming the worst already. In a situation where positive thinking was barely enough, was there any need to assume the worst? It would only make him anxious without being helpful.
I reached out and tapped Sa Hae-geon’s cheek, and he blinked, looking at me.
“You’re not conquering it alone.”
“I don’t care about anything else. I’m just… worried that I might make a mistake and put you in danger.”
“Then you can save me, what’s there to worry about?”
Sa Hae-geon bit his lower lip at my casual response. He still seemed quite uneasy, but not like he was about to jump up and head to the center’s training grounds as before. Seeing Sa Hae-geon act like a student before an important exam, I thought it was wise to postpone our date.
If we had gone on a date in this situation, Sa Hae-geon wouldn’t have been able to enjoy it properly, let alone focus, and would have just swallowed his anxiety alone.
“What should we eat for dinner?”
When I naturally changed the subject, Sa Hae-geon kissed my forehead with an audible sound and answered.
“Something you like.”
“And what’s that?”
“Meat.”
“Hmm…”
“Should we go grocery shopping like we couldn’t last time?”
Come to think of it, we had planned to go grocery shopping together the day we conquered the volcano dungeon. It had been forgotten because we ended up having a sudden meal with Esper Lee Cheol-min. I had completely forgotten we were supposed to go shopping together after the dungeon boss died on its own, but Sa Hae-geon managed to remind me.
“Shall we?”
As I sat up abruptly and asked, Sa Hae-geon gently bit my cheek.
“Ow…! Why are your canines so sharp? Don’t tell me you’re a cat, not a dog?”
“…What did you say?”
Sa Hae-geon’s eyes widened at my teasing question. He looked at me reproachfully before biting my other cheek harder and then fleeing toward his bedroom. He must have bitten quite sincerely, as my cheek stung.
“I hope it doesn’t bruise…”
If I got a bruise on my face of all places, it would be too embarrassing to face other people. I touched the cheek with Sa Hae-geon’s tooth marks and then got up to head to his bedroom.
“Hae-geon, let’s shower together.”
There was a protesting sound from the bathroom attached to the room, but I had no intention of listening.
“Mmm. I’ll just grab some underwear and come in. Wait a bit.”
Instead of an answer, there was a loud crashing sound from the bathroom, as if he had fallen.
“…Hae-geon, are you okay?”
I knocked on the bathroom door carefully, but Sa Hae-geon didn’t answer. I kept my ear to the bathroom door for a while, not even hearing water running, and then turned the doorknob. As I slowly opened the door, I saw Sa Hae-geon standing in front of the sink with a face flushed red.
Author: Hyacinthus B
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