He should’ve denied it immediately, but he missed the timing. Watching Siwoo’s eyes narrow, Raon hurried to speak.“No, I didn’t. You’re the first person I’ve ever done mucosal guiding with—why would I be thinking of someone else?”All this trouble because he’d let his mind wander to partners from before the possession. He could barely even remember their faces or names now.Feeling almost wronged, Raon shook his head again and again. But Siwoo still didn’t look convinced.“Then why are you so good at it if it’s your first time?”“Some people are just born talented.”He was spouting nonsense now, but there was no helping it. It wasn’t something he could confess honestly, and Siwoo’s expression had turned dark enough to be frightening. Raon swallowed a sigh and met his eyes.“Really?”“I said yes. Let’s just keep guiding, okay?”He tried to coax Siwoo closer again, but the Esper didn’t move an inch. His mood looked ready to explode, and Raon’s nerves tightened.They say Espers are obsessive, but this is something else.In truth, Raon had never been much of a novel reader. The only reason he’d read the original story in the first place was because his partner at the time had kept recommending it. He hadn’t expected to end up inside it.And that first guide-verse story had shocked him. Espers, as portrayed there, were completely unhinged. It was a circus of madness masquerading as love.No wonder Hamin, the original main bottom, had suffered so much. Dojin, the main top, had looked down on him for being a B-rank, then turned terrifyingly possessive once he got obsessed. When Taegun started clinging to Hamin too, Dojin had gone so far as to lock him up. Raon had clicked his tongue reading that part.Still, Siwoo’s not like those lunatics.Maybe he was blinded by affection, but the fact that Siwoo was jealous over Raon being “too good at kissing” just seemed… cute.Raon couldn’t help a faint grin—and Siwoo’s gaze sharpened instantly.“You’re not lying, right?”“I’m not. And even if I had someone else before, so what? There’s only you now.”At that, Siwoo’s expression eased a little. So easy to please. Still so young.“Let’s keep going, okay?”“…Yeah.”Finally, Siwoo gave in and kissed him again.***“Mm…”Raon forced his heavy eyelids open.It felt like he’d just blinked, but the morning sun was already spilling through the curtains. He fumbled around, searching for his wrist device.“Where is—”“Here.”“Oh, thanks.”His voice came out low and groggy as he accepted the device and checked the time out of habit.Right… we slept together last night.He blinked, remembering belatedly.The guiding room had closed after their team meeting, so he’d brought Siwoo to his quarters instead.They’d started kissing in the entryway and continued mucosal guiding until his stomach had growled so loudly they had to stop.After eating together and showering, drowsiness hit hard. Siwoo hadn’t found a good moment to leave, and they’d ended up falling asleep side by side. Then again, it was said that a high-rank Guide’s proximity alone could stabilize an Esper.Should I just move in with him?As he brushed his teeth, Raon actually considered it. To keep Siwoo’s contamination level up, they’d need at least daily mucosal guiding anyway. It would save them the trouble of going back and forth.…No. That’s too close.He immediately rejected the idea.The System could reactivate at any moment. If he started living with Siwoo now, then got forced away again, it would wound him too deeply.A part of him wondered if things hadn’t already gone too far—but he shoved the thought aside.“Phew.”“Raon, breakfast’s ready.”“What? Breakfast?”Fresh from the bathroom, Raon froze at Siwoo’s words.He was so used to eating at the Center cafeteria that he’d never cooked in his own quarters. There were always basic ingredients stocked for those who preferred cooking themselves, but he’d never touched them.Even the original Han Raon hadn’t been the type to cook. The pots and pans here might as well have been decorations.“It’s nothing special, just sandwiches with what was in the fridge.”“You can cook?”“A little.”Siwoo pulled a chair out for him with a casual motion. Raon sat down, almost dazed.“Wow, this looks like something from a café. You didn’t buy it?”“Where would I buy food at this hour?”“It just looks too good, that’s all.”Raon was genuinely impressed. The fridge couldn’t have held much, yet the sandwiches looked fit for a restaurant menu.The toast was evenly golden and crisp, the egg and ham neatly tucked between the slices, and a ribbon of colorful sauce decorated the plate.“Stop fussing and eat.”“Alright, alright.”He hadn’t expected Siwoo to have this kind of skill. Maybe living in an orphanage had made him self-sufficient.“Mmh. This is good.”“Tastes okay?”“Yeah.”Raon wasn’t a picky eater, but he’d been used to quality food even before he transmigrated. Normally, he’d rate homemade dishes harshly.But this sandwich was genuinely delicious. Maybe it was just hunger after waking up, but he devoured it in no time.“Ha, that hit the spot.”“I’ll clean up.”“No, I’ll do the dishes.”Siwoo immediately stood, ready to clear the table, but Raon waved him off.After a brief tug-of-war, Raon managed to claim dish-washing duty.“You haven’t even showered yet. Go on.”“Fine.”A glance at the clock told him they’d have to leave soon. He’d overslept more than usual; if not for Siwoo’s sandwiches, he probably wouldn’t have eaten at all.He’s surprisingly domestic. Whoever marries him someday will be lucky.The thought came unbidden—and imagining Siwoo having breakfast with someone else, smiling and washing dishes together, made Raon’s chest tighten unpleasantly.What the hell is wrong with me.He shook his head, rinsing the last plate. Maybe being around Siwoo so much was making him think nonsense.“I’m done.”“Oh, good. Let’s get going.”He answered a little too quickly, and the two of them left together. The quarters remained warm long after they were gone.***“As discussed yesterday, we’ll begin full-scale training starting today.”After gathering the entire team, Raon spoke evenly.The Guides—less used to physical exertion—looked tense, while the Espers were generally relaxed.Scanning the mixed reactions, Raon continued,“Before training, we’ll conduct physical assessments. Everyone’s base stamina differs, so we’ll design personalized manuals after the results.”“For both Guides and Espers?”“Yes, of course.”Espers had naturally higher physical stats and trained intensely every day, so their results would generally be excellent. Still, there was a reason to test them too.I need ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) to know how far Siwoo can push Yeojoon and Minjae.For now, training would be split in two: Guides under Raon’s supervision, Espers under Siwoo’s. The goal was to raise everyone’s strength and control quickly before joint exercises and Gate entry.“Alright, let’s start the tests. Guides over here, Espers over there.”Because Guides’ bodies were essentially civilian-level, their test parameters differed; even the measuring equipment was separate.“Siwoo, take it easy.”“Got it.”Raon spoke quietly to him—an S-rank Esper could easily break the machines if careless.Soon, the team began their tests one by one.“Haah… haah…”“Urgh!”Groans and cries filled the assessment room. Having gone first, Raon now sat nearby, sipping iced coffee and reviewing the results.“Hmm. Interesting.”Kim Taehyeok was bulkier than most Guides, but his numbers exceeded expectations—his baseline endurance might rival a low-rank Esper.“Hamin’s tougher than I thought, too.”In the original story, the main bottom had always been sheltered, but as a former Esper hopeful, he had surprising grit. The readings were higher than Raon expected.“Aaagh!”“Huh?”A loud scream erupted from the room, snapping Raon’s head up in alarm.

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