Beyond The Control

Chapter 54

Even as I spoke, I had a feeling that ‘something terrible had happened.’ Sure enough, Song Ji-hyeok’s face hardened menacingly.

“What did you say?”

His reddened eyes were as cold as a blade. Even Director Park, who had seen it all in this field, momentarily hesitated.

“You’re telling me Su-hyeon sunbae isn’t here when I’m right here?”

It was due to the unprecedented contract format. While Lee Su-hyeon was indeed Song Ji-hyeok’s pair guide, the problem was the word ‘temporary’ preceding it. It seemed that due to administrative processing, Su-hyeon wasn’t on the pair list and hadn’t been contacted.

I couldn’t help but think they should have just made it an official contract from the start, but there was no point in further provoking someone who already seemed unstable. Director Park hastily offered an alternative.

“Guide Choi Young-sun is at the scene. We can urgently…”

“I don’t get along with that woman.”

Well, then what am I supposed to do…

It was hard to believe this was the same person who used to boast that he must have an A-class guide, but this wasn’t the time to argue about that. If his condition worsened any further here, it would be a real disaster. So Director Park quickly pulled out his device and said,

“I’ll call right away.”

He searched for Lee Su-hyeon among the hundreds of saved names. Worried that he might not answer, fortunately, his voice came through immediately.

– Hello…

“This is the Human Resources Director. Where are you now?”

– Ah, I’m… at home. At Esper Song Ji-hyeok’s home…

Though confusion was evident in his voice, that wasn’t important at all. Director Park rapidly fired off his words again.

“Come to the BK dungeon in XX-dong right now.”

Perhaps as a survival instinct, a better idea flashed through his mind. After telling Su-hyeon to wait a moment, Director Park urgently searched for someone. An Esper with teleportation ability.

Fortunately, he found her not far away. She looked tired from moving many people, but he had no choice but to ask.

“Can you teleport? Just one person is needed.”

“Yes, I can.”

She answered without a moment’s hesitation and immediately stood up. Not only was the person asking Director Park, but even though she had used a lot of energy, she could manage one more person.

Moreover, the subject was Song Ji-hyeok. The news that he had effectively put an end to this battle had already spread throughout the entire base camp.

Perhaps because of this, his condition didn’t look good at a glance, so she hurriedly focused her mind and strongly visualized the destination. Soon, Song Ji-hyeok stepped without hesitation into the dimensional rift that tore through space.

***

When I stopped in front of the apartment door, my finger reached for the doorlock keypad instead of the doorbell. This was thanks to Song Ji-hyeok giving me the password on the second day.

Beep beep beep beep-

As I pressed the four digits in order, the lock disengaged with a click. When I asked if it was the last four digits of his phone number, Song Ji-hyeok indifferently replied that it was his birthday. Coincidentally, it was early next month, so I immediately entered it into my phone calendar.

“I’m here.”

I entered the living room, making my presence known. But somehow, the interior was quiet. The lights were on brightly, but Song Ji-hyeok was nowhere to be seen.

‘Is he already asleep? That can’t be right.’

It was too early for even a child to be in bed, let alone an adult. As I was contemplating whether to knock, my device suddenly made a sound.

I took out the device out of habit, and my eyes widened slightly. The screen displayed ‘Director Park Sang-chul’. As soon as I answered the call, the director’s urgent voice came through.

– This is the Human Resources Director. Where are you now?

Flustered by the sudden question about my location, I answered faithfully like a well-trained dog.

“Ah, I’m… at home. At Esper Song Ji-hyeok’s home…”

– Come to the BK dungeon in XX-dong right now. No, wait a moment.

At those words, I held the device politely with both hands and froze. Amidst the commotion of noises I could hear, I recalled what I had just heard.

‘Come to the BK dungeon in XX-dong right now.’

Is he there now? Could it be… has a dungeon break occurred?

With that thought, I hurriedly turned on the TV. I flipped through various channels, but there was no breaking news anywhere. However, instead of relief, I felt an ominous unease. It was because I knew well how these situations usually unfolded.

When signs of a dungeon break appear, Espers with barrier skills work together to create a massive barrier. Because of this, while it may be touch-and-go inside, from above it looks like nothing is happening.

Even if a break actually occurs, they initially keep it strictly secret. This is to minimize the chaos and panic that could engulf citizens. Only when the situation seems to be getting out of hand do they issue evacuation orders. In other words, just because there’s no breaking news right now doesn’t necessarily mean the situation is completely safe.

But I couldn’t fully grasp the situation just from being told to come to the dungeon. As I waited anxiously, biting my nails, the director’s voice finally came through the noise again.

– Esper Song Ji-hyeok will be heading your way now.

“What? What do you mean…”

Before I could finish speaking, a smell of blood and something nauseating suddenly wafted over. When I turned my head reflexively, I was shocked almost to the point of fainting.

Song Ji-hyeok was standing near the entrance, which had clearly been empty just moments ago. His black combat uniform was stained with unknown substances, and the exposed parts were also in a mess.

An even bigger problem was his blood-red eyes, visible even from a distance. The team leader’s voice came clearly from the device I had managed not to drop.

– We sent him by teleport. Has he not arrived yet?

“He… he just arrived.”

– He used a lot of energy at the scene. Do a full guiding session, and contact me as soon as it’s over.

With that, the call ended. Almost simultaneously, Song Ji-hyeok walked towards me with heavy steps. The atmosphere was not just expressionless, but even a bit eerie. I almost stepped back unconsciously, but quickly came to my senses and approached him, grabbing his arm.

“Come here quickly.”

I pulled him into the room I was using. Knowing that just holding hands wouldn’t be enough, I sat Song Ji-hyeok on the edge of the bed, held his face, and immediately pressed my lips to his.

As soon as I started infusing energy, I almost let out a groan. As I had guessed, Song Ji-hyeok’s internal state was the worst I had ever experienced. Dark, damp, sticky. All sorts of negative energies were mixed together like a chill close to fear, and I felt like I might be swept away by that massive current at any moment. Even as I desperately poured in energy, for the first time I worried, ‘Can I really resolve this?’

“Mmph…!”

Song Ji-hyeok’s attitude was equally rough. As soon as our lips met, he unleashed a kiss that was almost violent.

I felt a stinging sensation, as if my lip had been cut by his teeth. Though I flinched each time, I didn’t stop and continued to infuse my energy into him. Focusing solely on that, I soon found my back touching the bed.

Song Ji-hyeok continued to deliver rough kisses while grinding his hips against mine. I could clearly feel his hardened center even through our clothes. I fumbled down and unzipped his combat pants. When I pushed my hand inside, exploring, he jerked greatly and let out a moan.

At that moment, my own arousal surged as well. I started moving my tongue again and firmly grasped and stroked his dick, which was radiating intense heat. I traced along the veins protruding on the shaft, then moved up to rub the glans with my thumb. The response was immediate. Soon, sticky pre-cum began to flow, making everything slippery.

Song Ji-hyeok also reached for my lower abdomen. But his goal was different from mine. With hasty movements, he undid my belt and zipper, then pulled everything down, underwear and all.

“…!”

My eyes widened as fingers invaded my body without warning. Regardless, Song Ji-hyeok showed no hesitation. As he immediately tried to push in a second finger, I had to stop him, despite the urgency of the situation.

“Wait, Ji-hyeok.”

I turned my head and pushed his shoulders away with all my strength. When I faced Song Ji-hyeok again, his pupils were still red and his expression was full of discontent. I understood his urgency, but if he entered me like this, it would be hell.