GTLTGIDES chapter 54

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Was Polwel family always this evil?

‘In the original, they definitely just quietly admitted Jake’s wrongdoing.’

If my memory serves me right, in “The Genius Guide’s Melancholy” , when Jake Polwel’s crimes were exposed, the Polwel family cut ties with him immediately.

Jake was cleanly removed from the family register, and the Polwel family used their considerable influence to leave him with no choice but to confess to all charges.

They issued an official statement apologizing for the misconduct of a family member and provided significant financial support for Eunsoo’s living expenses.

In addition to compensation for damages, they supported all living expenses, from housing to everyday costs.

They also helped Eunsoo in many discreet ways when he found himself in difficult situations.

Polwel’s generous support certainly had a positive impact on Eunsoo’s adaptation to society after suddenly being thrown into the world.

But what is this? The attitude of Maria Polwel I’m seeing now.

‘Is Maria acting on his own? No, that can’t be…’

Maria Polwel didn’t have a significant role in the original, but if my memory is correct, he was the right hand of the head of the family.

He wasn’t in a position to act on his own. Nor did he have that kind of personality.

Also, I was unconscious for about two weeks.

According to the original, enough time had passed for the statement to be issued and for the family to have already cut ties with Jake.

But I hadn’t heard anything related to that.

The fact that ‘Polwel’ hadn’t made a move yet indicated that the situation had already deviated significantly from the original.

‘Why did it only come to mind now…?’

I never expected to be blindsided like this.

Jake Polwel’s crimes were so clear-cut that I never imagined anyone would try to overturn them.

Much less did I expect them to go after me, who nearly died from Jake’s rampage.

“So, are you now a little more willing to have a conversation?”

Maria rested his chin lightly on his clasped hands and looked at me with a bright smile.

I clenched my jaw tightly.

I wanted nothing more than to yell at his to stop spewing nonsense and storm out.

But… the power the Polwel family wielded could certainly make that nonsense a reality.

They could sway the law, the public opinion—everything.

They could make me and Eunsoo the perpetrators and Jake Polwel the victim.

My chest tightened as if something heavy was weighing it down.

I had no choice but to sit back down.

Barely able to exhale, I spoke.

“What do you want from me?”

“I came to have a pleasant conversation. There’s no need to be so tense.”

‘Pleasant conversation, my foot. Threatening me with baseless accusations…’

Under the table, I clenched my fists tightly.

I was so angry that my body was trembling.

I was sure that none of my anger was being hidden as I stared at her, but Maria Polwel continued to smile calmly.

“Let’s try to resolve this through a conversation, shall we?”

Yang Heewoon seemed worried about whether the Bureau might find him unsuitable as a guardian and strip him of his qualifications.

However, in reality, the situation was quite different.

The Bureau didn’t care much about the environment in which Ye Eunsoo was being protected.

After all, there were only about four months left until Ye Eunsoo turned 20.

It was almost like he was already an adult, so they took an “you’re on your own” approach.

“Well, they like to create their own problems.”

Ye Eunsoo also welcomed their indifference.

If they were truly strict and prevented him from living with Yang Heewoon, there wouldn’t have been anything more infuriating than that.

Anyway, it was just a formality.

They asked half-hearted questions, and he gave half-hearted answers.

However, the content wasn’t entirely careless.

He made sure to say things they would like to hear.

That way, he could minimize wasted time and quickly return to Yang Heewoon’s side.

“You’re doing well, right?”

“Yes.”

“No visible injuries, and you look healthy, so it seems like you’re eating and sleeping well. That’s good enough.”

With just a few obedient responses, the conversation went smoothly.

Maybe they trusted Yang Heewoon’s character, or perhaps they figured that even if he was mistreated, it wouldn’t cause a scandal within the next four months.

It wasn’t bad.

Finishing quickly and being able to return was definitely an advantage.

“If we finish early, it’ll be date time….”

Ye Eunsoo’s lips twitched with a smile.

An amusement park date. He’d seen it often in movies and dramas.

Sharing soft-serve ice cream with Yang Heewoon, riding the carousel together.

When the sun sets, they’d watch the parade together and, under the bursting fireworks, maybe even share a commemorative first kiss if not a full one.

And lastly, riding the Ferris wheel…

“Ah.”

Lost in his happy imagination, Ye Eunsoo returned to reality. He straightened up and looked at the investigator.

“Right. It’d be great if you could return my belongings soon.”

“Your belongings?”

“Yes.”

Yang Heewoon is poor. It was obvious just by looking at the state of his house.

The old furniture and appliances seemed to be picked up from a junkyard, his clothes were worn and stretched, and his shoes had worn-out soles.

He probably wasn’t eating well because he didn’t have the money.

Ye Eunsoo didn’t want to cause unnecessary expenses for Yang Heewoon by being brought into his life.

If he could make money right away, he wouldn’t care about holding onto the items that idiot gave him, but it wasn’t a situation where he could afford to be so carefree.

He didn’t want to take money or things from those bastards, especially if it was for Yang Heewoon’s sake.

“How long do we have to watch those assholes giving financial help while leering at us….”

Damn Espers.

Ever since Yang Heewoon took him in, they’d been showering him with gifts, as if trying to gauge his reaction, which was deeply annoying.

He was worried about how much they might exploit Yang Heewoon using the pretext of giving him things.

“There are also some things I need to keep.”

He didn’t really place much importance on material things, so most of it could be left behind.

However, there was one thing—just one item that he absolutely needed to get back.

“No. It’s evidence.”

“…Evidence?”

“Yes. Evidence related to your case.”

“Why are my personal belongings considered evidence?”

Wasn’t it enough to just confirm the circumstances of that idiot imprisoning him for over a decade?

He couldn’t understand why the Bureau needed to keep the items.

“Anyway, no.”

The investigator chuckled softly.

There was a peculiar glint in his eyes, like he was about to enjoy some entertaining spectacle.

Excited at the thought of going on a date with Yang Heewoon, Ye Eunsoo’s mind cooled instantly.

As he left the interrogation room after being told he could go, Ye Eunsoo rubbed his lips and fell into deep thought.

‘…I’m getting anxious.’

This plan had been the worst.

It was all a ploy to prevent Yang Heewoon from going to the convenience store, but he almost ended up killing Yang Heewoon.

In the end, he did end up living with Yang Heewoon, but the whole process that led to this good outcome was far from ‘planned’.

Since the ‘plan’ failed, he had no idea how far the ripple effect of the stone he’d thrown would go.

“Not getting my things back has ruined my date plans too….”

He clicked his tongue briefly.

There was no immediate urgency, but things not going as planned was still frustrating.

“Well, well, look who it is. A face I’m not happy to see.”

On his way to find Yang Heewoon, Ye Eunsoo ran into yet another irritating situation.

‘Who are they to talk….’

Ye Eunsoo’s face grew cold.

It was another face he was not pleased to see.

White hair, a pale face, and an Esper who was annoyingly tall.

“If you’re here, does that mean Heewoon is here too?”

“…Why are you looking for him? To hurt my brother again?”

“Our brother?”

The white-haired man chuckled lightly and covered his mouth as he spoke.

“Even if I hurt Heewoon, I wouldn’t come close to what you did when you nearly killed him, would I?”

Damn it.

The fact that he couldn’t argue back made him furious.

He clenched his teeth.

Ye Eunsoo hated this white-haired bastard.

His sharp tongue was one thing, but the fact that he deliberately hurt Yang Heewoon was another.

All to keep him in check, for such a shitty reason.

‘He’s already not in good health.’

He could still vividly see Yang Heewoon, who, with a pale face and even tears in his eyes from the pain, had clung to the bastard, saying he would do the guiding.

He hated seeing Yang Heewoon kiss that damn bastard, but what was even worse was the thought of that bastard ravaging Yang Heewoon from the inside.

‘So annoying….’

As a guide like Yang Heewoon, he himself could never reach that place.

That bastard would just invade and mess around as he pleased.

Breaking his delicate body, leaving marks with pain, sharing feelings, and filling Yang Heewoon’s mind, even if only for a moment.

He makes Yang Heewoon forget about the one he ‘loves’—him, even if just for a moment.

Ye Eunsoo hated this white-haired man with every fiber of his being and hated the three Espers who received guidance from Yang Heewoon even more.

His light blue eyes glinted with a dark, murderous intent.

“One day, you’ll regret those words. You’ll beg me to save you, to guide you.”

“You talk big for someone who can’t even use his abilities.”

‘Damn it.’

He bit his lip hard and swallowed his curses.