What is up with these people already concluding it is bad? Have you completely read the no...

Ophiucus August 6, 2024 11:08 am

What is up with these people already concluding it is bad? Have you completely read the novel? It has 4.8 rating in Ridibooks and when I finished it is actually A VERY GOOD READ.

It was very shaky at first but then everything became significantly better when the events regarding the entering of SS-Class Dungeon started. Around 90s chapter in novel, I think. I admit that it was quite boring at first half but it gets better until the end.

Regarding the ML, I hated him to my guts before the SS-Class Dungeon arc started. He is very sly. A complete bastard. But God! When Jin Hyo-Seop ran away and when he realized his feelings, his character turned 360 degrees. This story will tackle how obsession and love are different things. And how LOVE is what actually Andante felt, not just obsession unlike other MLs. But yeah, I think he's still somehow obsessed, just has discipline. He is willing to give up everything for Jin Hyo-Seop. Willing to go berserk, willing to give the 1st guild ranking, willing to never enter dungeon again as MC don't like danger, etc. If you will ask me, this belongs to my top 10 groveling MLs where the ML actually suffered. A LOT. He was even planning to move to Argentina, an uninhabited place, just to never see Jin Hyo-Seop again and let him live freely and happily. Anyway, the bad thing about him is that he doesn't care for the world nor the safety of the citizens. In people's fantasy, "a villain who will sacrifice the world for his lover."

As for Jin Hyo-Seop, his character is very frustrating for some. Not for me. His coward and timid attitude will be validated by his experience with an esper who forcibly imprinted on him. This is not his ex-lover but someone who took advantage of his guilt for not offering 'deep guiding' to his older brother (the guild leader of the guild Hyo-Seop first belong to which is called BETEL). He was 14 that time when this bastard esper asked him for such guiding. But at the very end, Jin Hyo-Seop had the courage to finally do things his way and what he wanted, with Andante (ML) respecting it.

SUMMARY SPOILERS

•MC Jin Hyo-Seop joined Noapi Guild

•All Noapi guild members are S-Class

•Andante refuses guiding due to the fact that no other guides can heal him completely, thus, the scars. He also has a bad condition called "Reverse/Forced Guiding," something bad for guides.

•MC said that he doesn't think the Noapi guild members are bad, which made them speechless and warm up to him.

•When Andante and Jin Hyo-seop first slept together, Andante realized how amazing Hyo-seop's abilities are. So, when they went back to the guild office, he introduced MC as his lover, something he decided on his own. MC at the time didn't even know. LOL. Guild members know that Andante is only doing this to keep MC by their side as MC is the only one who can perfectly guide him.

•Chaos started when it is said in a gathering of guilds that several stone slabs from dungeons all over the world are missing and Shin Haechang, the speaker, put a bounty of 10 billion won to whoever will catch the criminals.

•Shin Haechang knows deep inside that it is Andante's guild they are looking for.

•An SS-Class Dungeon was predicted to appear again. It first appeared 60/70 years ago, second time is 10 years ago.

•Andante told MC that they are collecting the stone slabs because they will use it to forcibly predict/open the SS-Class Dungeon again even if it is only supposed to appear again 50/60 later. However, the guild members will be old by then and not much powerful.

•No one is able to defeat SS-Class Dungeon 60/70 years causing huge damage. 10 years ago, it appeared again and everyone thought it will be defeated because most capable S-Class Espers gathered and entered the dungeon lead by 'Owen,' once in a century "SS-Class esper." However, it failed again. Only some Espers survived and the ones who survived all went berserk not long after. Hope was lost when Owen, the greatest hero, also perished.

•Everyone is afraid to face the SS-Class Dungeon that appeared today, considering the berserk spree that happened and how much S-Class Espers are lost from each country 10 years ago. Much more that Owen is already gone.

•When a world meeting was conducted regarding how to deal with SS-Class Dungeon, Andante, who is uninvited, interfered using only his audio and said that he is the underworld leader who took over the underworld 9 years ago. As everyone is afraid to face the dungeon this time, he made an offer that he, the unknown underworld leader, with his members will enter the SS-Class Dungeon first and be the sacrifice.

•Shin Haechang, the one representing Korea at the meeting, was mad as he knows that it is his rival Andante speaking. However, when he met Andante after the meeting, he changed his mind about not supporting him, as Andante said that he recognized Shin Haechang as his 'fan.' Andante requested that they allow them to hide their identities to public.

•SS-class dungeon finally opened and the fight inside the dungeon was broadcast to selected people only. MC doesn't belong to those selected people so he is very anxious. Noapi members with cloaks and masks, entered. They first battled with monsters that look like themselves. Second are various monsters and finally, the boss. During the second and final phase of fighting, the fight is suddenly broadcasted live on TV with now everyone around the world witnessing it.

•Everyone can now see how the Noapi members fight, with all of their masks taken off except for Andante, whose mask was not scratched at all.

•While fighting the boss, members are already at disadvantage except for Coda and Andante. Surprisingly, Coda is visibly super angry, unlike his usual calm self, and everyone knows that he is about to go berserk due to his golden eyes. Andante calmed him down and left the fight to Andante.

•The tides are on Andante and everyone was on awe as they realized Andante has two abilities. Usually, Espers have only one. Near the end of fight, Andante got stabbed in stomach with the the claws but he knows that the monsters' weakness is it's shell so he focused on that, tearing each shell parts of the monster one by one. During this, the monster tried to withdraw his claws from Andante's stomach and touched his mask. As the monster do this, the last shell, placed on its head, shattered with Andante's strength. Commonly, in order to defeat a boss, you have to rip its heart out. However, Andante gently picked up the monster and embraced it.

•Not long after, the shattered shell on monsters head peeled off. The unshelled monster changed into a human. Thin shoulders, long hair, and a slender body. Andante's hand affectionately stroked the man's hair. At the same time, Andante's mask fell off and he smiled at the person he is holding in a way that MC had never seen before. And then, Coda suddenly ran towards them followed by the other members who shouted "Ano/No" and then bowed their heads. Coda cried and hugged the man in his arms. (I personally cried here. It was such a beautiful moment. Goosebumps.)

•At that moment, everyone realized the same one, thing. 10 years ago, Owen's guide and the only guide of the LEOM Guild that used to be the number one in the world. Ano/No short for Anora. His codename PIANO. A SS-class guide that is first to enter a dungeon when the SS-Class Dungeon appeared 10 years ago and sacrificed himself to protect the Espers.

•NOAPI=PIANO. Jin Hyo-Seop realized this like everyone else. Now he understands the hostility of Cindy's split personality (the Noapi member who always quiet). The creation of the guild is solely for the existence of Ano. He thought to himself that he could never take his place and that is why he could never receive their affection and trust for each other. Remember that they hid a lot of things from Jin Hyoseop (Aww. My baby)

•Ano was Coda's lover.

•Leader Andante is SS-rank Owen. He has two abilities just like him and uses debuff power.

Anyway, this is all for the first half if anyone ever read this. Let me know if you need further spoilers or questions.

Responses
    Ophiucus August 6, 2024 11:37 am

    SPOILERS AHEAD MY COMMENT

    FORGOT TO ADD IT.

    Keiii August 6, 2024 11:43 am

    That person has always done it. it's not the first time they have done it. They just want to brainwash us and make us think this series is bad. He was very arrogant and felt that he was the only one who could read novels.

    Spoil me! August 6, 2024 12:19 pm

    I would like further spoilers plsヾ(❀╹◡╹)ノ~

    deux August 6, 2024 5:45 pm

    Yes please.more spoiler!

    Ruby Stv August 6, 2024 7:31 pm

    Can You perhaps tell me where can I read the novel to this manhwa? I haven't found any sites that have an English translation, only Korean. (⌒▽⌒)

    maskedfood August 6, 2024 7:35 pm

    I would like to thank you very much for the summarised spoilers you ve given cus you made me feel excited to wait for more chapters!!

    Please give more spoilers on what happened after that im begging you. Im bad at reading the novel so your spoiler is really helpful

    aimu August 7, 2024 6:34 am

    Do you have the novel? This reminds me of profundis so much. I like the novel better than. The manwha
    Can you please send a link

    minim00nlight August 7, 2024 10:31 pm

    more spoilers, please……

    Marissa August 8, 2024 4:59 am

    Omg more spoilers plz

    Nicot August 8, 2024 5:14 am

    I am begging you, please more spoilers.

    PatatoGuy August 8, 2024 9:31 am

    I would love the extra spoilers but take ur time and think about it if u need time. (〜 ̄△ ̄)〜

    Minakoʕ≧ᴥ≦ʔ August 8, 2024 11:16 am

    Where do you read the novel??? Gen asking

    Ophiucus August 8, 2024 1:36 pm

    I'm sorry for everyone who waited for spoilers that took too long and to those I haven't replied to where to read it, I'm back to bed rotting so here it is. I didn't even expect some would read my long babblings.

    Novel:
    ~Ridibooks (Main Story) https://ridibooks.com/books/777109600
    Ridibooks (Sides)
    https://ridibooks.com/books/777122044?_rdt_sid=BookDetailHomeAuthorProfile&_rdt_idx=2
    ~Booktoki (Only Main Story)
    https://booktoki348.com/novel/5522537?book=%EC%99%84%EA%B2%B0%EC%86%8C%EC%84%A4

    SUMMARY SPOILERS Part 2
    - I originally planned to make the following spoilers as detailed as the first part but I realized that this way, no one will be interested with the manhwa anymore as much as they should so I'll only give brief main points. I hope you understand, I'm sorry.

    ANYWAY, please change your mind and do not read these spoilers. Experience it yourself and better, read the novel. Keep you curiosity present for the manhwa. DO NOT READ THIS. I made my narrative as dull as I can so change your mind.

    •Ano is already dead. Noapi only conquered SS-Class Dungeon to let his body rest at peace.

    •1) Jin Hyo-Seop thought Ano was Andante's lover because Andante one-sidedly thought that MC already knows that Ano is his younger brother as MC used to live in US where most guide/Espers know that fact there. Know that LEOM Guild in the past was based in US and Andante is mixed. Andante also muttered "Ano" the night they slept together.
    2) Andante found a guiding amplifier in the dungeon but he has to conduct experiments. He needs volunteer guides to participate but one of the guides Seo-Yeon has a condition to let her be a guide to Noapi for two months. Andante allowed it with the concern in mind that when the experiment succeeds, Hyo-Seop will benefit it so that he doesn't exhaust himself much anymore.
    3) It took a month before Andante came back to Korea and see MC as have to settle a lot.
    4) Jin Hyo-Seop was actually aware that Andante using him from the very start of their relationship.
    5) Andante gave a jewel as a gift to Andante. He stated that it came from the SS-Class Dungeon they defeated and it has protective abilities resulted from Ano who dies there who also have protective abilities. Jin Hyo-seop thought that Andante was so eager to give him a gift which is a remnant of his 'past lover.' MC want to give it back ML refused.
    =MISUNDERSTANDINGS

    •Andante finally came back. MC cried and Andante smiled at him the same way he smiled at Ano during the broadcasted SS-Class Dungeon. MC didn't see it cause he's crying so much out of worry and even the Noapi members are touched. Andante planned to do the same things that MC and him used to do before SS-class Dungeon. Never enter a dungeon, do 'useless' guild tasks and he found a new guild office where it's design and interior is based on what Hyo-Seop will like. Of course, dumbass ML didn't realized he was in love. (I have a love-hate relationship with him.)

    •MC did the first move for them to sleep together this time. Andante thought that MC's actions are strange since they came back but well. ML left the morning for some important matters at US. MC doesn't reply nor accept calls because his phone is turned off until night so Andante asked Flat to go see him at his house and Flat saw a resignation letter and his phone which was turned off.

    •MC left. Why? (Girl, are you still asking? I would also leave if I were him.)

    (I can't help but realize I didn't stay true to my words for brief spoilers only.)

    •MC fled to Gokseong. Almost an uninhabited place but he stay at a grandpa's house. He has no phone nor access to internet, calls etc.

    •When he and granny went downtown to buy some rice sacks, owner mentioned about Andante cooperating with American guild representative to find 'his guide' for weeks now. A bounty was even offered. They thought his guide stole something so they were looking for him. Jin Hyo-seop thought it was the freaking jewel.(Kiss me, Liar 2.0?)

    (I swear I'm trying to not be a yapper)

    •MC bought phone and called Shin Hae-chang and thought to use him to give back jewel to Andante indirectly.
    -It's been a while, Shin Hae-chang esper.
    -Hyo-seop guide?
    [Who is Eugene (yeah, I know I forgot to bring him up with my spoilers but he is Shin Haechang's guide and MC and him became enemies to friends when MC stayed at National Security Agency guild during the SS-Class Dungeon fight.)]
    -Jin Hyo-seop!
    -Eugene Guide? You were next to him-
    -You, get out of there right now! Hide like you're dead... ... Ugh!
    -Eugene Guide? Eugene Guide!
    -Guide Jin Hyo-seop.
    -Shin Haechang Esper, what just happened? What's going on? Is the Eugene guide okay?
    -Eugene is fine. Where are you now?
    -Yes? Are you sure it's okay? Eugene's scream just now-
    -Where are you?
    -That's... difficult to say.
    Jin Hyo-seop had difficulty expressing his intention to refuse to reveal his location.
    -why?
    -Huh? Tell me, Hyoseop. Why is it so hard for you to say it?
    -I asked you, Hyo-seop.
    (Guess who these last three lines is)

    •Andante found him when he is about to leave that place with his bag.

    •Jin Hyo-seop hates obsession and doesn't want to go back to the time where he was still imprinted by Detri (died: only way to remove imprint is if other person is dead) and Wren died saving him from by Detri.

    •He thought Andante is only obsessed with him.

    •Andante realized he's in love and he confessed to Hyo-seop but MC didn't believe him. Andante forcibly kissed him. Suddenly, a barrier separated them two. They realize it was the jewel that only gets activated when the holder is genuinely threatened and MC looks at Andante with fear.

    •A transformation gate appeared (an irregular gate that has distinct characteristics compared to regular ones.) It is poisonous inside and has shadow hands coming after people. When it realized it can't get hold of MC and ML and old man. It attacked the house. Old man despaired. MC felt sorry. Andante offered that if he defeated the dungeon, Hyo-seop and him will talk. MC agreed.

    •Andante came back with Hyo-seop nowhere to be found. He asked the old man who is holding the protective jewel, where is MC. Oldy pointed to the gate dungeon. ML felt immense fear. An ordinary person couldn't survive poison in that dungeon. He went back and he found MC bag there.

    •MC actually teleported using a teleportation scroll that he also used to transfer from US to Korea before. He went to Baños, a place with only very few people living there.

    (I skipped A LOT of parts already if you noticed but I'll skip even more).

    •He became close with Tina, Teddy, Selena, a family who lives there. Teddy manifested as an Esper and wanted to work at National Security Agency and move to Korea.

    •He can't help but hear from other folks about Andante who described him as a 'scary monster' due to his look that with blue veins protruding from his face to everywhere. It is All because he went from dungeon to dungeon to look for MC without sleep. 100 dungeons in 2 weeks allowed Noapi to became no 1 again. Noapi members believe that MC is already dead but Andante is denial, of course.

    •Half a year passed and due to Shin Hae-chang greed to make Jin Hyo-seop his own guide, he put a button Hyo-seop worn on the most recent dungeon Andante entered. After seeing it, Andante went on the verge of berserk. His Noapi members only temporarily stopped him. But anytime, he can go berserk now and die.

    •Shin Haechang helped MC to guide Andante without anyone knowing. Of course, he has hidden intentions. He convinced MC to work at NSA. Andante cried during it but he is under hallucinogens.

    •MC becoming a guide there was announce and Andante found out he alive. ML went there and beta the hell out of Shin Hae-chang. MC collapsed and vomited blood.

    •Doctor said that it was the side effect of guiding. Andante felt guilty. Of course, Shin Hae-chang, the king of gaslighting.

    •Andante distance himself but LOL. He went to every gathering MC went when he didn't used to. He just stared at him until MC leave the event. Rumors spread it and it is a very known fact that Noapi will never have a guide unless MC.

    (skip)

    •It is found out that in order to deal with Transformation gate dungeon problems, 10 stones have to be broken. Has to be done in a short amount of time but it will require too much power. The world leaders called SSS suggested MC guide Andante for 10 sessions.

    (skip, skip, skip)

    •At tenth session, they made up and misundersdings resolved. (This is actually a touching moment but read it yourself. PLEASE)

    Spoiler Alert: Andante cried for the 2nd time..

    •Hyo-seop decided to still finish the contract with 10 months left at the NSA. No matter what Haechang did, he still helped MC back then so that is the least can do.

    •Of course, Andante was against it but MC stood for himself. Andante waited for him.

    •It ended with them being in a car when Andante picked him up from his last day of work in NSA. Andante pointed out that MC now knows how to handle Andante and not be swayed every time anymore(go baby).

    I personally didn't like the ending much just because I felt it was rushed and we didn't get to have the lovey-dovey scenes from before that Andante and Jin Hyo-seop have before the SS-Clas Dungeon arc. I miss Andante calling him 'Honey.' HOWEVER, I believe it is deliberate so that we will be convinced to read the side stories which is SPICY unlike the main story which is R15 only. Now go read it yourself.

    Disclaimer: I wrote this based on my memories so of course it will have lapses here and there but I tried my best especially for the first part of summarized spoilers. Again, wait for the manhwa or read the novel yourself. Thank you!

    SHAMELESS PLUG: Go read "Dash" novel. Hehe.

    Nicot August 8, 2024 3:10 pm
    I'm sorry for everyone who waited for spoilers that took too long and to those I haven't replied to where to read it, I'm back to bed rotting so here it is. I didn't even expect some would read my long babbling... Ophiucus

    I appreciate you so much

    Ophiucus August 8, 2024 9:42 pm
    I'm sorry for everyone who waited for spoilers that took too long and to those I haven't replied to where to read it, I'm back to bed rotting so here it is. I didn't even expect some would read my long babbling... Ophiucus

    •I forgot to mention that Andante actually felt much more guilty when Hyo-seop collapsed and vomited blood because doctor said that MC abilities will be likely demoted to A-Class guide.

    Fast forward

    •It isn't actually Andante's fault. MC actually isn't finish growing his abilities yet even at his age (think about late puberty) and it only got triggered by guiding Andante.

    •Jin Hyo-Seop went from S-Class Guide to an SS-Class Guide at the end.

    Marissa August 9, 2024 4:50 am
    I'm sorry for everyone who waited for spoilers that took too long and to those I haven't replied to where to read it, I'm back to bed rotting so here it is. I didn't even expect some would read my long babbling... Ophiucus

    I know u said not to read this but I’m a sucker for spoilers and will read the manhwa anyways even if I know how it ends so THANK U

    giving it cpr August 16, 2024 8:12 am

    Wait does that mean the ml did the deed with his own brother for guiding back then????

    Ophiucus August 16, 2024 8:16 am
    Wait does that mean the ml did the deed with his own brother for guiding back then???? giving it cpr

    No, no. Of course not. At most, they only did contact guiding. That is why even though Andante and Ano were also compatible like Andante and Jin Hyo-seop, Ano can't perfectly guide Andante as they don't do the deed obviously.

    FluffBall-Sama August 19, 2024 9:49 am
    I'm sorry for everyone who waited for spoilers that took too long and to those I haven't replied to where to read it, I'm back to bed rotting so here it is. I didn't even expect some would read my long babbling... Ophiucus

    Can I also ask regarding this statement?

    2) Andante found a guiding amplifier in the dungeon but he has to conduct experiments. He needs volunteer guides to participate but one of the guides Seo-Yeon has a condition to let her be a guide to Noapi for two months.

    Is this Seo-Yeon also do the deed with all the Naopi members for the experiment or nahh???

    Ophiucus August 19, 2024 12:45 pm
    Can I also ask regarding this statement?2) Andante found a guiding amplifier in the dungeon but he has to conduct experiments. He needs volunteer guides to participate but one of the guides Seo-Yeon has a condi... FluffBall-Sama

    No. Never. Andante even assigned her (Seo-Yeon) to a faraway office in which Jin Hyo-seop won't ever see her again except for their first meet at the main office (office which Andante made with Jin Hyo-seop in mind). Jin Hyo-Seop misunderstood that Andante slept with many S-Class guides like Seo-Yeon, because even though Andante and MC did not meet for a month after the SS-Class Dungeon fight, Andante is still okay and doesn't even look like he needs guiding. However, Andante is like that due to the continuous experiments concerning the guiding amplifier.

    What the guiding amplifier does? It can 'amplify' or increase the guiding of a person towards an esper. For example, it can improve the guiding of a B-class guide to A-Class or even S-Class level. Still, they tried to experiment if it will also increase the guiding of S-Class level guides but it doesn't. It stays the same and maximum at S-level.