Possessor #2 Just Wants to Fangirl Chapter 4

It’s a scene I’ve only dreamed of.

Left Ki, right Gyeon.

To my left is Ki Hyeonmin, to my right is Gyeon Junhwi.

Left is the regressor, right is the possessor.

The 2D art I admired daily through my phone screen, my babies who could never exist in the same space, are within arm’s reach.

But I can’t fully rejoice at this fact.

You know that internet joke from before?

Number one person you don’t want to travel with.

You win a free trip and go ‘Jackpot!’ but the destination is an island that becomes a locked room when the boat leaves. And when the door opens, master detective Kin Dumbass and master detective Dumb-nan enter as a set. (+) ^[1] TLN: I should explain this one. It’s a joke that originated from the question of “who are the absolute worst people to travel with?” And these two detectives, Kindaichi from “The Kindaichi Case Files” and Conan from “Detective Conan” are ranked #1 and #2. Because whenever they go, people die. Now I believe the reason the MC mentioned this is because she met the two, Ki Hyeonmin and Gyeon Junhwi, in like “burning building.” Yes she met them, her biases, but she’s also about to die. I hope that explains it? Lol)

It’s a complicated, subtle feeling.

I am your fan…

But do I really have to be in that spot?

“I’m going to the bathroom, will you be okay alone?”

Nod, nod.

As Yeom Juwan moved toward the entrance, Gyeon Junhwi’s gaze instantly turned toward Yeom Juwan.

‘Does he recognize Yeom Juwan?’

Suddenly a new question surged within me.

Is that Gyeon Junhwi the possessor Gyeon Junhwi I know?

<On the Brink of Destruction> is a possession story.

I summoned data from all the possession stories I’ve ever read, but there’s no fantasy work with possession into a possession story.

I think I’ve seen it a few times in romantic fantasy, but no cases of double possession in the fantasy genre come to mind.

Could it be… I possessed in place of Gyeon Junhwi?

My hands and feet turn ice cold.

The reason there were as many as nine survivors in the awakening test disaster was because Gyeon Junhwi was active. In a world where Gyeon Junhwi doesn’t possess, the survival rate drops even lower.

How do I know that?

“If the novel’s contents happen exactly, there will only be three survivors of this test. We’re screwed.”

Because I remember Gyeon Junhwi’s inner monologue.

I don’t know what I should do, but first…

Let’s confirm.

* * *

I headed toward the snack table set up in one corner of the waiting room.

Macarons, cheesecake, butter cookies. Orange juice, cranberry juice, even passion fruit juice.

In this situation, all sorts of snacks are prepared by type.

Juice would be uncomfortable, right?

Right, water is safest after all.

After filling a paper cup with water, I passed by Gyeon Junhwi’s side and stumbled as naturally as possible.

Splash!

Transparent liquid falls onto Gyeon Junhwi.

Gyeon Junhwi lifts his head.

Our eyes meet.

Beeeep—

I hear a cardiac arrest signal.

Ah, that last one was an auditory hallucination.

Anyway, what do I do about this beauty?

Eyes with shadows cast over them. Red pupils shining through those shadows.

An appearance that’s pure yet strangely exudes sexiness, somehow looking like he has a story.

And now with wet hair—isn’t this cheating?

‘Even if I die like this, I have no regrets…’

I do!

I deliberately recalled the goblin going stab-stab and met Gyeon Junhwi’s gaze head-on.

“Sorry, did you get very wet?”

“It’s fine.”

Gyeon Junhwi brushed off the water in his hair with an indifferent touch, and my heart fluttered pathetically.

How does just brushing hair produce a CF?

This is genuine self-luminous beauty.

“Sorry. I made a mistake because I’m nervous. I have a bad feeling about this test.”

“……”

I tried to start a conversation, but Gyeon Junhwi completely ignored me and lowered his head deeply.

“Have you heard anything about the awakening test?”

“……”

“Will we really see monsters? I’ve never seen one in person.”

“……”

“Have you seen one?”

“……”

The way he resolutely refuses communication isn’t like my baby.

When I unflinchingly continued the one-way conversation, Gyeon Junhwi suddenly stood up from his seat.

“Sorry.”

A cold smile.

He’s trying to move seats to avoid me.

‘Don’t go!’

No matter what, I need to confirm whether the Gyeon Junhwi before me is a possessor.

The reason <On the Brink of Destruction> could be serialized for over four hundred chapters was because Gyeon Junhwi was active.

If it’s a world where Gyeon Junhwi didn’t possess… it might be cleaner to just die at the goblins’ hands today.

Step.

Gyeon Junhwi has already taken one step with those long legs.

How do I turn him around?

A topic a possessor would be interested in…

“Actually, I had a dream that an outbreak happened at the test site.”

Gyeon Junhwi stopped dead.

Soon he scanned me up and down with cold eyes.

“What’s your name?”

“Yeon Sora. And you?”

“Gyeon Junhwi.”

A relieved smile came naturally.

If he were a regular person, the normal response here would be ‘what nonsense.’

At this point in time, an outbreak is a major event that happens maybe once every ten years, and an outbreak inside the Tower is happening today for the first time (will happen).

“You saw an outbreak in your dream?”

“Yeah.”

“You’re sure it was at the awakening test site?”

“Yeah, it was a cave.”

“What monsters appeared?”

“Goblins.”

“What kind of goblins?”

This… interest is a bit excessive?

I impulsively mentioned the outbreak, but I’m not mentally prepared to have this conversation yet.

I’ve confirmed what I needed to confirm… let’s bail now.

“Well, I don’t really remember beyond that. Sorry for saying something pointless. Don’t worry about it. It’s just a random dream.”

When I said that with a bright smile, Gyeon Junhwi’s left pinky finger stood up stiffly.

That’s the habit that appears when my baby’s pissed?

I need to leave quickly.

“Good luck.”

After giving another smile, I returned to Yeom Juwan’s side with quick steps.

Judging by the tingling on the back of my head, Gyeon Junhwi seems to be glaring at me.

Did I talk too much?

Still, I have no regrets.

Just confirming that Gyeon Junhwi is a possessor made me feel much more at ease.

The fear of death has greatly subsided.

* * *

“We’ll now divide into groups. When your name is called, please gather with your team members. Group 1…”

Following the staff’s guidance, we gathered in cozy groups of five.

I didn’t end up on the same team as Gyeon Junhwi or Ki Hyeonmin, but I was paired with Yeom Juwan again as a set.

And then came self-introduction time.

“I’m Lee Hyojun.”

“I’m Park Rahee.”

“No Jitae. This is my first awakening test.”

“Isn’t that true for all of us?”

“Ah, is that so? Right, hahaha.”

In this worldview, there are many people with unusual hair colors and eye colors.

Among my team members, two boys have green and blue hair. The girl has yellow hair.

Judging by how I’ve never heard any of their names, they’re the same status as me (extras whose names weren’t even mentioned).

Seeing the kids laughing brightly, perhaps excited, my chest feels heavy for no reason.

Because all these kids are victims of the first catastrophic incident cycle.

“What’s your name?”

“Yeom Juwan.”

“And next to you?”

“This is Yeon Sora.”

As I kept my mouth firmly shut swallowing tears, Yeom Juwan introduced me instead. Then Lee Hyojun peeked his head toward me.

“Why don’t you introduce yourself?”

“Sorry. I’m not feeling well.”

“I see.”

Lee Hyojun blushed and turned his gaze to the ground.

Why’s he suddenly like this? His ears are completely carrot-colored?

The elf beauty of Yeon Sora in the student ID suddenly came to mind.

Right, when a seventeen-year-old boy stands before an elf girl, this reaction is natural.

Damn right! Yeah, this noona’s got some beauty.

“Please treat me well.”

I gave a slight smile meaning don’t be nervous, but suddenly Lee Hyojun’s face stiffened.

Why’s he making such a bitter expression?

“Don’t misunderstand. That’s just how Yeon Sora’s smiling face looks.”

Yeom Juwan made a strange explanation.

What’s wrong with my face?

Come to think of it, I only checked the student ID—I haven’t seen Yeon Sora’s real appearance yet.

I haven’t had the mental space for that.

“Soon the rankers who will be your examiners will arrive. Until they arrive, please converse with your team members. Those who need to use the bathroom during this time may go. However, bathroom trips are only permitted in pairs with permission.”

I immediately requested bathroom time, and as soon as permission was granted, I dashed away like lightning.

And thirty seconds later, I could confirm my real appearance in the bathroom mirror.

‘God.dess!’

Yeon Sora’s real appearance truly transcended imagination.

The photo was beyond-species level, but the real thing is beyond-universe level.

The skin glows like pearls, and the pupils look like they scraped together all the pink diamonds in the world and synthesized them.

Beauty that transcends everything.

I pinched my right cheek with one hand, and the elf goddess reflected in the mirror also pinched her cheek.

Is this really me?

I became a goddess!

…No, that’s not why I came here, right?

What did I come here to do?

Ah, check my smile.

I barely recalled the purpose of coming here and tried to recreate the smile I gave Lee Hyojun earlier.

“So that’s it.”

I could understand the entire situation in an instant.

Yeon Sora has transcendent beauty even without doing anything.

But when she smiles with that face, it seems like large subtitles should be added.

[This is the eye level between you and me.]

Even when I relax my facial muscles as much as possible, even when I change angles, it’s the same.

If I lift my chin slightly?

[This is the eye level between you and me, laughable human].

If I lower my chin?

[This is the eye level between you and me, but you are pitiful by your mere existence, so I won’t say it out loud, human.]

No matter what I do, only an ‘eye level’ smile comes out.

I could soon identify the cause.

‘The nose is too perfect.’

I learned why the expression ‘nose held high’ exists.

A human with a nose perfect in height, angle, and shape should absolutely never smile.

I should be careful from now on too.

But something feels ominous…?

Come to think of it, didn’t I smile at Gyeon Junhwi too?

What did I say while doing that?

— Sorry, don’t worry about it. It’s just a random dream.

Grin. [This is the eye level between you and me.]

— Good luck.

That wasn’t my intention…

I unintentionally picked a fight with the protagonist.

* * *

When I returned to the waiting room, a man I’d never seen before was standing in front of our team members.

He’s really tall. About 190cm?

The giant-like man is shouldering a massive sword as tall as himself.

“You’re the last one? I’m Ham Sobong. I’ll be your team’s examiner today.”

“I’m Yeon Sora.”

“Haha! Right, pleased to meet you.”

After bowing my head slightly, I quickly looked the man over.

The badge on his chest reads [Republic of Korea]. That badge means one thing. He’s a public service hunter.

In <On the Brink of Destruction>, there’s a public service hunter system instead of military service. After graduating from the academy, awakened ones must dedicate three years to serving the nation.

If he’s a public service hunter, it hasn’t been more than three years since he graduated from the academy.

That means he’s still at a time when he overflows with humanity compared to weathered hunters.

‘Maybe…’

A glimmer of hope appeared for a moment.

I appealed with as feeble an appearance as possible and opened my mouth in a mosquito voice.

“Examiner, I’m not feeling well today… Is there no way to change the awakening test date?”

Since there’s nothing to lose anyway, I decided to try the escape strategy one more time.

I just need to avoid today, just today.

“You can change the date if you have medical staff permission.”

Medical staff?

That master of malingering detection from earlier?

Honestly… I don’t have confidence I can beat that person.

If I fail, I’ll definitely get an injection in the eye this time.

“How about it, should I call the medical staff?”

“No, it’s okay.”

I answered with a bitter smile, and I saw Ham Sobong’s face stiffen.

Why’s he like that again?

…Then I realized my lips were turned up.

Even a bitter smile has the eye level effect, apparently.

That’s not what’s important right now.

‘Escape is impossible.’

With this, it’s certain.

Escape is not an option.

Somehow I must survive the outbreak.

• 1. TLN: I should explain this one. It’s a joke that originated from the question of “who are the absolute worst people to travel with?” And these two detectives, Kindaichi from “The Kindaichi Case Files” and Conan from “Detective Conan” are ranked #1 and #2. Because whenever they go, people die. Now I believe the reason the MC mentioned this is because she met the two, Ki Hyeonmin and Gyeon Junhwi, in like “burning building.” Yes she met them, her biases, but she’s also about to die. I hope that explains it? Lol)