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In a world where the supernatural collides with the ordinary, dungeons—dangerous rifts to other realms—begin appearing across the city, threatening humanity. The Hunter Association, tasked with sealing these rifts, relies on Guides who are psychically linked to Hunters with extraordinary powers.

A former soldier, becomes a newly awakened Guide at 27, struggling to adapt to his role. Paired with an S-ranked Hunter, a reckless veteran esper, he faces the daunting challenge of navigating deadly dungeons filled with nightmarish creatures. Their partnership is strained—A disciplined and methodical solider, and an esper who's impulsive and dismissive of rules.

As dungeons appear more frequently, each mission tests their limits and teamwork. While the Guide adjusts to his new life and role, the esper wrestles with his haunted past and growing responsibilities. Together, they uncover a disturbing pattern behind the dungeon outbreaks, suggesting a larger, sinister plot at play.

Amid the chaos, the guide grapples with losing his former life and his growing attachment to his esper, while the looming danger threatens to push them—and their fragile trust—apart. Every decision they make could determine the city's fate, or possibly the entire world.

NOTE: This is a slow-burn light-romance BL. It means there are no mature or sexual themes, and it focuses on action, plot, character growth, and relationships between characters and their adversaries. 

Cover Art: V.R. Wilde (IG: its.forevermonday)

Dogmatic Dungeon Dominion

Upon exiting the dungeon gate into the association-owned factory building where it was guarded, Summer immediately reported the change the group experienced. Nathan stood staring at the orange gate with a red tint seeping in from the edges. His eyes shifted to wear Penn was standing, talking to Silas. The frown deepened.

Nathan strolled over, steps quick - almost slightly panicked. Once he reached Penn, he clasped the Guide's wrist, dragging him through a set of double metal doors and into a utility hallway. Once the door slammed shut behind them, the Esper forced Penn to sit down on one of the folding chairs set against the wall.

"What are you doing?" Penn sighed, as Nathan reached for each as if it were glass, inspecting it closely. Nathan remained silent. He removed the protective vest from the Guide, rolling up sleeves and pant legs, checking for injuries. When the Esper finally made it to Penn's face, inspecting it closely - Penn tried again. "Nathan?"

Ch. 56: Kraken Soup For The Soul, Part 1