SchuylerLisette

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

T/W: Foul Language, Gore

Penn watched in real-time as Nathan's eyes refocused. Though they did not turn back to brown, the Esper seemed to become more clear-minded with the refueled power source within him. Nathan raised a curious eyebrow, almost bemused by this unexpected turn of events. Seeing him well enough to operate again, Penn pulled back.

"Well then," Nathan pursed his lips, before quickly stealing a peck from the retreating Guide, a proud smirk displaced on his face. Penn's mouth fell agape in surprise, causing the Esper to chuckle as he turned to look at all the gathered mana sources. "It feels a bit weird to be in my own head during this. It's almost like I'm outside my body using a remote control."

Ch. 78: Hole in the Wall, Part 1