Dating My Guide | KookJin

18. Mystical

Jin always thought that a dungeon would be a dark, scary place - swarming with monsters. Most of the dungeons he had seen in books are caves where crystals or gems can be gathered. Some dungeons he also heard about are like wild forests, full of big and aggressive predators.

But on the contrary, this place he just entered with his Esper looked so magnificent - something he had not seen nor imagined.

Jin's eyes were wide as he eyed the glowing plants with colorful, bright flowers. Their petals were glittering and sparkling - serving as their light in the middle of the dark, pitch-black night.

There were also odd-looking insects flying around the bushes that almost seem like fireflies because of how they lit up - but they certainly were a lot bigger and brighter than the normal fireflies.

"Woah-- Esper Jeon.. this place looks so amazing! No wonder you asked the CEO to keep this dungeon for yourself. It almost feels like we're in a fairytale."

Jungkook smiled as he watched the look on Jin's face - full of awe and amazement, "I told you, it's really beautiful in here."

"Are most dungeons like this?" Jin asked while he walked slowly with Jungkook to observe the surroundings closely.

"Uhm, not really. Most dungeons are like a wild forest, some are dark caves. But there are many that are just like parks full of magical sceneries - these are some of the things that our guild was researching about.

These plants - when they're brought to our world, they would die because they don't grow in our soil. So our company can only study them here. They were trying to discover the possible uses of these - like maybe for medicines or even food.

Then those insects - they're harmless. But there are some types that need to be killed because they either attack humans or they're poisonous.

Whenever there's a new kind of species, our researchers document them so our Espers can study and be knowledgeable about them. We keep track of the monsters we have encountered - their characteristics and the amount of power they possess."

"So that's why Hybe Power Guild is the best guild in the country - because we hold a lot of useful information about dungeons." Jin said. "Am I allowed to study them too? I'm curious about the different monsters and species from different dungeons. Even the other living things here."

Jungkook smiled and nodded, "Of course. I will give you access to those files. As you know, anything electronic does not work inside dungeons. So we can't use any type of cameras here to document the research.

Once the squad had wiped out the monsters, it's the only time that the research team can get inside. They bring artists with them to draw whatever they find interesting that we can't bring outside to our world. They get scanned and uploaded to Hybe's database as research materials but most are still confidential so only a few has access to them."

"Aww, so I wouldn't be able to see them if you won't lend me access? What a shame for the others. It would've been nice to learn and discover new things."

Jungkook shortly paused and looked at Jin intently, he then asked, "You mean you're interested in these kinds of things? You don't find them scary or boring, or weird?!"

"Of course, I'm interested! These are rare discoveries and not everyone can experience going inside a dungeon. I am a scaredy cat most of the time, but it doesn't mean I don't like seeing or learning new things. I don't think they're boring at all." Jin smiled.

The Guide's sweet smile and curious mind earned a happy smile from the Esper too. Jungkook said, "I'm glad to know. I thought it's only me who's like a dungeon nerd.