The Heartthrob Guide: Dodder of S-Class Sentinels

Chapter 248 The Truth About the Queen's Sound Waves

"Her Majesty the Queen, the current Queen, was also born in Granville, right?"

As the elevator slowly ascended, Lin Nan adjusted to the feeling of weightlessness while inquiring about internal affairs from the police officer.

“Exactly. She is the pride of our Zerg.” The police officer had no expression, as if hypnotized, standing blankly at the front of the elevator.

"Women among the Zerg who can differentiate into spiritual bodies are extremely rare, and those who can become guides are one in ten thousand. But once they appear, they are all extraordinary individuals."

"Before His Majesty took office, he and Lady Su Ping were hailed as the 'twin stars of tomorrow' of the Zerg, and both became the successors to the Queen. This was an unprecedented event in the history of the Zerg. I still remember the lively scene when the election was held."

At this point, the police officer looked up at the ceiling. The elevator lights cast flickering shadows on the man's face, making his empty eyes appear somewhat dazed.

"Is Guide Su Ping an old acquaintance of His Majesty?" Lin Nan was stunned.

"Yes. They were not only rivals, but also close friends. However, in the end, His Majesty prevailed and won the crown."

"So that's how it all happened. It's a real pity. Guide Su Ping was very capable," Lin Nan said regretfully.

"Indeed. At the same time, she is also very responsible. After being rejected, Lady Su Ping was not discouraged. Instead, she stayed in Granville. The medical team she leads is the world's most advanced mental health team. Even the Guide Academy often sends people over for academic exchanges."

"The principle of 'control-type mental guidance' was created by her, but most of the guiding abilities nowadays are healing-type, so her theory has not been widely applied or practiced. It's a great pity."

Police officers have been stationed in Granville for many years, and only those who have benefited from Su Ping's guidance know the power of control-type guides. Unfortunately, many years ago, most people's mental strength and level of pollution were not as severe as they are now, so at that time, gentle healing-type guides were more popular.

This is probably why Su Ping was not selected as a guide back then.

I didn't know such a thing existed.

Was Su Ping the theoretical pioneer of the control system guide?

Why would someone so incredibly powerful have their mental energy deplete so quickly?
Lin Nan had seen Su Ping use her skills before. Although she was very strong, she still felt a heavy sense of twilight.

If she really is an old acquaintance of the Queen, the current Queen is only in her sixties, so she shouldn't be aging so quickly.

It should be noted that in this world, the stronger a person's mental strength, the longer their lifespan. S-level Sentinels or Guides can live to be over 150 years old, while Ms. Su Ping is A+ level, which is close to S-level ability. At least she is in her prime at over 60 years old.

As the two were talking, the elevator quickly arrived at the top floor of the White Tower.

The top floor is the control room, its sturdy alloy door firmly locked, accessible only to specially authorized personnel.

Lin Nan glanced at the police officer beside her, thinking that he probably didn't have the authority to open the door, so she smiled and said to him, "Thank you for your hard work. Now please return to your post and forget about what just happened."

The police officer nodded slightly, obediently closed the elevator door, and went downstairs.

In the quiet top floor, Lin Nan was the only one in the corridor. She stood at the door of the control room, sensing the energy fluctuations inside.

It was a spiritual energy very similar to that of the Central White Pagoda. If she didn't pay attention normally, she wouldn't notice anything unusual. However, it had just used its skills when it drove away the small alien species and hadn't had time to put on its disguise, which made her smell something different.

So that's what happened when I felt something was off.

Lin Nan thought to herself, placing her hand on the doorknob, about to forcefully break it open with her skill, when she was stopped by a voice.

【stop.】

Su Ping's voice rang in Lin Nan's ears, as if she were right behind her. "It really is you."

Lin Nan responded to her.

[You're incredibly perceptive, little guy. Did that Hosen brat send you here?]

[That's not important. But Senior Su Ping, shouldn't you explain why the sound waves released from the control center aren't the Queen's, but yours?]

【…】

As soon as Lin Nan asked her question, the space fell silent. The other party seemed to be hesitating, wondering whether they should answer her question.

Number Five tentatively wrapped himself around the door lock—

Finally, a heavy sigh came.

Come to me, and I'll tell you.

Number Five chuckled twice and pulled his head back.

Lin Nan: ...

She took the elevator back to the medical department.

Su Ping was already waiting for her in her office.

"Won't anyone suspect anything if you come out at this time?"

“It’s alright. I’m not feeling well. Colonel Lauen… gave me special permission not to attend the public memorial service,” Su Ping said gently.

Lin Nan hesitated for a moment, but still chose to speak directly: "Why was it you, Your Majesty, who released the sound waves that the alien species used to defend this white tower?"

"Although it's hard to say, so much has happened that it's hard to keep it a secret any longer... The Queen's spiritual power has disappeared."

"About a few months ago, one night, in a short moment, the city of Granville lost its protection without warning."

"If the public knew about this, it would definitely cause great panic. So I took it upon myself to disguise my spiritual power as His Majesty's and continue to maintain the operation of the White Tower."

“We used to be the closest of friends. I’m very familiar with her energy frequency and can simulate her in a simple way. It’s just a pity that my mental strength is still inferior to hers. Just maintaining the barrier is almost burning up my mental energy…”

“Granville has become like this because of me. If I had told the truth to the Tower sooner, perhaps they would have come up with a better solution…and the people here wouldn’t have been exploited by the aliens and so many people wouldn’t have died because of me—”

After Su Ping finished speaking, she hunched over completely, her thin back curving into a heavy arc.

The guide's uniform looked rather empty on her petite frame.

She was a great woman.

With her own life almost gone, in the end, what she cared about most was not the fear of death, but the guilt she felt towards the victims.

If she had been chosen as queen back then, would everything be different today?
(End of this chapter)