The Heartthrob Guide: Dodder of S-Class Sentinels

Chapter 281 Cruel Rights

"It's just a pity that your mental strength level is too low. If conditions allowed, I really wanted to let you grow a little more... but He couldn't wait any longer..."

"You took advantage of the director's weakened mental state and forcibly catalyzed his mutation, didn't you?!"

“Yes,” Edward admitted. “This is the institute’s greatest achievement in recent years, especially in response to insufficient energy reserves. It’s designed to catalyze the near-mutation of Sentinels in advance, thereby meeting the demand for energy stones.”

"Since you released the two dual S-class mutants we prepared for you, you naturally need someone to fill that void. Since Hosen is your personal sentinel, isn't it reasonable for him to do this job?"

“How dare you…” Edward’s words pierced Lin Nan’s heart, more enraging than any vicious curse. “He was once the First General of the Marine Corps, a man who made countless contributions to the country. How dare you use him as a tool to obtain energy stones?!”

Edward chuckled, his tone cold: "In this world, the ultimate fate of humanity is either death or becoming monsters, turning into energy stones—the last value these dying people can offer."

“Five hundred years…” Edward sighed. “Humanity has survived for so many years under His protection, what does it matter if a few people die now!”

"How many people die!" These two words ignited Lin Nan's fury. She abruptly raised her head, the grief in her eyes instantly replaced by icy hatred. The spiritual power gathered at her fingertips carried a sharp aura, almost breaking free of control. "Treating people like livestock to catalyze mutations, taking sacrifice for granted, is this what you call value? Mr. President, you are not 'solving the energy crisis,' you are killing people! You are committing a crime!"

“Young lady, you’re too young.” Edward shook his head, his tone carrying a condescending indifference. “The rightness or wrongness of a decision is never defined by whether it harms lives, but by whether it can save more lives.”

"Have you ever learned about the North? A race that was once so invincible ended its centuries of glory just because a saintess was infected... Strength comes at a price, peace requires sacrifice, this is an ironclad law that has been in place for thousands of years."

“Guide Lin, I know it’s hard for you to accept right now, but since you’ve been chosen by Him, you have to cooperate with us, whether you like it or not. The Queen’s legacy must continue, and no matter how many lives are lost, I will never let His will perish in this era!”

"..."

On that day, Edward's voice was especially clear, yet also especially cold, in the empty council chamber.

Gone was the gentle demeanor he deliberately maintained in front of the people, and gone was the anger he showed when facing Lin Nan's questioning; only a numb calm remained.

At this moment, Lin Nan also saw through the man's thick disguise, revealing his true nature: a sense of powerlessness after being repeatedly crushed by reality, and a near-desperate helplessness hidden deep in his eyes when facing a hopeless situation with no future.

That night, she walked along the long corridor of the White Pagoda, remaining silent for a long time.

The next floor was the Queen's bedroom, but she could not sense any living presence.

The woman she had only glimpsed seemed to have truly vanished from this world.

What exactly is this "He" that the octopus is talking about?

Isn't it referring to the Queen?

[You're so silly! To have lived that long, you probably can't even be considered human anymore.]

What is that...?

In the scene, the vines chattered away, and Lin Nan listened silently until something hooked her ankle.

She noticed and stopped.

It was a very thin vine, which appeared from some unknown corner, and was now wrapped around her right ankle, curled into a loop.

Which guy has sneaked out again?

Lin Nan immediately thought of Number Five, because it was usually the most rebellious one.

She shook her legs, but found that she couldn't shake the vine off.

"Number Five, return to the scene!" Lin Nan silently commanded in his heart.

[What? Boss, did you call me?] Number Five slowly crawled out of the soil at this moment, rubbing its non-existent eyes, somewhat confused.

Not number five? Then what is this one?
Lin Nan bent down, intending to reach out and grab it, but the small vine tucked into the ground and disappeared.

Lin Nan: ...

[Whose spirit escaped?] [That lecherous fellow, secretly touching the boss's leg!]

I'll catch it!

Number Five was filled with righteous indignation and was about to chase after them when Lin Nan shoved him into the mud.

Okay, stop causing trouble!

Plant-type spirits are very common; perhaps they escaped while their master wasn't looking.

Lin Nan didn't pay much attention.

That night, Lin Nan was arranged to stay in the White Tower's lounge.

Rather than being treated as a guest, it would be more accurate to say that she was no longer able to leave the White Tower on her own.

She walked to the window and looked out at the towering tower and the vast starry sky around her. She couldn't see even a crack in the sky to escape.

The footsteps that occasionally came from outside the door, along with the countless suppressed breaths and emotions, confirmed her suspicions.

Oh well, if I'm being monitored, then so be it.

Lin Nan glanced at Lan Yin, who was holding the remaining two energy stones and had been quietly kneeling by the bed, before lazily lying down on the sofa.

She'll be able to see the director tomorrow, and what she wants to confirm most right now is his condition.

"Nannan, aren't you going to rest?"

Seeing that she didn't go to bed, Lan Yin couldn't help but ask.

"Lan Yin, how did the director get infected?" Lin Nan asked.

"I'm sorry, I'm unaware of this."

Are you lying to me too?

"No, I'm your Sentinel now, I can't lie to you. The research institute probably knows about my relationship with you, so they didn't involve me in the whole thing. But—I should know what happened."

"What is it?" Lin Nan couldn't help but sit up straight.

"Nannan, come to the bed, I'll talk to you then." The handsome man was only wearing a large bathrobe, his beautiful blue hair was loosely draped, and he looked ready to serve her at any time.

Lin Nan hesitated for a moment, then obediently walked over.

When Lan Yin saw her get into bed, she naturally hugged her and made her lie in the most comfortable position.

His hands remained on her hip bones, and his beautiful, watery eyes sparkled incessantly in the dim light.

"Does it still hurt here?" he asked softly.

"..." Lin Nan's face turned red instantly when she thought of what happened that afternoon.

"I'll be gentler next time." Lan Yin smiled, bent down, and carefully massaged him, controlling the pressure with both hands.

Lin Nan felt itchy and sore from being pressed, and couldn't stand it, so she pushed him away and said, "Don't change the subject, just tell me what you know."

“I was just guessing at the time; I was in the monitoring room, so the information isn’t accurate.” Lan Yin pulled the girl back into her arms. “But I heard that Director Huo was taken advantage of because he lost control during his heat…”

　Please don't overthink this story; it's just a completely illogical fantasy story that satisfies a perverse sense of humor.

　　(End of this chapter)