The Heartthrob Guide: Dodder of S-Class Sentinels

Chapter 282 Heat Out of Control

The mating season is an instinctive shackle etched into the very bones of every sentinel, one that no sentinel can escape.

Unlike ordinary physical discomfort that can be suppressed by medication or willpower, it stems from the excessive mental energy within the Sentinel.

The higher the level, the more intense the symptoms will be and the longer they will last.

Lin Nan had seen too many men in the White Tower who had gone mad under the control of their heat cycles. They were like wild beasts, trapped in a gray area between "humanity and alienation," suffering both physical and mental torment, yet desperately suppressing their pain by still retaining a sliver of humanity.

Sentinels in this period are extremely weak physically and mentally, and many choose to imprison themselves to avoid going insane.

Since his differentiation, Hosen has endured countless agonizing days. He has an exceptionally strong will, and the symptoms of estrus are nothing to him.

However, his mental strength has recently declined. The more he gives to Lin Nan, the weaker his own control becomes. When the loss of mental strength exceeds the recovery rate, the defensive barrier that has supported him for many years begins to crack.

Hosen had already noticed the changes in himself, but he didn't tell anyone. A high-ranking Sentinel would not allow his weaknesses to be exposed to others.

He silently endured, waiting for Lin Nan to go to District Nine, before locking himself in the deepest cell of the rehabilitation center.

The abstinence area consists of several secret rooms, rarely known to outsiders. All that is known is that they contain the most stringent mental confinement devices and the coldest alloy walls.

Only those sentinels who were about to become monsters had been there, but none of them came out alive, so many people don't know what that secret room is like.

Hossen locked himself up there, which should have been foolproof, since it was his own territory. However—Giss sent him something…

Lin Nan stood in front of the mirror, looking at herself from all angles, feeling dissatisfied with everything.

Lan Yin dismissed the maids and personally selected clothes and did her makeup.

"The fabric of this garment is woven from the softest spider silk. When you wear it, you can't feel its weight. Every seam has been carefully finished, so it won't feel uncomfortable," Lan Yin said as she tied the belt for her.

Lin Nan lowered her eyes and could clearly feel the silk against her skin. It was an almost ethereal smoothness, without the heaviness of the fabric, but rather a slightly cool warmth that slowly seeped into her heart.

Immediately afterwards, Lan Yin gathered her jet-black hair into a beautiful bun at the back of her head, adorning it with beige pearl jewelry in the same color scheme as her dress. This made Lin Nan look extremely gentle and graceful, as beautiful as moonlight, captivating all who looked at her.

She no longer needed makeup to enhance her features. Since her mental strength improved, her eyes and brows had become clearer and brighter, and her skin was incredibly smooth and supple. Lan Yin simply applied a light layer of lip rouge to her and then stopped.

"Nannan has become so beautiful," the man said, resisting the urge to kiss her, his voice filled with adoration.

"Lan Yin, thank you."

"No need to thank me, it's my honor to serve you." Lan Yin stood behind Lin Nan, enveloping her body as they looked at their reflection in the mirror. He loved to bury his face in the girl's delicate neck, inhaling her scent.

In the quiet room, a trace of summer's restlessness seemed to linger in the air. The man's voice, like a feather landing on the heart, said, "Today is your birthday, isn't it?"

Lin Nan suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with surprise.

"Congratulations, you've come of age, and you'll soon be... an adult..." The man's words carried a deeper meaning. Deep within his seemingly indifferent eyes, a subtle glimmer of light flickered.

Looking at the man in the mirror, Lin Nan felt as if she had caught his emotions, and she suddenly felt a bit restless. A faint pink hue began to appear on her snow-white skin, starting from the tips of her ears, like melting peach blossom snow in early spring, slowly spreading down her neck to her cheeks, and a light blush appeared at her collarbone.

She could clearly feel a warm current flowing through her body, spreading from her waist where the man had touched her, bringing a delicate tingling sensation that made her fingertips tremble slightly.

Lin Nan was embraced by the tall man. Even though the two of them hadn't done anything, she was already sore, numb, and powerless that she melted into a puddle of water.

"Nannan is so sensitive." Lan Yin finally couldn't resist and bit her neck hard.

"Don't worry, you will succeed. I'm right outside—no matter what you become, I'll be waiting for you..."

Squeak—

The heavy iron gate opened, and Lin Nan, led by Ji Si, entered the deepest cell in the rehabilitation center.

Before me stretched a long, dark corridor, devoid of any lighting. Only the rough, rhythmic breathing of air emanated from the distant ventilation ducts, echoing in the empty space like the deep panting of some giant beast.

Giss seemed to have long been accustomed to the darkness here, his steps steady, occasionally lightly touching Lin Nan's arm with his fingertips to signal her to avoid the protrusions under her feet.

Lin Nan felt a little nervous without realizing it, until another iron door opened, revealing two incandescent lamps embedded in the wall, which made her squint slightly.

The heavy alloy door to the secret room opposite was tightly closed. In the shadows on either side of the door, Uriel and Evans stood like two silent statues, guarding the entrance on either side.

Upon seeing someone approach, the two warily released their attack intent.

"Open the door! It's Guide Lin," Gis said coldly.

"Ha, you bastard, you've ruined your superior like this, and you still have the nerve to come back? What trick are you going to pull this time!" Uriel said first.

Instead of arguing with Uriel, Gis calmly took out a document from his pocket and unfolded it, saying, "This is the President's instruction. Guide Lin is here to mediate with Director Huo."

Uriel fell silent, his gaze finally landing on Lin Nan behind him, scrutinizing her with suspicion.

Although he had witnessed Lin Nan guiding the mutated sentinels before, his commander's current situation was far more dangerous than that of the A-level black wolf.

Given the central government's track record, how could they possibly allow the guide to take such a dangerous risk?

Such a frail girl would die if she went in!

Uriel thought to himself, looking at Lin Nan standing there, her figure slender and frail, seemingly vulnerable.

Worry and disapproval were like two forces pulling at his heart.

Just then, Evans, who had been silent all along, stepped forward. In the darkness, his vision and sense of smell were sharper than usual. Unlike Uriel, he did not show hostility. The man with the human body and snake tail silently approached Lin Nan, sniffing him deeply. "Guide Lin," he said, "are you in heat too?"

　It still has to be Snake Bro.

　　(End of this chapter)