The Heartthrob Guide: Dodder of S-Class Sentinels

Chapter 299 Green Vine
The Queen has not appeared in public for many years.

Everyone knew she was unwell; the frequent riots in the contaminated area in recent years had taken a heavy toll on her mental energy.

Especially after the accident in Zone 2, everyone vaguely realized that upgrading and replacement were imminent.

The youngest daughter of the Duke of Nieder, who was once the most promising heir, had her mental power stagnate at A-level due to the pollution invasion incident in the second district, completely jeopardizing her chances of becoming the heir. As a result, many people began to have designs on her.

The shift in power centers always involves too many vested interests, and after much maneuvering, the Chris family ultimately gained control of the discourse.

"You're an old man, but you have excellent judgment." Duke Kesley looked at his heir with satisfaction, his words brimming with pleasure.

Not long ago, he was furious that Lan Yin had abandoned Ireland and chosen a civilian guide, but with the release of the footage of the Sector Nine incident, his attitude changed very quickly.

I never expected that the seemingly ordinary guide would actually possess such abilities.

For a family like theirs, it doesn't matter who is queen; what matters is to whom the queen truly belongs.

Bloodlines may break, oaths may decay, but interests are eternal.

The Duke of Chris is extremely pleased with the current situation. His younger brother is the president, and if his son also becomes the legal partner of the next queen, it means that their family's glory will continue for another half a century.

"It's just a pity." The Duke's expression turned slightly cold as he glanced at the silent heir beside him, and said with resentment, "That young guide seems to prefer the Trevor boy..."

"..."

“He’s not as easy to deal with as those reckless guys like Tahir,” the Duke remarked. “Based on the data Giss has compiled over the years, if we don’t take action soon, his heat cycle will be over.”

Lan Yin stood quietly beside her father, gazing absently at the autumn scenery in the courtyard, remaining silent in the face of his suggestive words.

"Never mind." After a long while, the Duke sighed helplessly. Even if it was his own son, a sentry that had been marked would no longer be used by him.

Some things are best left for him to arrange himself.

Just as he was thinking this, the tall, slender figure by the window finally moved.

“Father, don’t let those filthy fellows into her room,” he said. “I’ll…”
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Lin Nan followed the maid as they walked along the corridor on the top floor of the White Tower.

This was her second time here. As soon as she entered the Sky Garden, a wave of heat hit her, and she heard countless rustling sounds.

It seems that because her spiritual body is plant-based, after reaching S-rank, she was able to understand some non-human emotions.

Her calf was hooked again, and when she looked down, she saw a green vine.

"It's been a long time since this place has been this lively," a maid remarked. "Guide Lin, they all like you very much."

Animals and plants coexist symbiotically. When they are in a comfortable environment, encounter people they like, or are in a passionate mood, they will emit different emotional signals.

The road was dappled with the shadows of trees, and at the end of the road was a magnificent red carpet. As Lin Nan stepped on it, she heard that pounding sound of her heart once again.

【Huh? 】

Several vines curiously peeked out.

There's a sense of familiarity.

"What's wrong?" Lin Nan asked.

Hmm, I can't quite put my finger on it.

Yes, it feels familiar, yet strange...

Ugh—just being near here makes me anxious! It feels like someone's choking me!

Some of the vines had started to go berserk, which Lin Nan didn't quite understand. It was the same last time; when she came here, these vines became quite restless.

Is there something here?
Just then, someone gently tugged at my finger.

Lin Nan stopped and stared speechlessly at the green vine that had been bothering her ever since she entered the top floor.

She remembered this guy; she initially thought he was the spirit form of some Sentinel, but now that he was here, it meant that his owner was no ordinary person.

But the Queen and her maids' spirits are all insect-type, so whose vine is this?
Lin Nan released a wisp of spiritual energy, which she used to gently tug at the green vine from a distance.

The green vines that had been clinging to her thighs drooped softly to the ground as if their bones had been removed after she touched them with her mind, with a few glistening dewdrops seeping from their tips.

【…】

【Alas……】

【nausea!】

The vines on Lin Nan's body sensed the emotions of this unfamiliar green vine and began to murmur with disgust.

amount……

Lin Nan was a little speechless.

The green vines fell to the ground and quickly disappeared. The maid seemed unfazed by what had just happened and remained silent about it.

With an unperturbed expression, she led the way through the last archway, finally stopping before the forest throne that Lin Nan had seen before. At the end of the path paved with a blood-red carpet, the great tree was still lush and verdant, but this time—the throne was no longer a virtual projection as before.

The Queen herself sat regally on a throne woven from vines, her pale, moonlit fingertips resting lightly on the armrests.

A silver-gray robe woven from spider silk over a century ago cascaded down from the throne, spreading across the ground like a frozen galaxy.

She gazed silently down at Lin Nan, her pupils filled with the deep darkness of the night.

Is this the Queen? She's so young! Isn't she over a hundred years old?
Thinking of this, Lin Nan couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Good boy, you've come.

The queen on the throne did not speak, but her voice was clearly transmitted to Lin Nan's ears.

Don't be nervous, come over here—

She raised her hand and gently beckoned towards Lin Nan.

A tremendous pressure descended once more, and Lin Nan, unable to control himself, obediently stepped forward and walked towards her.

It's been so long since we last met.

That dark gaze had been fixed on Lin Nan ever since she stepped into the main hall.

The unfocused, dark scrutiny was like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, hissing and spitting its tongue at her.

The Queen's face remained as gentle as a water lily under the moonlight, with even a compassionate smile playing on her lips. Yet, the greed and scrutiny emanating from that beautiful body were like a viscous black mist, coiling around Lin Nan's limbs in wisps.

[You probably already know why I summoned you here.]

She spoke softly and slowly, each word like honey-coated spider silk, her slender fingers already grasping Lin Nan's chin.

I am very satisfied with you. You will be the next successor, and within this body, a completely new life form of 'He' will be born...

(End of this chapter)