The Heartthrob Guide: Dodder of S-Class Sentinels

Chapter 35 Memory
Chapter 35 Memory

They seemed to have just completed a task and were sitting down to rest.

Several sentries gathered around the campfire, talking in low voices. The firelight reflected on their young faces, giving them a rare sense of relaxation at this moment.

Lin Nan felt that he was seeing this scene through someone's eyes.

She was some distance away from them, and he was the only one holding binoculars and a weapon, as if he was keeping watch.

At this time, someone stood up from the fire, took some food and walked towards Lin Nan.

He bent down and called out with a smile, "Captain Xiu."

Lin Nan seemed to have seen this person's face before.

In the mental picture of the alienated black wolf.

The carefully preserved group photo on the table by the window now slowly came to life with the people in it.

"Captain, we brothers all want to take on that mission, why are you unwilling?"

The sentry sat down next to Lin Nan and handed him the food.

Lin Nan turned his gaze to look at him.

The sentry scratched his head in frustration, as if it took a great deal of effort to formulate these words. He said, "We've been in and out of Number Five many times before. There's no danger. We just need to escort him to the King Beast."

"That's not right. Area 5 is safe because we've always followed its 'rules'. There are too many unknown factors to consider if we rashly break the rules. We can't take that risk."

"But--"

"No need to say more. I have already rejected this mission, Big Bear."

The sentry named Big Bear lowered his head in disappointment. He was born strong and his shoulders, which used to be able to carry heavy objects, now drooped weakly.

"But Captain, my wife is about to give birth and I need money."

"..."

"Xiaojiu's pollution level is almost full. He's been crying out in pain in the middle of the night lately. To avoid worrying you, he's been holding it in. And as for Laosan's family, as you know, his parents' health is getting worse. Going to the hospital and taking medicine all cost money—"

"I still have some in my card. I'll give it to you guys when I get back. If there's not enough left, I'll find a way."

"Captain, we understand what you mean, but we can't always rely on you. We just want to take on that mission. As long as we complete it, everyone will get what they want."

"But what if he's dead?"

The man named Xiu spoke in a cold tone, and his words were like sharp ice spikes, thrown straight out.
The big sentry was silent for a long time. His originally angular and resolute face was now mostly hidden in the shadows. Only his tightly pursed lips could be seen, as if he was trying hard to suppress his inner emotions.

After a long pause, he slowly spoke, his voice filled with helplessness and vicissitudes of life. "Anyway, our lives are always tied to our waistbands." He raised his head slightly, his eyes gazing into the distance with a somewhat empty gaze. "From the moment we stepped into the contaminated area, every day we've been dealing with death? It seems that life is no longer something we can control. What difference does it make if we take one more risk or one less risk..."

Then the picture cuts off here.

Large snowflakes appeared in front of Lin Nan, and after a trance, another set of pictures appeared.

This time, it was in a pitch-black underground area. A strong stench filled the air, seeping into the nose and mouth with impunity, making people feel nauseous.

In this suffocating environment, there was a sound coming from far away, echoing faintly in the depths of the darkness, faint but revealing a sense of gloom.

As the distance shortened, the sound became clearer - the owner of the perspective seemed to be seriously injured. He lay on the ground in a mess, using up his remaining strength to look up, and then saw a scene that almost made Lin Nan's heart stop.

A gigantic, ugly, lizard-like monster suddenly appeared before their eyes. Its massive body took up almost half the space, its rough, pimpled skin a disgusting grey-black. The pimples resembled wriggling tumors, emitting a rancid stench.

It was eating something in its mouth, and the sound of chewing that made one's scalp numb continued to be heard, accompanied by the "crunching" sound of bones breaking, as if a cold saw was repeatedly pulling on the nerves, making people's spines involuntarily run cold.

After an unknown amount of time, its throat moved and a round object was spit out from its mouth. It drew a parabola in the air and finally landed accurately in front of Lin Nan.

It was a head, its face still etched with the terror of death. Its eyes were wide open, almost bulging from their sockets, filled with despair and terror. The jagged bones of the skull were exposed, their white bones intertwined with the surrounding flesh, a scene so horrific that even a single glance would make one's stomach churn and nearly vomit.

Lin Nan felt that his mind was completely confused.

Following her master's gaze, she saw another one, two, three... heads nearby.

She had just seen those people's faces. They were all his teammates—

Lin Nan suddenly opened his eyes and sat up from the bed in panic.

What are these.

Why did she dream about these?

Whose memory is this?

Lin Nan's hands and feet were cold, and he shivered for a while before forcing himself to calm down.

She got up and poured a cup of hot water.

It was already daybreak, and the warm sunlight streamed in through the window.

Lin Nan couldn't help it and leaned over.

Probably because her spirit body is of the plant type, she has recently become particularly fond of basking in the sun. Whenever she has something on her mind, she spreads herself out like a rag and hangs herself in the sun.

She looked at the rows of warm and comfortable student residential buildings in front of her. If it weren't for the strange vines emerging from her body, Lin Nan would really feel that she had returned to the old world at this moment.

However, this is clearly not the case.

"Drip-drip-"

There is news coming in.

Lin Nan collected his thoughts and picked up the terminal on the table beside him.

As a result, as soon as she opened it, she was dazzled by the flashing white messages inside.

Ellie: Baby, are you up yet? I have good news for you. I found the team.

Huo Sen: The preliminary round is confirmed for Saturday at the Sentinel Academy next door. The school will arrange transportation to take you there. If you can't find teammates within a short period of time, you can go directly to the preparation hall for random assignments. Remember to read the safety instructions and don't act impulsively.

Stranger: Mr. Lin, are you also going to join the league? Have you found a team yet? If not, can I recommend one for you? I'm Director Huo Sen's assistant, Gis. I wonder if you still remember me.

Stranger: Is Lin awake? If so, could you please reply?
stranger:.........

The first chapter of the new year, happy new year everyone.

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