Chapter 2333: S-Rank Guide Forced Love 18

The exclusive train glided smoothly, the carriage spacious and comfortable.

Outside the window, the cold metal High Tower gradually receded behind, replaced by a dense, ruined yet vibrant cityscape like a steel forest.

Youzan watched the street scenery flash by outside the window, in Silence.

Jin Chen sat opposite him, suddenly speaking: 'The evidence of the ruins accident has been compiled.'

'At the latest in two days, your suspicion will be cleared, the file reactivated, restoring your identity and permissions as a High Tower Special Sentinel.'

Youzan stared in surprise.

'Cleared the suspicion…… so quickly.'

He was momentarily speechless.

This is what he had dreamed of, meaning he could return to the upper echelons, justifiably take up arms, and… personally take revenge on Lu Wen and those who kicked him when he was down.

However, beneath this elation, a subtle sourness that he himself had never deeply pondered quietly wrapped around him.

Too fast…… cleared, restored, then what?

Isn't it… that he can no longer naturally stay in that place with the albeit annoying but actually useful rehabilitation plan?

Youzan subconsciously looked toward Jin Chen.

'Oh.'

He quickly turned his head back, continuing to stare at the rapidly receding street scenery outside the window, pretending not to care, but the fingers resting on his knee unconsciously curled up.

Jin Chen took in all his subtle reactions.

He picked up the water cup beside him, took a sip, and added: 'Your previous residence will also be reallocated to you.'

'Of course, if you don't want to move back, you can continue staying at my place.'

Youzan: '……'

He retorted harshly, 'Let's talk later!'

His tone was both rushed and firm, as if he were hiding something.

Where to live, he hasn't decided yet! Why is this guy asking now!

Jin Chen stopped speaking, merely sweeping his gaze over his faintly red ears, a smile flickering deep in his eyes.

——

Stepping out of the carriage, noisy voices and the clamor of the atmosphere hit him.

This is a relatively underdeveloped city, but sentinels returning from missions often frequent it.

The white wolf lazily followed behind the two, lowering its head and gently nudging with its nose the similarly manifested black wildcat beside Youzan's feet.

The black wildcat had never been to the city, somewhat wary of this noisy environment, its ears erect, closely following the white wolf, occasionally curiously sniffing the debris piles by the road.

Jin Chen seemed quite familiar with this place, not lingering on the main road but leading Youzan into a narrow alley bustling with life.

Both sides of the alley were packed with various small shops selling synthetic food, cheap parts, secondhand clothing, and even some particularly precious freshly cultivated fruits and vegetables.

Finally, Jin Chen brought Youzan to a stop in front of an inconspicuous shop with a small storefront.

A sweet, tempting aroma wafted from the shop entrance, clashing with the surrounding oil smell.

'Boss, four servings of lava.' Jin Chen's voice rang out.

From inside the shop, an elderly woman with white hair poked her head out, seeing Jin Chen, she cheerfully replied: 'Sure! Want extra Candy?'

'Three with sugar, one without.' Jin Chen answered.

Youzan stood aside, feeling a bit awkward.

He wasn't used to this… leisurely, seemingly ordinary-person scene.

Soon, the elderly woman brought out two paper cupcakes.

The cake body was deep chocolate color, topped with a warm sauce exuding rich cocoa aroma, one portion additionally drizzled with golden honey syrup.

Jin Chen took it and handed the portion with honey syrup to Youzan's lips.

Youzan hesitated a moment, the sweet aroma drifting into his nose, he tentatively took a bite.

The scalding, rich chocolate sauce mixed with the soft cake melted in his mouth, the honey syrup's sweetness adding the finishing touch.

It was the flavor he liked, very sweet, that kind.

Youzan couldn't help but take another big bite.

The elderly woman leaned against the doorframe, watching this scene, her gaze lingering especially on Youzan for a few extra seconds.

She is a guide, although her rank is not high, she can see the existence of spiritual entities.

Seeing Jin Chen feeding Youzan cake was somewhat unbelievable; after all, guides tend to love sweets more, she hadn't expected this sentinel to like sweets, this scene felt novel to her.

Youzan felt a bit uneasy under the elderly woman's stare, his ears heating up again.

He stuffed the remaining cake into his mouth in two or three bites, cheeks puffed, muffledly asking Jin Chen, '……How do you know I like sweet food?'

Still this cloyingly sweet flavor!

This is practically one of his few little secrets that he himself considers a bit 'not sentinel-like'.

Jin Chen wiped the chocolate sauce from Youzan's mouth corner, lowered his gaze at Youzan's somewhat dazed look, the corner of his mouth lifting, 'After all, I must fulfill my duties.'

Youzan: '……'

Go to hell with your sense of duty.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 38!】

The black wildcat also seemed to feel annoyed, letting out a low meow at the white wolf, as if complaining; the white wolf gently swept its giant tail over it.

Although spiritual entities don't need to eat, Youzan still gave half to the black wildcat to taste.

Jin Chen bought a few more, holding them in his hand, and before long they were silently snatched away by Ling Gun Gun.

The sweet fragrance in the alley seemed to still linger at the tip of the nose, but Youzan's hands were already stuffed with several paper bags.

Inside were rare, exquisitely packaged synthetic snacks, and even a small box said to be able to soothe sentinel emotions with incense.

Youzan held these items, his expression a little dazed, like a child who'd been force‑filled with candy, trailing behind Jin Chen, his steps carrying an unreal flutter.

After walking a few relatively deserted streets, the noisy crowd and the smell of cheap alcohol grew stronger.

They arrived near a large tavern that looked rather dilapidated, its neon tubes flickering.

Here, all kinds of people mingled; mercenaries who puffed smoke squatted at the doorway, and through the windows flickered moving shadows and noisy music.

Just then, a man in inconspicuous work clothes leaning against the wall casually raised his hand, making a quick gesture toward Jin Chen.

Jin Chen's steps paused slightly, he turned his head to Youzan and asked, "Want to go in and sit awhile?"

Youzan wrinkled his nose, feeling uncomfortable with the murky mix of alcohol and cheap perfume.

He shrugged indifferently: "Whatever."

Anyway, just follow Jin Chen.