The Exiled Fiancé Male Lead Refuses to Follow the Main Plot [Sentinel and Guide]

On Bai Yuan's 18th birthday, he unexpectedly got bound to a System.

The System was seriously unhinged. It kept telling him all day long that he was the protagonist of this world, and as long as he obediently followed its instructions and completed the main storyline, he could reach the pinnacle of life in an instant and look down on everyone.

Step one of the plot: break off the engagement.

Pretty unhinged, right? Bai Yuan was speechless. It wasn't as if he loved his fiance. He hadn't even met the man. But the guy had been seriously injured on a mission not long ago. Breaking off the engagement now would be a shameless, despicable move, wouldn't it?

Bai Yuan: Oh. So?

I thought my life was already at its peak.

I don't want to look down on everyone, either.

Why should I listen to you and obediently follow the plot?

*

Bai Yuan was an S-rank Sentinel, born into a good family and loved by both his parents. He had more friends than he could count. His grades were as impressive as his looks, and his future was as bright as his talent.

His whole life had been smooth sailing. He'd never suffered or struggled, and he'd never had to think too hard. His money and his fists could solve any problem, and he hardly even needed his daddy and mommy.

The protagonist? Of course he was.

*

Bai Yuan did have a fiance. A feudal arranged marriage, the kind where the emperor personally matched them.

He'd never met the other man, so he couldn't say he liked or disliked him. He simply knew that this person existed.

He was simply, just like his parents, pleased by the man's impressive credentials.

- Wen Shi was one of only six S-rank Guides in the world!

System: Your compatibility is only 20.172%.

System: He's clearly not your destined soulmate. Go to his house and break off the engagement as soon as possible.

Bai Yuan: Hmm... That number... It's actually not bad... At least it's a lot higher than zero. Yeah... That's pretty good. I don't mind. I can accept it.

System: ? Aren't people in your world obsessed with compatibility scores? You can accept this?

- Wen Shi was the Marshal's only child, with an incredibly prestigious background and noble blood!

System: He's adopted, and not even the only one. The Marshal's wife can't have children, but the Marshal himself has three-digit numbers of children.

System: His family is literally a bloodbath. You won't be able to handle getting involved. Back out as soon as possible.

Bai Yuan: ? That's so tragic? I guess I'll feel a little sorry for him.

System: ? His family tricked you into marriage with a fake identity, and you're feeling sorry for him, the wronged party?

- Wen Shi is handsome and generous. He never gets jealous over random nonsense. After we marry, he'll definitely be a loving wife to me.

System: Everyone says he's your silent husband.

Bai Yuan: ? Then what am I?

System: You're his wayward, unfaithful wife.

Bai Yuan: ...

System: So break off the engagement. He's the top, too. You're incompatible. You don't want to... give in, do you?

Bai Yuan: We aren't even married yet. How do you know I'll be the one to give in, and not him?

The System was completely speechless. You know you're the male lead in a break-off-the-engagement story, right?

Bai Yuan: I'm the male lead, of course I know.

*

Wen Shi had rarely been happy in his life, even though he seemed like a heaven-blessed prodigy.

He was born on a battlefield. His mental landscape had been severely damaged while he was still in the womb. He was always plagued by headaches and clouded consciousness, and was rarely lucid.

He also couldn't soothe Sentinels like any other Guide. Time and again, his Sentinel would collapse right before his eyes, and all he could do was defy his Guide instincts and watch anxiously, helpless to do anything.

He loved his Sentinel and needed him desperately, but the other man didn't need him.

His Sentinel left.

His Sentinel forgot him.

*

"The Marshal's S-rank son went to war as soon as he came of age. Like father, like son."

Wen Shi's father sent him to the battlefield when he was just 18.

But he was only a Guide who couldn't soothe Sentinels, and his mental landscape was on the verge of collapse.

"Everyone dies eventually. Why not die on the battlefield? My child."

"You won't live much longer anyway, my friend. This is an honorable choice. I'll remember you forever."

"Thank you for representing our class."

"Thank you for joining our corps."

The medal for his posthumous honor and the eulogy were already prepared.

Only his Sentinel said to him: When you return victorious, don't forget me or our engagement. From: Your country husband (P.S. Could be your wife, too.)

*

At last, they reunited.

Wen Shi was haggard and weak, with his life on a countdown. Bai Yuan was at the height of his youth, bright and full of confidence. Wen Shi was overwhelmed by conflicting emotions and a thousand thoughts. He wanted to let go, but couldn't bear to. He wanted to keep Bai Yuan, but had no right to.

Bai Yuan was simply shocked. "How did my ridiculously awesome husband turn into a wilted little cabbage?"

"It's fine. I won't throw away my impotent husband just yet. I'll take care of him first, and then we'll see. Maybe he can still be saved."

tips:

1. Guide top, Sentinel bottom, bottom's perspective, older top, three-year age gap.

2. The bottom is an overpowered protagonist type, and the top is beautiful, strong, and tragic.

3. The top is emotionally fragile, sensitive, and delicate. The bottom is silly and a bit thickheaded.

4. Sweet romance. The top is extremely doting, and the bottom is completely smitten.

Theme: peace and love