Your Spirit Companion Looks Delicious

[Cyberpunk + wasteland + Sentinel/Guide]

Two hundred years ago, humanity drilled through the Earth's core and unleashed monsters beyond imagination.

Countless cities were destroyed in the ensuing catastrophe, followed by a global plague.

Fortunately, some of the humans who survived the plague developed into two groups: Guides and Sentinels.

They led humanity's counterattack against the monsters underground, gradually reclaiming the old lands.

One hundred years ago, construction of the three great holy cities was completed, and research into cybernetic technology and genetic modification began in earnest.

Fifty years ago, cybernetic and genetically enhanced soldiers completely took the place of Sentinels and Guides in the counteroffensive.

Thirty years ago, the Sentinel and Guide Administration Act was passed, requiring all Sentinels and Guides to submit to strict oversight by the holy cities.

…

One day ago, Tao Jia received a notice about a matchmaking appointment. She stared at the exorbitant penalty listed at the bottom and fell into deep thought.

So she decided to lay all her flaws on the table, hoping the other person would realize it wasn't worth the trouble and reject the match themselves.

But to her surprise

“My ability is very weak, so I can't form a lifelong bond with a Sentinel.”

On the day of the date, Xi Ze had planned to leave after handing over a large sum to cover the penalty. Hearing this, he immediately changed his mind.

“That's perfect. We can register our marriage anytime.”

He had no desire to take on another tie.

#Matched with the strongest Sentinel, but after the Act#

Later

The Sentinel held his Guide in his arms, resting his chin in the hollow of her shoulder as he clung to what little restraint he had left.

“I used to be grateful for your special trait. I never thought that being unable to bond with you completely would become my greatest regret.”

Tao Jia gritted her teeth and sneered.

“I admit this is my problem... But you've been clinging to me so much that I haven't been able to leave the house for days. Maybe you should ask yourself if you're the one with a problem?”

#Of course not#

He just wanted more.

Blurb dated: 2024.11.3

Note:

① Many elements are my own inventions.

② Cyberpunk morality.

③ The heroine is overpowered; the hero is beautiful, strong, and tragic.

④ This story is entirely fictional and has no connection to reality.

Theme: Freedom and equality