Xia Ye has a secret.
As a Dark Guide—a rarity seen only once in a century—he possesses two spirit animals.
His fierce snow leopard is unstoppable. During the military academy entrance assessment, it single-handedly defeated every other freshman, earning Xia Ye instant fame throughout the Alliance Military Academy.
Everyone says Xia Ye is a lone wolf who keeps everyone at arm’s length.
Only Xia Ye knows the truth.
His real spirit animal is completely harmless… and the greatest weakness he can never let anyone discover.
Everything changes when he encounters Chi Zhou in an underground fighting arena.
The first Dark Sentinel in human history, Chi Zhou has remained undefeated for decades. His black dragon alone is enough to strike fear into countless people.
Yet before Xia Ye, the dragon lowers its head, silently asking for his touch.
“It looks like it really likes you,” Chi Zhou says lazily.
Before Xia Ye can respond, a tiny snow ferret pops out from behind him, nimbly climbs onto Chi Zhou’s shoulder, and happily flops onto its back, exposing its fluffy belly.
The corners of Chi Zhou’s lips curl upward.
“Looks like you like me too.”
Xia Ye: …
His greatest secret has just been exposed.
At the Alliance’s annual Compatibility Exchange, two people famous for never participating in compatibility matching suddenly appear together, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
Staring at the tiny snow ferret perched atop the black dragon’s head, one of their friends is speechless.
“T-That’s… your spirit animal?”
A faint blush colours Xia Ye’s face, but his voice remains as cold as ever.
“What are you staring at? Never seen a small animal before?”
Reading Guide
- The worldbuilding is primarily based on the standard Sentinel & Guide setting found in the fandom.
- Some original setting elements have been added and will be explained throughout the story.
- Romance is the main focus, with career growth taking a supporting role.
(For setting explanations, see the author’s note in Chapter 1)
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