Chapter 52 His Majesty’s Favor (づ￣3￣)づ╭? ~……
Lan Heng and the others arrived quickly, but something happened to Lu Yuan, and now there were space pirates, so no one went down the cave.
Lan Heng tied up the space pirate and escorted him back to the capital for trial. Lin Zhi took Lu Yuan back to the hospital at the junction of the upper and lower urban areas and asked Zhou Fang to come over.
As soon as Zhou Fang checked Lu Yuan's physical condition, his expression immediately became serious.
It's obvious that the situation is not good.
Zhou Fang gave Lu Yuan several injections of inhibitors.
Lin Zhi stood by and watched the entire process. After Zhou Fang finished everything, he glanced at Lu Yuan, who was still unconscious, frowned, and asked, "Is it serious?"
Zhou Fang was silent for a long moment before nodding. "After this loss of control, Enigma's mental state will be in high danger. He'll need a large amount of inhibitors and His Majesty's pheromones to stabilize him at all times... and he's not sure if he can even do that."
Lin Zhi was stunned.
No wonder Zhou Fang looked unhappy.
"Is there no other way?"
"……have."
Zhou Fang's expression became more subtle. "But I'm... not too sure."
"Um?"
Zhou Fang pulled up a chair and sat down. Presumably, this was going to be a long conversation. He said, "Your Majesty, I've always been puzzled as to why you were able to accept Enigma's pheromones so smoothly. While there are certainly some side effects, it's undeniably better than we imagined. And now, even more outrageous, you're able to soothe Enigma. So, I've done a lot of research myself, and I've consulted a lot of information and literature. Through my experiments, I think... I've found the reason."
This indeed seemed like a topic that would take some time to discuss, so Lin Zhi sat down in front of Zhou Fang and beside Lu Yuan's bed.
"One reason is... Your Majesty is an Omega. Omegas' physiological structure is naturally more receptive to pheromones. Your Majesty's physical fitness is even better than that of the average Omega. Oh... many times better. So, you already have the prerequisites and basic conditions to accept pheromones."
Lin Zhi nodded.
This was similar to what he had guessed before. After all, he did have better physical strength than other Omegas.
However, Zhou Fang used the words "preconditions, basic conditions". Are there any other reasons?
"Okay! Now that we've covered the scientific side, let's move on to the unscientific side."
Zhou Fang continued, "Another reason, and the reason why His Majesty was able to accept it so smoothly... Although it sounds childish to say this, it's because... of love!"
Lin Zhi: “……?”
Zhou Fang explained, "The degree of subconscious psychological rejection also affects physical acceptance. Most people are afraid when they hear about Enigma, and their psychological defenses are broken. But looking back, Your Majesty has never been afraid, and you also have enough confidence to be marked by Enigma."
Lin Zhi paused.
Indeed, perhaps it is because the other person is his hated enemy, or the person he has always wanted to conquer, and even more so... the person he has a lingering connection with.
Zhou Fang said, "It's precisely because of your Majesty's psychology that it affects your body's hormone levels and adjusts your acceptance. I noticed that your adrenaline levels were lower before and after the marking, which means you weren't actually nervous. However, your endorphins and serotonin levels were higher, indicating that you actually felt relaxed, safe, satisfied, and accomplished."
Lin Zhi: “???”
Lin Zhi couldn't believe it. "Are you talking about my body's data?"
"...Yes." Zhou Fang sighed. "Your Majesty, perhaps you didn't realize it yourself, but at first you didn't hate being marked by Enigma... You weren't nervous, and later you even... liked it."
They feel safe and satisfied when they like someone, just like other Omegas who have been marked by their partners.
Lin Zhi stood there in a daze, remembering the kiss he couldn't help but give to Lu Yuan on the snow.
He had forgotten why he did that at the time, perhaps it was the influence of pheromones, or perhaps it was...
It took Lin Zhi a while to find his voice again. "But objectively speaking, I always feel my heartbeat quicken and I feel nervous before marking."
His heart was about to jump out of his chest. How could his serotonin levels, which represent relaxation and security, rise?!
"Uh..." Zhou Fang laughed dryly, "Well...actually, sometimes there's only a fine line between shyness and nervousness."
“…???”
Zhou Fang sighed, "Your Majesty..."
To be honest, he was not particularly surprised after seeing the data and getting the answers.
At first, he thought Lu Yuan and Lin Zhi were enemies. When Lin Zhi asked Lu Yuan to mark him, Zhou Fang was still worried about Lin Zhi's personal safety.
but……
Before Lin Zhi's identity was exposed, Lin Zhi took the initiative to seek Lu Yuan's mark and comfort again and again.
After Lin Zhi's identity was exposed, Lu Yuan also took the initiative to respond again and again.
He is a doctor, and he knows best that if there was no affection between them, they would not have progressed to the current situation where they rely on each other's pheromones to survive.
Physical liking is one thing, and the attraction to the other person's soul is also one thing.
Zhou Fang laughed and said, "Your Majesty may have been deceived by yourself, but Your Majesty must know..."
"Pheromones can't fool people."
——Pheromones can’t deceive people.
It is because there is a deep enough love and bond between Lin Zhi and Lu Yuan that Lin Zhi can accept Enigma's pheromones when his physical condition is good.
It wasn't that no one was unable to accept Enigma's pheromones in the past, but... no one dared to fall in love with Enigma, and no one had the energy and courage to bear Enigma's mark after falling in love with Enigma.
To be honest, if Lin Zhi hadn't been desperate and needed Enigma's mark, he wouldn't have done this.
And if Lu Yuan and Lin Zhi were not "old enemies", Lin Zhi would not have such strong disgust and desire to conquer him, and he would not dare to let Lu Yuan mark him.
And now it seems that there may be something else in this disgust.
Everything seems to have a reasonable explanation, and there is also this wonderful fate.
It seems that if any link is missing, it will not work.
Lin Zhi stared blankly at the unconscious Lu Yuan.
Pheromones can’t deceive people. If you like someone, you like them.
Lu Yuan often said that he liked him, and now Zhou Fang also said that he liked Lu Yuan.
Really……?
Is there really such a thing as pure love in this world without any interests involved?
Even if there is, will it happen to him and Lu Yuan?
"So..." Lin Zhi returned to the original topic, "How can we help Lu Yuan overcome this difficult time?"
Zhou Fang said solemnly: "Permanent mark."
Permanent marking, which cannot be removed after marking, is even more frightening than deep marking.
After completing this mark, neither party can perform intimate acts with others. If one of them dies, the other can only rely on inhibitors to spend the rest of his life.
Lin Zhi paused.
Is this the method?
Zhou Fang said, "After the permanent marking, your pheromones will be bound together. This is the best way to stabilize Enigma's pheromones, but Your Majesty... I don't think I need to elaborate on the pros and cons. I'm just sharing this method with you objectively, but whether you do it or not is up to you. Personally, I don't recommend it."
Although if he didn't do it, Lu Yuan would always be in danger and even die at any time, and now he was on the verge of death, but... Even if Zhou Fang knew that Lin Zhi and Lu Yuan liked each other, using a permanent mark to bind them together for life was too...
And to put it bluntly, few people in the alliance actually make this mark. This is almost like handing over your future to another person with no way out. It is too risky.
This is even more risky for His Majesty the Alliance and the lord of the lower city.
"You must think carefully about this. You won't regret it."
"I see."
After Zhou Fang left, Lin Zhi stared at Lu Yuan in a daze.
Permanent marker...
"That's not necessary."
Lu Yuan suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Lin Zhi, "Don't do it. You won't die if you don't do it."
Lin Zhi: “……!!”
Lin Zhi shuddered and looked at Lu Yuan in surprise, "When did you..."
Lu Yuan's voice was hoarse, a sign of having just woken up. He wiped his face with his hand and said, "I vaguely woke up after hearing the words 'Pheromones can't fool people.' I happened to be fully awake after Doctor Zhou left, and I vaguely heard you talking about permanent marking."
Lin Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, I didn’t hear the previous one, otherwise it would be too embarrassing...
"By the way, pheromones can't fool people. What does this mean?"
Lin Zhi's ears turned slightly red. While being thankful that Lu Yuan didn't hear anything strange, he changed the subject and said, "Nothing, it's not important. The most urgent thing now is your health. You know now that if you want to solve it once and for all, you have to get a permanent mark."
Lu Yuan frowned, "Lin Zhi, this isn't a permanent solution. It will only lead to more... lingering ties."
Lin Zhi's eyes were stern.
——He just knew it.
It turned out that what Lu Yuan said about liking someone was not true.
Seeing Lin Zhi's face darken, Lu Yuan looked at Lin Zhi in confusion.
"Ha." Lin Zhi snorted coldly: "Mr. Lu said before... that he liked it, but now he's scared when he hears about permanent marking?"
Liking someone can be temporary, being together can be for a while, but a permanent mark is forever.
Lu Yuan also said: "Permanent marking is a lifelong thing."
"I see."
Lin Zhi turned his head away.
He is being sentimental.
Lin Zhi stood up and walked out without looking back.
"Lin Zhi?"
Lu Yuan was still calling him, "Don't leave yet... Don't be angry!"
Lin Zhi turned around and looked at Lu Yuan steadily, "Then let me ask you again, do you want to be marked permanently?"
“…”
Lu Yuan sat on the hospital bed, staring at Lin Zhi blankly.
He took a deep breath, "Lin Zhi, this is inappropriate. I can't be so irresponsible..."
"I see."
Lin Zhi had a cold face, pushed open the door of the ward and wanted to leave.
“Lin Zhi…!”
On the snow, it was Lin Zhi who was chasing Lu Yuan, but now the situation has changed and it is Lu Yuan who is chasing Lin Zhi.
Enigma had excellent physical fitness. Lu Yuan quickly climbed up from the bed, stumbled towards Lin Zhi, and held his hand, "You... cough cough..."
Lu Yuan has not drunk any water since he got up.
Lin Zhi frowned slightly. He turned around and looked at the tall man. At this moment, his expression was as aggrieved as an abandoned big dog, and he was speechless.
He felt wronged.
I haven't felt wronged even though I was rejected.
Lin Zhi pursed his lips, grabbed Lu Yuan and pushed him back onto the bed, pouring him some water with a cold face.
"Lin Zhi..."
Lu Yuan looked at the angry Lin Zhi helplessly. He was a little confused and asked, "Are you angry about my rejection?"
This is too unreasonable.
Lin Zhi hasn't agreed to his pursuit yet, and Lin Zhi doesn't like him. Shouldn't he be happy that he rejected Lin Zhi?
Lu Yuan helplessly squeezed Lin Zhi's hand, "Baby, tell me what you're angry about? Hmm? Are you willing to be marked permanently?"
Lin Zhi paused.
Yes.
He then realized that what he cared about from the beginning to the end was Lu Yuan's refusal.
But he himself never had the option of refusing.
——Pheromones can’t deceive people.
Lin Zhi's mind resurfaced with what Zhou Fang said.
Could it be that... he not only doesn't mind Lu Yuan's mark, but can even accept permanent mark?
That seems to be the case.
After all, if there was no Lu Yuan, he would never have any love-related experiences in his life, let alone mark or have any intimate contact with others.
But if it's Lu Yuan... then it seems possible.
Maybe he... really likes Lu Yuan?
This realization and thought made Lin Zhi freeze in place.
There was no way to refute it, everything proved... he liked Lu Yuan.
It's over.
He really likes Lu Yuan.
--what to do.
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