Acidic Scent

※ The background and setting of this work are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people, places, organizations, or companies is purely coincidental. Please also be advised that the work includes depictions of coercive relationships with third parties.

Marvin, who overcame the misfortune of being born a “rut baby” and served as a secret agent for the National Security Intelligence Bureau, gets caught up in a conspiracy during a mission and is forcibly transformed.

Hiding his identity, he now works at a rural hotel, quietly awaiting his return. One day, a prosecutor named Jang Jinwoo appears before him.

For some reason, despite Marvin’s lack of pheromones, Jinwoo seems to know from the start that Marvin is an omega…

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“I’ve been curious about something for a while now. If you work at a place like this, do you get free heat relief services?”

“…Excuse me?”

Marvin reflexively responded to the sudden question.

“I don’t think someone with a partner would leave you in this state, so I figured maybe you handled it within the establishment.”

“I’m not sure what you mean…”

“I’m talking about you, Manager. You’re in heat, aren’t you? Do you really think the smell of cigarettes is enough to cover it up?”

At that moment, Marvin’s face stiffened. His black pupils, hidden in the shadows, trembled slightly.