Who understands? The aloof female ruler always flirts without even realizing it.

He had originally planned to leave early, but he hesitated because of Locke, who was being humiliated and surrounded by male insects in the center of the hall.

Although their last encounter at the bar was unpleasant and ended badly, prior to that argument, he and Seewolock had gotten along fairly well and could even be considered half friends.

Although we met through a blind date.

Witnessing the other party appear here in such a humiliating manner, Shen Yan felt a mix of emotions. He had no intention of interfering with the female insect's own choice, but a complex emotion based on old acquaintance made him ultimately turn back from heading towards the exit.

Reintegrating into that false light and shadow, I chose a corner where I could see the whole scene clearly, and silently observed, drinking one glass of low-alcohol liquor after another, but I couldn't taste anything.

After what seemed like the umpteenth drink, a surprised young voice rang out behind him:

"It's you!"

Turning around, I saw a young male insect dressed in a light gold suit looking at me with shining eyes.

"May I ask who you are...?"

Shen Yan searched his memory and confirmed that he did not know the other person.

The male gave a formal, brief greeting, adding with just the right amount of pride, "Oh, I forgot to introduce myself."

"I am Miller Lin, and my father is the Imperial Warden."

Upon hearing the title "Imperial Warden," a barely perceptible glint flashed in Shen Yan's eyes. His gaze towards the other man softened, losing some of the aloofness often associated with ordinary, unfamiliar male insects, and becoming more eager.

"You may not recognize me, but I saw you at the entrance of the military airport a few days ago!"

Military headquarters airport? Shen Yan's heart stirred slightly, and a bad feeling rose in his mind.

Miller, seeing that he seemed to remember, couldn't help but laugh out loud, with the joy of sharing an amusing anecdote:

"That morning was quite an eye-opener! It was the first time I'd ever seen a noble male insect, especially one of your caliber, so anxiously chasing after a female soldier to explain things."

"It seems she was also... crying and pulling at his arm, trying to stop him from leaving, saying things like 'It's my fault,' 'I only want you,' 'Kalandel, please don't leave me...'"

Shen Yan: "..."

The fingers holding the wine glass froze instantly, and the roots of my ears began to burn uncontrollably.

When he realized how terribly wrong he had been, he panicked and chased after Karandal at the airport, apologizing and trying to win him back without a care for his image...

As the person directly involved, he doesn't regret his actions, but he still feels a little embarrassed when it's brought up.

Miller seemed completely oblivious to Shen Yan's embarrassment, still marveling at the sight:

"That female soldier is a tough one too. Even seeing how you... well, your sincere attempts to persuade her to stay, she didn't soften her heart and just turned around and left..."

"I was completely stunned..."

Unexpectedly, the embarrassment on Shen Yan's face quickly melted away, revealing a smile that was both helpless and sweetly serene.

He even nodded in agreement:

"There's nothing I can do. I made a stupid mistake and angered him."

He swirled the wine in his glass, his eyes reflecting both regret from the past and a more pronounced sense of willing indulgence.

"You don't know my man. He's very stubborn. If I hadn't rushed after him to coax him back then, I might be all alone now."

His tone was relaxed, even a little boastful, as if he were talking about something to be proud of.

Miller was stunned; his young face was filled with incomprehension.

"But... Your Excellency, they're just female insects. We can easily find a bunch to choose from with a wave of our hand. If they dare to act up, we can just replace them, right? Why bother..."

"How can they be the same?"

Shen Yan interrupted him, unusually a little angry, his tone carrying a certainty and appreciation that Miller could not comprehend.

"Kalandall is one of a kind."

As if she had just thought of something, a gentle yet smug smile curved her lips as she lowered her voice, "Besides, we've made up, and we're very sweet together now..."

The conversation with Miller was much more pleasant than I had expected.

Although the young male insect still occasionally revealed his inherent contempt for the female insect in his words, Shen Yan could sense that this was more due to the environment he had been in since childhood and the education he had received. His nature was not that of a villain, and one could even say that he had a kind of simplicity that had not been completely tainted by the world.

Putting aside the notion of "male supremacy," you are a lively person with unique insights into many novel things, making you a good friend.

As the conversation progressed, the other party enthusiastically invited:

"There's a dedicated holographic game room upstairs, with the latest equipment. It's much more fun than just drinking here! Ah Yan, want to go play some games?"

Having achieved the initial goal of establishing a friendship with the other party, and considering that he would need to ask the other party to do some favors later, Shen Yan readily agreed.

The holographic game was indeed exciting. My initial thoughts of dealing with my opponent gradually dissipated, and time flew by amidst the intense competition and lighthearted laughter.

When Miller was picked up by the servants sent by the warden, he was surprised to find that it was already past midnight.

As the banquet drew to a close and the noise subsided, a sense of fatigue crept in, but even stronger was the longing for his wife at home.

Karandal was still waiting for him, and even just thinking about how peacefully the other person was sleeping made Shen Yan's heart melt.

Retracing our steps through the main banquet hall, we found it no longer brightly lit, only a few wall lamps casting a dim, yellowish glow. The air was thick with the smells of alcohol, fragrance, and…

Just as I was about to walk out the door, my peripheral vision inadvertently swept over the area in the center of the hall, and I paused involuntarily.

There, the celebration of Locke's legacy continues.

The female insect, covered in wounds, trembled slightly.

Even with a strong ability to recover, such prolonged torment pushes them close to their limit.

Like a lamp about to burn out, it flickers futilely in the darkness.

The slight sense of relief that Shen Yan felt at the thought of returning home vanished instantly, replaced by a deep, unsettling feeling as he frowned.

He was not a saintly father overflowing with compassion.

but.

This female soldier seemed exceptionally promiscuous, always eager to offer herself up. She had quickly submitted a marriage proposal to him before, and later said those explicit things in the bar...

I don't want any title, I'm just offering myself.

So when Shen Yan met Locke at the banquet and saw him entangled intimately with the male insects, he was surprised but also felt it was reasonable.

But witnessing a female insect he had once interacted with being abused in such a miserable state, he could not truly turn a blind eye.