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

The headquarters envoy looked at Shen Yan's face, which was filled with unwavering resolve, and then at Kalandel, who stood solemnly beside him but whose stance was clearly aligned with the leader's. He felt a familiar headache coming on.

This isn't the first wave of people sent to act as lobbyists.

Prior to this, the Imperial Star headquarters had successively arranged for a senior medical officer in charge of male insect health, a strategic advisor who emphasized safety risks, and even a respected senior councilor who had a close relationship with the Shen family.

They tried to persuade this willful lord to return to the safe imperial planet, appealing to his emotions and reasoning with him.

However, Shen Yan's attitude was like a nail driven firmly to V-73; no matter who tried to persuade him, he only had one sentence:

"I want to stay."

At this moment, facing this newest special envoy, he remained as unyielding as ever.

The communication was transferred to the Marshal, the supreme commander of the Imperial Army. Looking at Kalandall through the screen, his tone remained serious, but his demeanor was noticeably more amiable.

"Kalandel, since Lord Shen Yan insists on staying, let's do as he wishes."

Hermann's voice came through the communicator. At his age, he was very easygoing about everything. It was understandable that the newlyweds wanted to be together, especially since the rear of the battlefield wasn't dangerous.

"I believe you can take good care of him."

"Yes, I will not allow my lord to suffer even the slightest harm."

The communication ended, and the atmosphere in the office instantly relaxed.

The female soldier was naturally pleased with this result. Being able to keep her master within sight at all times gave her more peace of mind than anything else.

Shen Yan was so excited he almost jumped up. The tail hook swayed happily behind him, and his face was beaming with an undisguised smile. He no longer had to stay alone in his empty house like a waiting-for-husband statue.

As soon as Kalandall turned around, he saw the lord suddenly lower his head awkwardly, his fingers curling up uncomfortably, and the tips of his ears turning a thin red.

The confident and unyielding demeanor I had just displayed in front of the holographic screen vanished, replaced by a slight sense of annoyance and embarrassment.

"that……"

He glanced quickly at his wife's face, then lowered his eyes again, his voice much softer than before.

"Have I... caused you trouble?"

His voice trailed off as he spoke, realizing that his insistence, though driven by a selfish desire not to separate, might have placed additional pressure and responsibility on his partner.

Seeing his unusually apprehensive expression, the female insect's heart instantly melted.

She quickly stepped forward and cupped Shen Yan's face in her hands, forcing him to look up at her. His icy blue eyes seemed to be filled with starlight, shining brightly, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve into a radiant smile.

"Trouble? How could it be trouble?"

His voice was filled with almost overflowing joy, deep and passionate.

"Yan Yan, I'm so... happy that you can stay by my side."

Unable to resist, she hugged Shen Yan tightly, resting her chin on the male master's shoulder, her voice filled with the relief of having regained what she had lost and an overwhelming excitement:

"It's selfish, even though I know it's safer on the Imperial Star."

"But I swear I will never let you get hurt in the slightest. As long as I can see you and touch you all the time..."

The straightforward and enthusiastic response was like a warm current that instantly dispelled the slight unease and guilt in Shen Yan's heart.

He was slightly taken aback at first, then opened his mouth and bit the female insect's Adam's apple, his ears burning red, but he tightly hugged her back.

"and……"

Karandal obediently raised his neck, making it easier for Shen Yan to bite. He spoke with some difficulty, but his tone remained gentle and firm.

"Protecting you has always been my most willing responsibility."

Enveloped by the pure joy and tenderness in his words, Xiongzi couldn't help but smile. His initial shyness transformed into sweetness, and he whispered in response:

"...You just know how to say nice things to coax me."

……

In the days that followed, a fixed pattern was formed.

Whenever Calander needs to go on an expedition to the front lines to clear out the remaining enemy forces or to carry out defensive missions, Shen Yan will obediently stay on the mothership, which serves as the command center.

To be precise, they stayed in the female soldier's private cabin, which served as both an office and a rest area.

He no longer idly played games and watched TV series like he did in the capital. Instead, he used his privileges to access non-classified battle reports and data in an attempt to understand Kalandall's combat environment.

Occasionally, he would read a book, or simply gaze out the window, lost in thought, calculating the time his partner would return.

Once he receives news that Calander is leading the fleet back, he will immediately drop everything and wait at the cabin door.

When that familiar, tall figure emerged from the passage, still reeking of gunpowder and faint traces of energy, Shen Yan would go to greet him.

Welcome back.

He naturally reached out and took off his partner's heavy military coat, which was covered in interstellar dust. In the midst of his busy schedule, he even stole a sweet kiss, his movements as practiced as if he had rehearsed them countless times.

Knowing that his wife was already exhausted from fighting outside, Xiongzi, although he often took advantage of her in small ways, never made any deeper demands.

It's hard to go from luxury to frugality. Having enjoyed lavish feasts, Shen Yan wasn't really used to a life of abstinence. But he knew his limits and couldn't possibly cause trouble for his partner under these circumstances. He could only try his best to play the role of a virtuous husband.

What made Callandall feel even more comforted and somewhat flattered was that the male master always offered to help him bathe.

In the bathroom filled with warm steam, Shen Yan would carefully wash away his fatigue after the battle, her fingertips gently massaging his tense muscles. Although the desire in her eyes was almost impossible to suppress, she still pretended to be nonchalant.

But that's not all; the real key is the subsequent mental reassurance.

Military female soldiers constantly exert high-intensity mental power in combat and control mechs, and their mental sea is under tremendous pressure, like a precision instrument that is constantly being worn out.

Many female soldiers who do not receive regular guidance and comfort from their male masters will, after a certain number of years, experience severe pain, loss of control, or even collapse due to excessive damage to their mental and spiritual sea.

Ultimately, they are forced to retire in disappointment, and in severe cases, their lives may even be in danger.

At this moment, as Shen Yan's warm and powerful spiritual energy, which possessed a strange soothing and restorative effect, slowly flowed into the female soldier's spiritual sea, that familiar yet new sense of joy swept over her once again.

Kalandall's sea of ​​consciousness had long been nourished by the daily life of the male lord, making it quite healthy and stable.

However, the post-war mental reassurance, especially the deep guidance from SSS-level mental energy, still brought a completely different experience.

It's like a piece of already fertile land encountering the most timely rain; it's not just about quenching thirst, but about making every inch of soil radiate even more vigorous vitality.

All the slight stiffness and fatigue caused by the intense battle were soothed more gently and thoroughly.

The originally smoothly flowing strands of spiritual energy, guided by this higher-level power, seemed to be infused with new vitality, becoming more lustrous and translucent, and moving with a smooth and light quality, like flowing clouds and water.

This pleasure does not come from the relief of pain, but from the comfort of a renewed optimization of one's life level; it is a warmth and satisfaction that spreads from the depths of the soul.

Karandal, his eyes half-closed, felt an extreme comfort that far surpassed any soothing he had ever experienced before, and almost let out a satisfied sigh.

Not only did his spiritual consciousness quickly recover to its optimal state, but it even faintly touched upon a more harmonious and stable realm that was previously unimaginable.

Feeling so good that his whole body trembled, he looked at the focused lord before him and felt an indescribable sense of pride and happiness welling up inside him.

A powerful ruler had long been his daily solace, and now he had become the most irreplaceable reward for returning from battle.

Shen Yan could clearly sense the pleasurable tremors in his partner's mind sea. Seeing his tightly furrowed brows completely relax and his icy blue eyes appear even clearer after relaxing, a deep sense of satisfaction filled his heart.

He may not be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Calander in the midst of gunfire, but he can use this unique way to wash away the dust of battle for his partner, infuse him with strength, and ensure that he can always soar through the starry sea he protects in the best possible condition.

Isn't this another kind of deeper bond and protection?