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

Outside the office, members of the Management Committee and other officials had already gathered.

Hearing the incessant slapping, muffled groans, and intermittent pleas for mercy from inside, and seeing the door reduced to dust and the scene inside resembling a hellish battlefield, they all turned pale and their legs went weak.

The male's undisguised rage burned like magma, scorching their nerves and making them unable to muster the slightest thought of resistance. They even had to be careful with their breathing.

The official had been beaten to the point of near death, his sobs had weakened to the point of being barely audible, and he could only lie on the ground like a lump of mud that had completely lost its bones, occasionally twitching a few times.

Shen Yan finally stopped.

It was as if he had thrown away some dirty garbage. He loosened his grip on the official's collar, letting him slide limply to the ground with a dull thud.

Standing there, slightly out of breath, not from exhaustion, but from the fact that his turbulent emotions had not yet completely subsided.

Looking down at my slightly reddened palms, I could still feel the nauseating sensation of slapping the other person's cheek.

He pulled out a few disinfectant wipes from the table next to him and slowly and carefully wiped his fingers one by one, as if trying to remove all traces of uncleanliness.

Then, he casually tossed the used wet wipe onto the official's horribly disfigured face.

Only after doing all this did he raise his eyes.

The rage in those dark eyes seemed to subside, transforming into something deeper and colder, like an unfrozen sea with an undercurrent that could devour everything.

His gaze slowly swept over every terrified face outside the door. Those female insects who might have been high and mighty and held power in ordinary times, now involuntarily lowered their heads and avoided his gaze, their bodies trembling slightly.

My gaze finally settled on those hidden surveillance cameras that were flashing a faint red light.

Shen Yan knew that his every move was being watched by higher-ups.

Listen.

The male spoke, his voice not loud, even calmer than when he had questioned her earlier, but it carried a strange yet penetrating power, clearly echoing in the deathly silent corridor and in the ears of every listener.

"I, Shen Yan, the Empire's only SSS-class male insect, hereby declare—"

He paused deliberately, as if branding each word into the consciousness of every insect present.

"All matters related to the 'selection of female servants' for me and my partner are hereby terminated immediately."

"This is not a discussion, it's a notification."

I took a step forward, and the splintered wood under my feet made a slight creaking sound, which was particularly jarring in the silence.

"I understand the Empire's desire and anxiety regarding the continuation of its superior genes."

"but--"

His voice suddenly turned sharp, carrying an undeniable resolve.

"I refuse."

What happened today is merely a warning.

"If the Empire, or any department, dares to use this matter as a pretext to harass, threaten, or attempt to harm Kalandall in any way..."

Shen Yan's aura became dangerous again, and the anger that had been subsiding seemed to surge again. His mental energy was like the eve of an invisible storm, so oppressive that it made the insects suffocate.

"Whether it's trying to remove him from his military post or using any so-called regulations to put pressure on him..." He narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold and cruel smile curving his lips.

"I don't mind giving it a try and seeing just how far I can go."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the implicit threat, combined with the absolute power he had just displayed and his own strong background, was more impactful than any direct declaration.

"At worst, we'll both go down in flames."

His tone was filled with utter contempt.

Having uttered these words, which sounded like an ultimatum, Shen Yan didn't linger, ignoring the deathly silence behind him and the countless terrified gazes. No insect dared to stop him.

Turn around, stepping on the mess on the ground.

He returned along the same path he had come from, but the rage in his heart had gradually subsided after the exhilarating outburst, transforming into a deeper and more resolute determination.

His bottom line was crossed, his treasures were damaged, which fully unleashed the fangs of a apex predator and heir to power that were ingrained in his very being.

For Karandal, he was willing to stand in the spotlight and use everything he had.

Whether it's absolute power or a distinguished background.

Go against any force that tries to harm his partner.

Shen Yan returned home, still carrying the chill of the past. He couldn't wait to throw himself into his partner's arms, seeking warmth and reassurance.

However, the moment he stepped into the living room, the heartbreaking scene almost suffocated him.

Karandal was awake and curled up on the carpet next to the sofa, his body contorted in pain, his shoulders heaving violently as he vomited violently into a makeshift container.

His face was pale, his hair was soaked with cold sweat and stuck to his skin, and he looked unusually fragile.

"Wife!"

Shen Yan rushed over in terror.

He knelt on one knee and carefully supported the female insect's trembling shoulder.

"What's wrong? Don't scare me!"

The moment he touched the other person's body, Shen Yan could feel the spasms that were caused by discomfort.

"A mighty ruler..."

Upon hearing his voice, the female ruler struggled to lift her tear-filled face, her icy blue eyes filled with physical pain and deep panic.

"I feel terrible... my stomach... I've been feeling unwell... sob..."

Before he could finish speaking, another wave of nausea hit him, and he abruptly lowered his head to continue dry heaving, but could only vomit a little bit of acidic water, clearly indicating that his stomach was already empty.

Overwhelmed by fear and panic, Shen Yan was almost unable to think.

"Don't be afraid! I'm here! We'll go to the hospital right away!"

Forcibly suppressing the turmoil in her heart, she calmed him down with the most composed voice, while frantically ordering 001 to prepare the car.

001 was also terrified and hurriedly arranged for the hovercar to park at the entrance.

The male took a deep breath and carefully lifted Karandel horizontally into his arms. He felt that Karandel was much heavier than he remembered, especially the waist and hips, which were particularly soft.

But he had no time to pay attention to any of that; his mind was filled with panic over his wife's illness. He rushed out in a hurry, his heart filled with fear.

Inside the emergency examination room, doctors surrounded Karandal, conducting various tests.

Shen Yan was blocked outside, pacing anxiously, his eyes fixed on the door, his mind a jumbled mess.

What are some of the medical conditions that can cause stomach pain and vomiting?

Stomach perforation? Pancreatitis? Or liver or spleen rupture?

Do the Zerg have these diseases?

After an unknown amount of time, the door to the examination room finally opened.

"Doctor! How is he? What's wrong with him?"

The boy rushed forward immediately, his voice urgent.

The doctor looked at the powerful yet utterly flustered male insect, and then recalled the general in the examination room, a decorated but equally clueless figure. He cleared his throat, his tone carrying an indescribable oddity and a hint of barely suppressed amusement:

"Your Excellency Shen Yan, please calm down."

"Queen Kalandall's body... is not in mortal danger."

Shen Yan had just breathed a sigh of relief when his heart immediately jumped again:

"So why is he vomiting so badly? And his stomach hurts too..."

His gaze involuntarily drifted towards the examination room again, his brow furrowed.

The doctor's inexplicable smile deepened as he looked at Shen Yan and slowly said:

"Congratulations, Lord Shen Yan. Your consort is pregnant."

He paused, savoring the momentary blankness on Shen Yan's face, before dropping the second bombshell:

"Furthermore, based on the embryo's development, it is currently 15 weeks pregnant, almost 4 months along."

"However, because of the injury to the reproductive cavity, this pregnancy is unstable, and today's situation is very dangerous. We need to pay close attention to the female's physical and mental condition going forward."