The gentle, sickly beauty is a cold and aloof general.

Atal hurriedly returned to his room with the flowers in his arms.

What had just happened on the starship made him blush with embarrassment.

When Junming told Atal that Gertlow wanted to ask him for a date, Atal's heart clenched.

He was afraid that the next second, Jun Ming would reveal just how interested he was in Gertlow.

As he gradually became immersed in his unacceptable preconceived notions, Jun Ming's less-than-gentle actions pulled him back to his senses.

Atal was very happy, and Junming said that Gertlow was inferior to him in every way.

But Atal also felt it was somewhat magical.

Perhaps... this is simply because Jun Ming doesn't yet understand the Wa Xiang family.

If Jun Ming knew just how important the Wa Xiang family was in the empire, would things have turned out differently?

Atal couldn't help but consider this possibility.

As a male insect on the main star, Junming will not stay at home all the time; male insects have their own social interactions.

The more Jun Ming learned about the various families on the main star, the more panicked Atar became.

What needs to be done before that?

Atal touched the daisy earring that obediently hung on his earlobe and secretly made up his mind.

Jun Ming wasn't completely uninterested in him; he was just waiting for the right opportunity.

Atal didn't know what Junming was waiting for, but he could sense that Junming wanted him to understand him more than physical intimacy.

Atal placed the bouquet that Junming had bought for him back into the vase untouched.

The bouquet is tied with only one ribbon; it doesn't need to be untied or rearranged.

It's beautiful as is, exactly as it was made.

Atal stared blankly at the flowers in the vase.

Then I was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Tap, tap, tap."

There were only two insects in the room, Junming and Atar. Dundun had no hands and couldn't knock on the door.

So it's obvious who's outside the door.

Atal hurriedly got up and opened the door for Jun Ming.

"Why has the mighty ruler come?"

Jun Ming slowly walked into Atar's room.

"Come and catch that shy little bug."

"So as not to let my mind wander to some strange and weird things."

Jun Ming walked to the bedside and sat down.

Just now on the starship, Jun Ming noticed that Atal's emotions were not quite right.

He must have seen something, but he didn't know exactly what happened, so he was very uneasy.

That's why I took the initiative to bring up Gertrude's story.

Before they had exchanged more than a few words, Jun Ming noticed that Atal's eyes were wet with tears, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.

Jun Ming didn't want to use such a thing to lure Atal, and he also didn't want a third person to get involved between him and Atal.

So there was no hesitation.

Junming gave Atar the best response with his words and actions.

Although it's unclear whether this action is considered too fast for Atal, Junming is indeed getting impatient.

Just as you imagined, Atal was soft and sweet.

Hearing Jun Ming's words, Atar knew that he was being talked about, and he felt a little embarrassed.

Jun Ming patted the bed next to him, gesturing for Atar to come and sit down with him.

Atal slowly sat down next to Jun Ming, keeping a distance of about enough to fit a fist between them.

Jun Ming reached out and wrapped his arms around Atal's waist, using force to gradually shrink the distance between them until they were pressed tightly together.

Junming buried his face in Atar's shoulder.

"Did Atal understand what I said?"

The sudden closeness of Jun Ming left Atar somewhat at a loss, but because Jun Ming was in his arms, he forced himself to relax and not be so stiff.

"When did the powerful ruler speak?"

"Does Atal remember what I just said on the starship?"

Jun Ming spoke up to offer a hint.

"......Remember."

"The lord said he hates Gertlow and asked me to drive him away for him next time."

"Not just this."

Jun Ming rested his chin on Atal's shoulder, looking at the little braids hidden in Atal's hair that hung down behind him, and spoke lazily.

"I hate Gertlow, no matter how powerful his family is, it's none of my business."

"And his words offended me."

Jun Ming then recalled Gertlow's mockery of Atal's expulsion from the family.

"Atar is in the military; he has to stand up for me."

Atal nodded, taking the matter to heart.

The daisy earrings on Atal's earlobes swayed slightly with Atal's movements.

"Now......"

"It's teaching time."

Jun Ming pressed close to Atal's ear and whispered something in Atal's ear.

Then he kissed Atar's ear, then down his cheek to the corner of his mouth.

Atal's heart was pounding. He was frozen in place at first, but then he relaxed a little.

"Don't be nervous, Atal."

"Relax, close your eyes, and feel me."

After Junming finished speaking, he gently pecked Atal's lips a few times before lightly kissing Atal's lips.

It's done gently, little by little, step by step.

Atal began to adapt gradually, and even showed some slight responses.

But sometimes, Atal would forget to breathe.

By increasing the distance, Junming gave Atar some time to adjust.

"Very good, Atal is great."

"Come kiss me, just like I just taught you."

Jun Ming stepped back slightly, waiting for Atal to take the initiative.

Atal calmed himself down before slowly approaching Junming. He then mimicked Junming's actions and placed a kiss on the corner of Junming's mouth.

Then gradually move it to the center.

He was still a bit clumsy and lacked technique, but Atar was no longer like a block of wood; he was much better than before.

Atal was so nervous that his lips were trembling slightly, and even Jun Ming could hear his heartbeat.

Seeing that Atal had truly reached his limit, Jun Ming finally seized the initiative.

He reached out and placed his hand on the back of Atal's head, leaving Atal no room to retreat.

[...It was too intense.]

Atal thought to himself.

In a daze, Atar could only sense the presence of Jun Ming, an insect, and could only hear Jun Ming's and his own heartbeats, which were deafening.

After a long while, Junming finally released Atar.

Atar was breathing heavily, his eyes were somewhat glazed, and his mouth was slightly open as he looked at Jun Ming with a sense of helplessness.

Looking at Atal's appearance, Jun Ming's heart stirred.

"That concludes today's lesson. Atal has learned very well."

He leaned down again and gently kissed Atal's forehead.

"This is your reward."

Jun Ming's magnetic voice rang in Atar's ears.

A blush crept across Atal's face, and he nodded slightly, his heart filled with sweetness.

Jun Ming stood up and took Atar's hand.

"Let's go, Dun Dun has prepared dinner."