Zerg: I ​​was picked up by the cold and beautiful Major General at the start of the game.

Just then, a knock on the door broke the silence inside.

"Major General?" came Lieutenant Colonel Hawke's voice from outside the door.

Lin Luo, feeling as if granted a pardon, quickly replied:

"Ah, you have important business to discuss, right? Then I'll head back now!"

He didn't even look at Eland again, finished speaking quickly, and strode towards the door, brushing past Hawke who came in.

Ailand watched his retreating figure, his fingers, curled in his palm, twitching almost imperceptibly. Ultimately, however, he maintained a cold expression and looked at his adjutant: "What is it?"

-

Lin Luo walked quickly back to her lounge, closed the door, and finally let out a long sigh of relief.

After calming down, the scene from earlier kept replaying in his mind uncontrollably.

Ayland's perpetually cold, grey-blue eyes, slightly reddened ears, slightly bewildered body, and calloused yet unusually warm hands...

"Aaaaaaahh ...

Lin Luo suddenly pounced on the soft bed, burying her burning face deep into the fluffy pillows, letting out a silent scream inside.

He punched the pillow twice, secretly cursing himself for his pathetic behavior just now!

It's just holding hands! What's there to be embarrassed about? What's there to run away from? It's so shameful!

But the next second, he couldn't help but defend himself.

That's Elland! The "Battle Angel" who can unfurl magnificent bone wings in space and fight star beasts head-on with her bare body!

Not only is her combat power off the charts, but she's also so, so beautiful!

That cold yet powerful aura, that occasional glimpse of awkwardness that starkly contrasts with his outward appearance...

Who could handle this?! This isn't even my problem! Yes! That's right! Anyone would be stunned!

Thinking about it this way, Lin Luo suddenly felt much more justified, and the embarrassment in his heart dissipated.

He rolled over, clutching his pillow, and gazed at the soft light on the ceiling, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.

-

On the other side, after finishing the matter reported by Hawke, the door to the lounge closed again, leaving him alone.

There seemed to be a faint trace of an odor, not belonging to this place, still lingering in the room.

He walked to the spot where Lin Luo had just sat, his gaze falling on his hand that had just been tightly held. The warm, soft touch and slight sweat seemed to linger on his fingertips.

Aland's thoughts drifted, different moments flashing through his mind, but the final image that settled on was cold and cruel.

He thought of his former colleague, who had fought alongside him with great enthusiasm and spirit.

After marriage, she failed in a mission and was unable to return home in a good manner. Her husband ruthlessly removed the wings that symbolized her glory and power, and she was discarded like a broken toy.

Another comrade suffered cruel abuse during her pregnancy simply because the sex of the larvae in her womb did not satisfy the male master, and her young life ended in endless pain.

And many more...those once vibrant and powerful female soldiers...

After marrying a male insect, her eyes gradually lose their luster, and she becomes cautious and indifferent.

Their sacrifices and suffering are often simply described as "accidents" or "mental riots" in the records of male insect protection associations.

The slight ripples caused by that brief encounter seem so insignificant in the face of these heavy and bloody memories, and even foreshadow danger.

The male insect's "friendliness" may be genuine, but it may also be short-lived and conditional, with a hidden cost that he cannot afford.

The ripples in his heart quickly subsided. Ailand closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were calm and serene.

He turned around, calmly walked back to his desk, and picked up the half-read battle damage report again, as if his momentary loss of composure and dazedness had never happened.

-

A knock sounded on the door of Lin Luo's lounge.

Lin Luo: "Please come in."

Dr. Parks walked in carrying a medical kit, a gentle smile on his face:

"Your Excellency, good day. As is customary, we need to conduct a brief physical examination before arriving at the capital planet to ensure that the jump will not cause you any discomfort."

Lin Luo put down his personal terminal and sat down obediently: "Thank you for your help, Doctor."

The examination was quiet and efficient. After it was over, Parks tidied up the equipment and said:

"Sir, there are a few things I need to inform you. Your identity verification has been completed, and the Major General used the military's special passage."

"Currently, in the Imperial archives, you are a male insect under the temporary guardianship of Major General Eland for a period of one year."

Lin Luo nodded: "Yes, Ailand told me about it."

Parker pushed up his glasses, his tone becoming slightly more serious:

"In addition, you need to be mentally prepared that after arriving at the capital star, the Male Insect Protection Association will definitely come to verify your situation as soon as possible."

"After all, it is a great dereliction of duty for the military to have a noble male insect wander out and be discovered by them."

Lin Luo raised an eyebrow: "Verify? What will they do?"

Parks: "They will send a special insect to conduct a very detailed physical examination and mental strength level assessment on you."

He paused, "But at the same time, the association is likely to be extremely dissatisfied with the Major General having 'monopolized' a male insect, and may recommend another female insect for you."

He looked into Lin Luo's eyes, his tone exceptionally sincere:

"Sir, please remember that whatever suggestions or requests they make, you have the absolute right to refuse them directly if you feel any discomfort or unwillingness."

"Your will is paramount; this is a fundamental right granted to male insects by imperial law. Please make good use of it."

Lin Luo seemed to understand: "I understand, thank you for reminding me, Doctor."

He remembered something and asked again:

"By the way, Doctor, my mental strength was previously assessed as Grade A? What level does that count as among male insects? Will other male insects cause me trouble because of this?"

Parks replied:

"Please rest assured, A-rank is already a very high level. Currently, only His Majesty the Insect King is S-rank, and there are very few male insects of A-rank. As for those below A-rank, you don't need to worry about them at all."

Lin Luo: "Thank you, Doctor."

"No need, you go ahead with your work, I'll head back." Parks turned to leave, but after opening the door, he turned back and added:

"Your Excellency, the Major General may face criticism upon his return. I hope you will not hold him accountable."

"Criticism?" Before Lin Luo could ask clearly, the doctor had already closed the door and left.