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

Marshal Arnold seemed somewhat puzzled by what he heard.

"Lord Lin Luo, you seem to have misunderstood something."

He said slowly, "You are an S+ grade male insect. Once you become the Insect Emperor, your will will be the direction in which the empire moves forward."

"You don't need to do everything yourself and handle tedious administrative matters. You only need to issue orders and point out the direction, and countless female and male insects who are good at this will naturally follow one after another to turn your will into reality."

Arnold's tone was certain:

"With your current reputation, there's almost nothing you can't do if you want to."

"More importantly, once you sit in that position, your every word and action, your treatment of female insects, and the ideals you uphold will become objects of admiration and imitation for the entire empire."

"Your very existence and choices are shaping the future of this empire, and that is more powerful than any specific policy."

Lin Luo opened her mouth, still wanting to refute, "But..."

"Even if you don't want to do anything for the time being," the marshal interrupted him, his voice full of allure.

"Once you become the Insect Emperor, as an S+ level Insect Emperor, your very existence is a direction."

"It will naturally suppress the decaying voices of the old era and create space for new growth."

He stared intently into Lin Luo's eyes: "Your Excellency Lin Luo, don't you want to transform this empire into something you prefer? To mold it according to your ideal of 'beauty'? Wouldn't that be better?"

"To become...the person I like?" Lin Luo murmured repeatedly, the words truly striking a chord deep within him.

But he then looked at the marshal and asked, puzzled, "If that's the case, Marshal, why don't you personally transform it into what you like? You have the army, and it seems you're in control of the situation now."

Field Marshal Arnold slowly shook his head and tapped his temple.

"My mental state is no less than that of Eland back then. For an empire, a supreme leader whose mental power is prone to rebellion at any time and who cannot maintain stability is a catastrophic hidden danger."

"I cannot bear this responsibility, nor should I place it on such a fragile foundation."

His gaze swept over Lin Luo and Ailand once more, before he threw out his final trump card:

"Furthermore, Mr. Lin Luo, please make sure you recognize one thing: with your S+ level strength and your current enormous influence, whoever sits in that position in the future, you will be regarded as the biggest potential threat."

"No ruler will tolerate the existence of an uncontrolled male insect with both prestige and power for long."

"You may not like being controlled by insects, but the reality is, even with Elland's protection," he looked at Elland, his tone solemn.

"It is also impossible to guarantee absolute safety, especially when faced with suspicion and scheming that may come from the entire imperial machine."

Lin Luo was startled and couldn't help but look at Ailand.

Ailand met his gaze, grasped Lin Luo's hand, and said in a deep and firm voice, "My lord, whatever decision you make, I will be by your side and support you unconditionally."

The warmth of his palm reached Lin Luo, who looked at Ailand and recalled the Marshal's words—about hope, about the future, about the person he wanted to be...

He certainly has many ideas about the world and many hopes that it will become a better place.

If sitting in that position could truly accelerate these changes and protect the insects and things he wanted to protect...

Lin Luo's thoughts raced, while Marshal Arnold waited patiently.

After a long silence, Lin Luo took a deep breath, turned to look at the marshal, and his gaze gradually became clear and firm:

"I agree."

A relieved smile finally appeared on Marshal Arnold's face.

He nodded slightly: "I believe you will lead the empire to a better future."

He then turned to Elland:

"Ayland, I've been holding back your previous achievements. This time, you will be promoted directly to general and temporarily assume some of the duties of a marshal, as well as temporarily take over some of the core military affairs and the defense of the capital that originally belonged to me."

"I will gradually hand over power, and I hope you will not disappoint this expectation."

Eland immediately stood up, gave the marshal a standard military salute, and said in a firm and resounding voice, "Yes, Marshal! I will not fail you!"

The decision has been made, and a new path is unfolding before us.

Lin Luo felt his heart racing, feeling both apprehensive and bewildered, but holding Ailand's hand also gave him a strange surge of courage.

He knew that from this moment on, he and Eland would be more closely bound to the fate of this empire, sailing into an unknown and challenging sea of ​​stars.

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