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

Ailand stopped the hovercar, glanced at the banquet entrance, and frowned slightly.

He turned to Lin Luo and solemnly reminded him again:

"Sir, if any insects make you feel uncomfortable, please summon me immediately using your personal terminal, or come out directly. I am on the perimeter for security and am always available."

You can also inform any of the female guards present, and they will prioritize your needs.

Lin Luo gave him a reassuring smile, her tone relaxed:

"Don't worry, Elland, it's just a male insect banquet. There's no need to be so alarmed. I can handle it." With that, he straightened his collar, opened the door, and got out of the car.

Ayland's gaze followed his retreating figure intently, his worry undiminished.

He was not only worried that Lin Luo would be targeted by those arrogant male insects, but also had a vague unease...

Lin Luo has been exposed to the most corrupt and dark side of the Zerg society for a long time. Will he one day be subtly influenced by it?

As soon as Lin Luo stepped into the banquet hall, the previously noisy atmosphere suddenly quieted down for a moment.

Countless gazes fell upon him, some curious, some scrutinizing, but most filled with undisguised contempt and malice. He clearly heard the undisguised whispers coming from the corner:

"Look, isn't that him? The male insect that Eland picked up?"

"I heard that staying in a place like the Seventh Fleet, hanging out with a bunch of vulgar female soldiers, what kind of knowledge could she possibly gain?"

"They might have come from some remote, impoverished place; they're obviously not presentable."

"They're even delivering meals to female soldiers? They're utterly degrading themselves and have completely disgraced us!"

......

Amidst a chorus of snickers, the lead male insect, Christ, carrying a wine glass and sporting a fake smile, slowly strolled over.

He deliberately sized Lin Luo up and down with an exaggerated look, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for the surrounding insects to hear:

"Isn't this Lord Lin Luo, who's made a big splash on the StarNet? Seeing is believing, indeed."

He said sarcastically, "I heard that you not only ate and lived with the female soldiers in the barracks, but also... personally condescended to deliver meals to those lowly female soldiers?"

He took a step closer, his voice sharp and vicious:

"I'm really curious, why do you enjoy imitating female insects, pleasing them, and even doing the servant work that only female insects should do..."

Could it be that she really sees herself as one of those lowly creatures who need to please male insects to survive?

Or is it that you prefer to use this method to gain "special treatment" from Ayland?

Christ looked at Lin Luo expectantly, hoping he would be mortified.

Upon hearing this, Lin Luo not only didn't get angry, but instead laughed.

Lin Luo replied, "To speak to you would truly be beneath my dignity. Let me guess, is your concern for my daily life due to your low rank and lack of free time?"

He mimicked the other person's expression, looking at Christ with a questioning gaze:

"Do you even have B-rank? Judging by the 'thickness' of your mental strength, I doubt it. Do you have C-rank? That's probably unlikely too... Good heavens, you're not just D-rank, are you?"

He feigned surprise and covered his mouth.

"A D-rank has the nerve to point fingers at an A-rank like me? Are you just jealous of me?" Lin Luo's eyes were filled with contempt.

"I'm a B-rank!!"

Christ was furious, his face turning ashen. He had never suffered such a humiliation!

"Oh? It's only B-rank?" Lin Luo raised an eyebrow, scanning him up and down.

"I really can't tell, you look like an E grade. It seems it was my fault for accidentally judging you by my own A grade standard. I'm so sorry for setting the standard too high."

His tone was regretful, but the contempt in his eyes was almost tangible.

"you!!!"

Christ was trembling with anger. He pointed at Lin Luo but couldn't say a word. Finally, he turned and left with a livid face.

At this moment, another of Christ's henchmen came over, trying to chime in and defend her:

"Lord Lin Luo, Lord Christ was only advising you with good intentions."

Your status is noble, why do you always lower yourself to mingle with those lowly female soldiers?

They even bring them food… This is utterly depraved! The male insect's authority lies in instilling awe and pain in the females; only then will they completely submit!

Lin Luo was so angry at these stupid words that he laughed:

"Ha, without female soldiers fighting bloody battles on the front lines, who will help you resist the star beasts? Who will clear safe interstellar routes for you?"

Without female soldiers maintaining the stability of the empire, would you still be standing here, holding a glass of wine, saying these things to me?!

"This, this is their birth obligation! It's stipulated by the Imperial Law!" The male lackey was so rebuked that his face turned pale.

Lin Luo's expression suddenly darkened, and a faint trace of the mental pressure belonging to an A-grade male insect emanated from him. His voice was cold and serious:

"Imperial law also stipulates that lower-level male insects must not arbitrarily offend higher-level male insects! You, a C-level, what kind of tone were you using when you spoke to me just now?"

"Should I have the Male Insect Protection Association come over right now and take you to court to relearn what the 'Male Insect Ranking Rights Act' is?"

The other person's face turned deathly pale instantly, and without daring to say another word, they slunk away.

Lin Luo snorted coldly and glanced at the circle of male insects that Christ had been with.

The moment the male insects met his gaze, they immediately lowered their heads or looked away as if they had been burned, afraid of becoming the next target to be berated until they questioned their very existence.

"Tsk," Lin Luo muttered under his breath, a hint of lingering satisfaction in his voice.

"Their fighting strength is too weak! I haven't had enough yet!"

Lin Luo's gaze swept over the other male insects in the hall.

Just as many male insects were avoiding eye contact, a male insect with soft, golden curly hair sat in the corner sofa—

Instead of dodging, he casually raised his wine glass towards Lin Luo.

Lin Luo raised an eyebrow, walked straight over, and sat down next to him without any hesitation.

"I am Lin Luo, what is your name?" Lin Luo asked.

The blond male insect took a sip of the beautifully colored liquid in his glass and smiled. "Theodore," he replied casually.

"Why don't you hate me?" Lin Luo asked, tilting her head.

"I find you alright," Theodore replied matter-of-factly.

"Then why do you dislike the other male insects?" Lin Luo insisted on getting to the bottom of it.

The male insect glanced at him and replied in a conciliatory manner, "Because my female servant is a military female."

"So you agree with my attitude towards female soldiers, right?" Lin Luo was a little surprised.

"No," he denied outright.

"Um?"

"I just find whipping and torturing them boring and incredibly noisy; their cries and pleas for mercy aren't pleasant to hear," he added lazily.

Lin Luo: "..."

Okay, that's very Zerg male. He changed the subject: "And what about your dam? Is it also a military dam?"

"No, he's the boss of a conglomerate; his brain works better than his muscles," the male insect replied.

Just then, a slight commotion arose at the entrance of the banquet hall.

A magnificently dressed male insect slowly entered, surrounded by a group of respectfully bowing servants and female insect guards.

The male insects in the hall fell silent instantly and stood up to bow to this unexpected VIP.

Although Lin Luo didn't understand why, he stood up along with Theodore.

"Who is that?" Lin Luo asked softly.

Theodore tilted his head slightly and lowered his voice: "It is His Highness the Second Prince, Keith Sitting."

The Second Prince? Lin Luo quickly sifted through the imperial family information that Eland had given him in his mind.

This second prince does not seem to directly control military power, but he wields considerable influence in politics and among the nobility, and is known for his meticulousness and elusiveness.

Just as Lin Luo was reminiscing, he noticed that the Second Prince's steps hadn't stopped, but rather—

He walked straight through the hall, heading in the direction he was!