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

Cheers of victory flooded in through the communication channels.

Lin Luo was still immersed in the immense visual and emotional shock of the previous event, so much so that he completely missed the anxious voice amidst the cheers:

"...Target confirmed and destroyed."

"But the Major General's mental energy fluctuations are extremely unstable, with peak values ​​far exceeding the safety threshold! He must be forcibly calmed immediately! His body is also on the verge of collapse..."

On the bridge, after a brief moment of excitement, iron discipline quickly returned.

Major General Ailand stood ramrod straight in front of the command post.

But if someone were to observe him up close, they would find that his straight back in military uniform was soaked with cold sweat, fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead, and his lips were pale and pressed into a straight line.

He forcefully suppressed the metallic taste surging in his throat, maintaining his commander's dignity with his strong willpower.

"Order: All ships shall proceed to Level 1 combat readiness de-escalation according to the predetermined sequence and initiate self-inspection procedures. Medical teams shall prioritize the treatment of the wounded, and the logistics team shall begin damage assessment."

His command was relayed throughout the ship, his voice still steady, but a few degrees lower and hoarse than usual.

"Yes, Major General!"

The subordinates obeyed the order and carried it out efficiently.

No one noticed that a devastating tsunami was raging in the mind of their supreme commander, and every breath felt like swallowing blades.

Ayland gestured to his adjutant Hawke to take over the remaining work, then turned around and walked quickly toward the private passage leading to his personal lounge. His steps seemed steady, but in reality, each step felt like walking on a knife's edge.

He must administer the medication immediately, at least to quell this damned riot!

At the same time, the warship's damage control system issued an alarm.

In area B-17, a zone marked as "Spare - Low Priority," structural damage and anomalous energy residue were detected.

A team of female soldiers belonging to the logistics and maintenance department immediately went to inspect the situation. They were wearing gray overalls and their faces still showed excitement and relaxation after the victory.

"Which pipe burst again? We still have to do these chores after the war."

A young female soldier muttered to herself as she used a tool to pry open the twisted and deformed hatch.

Then, all the insects were stunned.

Inside the cabin, instead of the expected coolant leak or broken cables, there was a sleek, but badly damaged, silver structure they had never seen before, and—

A strange figure was facing them sideways, curiously observing the surroundings.

The figure was dressed in strangely styled clothes, had black hair and black eyes, and skin that was delicate and fair, the kind that comes from a life of luxury. The features were exquisitely beautiful.

Hearing the commotion, Lin Luo turned around and came face to face with the fully armed female soldiers who burst through the door.

"Who's there?! Hands up!"

The maintenance team leader immediately shouted, and all the female soldiers instantly entered combat stance, their tools aimed at the unfamiliar visitor.

They spent their entire lives fighting against star beasts and enemies; vigilance was ingrained in their very bones.

Lin Luo was startled by this sudden turn of events. He quickly raised his hands, trying to explain:

"Hey, don't get agitated! I meant no harm, I just... had a little accident..."

Just then, the head of the maintenance team sharply scanned the back of Lin Luo's neck—

It was a smooth expanse, devoid of any of the intricate and vibrant insect patterns that symbolize power in Zerg females.

The captain's pupils suddenly contracted.

The tool in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter.

His face turned deathly pale instantly, followed by immense fear.

"Male...Male Insect Lord?!"

His voice trembled with extreme shock; his body reacted before his brain did.

He suddenly knelt on one knee, bowing his head deeply, almost burying himself in the metal floor.

The other female soldiers were stunned by his words and actions, and they subconsciously looked at the back of Lin Luo's neck.

A moment of deathly silence.

Immediately following were the sounds of tools hitting the ground and the dull thud of knees striking the floor.

All the female soldiers hurriedly knelt down, burying their heads low and not daring to breathe.

"We are so sorry, Your Excellency! We didn't know it was you! We dared to point weapons at you! Please forgive us!"

The captain's voice trembled. For a female soldier, any disrespect shown to a male insect was an unforgivable crime.

Lin Luo was startled and instinctively stepped back, completely bewildered by this unexpected gift.

He looked at the soldiers kneeling on the ground in front of him, completely unable to comprehend this bizarre situation.

"Ah? Don't do this! Get up! Good heavens, this will shorten your lifespan!"

He looked panicked and quickly bent down to help the captain at the front.

Thinking to myself: What's going on? What kind of male insect is this? Are the customs here really this exaggerated? I've only ever seen cheek kisses, I've never seen anything like this!

The captain didn't dare to confront the male insect head-on, so he got up with Lin Luo's help.

Seeing that the male was about to help up the other females, he quickly ordered, "All of you, stand up and line up!"

The female soldiers instinctively obeyed the order, lined up, and secretly exchanged shocked and ecstatic glances.

"A male insect, Your Excellency! No reprimand! No whipping! And you even let us rise!"

"The male insect seems to have been frightened by us, but he didn't punish us!"

"How fortunate I am to have the opportunity to see one of you so closely in my lifetime!"

......

Soon, the news that "there is a male insect in the spare compartment" spread like wildfire throughout the warship.

More female soldiers, whether on duty or just off duty, couldn't resist their curiosity and enthusiasm, and flocked to the passage, jostling and crowding to catch a glimpse of the mysterious male insect.

They dared not get too close, but merely circled around from a distance, letting out suppressed gasps of amazement:

"Such fair and delicate skin, you must be a very distinguished person!"

"Your clothes are very unique, but they look very expensive!"

"You're actually smiling at us! Am I dreaming?"

"It was extremely dangerous for you to be near the battlefield! Thankfully, he wasn't injured!"

......

Praises, concerns, and reverent discussions mingled together in a low voice.

Surrounded in the center, Lin Luo felt like a rare new monkey in a zoo.

He maintained a somewhat stiff, friendly smile while inwardly ranting:

"What's going on? Why are they calling me a male? Where did they send me? Is this another world? Help!"