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

"What?!"

Carlos's eyes widened, and the arrogant and violent expression on his face froze instantly.

He could hardly believe his ears! Lin Luo?! Accusing him?!

But then, a sense of panic flashed through Carlos's mind.

The workaholic continued:

"Regarding the test results you previously published on social media that you used to accuse the 'Rolling Doll' of having problems, we have also sent insects to the issuing institution, 'Stardust Analysis Laboratory,' to 'request' the assistance of its person in charge to investigate and verify the authenticity and objectivity of the report."

Hearing this, Carlos calmed down somewhat, thinking to himself:

"The test report came from that shabby lab, and it was that lowly female insect who first spoke up about the instability of the mind..."

What does this have to do with me, Carlos? I merely "kindly" forwarded it and did a "thorough investigation," who can prove I instructed them to do it?

Thinking of this, Carlos almost let out a cold laugh.

He resumed his arrogant and conceited demeanor, even leisurely straightening his slightly disheveled collar.

"Heh," he scoffed contemptuously, his gaze sweeping over the female insects, "The association really goes to great lengths to curry favor with a new A-rank lord."

"Fine," he shrugged. "Didn't you want to investigate? Didn't you want to ask questions? Come on, I want to see what kind of questions you can get out of them."

The male insects working for the Male Protection Association followed him silently. One of the younger female insects glanced subconsciously at Ray and Thor kneeling in the corner.

His gaze lingered for a moment on their pale faces and fearful expressions before he quickly lowered his eyes.

They knew all too well what the two female servants had been going through, but there was nothing they could do. He turned and followed the insect in front of him, leaving Ray and Thor in the living room, looking at each other in disbelief and still in shock.

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Xiongbao Association Inquiry Room

The interrogation room was even furnished to a comfortable degree, and Carlos sat leisurely in a chair:

"Alright, let's begin. My time is precious." Carlos tapped the table impatiently.

The leading female insect turned on the recorder and calmly began:

"Sir Carlos, we first need to verify the information regarding the 'Stardust Analysis Laboratory' and its test reports. Do you acknowledge that you purchased and posted the report on social media?"

"Oh? That report?" Carlos chuckled, shrugging.

"I'm a victim too, okay? I was also scammed by that organization! I only forwarded it out of 'concern' for the insects, who knew it was fake?"

As for whether an organization is legitimate or not, that's due to your association's poor oversight, isn't it? Do you expect a male insect like me to verify the qualifications of every organization?" Carlos said matter-of-factly.

"Besides, I have always respected Lord Lin Luo. Have I ever said anything disrespectful to you on the StarNet? I only had doubts about Voske's products. Now, can't even a male insect doubt a female insect?" Carlos even began to feel smug.

He knew very well that, by convention, female insects would have no chance of winning against male insects, and the male protection association would usually try to smooth things over and give each other equal blame for such "quarrels" and "misjudgments of information" between male insects.

He was ready to start listening to the "advice" from the Xiongan New Area Council, but things did not go as planned.

"Your Excellency, the association will naturally take into account the possibility you mentioned. Generally speaking, the association's primary responsibility is indeed to mediate any friction between you gentlemen caused by informational discrepancies."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious:

"The association will handle the fraudulent activities of 'Stardust Analysis Laboratory' separately."

He paused, "However, given your actions, regardless of your original intentions, they have objectively caused serious damage to His Excellency Lin Luo's reputation, sparked unnecessary public controversy, and undermined the dignity of the high-ranking male insects."

"Therefore, after urgent communication between the association and His Excellency Lin Luo, and respecting His Excellency Lin Luo's wishes as the victim, the following mediation ruling is hereby made:"

"In accordance with the priority rights and protection rights granted to higher-ranking male insects under the Male Insect Ranking Protection Act, in order to quell the situation, uphold fairness, and serve as a warning to you, the association has decided to place you under 'protective quarantine' for three days."

Please remain in the accommodations arranged by the association for three days to reflect quietly, during which time all external communications must cease. Once the three days are up, this matter will be considered closed, and Lord Lin Luo will no longer pursue the matter.

Three days?! Quarantine?!

Carlos sprang up from his chair, his face contorted with rage:

"You're going to imprison me?! For this trivial matter?! For three days?! Are you kidding me?! I'm a male! Do you even know what you're saying?!"

He was so angry he was almost incoherent.

Three days may not be a long time, but the words "quarantine" and "imprisonment" were a great humiliation to him!

He had always been treated with utmost respect, even by the Xiongbao Association, since childhood. He had never been treated like this before. Especially not because of Lin Luo, that outsider!

The workaholic seemed to have anticipated his outburst:

"Sir Carlos, please calm down. This is not 'imprisonment,' but 'protective isolation,' a special procedure initiated based on the fact that the rights of senior male insects have been violated, and it is fully in accordance with the legal framework."

This was already the result of Lord Lin Luo's exceptional leniency; had he not insisted on a "minor punishment as a warning," the matter could have initiated a much longer and more rigorous comprehensive investigation.

These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Carlos's head, making him instantly understand.

It's Lin Luo!

It was Lin Luo who used his privileges as an A-grade male insect to forcefully push all of this forward!

What utter nonsense about "protective isolation"! This is Lin Luo's humiliation and punishment for him!

The goal is to make him taste what it's like to lose his freedom, even if it's only for three days! It's to teach him: offending a Grade A male insect, even if you are a male insect, will have consequences!

"He...he actually dared to..."

Carlos's face flushed crimson with extreme anger and humiliation. His finger trembled as he pointed at the other side. "You...you just let him abuse his privileges like this?!"

"The association is only fulfilling its duty to maintain harmony and hierarchical order within the scope permitted by law."

The worker bowed slightly, his tone respectful but leaving no room for negotiation.

"The vehicle is waiting outside. Please cooperate with us, Your Excellency Carlos. Three days will pass quickly."

Two tall female insect officers silently stepped forward, their posture respectful, but their meaning was clear—either leave on your own or be "invited" away.

Carlos's chest heaved violently, his eyes blazing as he stared intently at the female insect before him.

He had never suffered such a humiliating disgrace! To be crushed by a privileged outsider whom he looked down upon, and to be humiliatingly locked up in solitary confinement for three days!

This is utterly absurd!

In the end, all his anger turned into a low, hateful growl squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Fine...very good...Lin Luo...you just wait!"

He shoved his chair away abruptly, his face ashen, and followed the insects out, toward his three-day, humiliating "protective isolation."

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