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

Major General Ailand's Headquarters Office

Lin Luo was getting a little bored at home. After the crisis with the rolling doll was resolved, he had some free time and on a whim, he went to the military headquarters.

As the two chatted, Lin Luo suddenly thought of something and tilted his head to ask:

"Ayland, about Carlos... he didn't really receive any real punishment in the end, right?"

Eland paused for a moment, his icy blue eyes fixed on Lin Luo, and answered honestly:

"...It's regrettable, but that's the truth."

Every male in the empire is extremely valuable, and unless one commits a serious crime such as treason or murder of a male, the law and the Male Protection Council usually do not impose any substantial severe punishment.

More often than not, it's a reprimand, a fine, or a restriction of some privileges. He was somewhat worried that this answer would disappoint or offend Lin Luo.

However, Lin Luo's reaction was beyond his expectations.

He curled his lip and said, "I expected it. Tsk, I didn't expect Carlos to be so cunning. He's exploiting this kind of loophole."

But then, Lin Luo revealed a sly smile, like a cat that had stolen some dried fish, her eyes sparkling:

"However... I sent Xiong Bao to 'intimidate' him!"

I have made it very clear that, as a Grade A male insect that has suffered severe damage, I am extremely dissatisfied with the result!

They must teach Carlos a 'profound' lesson.

He leaned closer and shared with a hint of pride:

"You didn't see it, but with just a little pressure, those guys from the Male Protection Association seemed trembling on the surface, but I felt they were actually quite happy about it! The privileges of being an A-grade male insect are pretty useful, aren't they!"

Looking at Lin Luo's sly expression, Ayland's lips curled up slightly. He nodded, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of indulgence:

"That's natural. Carlos's reputation within the Xiongbao Association is already notorious, but there's just no suitable opportunity or reason to restrain him in any way."

Now, with your legitimate deterrent power—that of an A-level lord—we can truly make him tremble with fear and suffer a silent loss.

Many of the female insects in the association who had handled his past cases must have felt, privately, that they had been eagerly anticipating this, and were extremely pleased with themselves.

The atmosphere in the office became relaxed and warm, as if all the disturbances outside had nothing to do with this small space.

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A few days later, the sun was shining brightly, and Ailand had a rare half-day of leisure, playing with the panda with Lin Luo in the backyard.

The black and white dumplings happily munched on fresh bamboo sticks, Lin Luo smiled with her eyes crinkling, and Ailand stood to the side, his cold and stern features softening, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Suddenly, the quantum computer on Ailand's wrist emitted a rapid buzzing sound, breaking the silence.

He glanced at the notification and his brows furrowed instantly—it was an emergency military meeting call-up order.

Seeing this, Lin Luo said, "Do you have urgent military business to attend to? Go quickly, important matters are paramount."

Eland nodded and explained in a slightly faster pace:

"Your Excellency, the butler has prepared dinner. If my meeting ends late, you don't need to wait for me. Please have dinner and rest first."

After saying that, he quickly turned and walked towards the study.

After entering the study, Ailand quickly turned on the holographic projection of the meeting, and the figures of several high-ranking military generals appeared, creating a solemn atmosphere.

"...Enough with the nonsense! 'Azure Wave Star' was attacked by the 'Blood Blade' space pirate group, and the defending fleet suffered heavy losses!"

Most importantly, three male insects have been abducted! Their whereabouts and fate are currently unknown!

A hot-tempered general practically roared out the situation.

"The defenses of Azurewave Star are practically nonexistent! They actually allowed space pirates to infiltrate our territory and kidnap you!" another general angrily rebuked.

"Now is not the time to assign blame!" a calmer voice interrupted.

"The most urgent task is to formulate a rescue plan. Every second of delay increases the risk to you all! We must dispatch our elite forces immediately!"

......

The meeting continued for a long time amidst intense and lively discussions...

In the backyard, Lin Luo held Gun Gun in her arms. Under the warm sunshine and surrounded by fluffy fur, she waited and waited, and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep on the soft grass.

When he groggily woke up, it was almost dusk. Gun Gun was still nestled in his arms, sleeping on his back with his little belly rising and falling.

Lin Luo carefully put Gun Gun down, pulled a small blanket over its belly, and quietly returned to the house.

When he walked into the living room, he found Eland sitting on the sofa, rubbing his furrowed brow with his fingertips.

The dim floor lamp outlined the contours of his profile, but could not conceal the deep weariness within.

"Ailander? Is the meeting over?" Lin Luo walked over with concern.

Hearing this, Ailand looked up and said, "Yes, it just ended." But the weariness between his brows was not diminished at all.

Seeing this, Lin Luo felt extremely distressed.

He naturally walked to the sofa and sat sideways on the armrest, a height that allowed him to lean slightly closer to Ailand.

He reached out, his fingertips cool to the touch, and gently massaged Aland's temples.

"Are you tired? Is something... tricky?" Lin Luo's voice was very soft, like a feather brushing past.

Ailand closed his eyes, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just let out a low "hmm," greedily enjoying this moment of peace and comfort.

After a while, he spoke, his voice slightly hoarse: "I... I might have to lead troops out in a few days."

Lin Luo's massaging fingers paused, and her heart tightened suddenly: "Huh? Is war about to break out?"

"It's not war," Eland opened her eyes and turned to look at him:

"The planet 'Azure Wave' has been attacked by space pirates, and several male insects have been kidnapped. I may need to lead a team to rescue them."

"Space pirates?! That's dangerous too!"

Lin Luo's worry was palpable; he instinctively grabbed Ailand's arm.

"Besides, your mental state... has only just begun to stabilize; can it withstand this kind of torment?"

"I will try to direct from the rear and minimize the mental strain..."

As Ailand was explaining, he suddenly felt Lin Luo's hand slowly slide down from his temple, past his ear, down his neck, and finally gently, as if unintentionally, rest on the junction of Ailand's shoulder and upper arm.

His fingertips could just touch the full, firm curve of his biceps under his military uniform shirt.

Aland's body suddenly froze, all words stuck in his throat, his throat bobbing.

"...Your Excellency?" His voice was hoarse, barely audible.

Lin Luo remained silent, his gaze fixed on the meticulously buttoned collar of his military uniform.

He leaned forward slightly, his chest close to Ailand's back, but not completely touching, maintaining a subtle distance, yet his breath could almost brush against Ailand's ear.

He reached out his other hand as well, and from behind, it looked like an embrace; Lin Luo had both hands together—

Slowly, they unbuttoned the first button below Eland's Adam's apple, then the second, the third...

The cool air touched the skin that had been deprived of sunlight for a long time, and also made the powerful lines hidden under the strict military uniform appear and disappear.

Lin Luo continued to slip his fingers inside her clothes, gently tracing the fabric along her chest...

"Your Mightiness…"

"Don't move!"