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

Case leaned back on the soft couch, holding a personal computer in his hand, listening to his subordinates' reports.

"Your Highness, Major General Ailand remains in a deep coma. Dr. Parks is attempting a self-created 'experimental therapy,' and Lord Linlu is almost constantly by his side."

"Experimental therapy?" Case raised an eyebrow. "Packas's original creation? What's the Imperial Academy's attitude?"

"The Academy of Sciences considered this a futile effort, but Parks insisted that there was theoretical hope as long as Major General Ayland's will to survive was strong enough."

Case chuckled and tapped the armrest lightly with his fingertips:

"Holding onto unrealistic hopes and indulging in naive dreams."

"His mental state has completely collapsed, and you still expect him to create miracles on his own? That's... utterly absurd!"

"As for the craze for that doll on the StarNet..." the subordinate continued.

"Let him be."

Case waved his hand, looking uninterested. "It's just a small thing, enough to add a little income to the foundation. No need to worry about it."

As if he had thought of something amusing, a mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"I never would have thought that Ailand would be kept by a male insect one day."

"Ha, there's no such thing as a filial son at the bedside of a chronically ill parent. I'd like to see how long this Lord Lin Luo can maintain his interest."

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone turning cold and hard: "Any candidates have been chosen to replace Ayland as the next Insect?"

"Several candidates have been preliminarily selected, but... the Marshal doesn't seem to have any intention of initiating the replacement process."

A cold glint flashed in Case's eyes:

"Don't worry about Arnold. At most, it will be six months. If Aland still hasn't woken up by then, whether he agrees or not will be out of his hands."

"Yes!" The subordinate bowed and accepted the order, then quietly withdrew.

Inside the study, Case's gaze swept across the StarNet, and he seemed to see something, his face filled with disdain.

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Lin Luo carefully selected several photos of himself with Ailand and uploaded them to StarNet.

First picture: The sun is shining brightly in the backyard. Lin Luo squats on the ground, laughing and teasing the fluffy panda. Ailand, standing to the side, is dressed in a crisp military uniform. His usually cold and stern ice-blue eyes are lowered, clearly reflecting Lin Luo's figure. His gaze is filled with a tenderness that is captivating.

Second picture: The two are sitting side by side on the sofa, with a baby cub nestled between them, happily munching on a piece of tender bamboo.

Lin Luo and Ailand both looked down at the little guy, with natural and relaxed smiles on their lips.

At first glance, the scene looks like a female father and male father with their cubs, giving the impression of a family of three.

Third image: Starship corridor, Ailand opens the door to the lounge for Lin Luo and stands sideways.

Lin Luo, inside the door, turned around and looked at him, his face beaming with a bright, infectious smile that seemed to illuminate the entire space.

The StarNet has exploded yet again:

[By the God of Insects! Is this a scene I deserve to witness?!]

[That look! The way Major General Ailand looked at Lord Lin Luo! Who among you has ever seen such tenderness from a usually cold major general!]

[Second picture! They look like a family of three! I've never seen a male insect and a female insect together with their young like this! This is so...so heartwarming!]

The top-rated comment reads: "What I felt from them wasn't just the absence of kneeling and reprimands, but rather an...atmosphere? A kind of intimacy and warmth that could be conveyed simply through photos, directly touching the softest part of my heart. I can't explain it, do you understand?"

【I understand! I understand! It's like... (whispering) like the feeling of two female insects cherishing each other, but even more natural and intimate! (No disrespect intended!)】

[Does Your Excellency require a female servant? I can! Just seeing your smile makes me willing to live a life without punishment!]

[The person upstairs wants both, how dare they say it out loud?!]

[I envy Major General Ailand! Why does he get such a great leader?!]

......

The personal terminal beeped, and Theodore's communication request popped up.

Lin Luo answered the call, and Theodore's face with a playful smile appeared on the screen.

"Tsk," Theodore said lazily.

"Lin Luo, are you trying to make yourself and Ailand a model couple for the Empire, etching yourselves into the history of the StarNet with this move?"

Lin Luo did not deny it, his gaze sweeping over the sleeping Ailand on the bed, his tone calm yet firm:

"Sometimes, only when you stand in the spotlight will your voice be heard by more insects and taken seriously."

"I understand the logic," Theodore tilted his head, golden hair falling across his forehead.

"But why don't you just stand there yourself? Why do you have to push Aland up there too? In his current state, the more you elevate him, the harder he'll fall once the news of his mental breakdown spreads."

"It's because I'm a male," Lin Luo explained, his eyes clear.

"It naturally attracts a large number of female insects, and I understand this 'star-chasing' mentality all too well."

"If I continue to appear in the public eye alone, then in the future, even if I just say a word for Ailand, those insects who support me may very well turn around and curse Ailand to the point of doubting their own existence."

He recalled the extreme behavior of some celebrity fans on Earth and felt a lingering fear.

Theodore stroked his chin, pondering for a moment: "Hmm...that sounds like it makes some sense."

"Moreover," Lin Luo's voice lowered.

"The fact that Ailand's mental sea was severely injured cannot be hidden at all, and there is no point in hiding it."

"On the contrary, we need to let more insects know about this, and know why he was injured—"

He paused, not finishing his sentence, but his meaning was clear: he wanted to steer public opinion in a direction favorable to Ailand.

Seeing his friend's confident demeanor, Theodore didn't ask any more questions, simply shrugging: "Okay, as long as you know what you're doing, just let me know if you need any help."

"Don't worry, just don't run away when it really comes time to trouble you." Lin Luo rarely joked.

"Tch, you underestimate me, huh?" Theodore rolled his eyes at him. "Then I'll wait and see what other tricks you have up your sleeve." With that, he conveniently hung up the call.

Lin Luo put down his personal terminal and continued browsing the flood of comments on the StarNet. When he saw an interesting or heartwarming message, he would casually reply with one or two.

Gun Gun crawled over at some point and snuggled into his arms. Lin Luo took the opportunity to hug it and sat on the carpet with his back against the edge of Ailand's bed.

Inside the room, his gentle spiritual energy continued to flow steadily and silently, enveloping the sleeping Eland.

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the person, the animal, and the quiet figures on the bed.

In this tender moment, no one noticed that a faint golden light emanated from between Ailand's brows, and as if drawn by a current, gently landed on Lin Luo's shoulder and quietly disappeared.

Lin Luo subconsciously raised his hand and brushed his shoulder, feeling as if there was a faint weight there, like a snowflake lingering. He looked back, but there was only air and Eland sleeping soundly on the bed.