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

Morton was gesturing wildly and cursing at Amber, who was kneeling on the ground, and the whispers of the insects around him only fueled his arrogance.

Amber lowered her head, her back tense, letting the unbearable humiliations seep into her ears as if she had become numb.

"You ungrateful wretch, today I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget—"

Just as the ball was about to fall, an arm suddenly reached out and firmly grabbed Morton's wrist.

"stop!"

Caught off guard, Morton looked up angrily, only to be met with a face he had seen several times on the StarNet.

His arrogant demeanor faltered instantly, and his tone became hesitant and uncertain: "Lord Lin... Lin Luo?"

"You know me?" Lin Luo was somewhat surprised.

Morton quickly suppressed the ferocity on his face, forcing out a smile. He dared not act rashly in the face of an A-grade male insect.

"Your Excellency, you are unaware of the truth. This Amber is ungrateful and dares to refuse the male insect's advances. I am teaching him a lesson and showing him manners. He is not worth your standing up for."

He implied, "Besides, I've already 'trained' him for a while now, why would you want to take another disobedient one back as your servant?"

Hearing this, Amber, who was kneeling on the ground, remained silent.

It's not that no male insects have tried to "save" him during this time, but they all gave up after hearing this, and this one is probably no exception.

Besides, in the end, it's just a matter of enduring the torment of another male insect, so there's no difference.

"Who said I wanted to take him as a female servant?" Lin Luo denied it directly and released his grip on Morton's hand.

Morton was taken aback: "So...you want to take her as a female slave?" A hint of malice flashed in his eyes, for a female slave's status was far lower than that of a female servant.

Amber's heart sank, her fists clenched at her sides. Female slaves could be treated like commodities at will, and were often given away to each other by numerous male insects.

What's even more terrifying is that if you can still compete for the male master's favor after becoming a female servant and fantasize about giving birth to an insect offspring, then after becoming a female slave, you will lose all hope.

That was pure hellish torture. What awaited him might be a ring of punishment, a whip of thorns, severed limbs, severed insect wings, or even... an endless torment in his mental sea!

It is a freedom that even death cannot grant!

Could it be... that I can't escape it in the end?

"...You're overthinking it." Lin Luo ignored Morton and turned his gaze to the female insect, who kept her head down.

"Amber?"

Amber's Adam's apple bobbed, and she replied with difficulty, "Yes, Your Excellency." Her voice was dry and hoarse.

"I'm Lin Luo, the owner of the 'Rolling Roll' factory. I heard you're a graduate of Imperial University."

"My factory is currently short of skilled insect technicians. Would you like to work at my factory?"

"However, given your lack of relevant work experience, you will need to start as an assistant, but as long as you are capable enough, you can be promoted gradually."

"The monthly salary is based on market standards. The factory is currently doing very well and has a bright future. As long as you are willing to work hard, earning a million-dollar annual salary in the future is not a problem!"

"So, are you willing to work with us to make the factory bigger and stronger?"

Lin Luo transforms into a capitalist boss and begins tirelessly promising future employees a rosy picture.

Doesn't this pancake smell delicious and sweet? Why don't you come over and have a bite?

"Huh?" Amber forgot to look down, looked up at Lin Luo with a surprised expression, and was completely stunned.

Morton, standing to the side, gaped in astonishment; he never imagined things would develop in this direction.

Amber's heart pounded; she almost thought she was hallucinating! Not a female slave? Nor a female servant?!

But seeing Lord Lin Luo staring into his eyes, whether it was true or not, he couldn't miss this opportunity! He should agree first!

"Thank you, sir! Thank you for giving me this opportunity! I will definitely work hard and will not let you down!" he replied almost impatiently.

His voice trembled slightly with excitement, and his eyes regained their light.

Lin Luo looked pleased, as if he were seeing a future capable lieutenant. He subconsciously imitated his father's tone when encouraging his employees: "Not bad, not bad. It's a good thing that young people have drive. The future is promising!"

"Ahem..." He suddenly stopped, realizing that his tone was a bit too "old-fashioned" and didn't quite fit his image, so he quickly cleared his throat and toned it down.

The fragments of Ailand's spirit attached to him silently "watched" Lin Luo's actions, their feelings complicated.

Your Excellency is indeed too kind, protecting this female insect in this way.

But then, a sense of vigilance arose: I just hope that this Amber will remember this kindness and not have any unwarranted thoughts.

"Alright, now that you're my employee, stop kneeling and get up," Lin Luo said seriously.

Amber immediately stood up. The whip marks on his body made his movements somewhat stiff and unsteady, and his mind was not yet fully recovered.

Lin Luo then turned to face Morton, whose expression was constantly shifting, his expression serious:

"Mr. Morton, Amber is now employed by me; he is my employee. His physical and mental health directly affects the operational efficiency of my factory, so—"

He paused, unconsciously imbuing his words with mental pressure: "From this moment on, you are not allowed to inflict any form of physical or mental harm on him. Otherwise, you will be fully responsible for all losses caused to my factory as a result."

"Do you understand what I'm saying, Your Excellency Morton?"

Morton was taken aback by Lin Luo's sudden change in demeanor and subconsciously took a half step back, stammering, "I...I understand...Lord Lin Luo, I...I won't look for him anymore."

"Very good." Lin Luo smiled with satisfaction and turned to Amber, who was still somewhat dazed.

"Let's go, we're going to the factory today anyway, I'll take you around to get familiar with the environment."

After saying that, he walked briskly toward the hovercar parked to the side, and Amber quickly suppressed the turmoil in her heart and followed him.

Lin Luo walked to the car, took little Mir from Carter's arms, and gently asked in a soft voice, "Were you scared just now?"

Little Mir shook his head vigorously, his little face serious: "No! Mir isn't afraid!"

"So brave!" Lin Luo smiled and ruffled his hair, praising him generously.

The little guy was a bit embarrassed by the praise, buried his blushing face in Lin Luo's neck, and smiled shyly.

Lin Luo then turned to Carter and instructed, "Carter, arrange for Amber to be your assistant for now, and let him learn from you gradually."

"Yes, Your Excellency," Carter replied respectfully.

Lin Luo then said to Amber, "Carter is the general manager of the factory. He's very experienced. You should work under him and learn from him as soon as possible to become familiar with the business."

"Yes, Your Excellency, I will do my best," Amber quickly replied, bowing her head.

The group got into the car, and the hovercar started up again, heading towards the factory.

Inside the car, Little Mir nestled in Lin Luo's arms, while Amber sat upright, feeling the unreality of her life's sudden change.

Unnoticed by anyone, the fragments of Ailand's spirit lay on Lin Luo's body, taking in everything.

As Lin Luo and his group left, insects slowly emerged from a street corner, their sinister gaze fixed on the receding hovercar.

It was none other than the long-forgotten Carlos!