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

Carlos stared intently in the direction Lin Luo's hovercar had gone until it disappeared around the street corner, then abruptly turned his gaze away and looked anxiously at the insect shrouded in shadow behind him.

"When can I get the next potion?"

The insect in the shadows let out a soft snort, its tone nonchalant:

"What's the rush? Being able to raise you from C-level to B-level is already a blessing that countless insects would beg for. This potion... is not a nutritional supplement from a store."

"How can I not be anxious?!" Carlos's voice was somewhat shrill with excitement.

"You said it yourself, that I could trample Lin Luo under my feet! But he's an A-level now! As long as his level is still higher than mine, everything I do will look like a clown!"

He grew increasingly resentful as he spoke, his teeth grinding together. "Thanks to him, I've become the laughingstock of the entire industry!"

The insect behind him was unfazed by his anger, its tone even carrying a hint of lecturing:

"Fool, have you ever seen a level-up potion in the Empire before? Let me tell you, the price you pay for this is beyond your imagination. Just wait patiently, you'll get your share."

He paused, his voice turning serious: "Do the things I'm telling you to do well. If you mess them up... you know the consequences, understand?"

Carlos's chest heaved violently, clearly furious, but he finally managed to squeeze out through gritted teeth, "...I know!"

"Good to know." The insect in the shadows seemed satisfied, said no more, turned and disappeared into the deeper darkness.

Carlos stood alone, his fists clenched tightly, but he could only rage helplessly at the air.

----

After inspecting the factory, Lin Luo handed Little Mir back to his adoptive father, Emon, and arranged Amber's work. Then he returned home alone to begin his daily dose of spiritual comfort.

As soon as I got to my front door, I saw Dr. Parks waiting there.

"Doctor? What brings you here?" Lin Luo asked, somewhat surprised.

"I'm here to give Major General Ailand a 'routine treatment,' and I also have something to report to you." Dr. Parks said, carrying his medical kit, his expression somewhat complicated.

"Okay, come in together," Lin Luo said, opening the door.

The fragment of Eland's spirit attached to Lin Luo was seeing Dr. Parks for the first time since falling into a coma.

He noticed that the doctor looked more haggard and aged than he remembered, and wondered what he had been through during this time.

He watched as Dr. Parks performed basic tests on him in a very professional manner, then carefully recorded something on the data panel.

"Your Excellency Lin Luo," Parks said, putting away the equipment, "you can keep this spare set of medical equipment with you."

He paused, then explained, "If Major General Ailand really shows signs of improvement, without any rigorous medical monitoring and equipment usage records as evidence, it would arouse suspicion and seem unreal."

"I understand, you've thought of everything." Lin Luo nodded in agreement. "Afterwards, you should also come over regularly to give Ailand a few 'treatments,' making the performance more convincing."

Only then did Ailand fully realize that they were covering up Lord Linluo's special abilities.

I've been conscious for so long, and I never thought that Your Excellency's mental strength needed to be hidden. My brain really isn't working properly. I need to wake up quickly, otherwise how can I protect Your Excellency Lin Luo!

After the "treatment" process ended, Dr. Parks did not leave immediately. He looked hesitant, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself.

"What's wrong, Doctor? Is there anything else you want to say? Please speak freely," Lin Luo asked, looking at him.

Parks took a deep breath: "Your Excellency... I received a message, but... the source and reliability of this message are questionable, and I'm unsure whether I should tell you..."

"Say it, whatever it is," Lin Luo encouraged.

"I... a former colleague of mine contacted me privately. He mentioned that there seems to be a drug on the black market that can supposedly repair a broken mental state... It might... it might work for the Major General's situation..." Parks stammered.

"Really?!" Lin Luo's eyes lit up instantly.

"No! Your Excellency, please calm down!" Parks waved his hand hastily, his tone becoming urgent.

"The colleague who told me this news was indeed more capable than me in his research in the past, and he was extremely talented, but... he was later expelled from the Imperial Academy of Sciences and wanted by the authorities for some radical and unauthorized insect experiments, and he defected..."

He continued with difficulty, "As far as I know, he did later dabble in the black market, was called a 'mad scientist' by some insects, and tinkered with some strangely effective things."

"But! I absolutely do not believe he can actually develop such a miraculous drug to reverse the collapse of the mental sea! This defies current scientific understanding!"

Parker's face was full of conflict:

"...Originally, I didn't want to tell you this vague news at all. But you instructed me before that any relevant clues, no matter how small, must not be kept from you..."

Dr. Parks stared intently at Lin Luo, his eyes filled with worry, fearing that Lin Luo might suddenly run to the black market to find a potion.

Ailand was both anxious and angry; this news, full of loopholes, was obviously fake!

That idiot Parks, even I, whose brain isn't working properly right now, can see it, yet he's still agonizing over it and even told Lord Lin Luo!

What if Lord Lin Luo actually believes it, and something happens to him...? Can he bear that responsibility?!

An unnamed fire burned in his mind, and he wished he could wake up immediately and let Parks know why the blood of the Star Beast was so blue!

"What are you thinking about?" Lin Luo looked at Parks' worried expression and smiled instead. "I won't go to the black market."

His tone was relaxed, with a hint of self-deprecation:

"I still have some self-awareness. The black market is a chaotic and disorderly place. If a male insect like me went in, it would be...emmmm, like a gem entering a pirate's den. There would be no way I could come back."

"Besides, I probably couldn't even withstand one punch from a female soldier. I don't know anyone or have any connections there. If I go there on my own, wouldn't I be rushing to 'deliver myself'?"

He shrugged and concluded, "I'm not that stupid."

Upon hearing Lin Luo's words, Ailand's anxiety subsided considerably, and he felt immense relief.

Your Excellency is indeed wise! Unlike some fool!

"Achoo!" Dr. Parks abruptly covered his nose to prevent possible droplet transmission.

He rubbed his itchy nose, feeling a little puzzled: female insects are physically strong and rarely catch colds. Could it be that he has been too tired lately and his immunity has dropped?

He turned back and said to Lin Luo with a slightly embarrassed expression, "...It's best that you think that way, sir." His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally felt a little relieved.

"However, we can ask Voske or Hawke if they have any connections to obtain this drug."

"Of course, even if I get it, I'll give it to you for testing first, Doctor. I won't risk anything with Aland," Lin Luo emphasized.

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Carlos paced anxiously in the room, finally turning around to look at the figure in the shadows: "Will Lin Luo go to the black market? Will that news sway him?"

"Of course he wouldn't!" the insect replied with undisguised contempt.

"You!" Carlos was enraged by this contemptuous attitude, but dared not speak out.

"Don't be impatient." The mysterious insect's voice deepened, as if everything was under control.

"Now, all you need to do is watch quietly, and you will get what you want..."