I'm transported to the Zerg world, and my female Zerg wife loves me so much.

Mikel watched the surveillance video three times to confirm that the only thing visible from the male insect's position was the wall of torture instruments in the punishment room, and nothing else particularly terrifying.

But that shouldn't be the case, right?

The fear that appeared on the male insect's face when it saw what was inside the door was genuine; its terrified expression was as if it had seen something horrifying inside, but the surveillance footage couldn't reveal the reason.

The surveillance footage outside the disciplinary room didn't reveal anything for the time being, so Mikel asked again, "What happened to the lord in the garden while I wasn't there?"

0123 directly played the recording of Cheng Chu and its companion in the garden:

"0123, go back and do your thing, don't follow me."

"Your Majesty, no, that won't do. 0123 must stay with you at all times to ensure your safety."

"I don't wander around. I'm safe; I don't need protection."

The male insect sounded impatient, as if annoyed that 0123 was following too closely; he was clearly angry.

Unable to understand the male insect's inexplicable emotional changes, Mikel decided to go to the punishment room on the first floor to take a look.

Mikel and 0123 arrived at the punishment room and carefully examined the contents, but found nothing unusual.

Everything in the punishment room was prepared according to the male insect's preferences, so there couldn't be any problems.

In the Zerg, male Zerglings are extremely precious, considered the core of their survival. Their numbers are few, and their mental power plays a crucial role in calming the female Zerglings' spiritual seas. Therefore, male Zerglings are granted exceptionally high rights and preferential treatment upon leaving the Eggshell Empire.

Male insects are violent, tyrannical, and domineering; they do not tolerate disobedience from their females. At the slightest dissatisfaction, males will vent their frustrations on the females. Males assert their dominance and derive intense pleasure from violent behaviors such as oppressing and whipping the females.

As a result, the punishment room is an essential room in every household in the Zerg world.

Mikel picked up the nearest black and red leather whip and tried to pull it. The handle was soft and easy to grip, and the whip itself was very resilient.

It feels great to the touch, and male insects should find it easy to handle without accidentally injuring themselves.

Mikel then thought that the male insect in his house didn't look like a male insect at all.

First, there's his appearance. He's tall and large, even taller than the female insect, and he also has rare black hair and black eyes. If it weren't for the fact that his neck is clean and without any insect markings, he would definitely be a standard female insect.

Secondly, there's his temperament. The male insect is so mild-mannered it's as if he has no temper at all. They've been married for so long, and the male insect has never used the punishment room, or even mentioned it.

Unbeknownst to Mikel, Cheng Chu, who had been fast asleep in the bedroom, opened her eyes in the darkness.

The overly sweet snack he ate before bed didn't help even after drinking two glasses of water. He finally woke up thirsty in his drowsy state.

He was alone on the big bed; the spot next to him was empty, and Mikel was nowhere to be seen.

The sweet taste in his mouth lingered and seemed to be getting stronger, so Cheng Chu desperately needed a large glass of water to wash it away.

With a muddled mind, Cheng Chu thought about going downstairs to get a drink of water, and so, half-closing his eyes, he groped his way out of the bedroom. When he got to the first floor, he saw that the corridor light for the punishment room in the corner of the hall was on.

He hesitated for a long time, and finally, as if possessed, he walked over and saw the most terrifying scene.

This scene shocked Cheng Chu greatly. His pupils dilated, and he stood frozen in place. The scene was exactly the same as the one in his dream at noon. He seemed to hear Mikel's words from the dream again: "My lord, don't be afraid, I will be gentle."

Just then, Mikel, who was fiddling with his whip, noticed the male insect standing outside the door. The male insect looked very strange. Mikel quickly walked over and called out to him in confusion, "Master?"

Cheng Chu's eyes were fixed on the black and red whip in Mikel's hand. He was horrified, and all sorts of terrifying speculations flooded his mind.

What did he do wrong?

Was Mikel holding the whip to hit him?

"My lord? What's wrong?"

Mikel's slightly anxious question reached my ears, and Mikel's warm hand touched my face.

Cheng Chu suddenly realized what was happening. Looking into Mikel's deep blue eyes, which seemed genuinely concerned, he wondered if he was overthinking things and had misunderstood.

Cheng Chu turned her head away from the whip in Mikel's other hand and asked, feigning composure, "Female...Female Lord, what...what are you doing here?"

But the trembling in his breath betrayed something amiss; he was afraid.

Mikel paused, instinctively not wanting the male to know. He changed the subject somewhat awkwardly, "Uh... nothing. Master, why are you awake? Did you have a nightmare?"

Cheng Chu nodded blankly: "Mm."

Cheng Chu could tell that Mikel didn't want to talk about it, so he didn't press her for details.

Mikel casually tossed the whip into the punishment room and gestured for 0123 to close the door.

"What nightmare did the male have? Was it scary?" Mikel put his arm around the male's waist and tried to lead him upstairs, thinking he was still scared, and teased him, "The male is so big, and he's still afraid of nightmares?"

Cheng Chu lowered her eyes and casually said, "I... forgot."

Mikel patted the male insect's back reassuringly, coaxing him like a baby insect: "Forget about it, don't think about it anymore, sir. Don't be afraid, I'll sleep with you, okay?"

"it is good."

Mikel and Cheng Chu had just stepped onto the steps when Cheng Chu paused.

Mikel asked, "What's wrong, my lord? Why aren't you leaving?"

Cheng Chu looked towards the kitchen and whispered, "Female Lord, I want some water."

A female insect and a young man walked hand in hand into the kitchen.

Mikel watched in astonishment as the male insect drank two more large glasses of water.

The male insect tilted its head back, aimed at the rim of the cup, its Adam's apple bobbing as it gulped down the water. In its haste, droplets of water trickled down its Adam's apple and disappeared into its collarbone. The male insect nonchalantly wiped them away with its sleeve.

The male insect drank two large glasses of water before bed, plus the two large glasses of water he's drinking now. Isn't that too much?

How can there be male insects that like drinking plain water so much?

Male Zerglings prefer sweet water and are very picky about it; they won't drink it if it's not sweet enough. Except when bathing, they won't touch plain water at all.

Mikel took the cup from the male insect and asked, "Master, would you like another cup?"

Cheng Chu shook her head: "No, thank you."

He has quenched his thirst.

Looking at the male insect's moist lips, Mikel's heart stirred. He spoke softly, seemingly with a different meaning: "Master, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"

"Huh?" Cheng Chu asked, bewildered, "What are we eating?"

The next second, Mikel grabbed the male insect by the neck and kissed it, demonstrating to Cheng Chu what it was eating...