A is in StarCraft, just disembarked from the Zerg Prince spaceship.

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On their way back to the Crown Prince's Palace after the meeting, Lan and Gao Tian witnessed many changes that had occurred in the Zerg world since the establishment of diplomatic relations with humans.

The hovercar traveled through a bustling commercial street on the outskirts of the Central Star Royal Court District.

Liernia is no longer that kind of...emmm how to say it, that kind of empty, impersonal, mechanical place where everyone has nothing to do but go to work and please the males. Instead, it is filled with a kind of vitality that is both familiar and fresh to the blue sky and the high heavens.

This street was far less bustling than it was before the Crown Prince left the capital for the Human Federation.

The changes are now visible to the naked eye.

The most noticeable change is the complex aroma that fills the air.

With the introduction of human food culture, the empire saw a surge in restaurants and eateries, and female insects no longer relied solely on nutrient solutions; their diet was no longer exclusively for males.

The residents' diet is no longer limited to high sugar and nutrient solutions, but includes a mixture of the aroma of roasted oil, the spiciness of spices, the sweetness of sugar, the aroma of baked grains, and a variety of other flavors.

It turns out that food can be made to be both high in energy and delicious.

Restaurants and eateries of all styles sprang up like mushrooms after rain on both sides of the street, their signs flashing with various insectoid scripts and the common language of humans.

It's hard to say whether it's run by humans or Zerg, but in any case, it ensures that both humans and Zerg feel right at home and can order food without any problems.

Inside the huge, transparent oven at the entrance, skewers of meat from different planets sizzled and popped as they burned in the intense heat, releasing an irresistible and enticing aroma.

The Zerg have even more freedom in opening barbecue restaurants; they can grill anything and anywhere.

Barbecue restaurants in the human world are generally not allowed to open in busy urban areas, and even if they exist, they are usually indoors. However, Liernia's technology is more advanced, with various methods to combat air pollution. In the past, there was no problem with the lack of range hoods here; industrial-grade high-powered air purifiers could remove all the fumes completely.

Add plenty of oil and high heat to the barbecue, and don't worry about the high sugar, high oil, and high calories; this is exactly what the Zerg love to eat.

Several female insects dressed in work clothes sat around a small metal table in the open air, with large cups of bubbly, beer-like drinks in front of them. They were eating meat skewers and laughing loudly, their faces filled with pure joy.

This was unthinkable before.

In the past, these commoner female insects drank bland nutrient solutions, struggled to make a living, and saved money that they might never be able to afford to please a low-level male insect. They waited for a favor that might never come, and you could hardly ever see them smile.

Things are really good now.

If you want to find a mate, you can participate in human matchmaking events. If you don't want to find one, you can apply for pheromone assistance or sperm freezing at a hospital. These things are quite common now, and even ordinary female insects can afford them.

With a little effort, everyone can live a better life.

Isn't this a great future?

Some humans have also opened shops here.

God knows how they moved so fast. Although the central star is large, it is still the capital of Liernia, and the land prices or rents here are not cheap.

In the shop window, the chef skillfully pulled and twirled long, snow-white noodles. The shop was full of customers, including curious female insects and clearly human tourists.

Steaming bowls of soup noodles were served, and the sounds of diners slurping the noodles filled the air.

The soup noodles might not be very nutritious for the female insects, but the male insects made it for them. It's really going against the natural order, so shouldn't they try it?

You know what, even though it's low in calories, it tastes pretty good.

I hope to make some improvements and come up with a new type that is high in oil, salt, sugar, and energy.

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To cater to the Zerg's sweet tooth, dessert shops are the most numerous and spring up everywhere.

Colorful candies, exquisitely crafted pastries, refreshing ice cream, sweet milk tea...

The shop window was filled with colorful and dazzling items, exuding an air of happiness.

The baby insects stared longingly at the glass, tugging at their female parent to keep them from leaving.

Doting fathers usually buy some for their offspring, and the little ones cheer with delight.

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With milk tea shops and cold drink shops, fried chicken shops are naturally indispensable.

Fried chicken, a high-fat, high-sugar, and high-calorie food, already had its allure proven during the Human Federation era. Countless people, fearing weight gain and the pressure of dieting afterward, still indulged in a bite of fried chicken. How much more so for the Zerg, who love high-calorie foods and aren't afraid of gaining weight?

A mouse fell into the rice jar.

These female insects are so engrossed in eating fried chicken that they're practically in a trance. The honey flavor is the most popular, followed by the sweet and spicy rice cake flavor. They finish one box and then order another.

The storefront is simple and bright, and the staff in uniform are working efficiently, their figures blurring as they run around. The queue outside almost stretches out onto the street.

That's awesome!

Diet has truly become an integral part of the female insects' lives; it is no longer merely a matter of survival or serving the male insects, but has also become a source of satisfaction and entertainment.

Gao Tian watched this scene with a smile in his eyes and said to Lan, "It seems the saying 'food is the first necessity of the people' applies everywhere. It's not that you don't like to eat."

The Crown Prince's lips twitched slightly, but he ignored him and turned his head away.

Back on that desolate planet, wasn't he tricked into having two skewers of grilled meat by Gao Tian? Who doesn't love delicious food?

Hey! The Crown Princess is asking a question she already knows the answer to.

The female insects experienced a liberation of lifestyle and a diversification of choices.

Enjoying this basic need of life is falling from its pedestal as a privilege reserved for male Zerg, and becoming a pleasure that all Zerg citizens can enjoy.

It doesn't require a lot of cost; it could just be a fun toy or a delicious meal. A simple life can be very happy.

Humans are awesome.

The Human Federation and Liernia are currently in a honeymoon period of communication, and the flow of people on the streets of Liernia has increased significantly, with many humans among them.

Those tall, distinctive Alphas were very eye-catching.

In the Zerg's cognitive system, Alphas are automatically classified as male Zergs. Alphas are generally 1.9 meters tall, and it's really rare to see such tall male Zergs.

Uninformed humans are like people who have fallen into a rice bin when they enter Liernia.

You should know that for many male humans, graphics cards and firearms are hard currency. In Liernia, firearms can't be bought casually, but graphics cards can be bought here!

Guys, have you ever seen a 26000ti? I saw one in Liernia!

Long queues formed in front of shops selling the new model of personal terminal accessories.

Several human Alphas, dressed casually and on vacation, quietly lined up behind a few female insects.

In Lehrnia, regardless of other genders, alphas are considered males by the Zerg and treated as honored guests.

The female insects insisted on giving way to them, but the Alphas quickly waved their hands and refused, saying, "No, no, no, no, really no, if you keep doing this we'll feel embarrassed to queue up," resolutely refusing to cut in line.

As the group moved slowly, one of the Alphas politely apologized to the female insect that had accidentally bumped into him.

The female insect was flattered.

Then everyone queued for a while longer, when the female insect in front suddenly turned around, blushing, and said, "Sir, I... I... could I have your contact information? The mechanical parts here in Liernia are quite complicated, so... so I could help you with the parts..."

Wow! Guys! This is an omega who can build PCs and even stutters! Do you guys know how valuable that is?!

Alpha blushed involuntarily and stammered for a moment. They exchanged contact information and agreed to go shopping together.

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A female insect carrying a heavy shopping bag (who appears to be an employee of a nearby shop) is struggling to push open the heavy glass door.

A human Alpha tourist wearing a sports vest who was passing by saw this and naturally reached out to help open the door, holding it open for him to go in.

The female insect was clearly surprised and quickly bowed her head, saying, "Thank you so much! You've gone to so much trouble!"

The Alpha simply waved his hand casually and gave him a hearty smile: "It's nothing! Don't mention it!"

After seeing him go inside, I continued on my way.

By the time the female insect finished putting things away and hurriedly came out, the alpha had already disappeared into the crowd.

He looked at the bustling street in front of him, a look of melancholy on his face.

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Two Alphas, who looked like human college students, stood on the street corner, holding electronic navigation maps and looking slightly bewildered.

When you can't tell which way is north, south, east, or west, a navigation map is of limited use, especially since this part of Liernia is divided into several floors above ground and underground.

They stopped a young female soldier in an Imperial Patrol uniform to ask for directions.

The female soldier had clearly never seen two men taller than her before. She was a little nervous when the male asked her for directions, but she still pointed out the way carefully.

The two Alphas listened carefully, one of them even taking out a small notebook to jot things down. Then, they bowed together to the female officer and said loudly, "Thank you, Officer!"

The young female soldier was completely stunned, watching the two Alphas' departing figures, her face filled with disbelief and a subtle expression.

Although you male insects are very polite, I'm not even 30 years old yet, so you're calling me "Uncle Policeman," right...?

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Although these Alphas are treated as honored guests and considered noble males, receiving courtesy from all the females, they do not take these privileges for granted. They have to queue for shopping and sightseeing, thank you for asking for directions, and receive help when encountering difficulties, as well as say sorry and it's okay.

These basic respects, these ingrained manners and civic virtues, shine silently here.

Make every female insect who sees it dazzle.

It turns out that the world can be one of mutual respect.

The female insects' gazes followed the figures of those human Alphas, watching the equality and respect they naturally displayed.

It's not superficial flattery, but genuine, heartfelt treatment of every individual with equality.

Like a meteorite from outer space, smashing open the sky.

Let them see that they have always been trapped in a cage.

Subtle changes can come together to form a powerful force.

The female insect no longer needs to bow her head humbly as before, but can raise her head, greet others equally and generously, express her needs, and express her love.

Moral character, manners, respect... these things are invisible and intangible, yet they are more capable of changing the foundation of a society than any weapon.

They are learning to hold their heads high, to express themselves, to enjoy life, and to demand respect.

It all started with contact with humans.

The Crown Prince patted the front seat, and the hovercar came to a stop. He looked back at the revitalized central star from the air.

The aroma of food, the chatter and laughter of tourists, and the soft music playing from various shops mingled together in the air.

The rigid hierarchy, the silent oppression, and the absolute awe of the male insects are replaced by communication, interaction based on mutual respect, and the vitality belonging to each individual.

Do you think the happiness of citizens is important?

It doesn't seem that important. Life like that wasn't unbearable before; we just endured it and generation after generation got by.

But why make them live that kind of life?

He will definitely kill all those vile worms and give Liernia a healthy future.

A grain of sand in the era, falling on an individual, becomes an unbearable mountain.

He is the future Queen of the Insects of Lyrnia, and he is here to take care of things like removing the sand from the heads of the citizens.

What use would the citizens have for an emperor? Just to hold the title and exploit them together?

He is the father of the citizens, and he will protect every one of his subjects.

The old order, built on oppression and privilege, appears stable but is actually corrupt and will eventually collapse.

And new life has begun to make subtle changes, starting with the desire for equality and respect.

He looked up at the sky, his bright blue eyes reflecting the sunlight: "I will definitely do it."

Humanity brings not only technology and allies, but also the possibility of changing the definition of male and female hierarchy.

This road may be very long, but we've already traveled halfway through, and it's clearly visible; we're almost there.

The Iron Curtain that had shrouded Liernia for hundreds of years was torn open, and the seeds of human civilization were scattered through this gap, nurturing equality and dignity on the barren land.

Culture, moral values, and manners all contribute to the development of gender equality in this world.

This world is regaining its vitality in a way that is completely different from the past when male insects were superior and female insects were inferior.

Gao Tian laughed and said loudly, "I believe you! The greatest crown prince in the world!"

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That night, while sleeping in the Crown Prince's palace, the Crown Princess ran through the middle door of the bedroom to the Crown Prince's room and climbed into his bed.

According to custom, noble couples in Liernia usually sleep in separate rooms.

It seems that the nobles on the human side also have this rule, but I don't know why.

Damn it, don't they ever sleep?

With so many palace servants watching, even the Crown Princess felt embarrassed to sneak into the Crown Prince's bed in front of everyone, so she had no choice but to return to her own Crown Princess bedroom.

—It's okay, the middle door isn't locked anyway! We can just open it in the middle of the night and squeeze through!

Sigh, how come legally married couples sometimes rekindle their old, clandestine affairs?

Gao Tian lay on the bed, tossing and turning.

The spacious bed, the luxurious bedding, felt empty.

Have all the servants left? He didn't want to lie here alone anymore.

As soon as everyone left, he immediately crawled into the Crown Prince's bed!

"Sigh..." He turned over, his gaze involuntarily drifting to the door in the middle of the bedroom wall that connected to the Crown Prince's bedroom next door.

Before we got our marriage certificate, it was common for him to sneak over in the middle of the night. Now that we're legally married, I didn't expect him to still sneak over.

What kind of ridiculous rules are these?

When their baby becomes the queen of the insects, the first thing he will do is to make him pass a law to abolish the rule that the emperor and queen of the insects sleep in separate rooms!

...want to be close to our baby.

It's fine if I don't sleep that way, but I can sleep while holding him.

The night deepened.

The Crown Prince's Palace was completely silent. It seemed that most of the palace servants had left, and Gao Tian felt a tickle in his heart.

He threw off the covers, slipped out of bed with a whoosh, and silently and swiftly walked to the door.

The door wasn't locked; it opened with a gentle press of the handle.

He gently pushed open a crack and peeked through.

In the blue room, only a dim wall lamp was on, and the outline of the large bed was faintly outlined by the soft light, with the gauze curtains in a hazy state.

Lan was already asleep, lying on her side, breathing evenly and deeply.

He's always like this; he sleeps very well, goes to bed on time, and sleeps soundly like a little pig, not even waking up when thunder rumbles.

Little pig, chubby little pig, eats and then falls asleep snoring away.

Gao Tian tiptoed in, his movements as practiced as if he were returning to his own room.

I pressed my ear against the wall in the hallway and listened.

Very good, there's no more noise outside, the palace servants have all left!

Gao Tian crept silently to the bedside, his eyes shining with excitement in the darkness.

Our baby's usually sharp features softened considerably in his sleep, so adorable! He was also holding a fluffy little bundle in his arms—

That little rascal climbed into someone else's wife's bed again!

The little snow leopard was fast asleep, lying sprawled out in the blue arms, its round belly rising and falling with each breath.

Gao Tian gritted his teeth.

All you do is pester other people's wives. Don't you have a wife yourself?

Gao Tian climbed onto the large bed without waking Lan.

He carefully squeezed behind Lan, stretched out his arm, but instead of hugging Lan's waist, he reached past him and precisely poked the furry belly exposed in his arms.

Get down! This is my seat, the Crown Princess's seat!

"Eek..." The little snow leopard has grown a lot since a few months ago. It's no longer a ball of flesh; it's as big as a puppy now, but it still whimpers when it cries.

Prince Lu's life in the palace was too safe, and its vigilance had decreased a lot. It didn't wake up when it was poked, but only made a dissatisfied whimper in its sleep and unconsciously kicked with its thick hind paws.

"So much meat." Gao Tian stretched out two fingers and pinched the plump, incredibly soft piece of fat on the little snow leopard's belly.

It didn't hurt, but it felt disturbed. This time, the little snow leopard opened its eyes groggily, staring blankly at the enlarged human face in front of it.

Gao Tian got interested and simply stretched out his finger and flicked its nose.

The little snow leopard, which had just been forcibly turned on from a deep sleep, was so frightened that it flew off the bed.

"Waaaaah!!! Waaaaah!!! Waaaah!!!"

The grumpiness upon waking up, mixed with the frustration of being bothered, explodes instantly!

The little snow leopard is no longer the chubby little snow leopard that couldn't jump back onto the bed when pushed off a few months ago! Now it's an agile little snow leopard that can jump onto the bed!

The little snow leopard jumped onto the bed and bravely fought the bad guy!

"Pfft." Gao Tian looked down on it and spurred it on, "Come on, little fatty, bite me! Let's have a showdown, the loser can never sleep in this bed!"

Then the two of them started fighting silently behind Lan.

I'll grab your paws and pinch your mouth!

Little brat, you can't bite it!

In the heat of the moment, she accidentally stepped on the Crown Prince's long hair!

Seeing that things were not going well, the little snow leopard immediately jumped off the bed and ran away!

Wow! That little dog! Gao Tian watched it slip away.

"Hiss—" Lan covered her hair, finally woken up by the noise.

He didn't open his eyes immediately, but instead reached back and twisted Gao Tian's arm sharply: "Why are you being so stupid in the middle of the night?!"

"Hiss—" Gao Tian shuddered as he was pinched, then wrapped his arms around Lan's waist and buried his face in Lan's neck, rubbing against him: "I just happened to see it when I came to sleep, let's have some fun."

People who own huskies are just perverse; it's hard to get used to a period of quiet. I kind of miss the noise and chaos of my dog ​​destroying the house.

The Crown Prince rolled his eyes.

They're going back to the human side tomorrow, so why are they putting on this show?

Orion is still in the Federation of Humankind; he's like a venomous snake hiding in a gutter, ready to pounce and bite at any moment.

Although female guards were assigned to Commander-in-Chief Qi's side, it was impossible for them to assign female guards to every part of the Human Federation.

If they launch a full-scale attack on the Insect King and the Nobles in three days, and Orion throws himself into a desperate act on the human side, there's nothing they can do to stop him.

The situation here is largely settled. With Bishen in command and nine legions at his disposal, it's only a matter of time before they overthrow the Noble Council and that old geezer, the Insect Emperor. But what about humanity...?

Orion is indeed a huge hidden danger. His identity is special, his methods are ruthless, and he is capable of doing things that seem pointless and reckless. Humanity has almost no ability to resist the advanced Zerg. If this time bomb of Orion is not removed, human society is in grave danger.

Rather than waiting for him to cause some trouble, it's better to strike first and take him down before he's on guard.

They're going back to the Federation of Humans tomorrow!

Let's make taking down Orion the first shot in this operation!

Gao Tian pressed down on the Crown Prince's face and gave him a big kiss!

"Great Crown Prince! Go for it!"

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The next day they took the snow leopards and Bambo back to human society.

Lu Jianan did not return; instead, she took an exchange opportunity from the Imperial University and stayed in Liernia to study.

He's incredibly powerful now. His older brother picks him up from school every day, and he eats, lives, and plays with his older brother's things. He's even been allowed into the Mantis Manor, and the old butler treats him like a baby.

Yo yo yo~ You can cry and act cute, that's pretty amazing~ [that kind of tone]

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The central starport of Liernia has a high-class take-off and landing pad exclusively for royalty.

The Prince-class destroyer's streamlined silver hull gleamed under the starlight. Its engines were fully warmed up, and it hovered two meters off the ground, ready to set sail at any moment.

Bambo stood a little further back, holding the snow leopard cub and watching over the snow leopards to make sure they didn't run away.

This time, we're taking the snow leopards to meet the puppies. The reason we chose to take the snow leopards to the Human Federation instead of the puppies to Liernia is because we're afraid the puppies will be scared to death if they see the snow leopards.

After all, snow leopards are truly ferocious beasts, and dogs have an innate fear of them, as they are on the snow leopard's diet.

It's much better to let the puppy meet them in a familiar environment.

Also, the low oxygen content on Earth, coupled with the fact that they will be frequently traveling between the two sides, will allow the snow leopards to adapt in advance.

Lu Jianan and Bi Shen saw them off at the airport.

The Crown Prince and Bishen were discussing some arrangements they hadn't covered yesterday. Gao Tian, ​​seeing Lu Jianan's timid yet worried expression, couldn't help but tease, "Oh, Researcher Lu, you've only been here one day, and you're already starting your studies abroad? And you've even managed to find a guardian? Pretty efficient!"

Lu Jianan's face flushed red instantly, and she stammered incoherently.

Last night... Eeya!

She covered her face shyly.

Big brother is so lewd.

He was no longer an innocent young man.

ദ്ദി˶ᵒ ᵕ ˂)✧ He's now a grown man with yellow hair.

When it was time to leave, Gao Tian stopped teasing him.

Freeing one hand, the father patted Lu Jianan's shoulder firmly, giving him a gentle reminder: "Alright, I was just teasing you. Remember what I'm about to say. There might be a war. Stay here and behave yourself. Listen to your older brother, don't wander off, be careful, and be cautious in everything you do..."

"And don't just focus on dating, study hard and improve yourself every day..."

Lu Jianan nodded vigorously, looking like he was about to cry again, but Gao Tian slapped him to stop him from crying.

The Crown Prince called to them from the other side, "Let's go!"

Gao Tian shouted, "They're here!"