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

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Five minutes later, the operating room door opened.

It was half again as fast as the medical officer had predicted in ten minutes.

The nurses wheeled out the future crown prince (though he was still just an egg at the moment).

The small white eggs, about the size of chicken eggs, were placed in a transparent incubator filled with a pool of nutrient solution, where they tumbled and rolled around as the vehicle moved.

Lan followed behind and walked out on her own.

His Majesty the Great Kel'Lourius walked steadily, his expression was normal, and he even straightened the hem of his hospital gown himself.

He showed no signs of illness; his clothes were not even slightly dirty, and it seemed he could be discharged soon after changing his clothes.

A three-month-old Zerg egg is about the size of a chicken egg. Removing the egg only requires a cut less than five centimeters long. He was given anesthesia and didn't feel anything. He didn't even need a medical pod. This small wound healed naturally in five minutes.

So easy.

When I came out, I saw Gao Tian crying his eyes out.

Lan: ? He's the one who gave birth, right?

Gao Tian rushed over and hugged him, heartbroken, crying so hard that snot bubbles were almost coming out of his nose.

He'll definitely use condoms from now on, no, he'll get a tubal ligation when he gets back.

They only need one little bug; he really can't stand it happening a few more times.

Those five short minutes felt like fifty years to him. He kept thinking that if anything happened to their little butterfly, he'd rather chop himself up. He'd never been so scared in his life.

Gao Tian opened his arms and hugged him tightly, burying his tear-streaked face in the crook of his neck.

Lan was caught off guard by his hug and felt the wet touch on his neck. He raised his hand, hesitated for a moment, and finally patted Gao Tian's back gently with a sigh of helplessness.

Gao Tian probably has never been this scared in his entire life.

"Idiot." Baby Bug's tone sounded disgusted, but the patting motion was very gentle: "I told you it's nothing, you don't feel anything at all."

Gao Tian held on even tighter, as if he would disappear if he let go, and he kept sobbing.

blue:"......"

Oh dear, there's no way, there's really no way.

He looked at the medical officers and nurses around him who were trying hard to suppress their laughter, then at Bishen who was making sarcastic remarks not far away, and then at Gao Tian who was crying his eyes out.

There must be something wrong with this process.

He was the one who gave birth, so why does he have to comfort his husband in the end? This process is really not right!

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When the insect eggs hatch, the shells are still soft. After hatching, the shells gradually harden, and after 12 hours, they are basically hard shells.

It's quite sturdy, but it's still an eggshell after all, and it can still be broken if you want to.

Therefore, the insect eggs are placed in the highest-specification constant temperature incubator to develop, and the chamber simulates the most suitable incubation environment and also provides protection.

The incubator will automatically replenish the nutrient solution according to the eggshell's absorption of nutrients, ensuring that the embryo receives sufficient nutrients.

The eggs only need to be soaked in nutrient solution for 8 to 12 hours a day, and can be taken out of the incubator at other times.

However, it is not recommended to take it, as it may break if accidentally dropped.

However, this suggestion was selectively ignored by the new Insect King.

Every day, the heavens perform a sacred daily task—

Every day, he would set aside some time to carefully remove the egg from the incubator and carry it on his chest with a chest strap.

Gao Tian would first wash his hands repeatedly, put on sterile gloves, and disinfect himself before opening the incubator's retrieval port.

Gently wipe the remaining nutrient solution off the eggshell with a special soft cotton cloth, then coax it by making soft "ooh ooh ooh" sounds and rock it a few times before placing it in your arms and giving it a kiss.

He also specially commissioned a chest strap pocket made of the softest, skin-friendly natural material.

Looking at it, Lan felt it looked like a dog leash... oh no, more like a kangaroo dad's pouch.

It has a soft cushioning layer inside, which can firmly support the egg shape without excessive compression.

He carefully placed his testicles into the pocket as if he were wearing a bulletproof vest, and then put the pocket on his chest.

Right where my heart is, thumping loudly.

Lan looked at him, who was carrying the egg on his back and seemed too clumsy to walk, and told him to stop showing off.

Gao Tian said that if we keep keeping it in the incubator, our eggs will be so scared.

Humans spend ten months in their mother's womb, growing up listening to her heartbeat. What other children have, our little one should also have.

The young emperor was helpless.

Pure nonsense.

Oh well, as long as Gao Tian is happy.

As long as you don't actually break the egg.

Gao Tian said that even if I fell, I wouldn't hurt my balls!

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My older brother was at home at the time, sprawled on the sofa, when he heard about this.

He looked up and saw the incubator on the table, where the mantis eggs were quietly resting.

Big Brother: "..."

Without thinking, and with a feeling of exasperation, he smacked Lu Jianan's head, which was resting beside him, again.

Alas, I suddenly realize that all tolerance has vanished.

Lost again, you heartless bastard.

Lu Jianan covered her head in grievance: "Big brother?"

He had absolutely no idea what he had done wrong again.

My brother has a terrible temper lately.

Bi Shen withdrew his hand, feeling a little better.

Seeing Lu Jianan's aggrieved look, instead of comforting him, she kicked him again: "Go, go give the little mantis pre-hatching education."

Lu Jianan was inexplicably hit on the head and kicked in the butt. She felt extremely wronged but dared not argue back.

He realized that his older brother simply didn't like him.

But what could he do? This innocent-looking guy who lives off his older brother... [sobs]

Lu Jianan gave a reluctant "oh" and ran to the incubator for the little mantis to do prenatal education.

Others are doing prenatal education: One plus one equals two.

Lu Jianan's prenatal education: proving that one plus one equals two.

Bi Shen leaned back on the sofa, listening to Lu Jianan's incomprehensible prenatal education for the little mantis egg. A vein throbbed on his forehead as he barely suppressed the urge to kick him again.

I'm so afraid his little praying mantis, hearing this kind of esoteric prenatal education, won't dare to hatch and will just shake its own brains in the egg :)

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The young crown prince of the Liernia Empire has been born; he is a human-Zerg hybrid.

The exchange and cooperation between the Liernia Empire and the Federation of Humans is progressing steadily at an unprecedented speed and depth, thanks to the continuous efforts of the two countries' leaders and the exemplary harmonious relationship between the new emperor and empress.

Interstellar routes between the two countries are becoming increasingly busy, trade volume is repeatedly hitting new highs, and cultural exchange projects are emerging one after another.

More and more ordinary humans and Zerg citizens are beginning to cross the stars to study, work, travel, and even fall in love, get married, and settle down in each other's countries.

Humanity has officially entered the vast interstellar stage, with unprecedented openness and exchange with the outside world. Intermarriage with other races has also begun to emerge one after another, but the largest and most harmonious relationship is between humans and the Zerg.

What an amazing destiny!

The overflowing alphas and the overflowing females are a perfect match.

Humans lack omegas, and the Zerg lack male Zerglings—what could be a match made in heaven?

The high degree of complementarity in physiological and social structures has led to a surge in intermarriages between the two ethnic groups. Needless to say, life will naturally find a way out.

However, some distressing posts have recently appeared on Liernia's StarNet.

Such requests for help have appeared on many online forums for emotional exchange.

[Help Needed] I've taken a liking to a human Alpha and feel we're very compatible. I directly expressed my desire to get to know him better (I gave him some gems from my collection and roses), but why did he pause for a moment, then smile and say thank you but he couldn't accept them and walk away? Was there something wrong with the gift I gave him?

[Confusion] I met a human Alpha officer during a joint exercise. He's incredibly skilled in combat, and I admire him. We've known each other for several months now, and he's been sending me food. I feel like he's interested in me too, but recently I invited him for a more intimate physical encounter (I promise I didn't mean anything by it!), and he's been making excuses to avoid meeting me. What's going on?! Help me, please!!!

[Urgent!] I met a human Alpha who is great in every way, and I'm very satisfied with him. I want to marry him. But when I pursued him, he backed down and stopped talking... Does this mean he's not satisfied with me?

Basically, they all mean the same thing: the female insects ask the alpha they've chosen, but the alpha doesn't take the initiative. They take the initiative, but the alpha keeps backing away. What's going on and what should they do?

I almost burst into tears.

Isn't it said that human alphas are easy to pursue? They've seen other posts online saying that human federation alphas actively pursued them.

Why is it that when it comes to them, it's the other way around, and they're the ones being looked down upon?

The replies from Zerg players below the post were also quite varied:

"Is it because you're not strong enough? Did you fail to impress him?"

"Perhaps the humans you selected are just more reserved?"

"Just pin him against the wall and ask him if he wants to or not! If not, find another one! Goodbye then, the next one will be better! (Just kidding)"

"Did the original poster not express themselves clearly? Could you be more direct?"

"Is it possible... he's actually playing hard to get? (A term I learned from a TV drama)"

Clearly, most Zerg players also cannot understand this strange phenomenon where the Alpha does not take the initiative, while the female Zerg takes the initiative and the Alpha retreats.

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Actually, it's because human alphas are a bit timid and hesitant.

The Zerg were single-mindedly focused on how to get the male Zerg to marry them and reproduce, but the brave humans already had partners, and the remaining alphas were somewhat hesitant to approach the female Zerg.

Especially alphas whose family backgrounds aren't exactly well-off.

It's not that I don't like it, how could I not like it?

The female insects are charming and powerful, with a decisive and straightforward personality, no guile, strong, rich, and good-natured. They can solve any problem. Who wouldn't like them?

Who wouldn't love such a brilliant interlude in their life?

The conditions are far too different.

The Federation of Humans is a civilization that has just entered the interstellar age and is developing rapidly, striving to catch up. However, the development of a civilization cannot be achieved overnight. Currently, the Liernia Empire is still the dominant interstellar power, and its status is still much higher than that of the Federation of Humans.

This high status is directly reflected in the disparity in individual assets.

Especially those exceptionally outstanding females, such as high-ranking military females, those from ancient noble families, social elites, or those holding important positions in key departments of the empire...

They were like princesses from the ancient British Empire.

With individual strength combined with empire strength, they enjoy top-tier interstellar resources and social prestige. They may reside in star fortresses passed down through generations or palace-style mansions with live butlers. They travel on private ships or high-end hovercrafts, and their daily necessities and training resources are all of the highest quality.

And what about an Alpha from the Federation of Humanity?

He may be outstanding, an elite in the military, a rising star in the scientific research field, or a talent in society.

However, the Federation of Humanity behind humanity is indeed still in the early stages of development in interstellar society as a whole.

The wealth accumulated by a human alpha, converted into interstellar currency, might not even cover the maintenance costs of a female insectoid spaceship's round-trip journey.

They were a bit poor, like a poor boy and a rich girl, unable to provide the rich girl with a good living environment.

Do you like it? Of course I do. Do you yearn for it? I yearn for it immensely.

and then?

Are we supposed to make the elite of the Liernia Empire squeeze into a two-bedroom apartment of a few dozen square meters in the Human Federation, where they have to clean it themselves every day and eat takeout and street food that costs a few dozen yuan?

They're clearly used to a life of luxury.

They are not families in need of rescue due to misfortune.

How could you just pull someone down like that?

They felt they couldn't bear the responsibility of letting a dazzling star fall to earth.

Alphas have a certain protective instinct and sense of responsibility deep down.

They want to give their partners a better and more stable life, rather than expecting their partners to compromise or even lower their own quality of life.

They cannot provide the same living conditions as their partner, and if the other person is only interested for a short time, they will definitely regret it in the future.

The joy of being recognized, the inferiority complex about the gap in conditions, and the worry about the future reality ultimately manifest as outward hesitation, retreat, and the "politeness" of trying to maintain distance.

Let's just consider it as a brief, unequal romantic fantasy.

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Human alphas have a good sense of responsibility, but what do worldly identities on Earth mean to the Zerg?

The veterans on the StarNet shared their experiences with these distressed female insects.

—If you like it, go for it; hesitation will lead to defeat!

Forced love!

Don't worry about anything else, just take him to the marriage registration office!

—Take him outside the marriage registration office and tell him directly, "I'm giving you two choices: one, we go in and register; two, I'm leaving now and going back to Liernia right away, and I'll never bother you again."

—Just see if he gets in or not.

What is that little mouth babbling about?

What's with all this talk about "I can't give him a good life" and "He deserves better"? It's all so rambling, I don't understand it, I just want to kiss him.

Better? What's better? Are there any Alphas with better genes and stronger fighting power than you? Yes, just beat him, right? Can't beat him? That means he really is good. Well, I have a few brothers I want to introduce to him.

The Zerg's reproductive supremacy is deeply ingrained. An Alpha only needs one direct shot to catch a Zerg.

The Zerg's criteria for choosing a mate are terrifyingly pure.

Are you a prince or a beggar? Do you live in a palace or under a bridge? Do you eat starship feasts or nutritional paste? Who cares?!

Forget about status and power. In the Zerg, if you have the best genetic rank, the highest combat strength, and the most capable among your own gender, you'll be the most powerful in the competition for mates.

Status and power are things that female insects should prepare; male insects don't care about these things.

In Liernia, the female is responsible for hunting, building nests, accumulating resources, and protecting the family, while the male only needs to provide genes, comfort, and companionship.

Even though human Alphas are now capable of fighting and enduring, the underlying logic remains unchanged.

The female insects are driven by reproductive instincts. They don't seek mates for marriage or to find the most suitable partner to live with. They don't care about external conditions; they just want to find a mate.

Look at the human alphas, all with chest muscles, abs, strong waists, and long legs, standing at an average height of 1.9 meters. Female insects have no concept of dating based on social status or background. They wish they could lay eggs the day after they're willing, and get to the stomach in one step.

AAA! Go for A!

Humans seem to mind being a kept man, but the Zerg don't have that concept at all. They call it "My dear husband needs me!"

We female insects evolved to this form all for this day! To save down-on-his-luck alphas who can't find wives [not really, it's our duty as female insects!]