CH 23

Editor: LotusEater

[WTF.] 

[Thank you, I was scared. That really scared the hell out of me.]

[Ah ah ah, it’s the Third Legion!!]

The moment the huge starship appeared in the sky, the crowd of onlookers instantly boiled up.

Among the five zerg legions, the Third Legion was the one with the most outstanding record. Among the zergs, a race that thoroughly advocated strength, the Third Legion was the ultimate goal of nearly all females. 

The sides of the starship were adorned with an intricate battle pattern. Whenever said pattern appeared on the battlefield, it would inflict deep despair upon the enemy.

They were invincible blades, they were indestructible iron walls, and they were also an eternal glory.

[Did you see that!! That’s the commander of the First Division of the Third Legion! Ah, ah, I’m dead, my lifelong wish is the First Division! 】

[Here comes the most elite 5th Brigade Commander of the 1st Division! Ohhhhhhhh!]

By then, it was clear who the female zerg was.

The one that could easily build such a luxurious manor on a deserted star, the one that could have all the elites of the Third Legion present on his wedding day, there could be no other candidate other than that person, who is so well-known.

[So it must be him!]

[Well, although I’m unwilling, if it’s that one, I have no opinion at all.] 

But the zerg population was huge, and sub-females made up a large percentage of the population. Subfemales, who are not capable of fighting, were not very interested in the military.

Especially when, in the past hundred years, the number of males had declined sharply. Such a crisis was top-priority, so much so that it overshadowed yet another crisis.——

With the scarcity of high-quality males, the quality of female offspring was also reduced. It could be said that within the zerg society, 40% was made up of weak sub-females.

Unconsciously, those sub-females suddenly typed out a large number of question marks, making them blanket the screen. 

[So, who is it?]

[I don’t understand.]

But it didn’t matter. The answer would be revealed soon.

Along with a distant bell’s ringing, countless colorful balloons took off. For once, the desolate rusty red sky was stained with fresh vitality. 

In the green, grass-filled courtyard, expensive mahogany seats were lined up left and right. On one side were tall military females in uniform. Each of them looked tense, their hands stiffly clenched into fists on their knees, as if they were preparing to enter a vicious battle.

But if the camera had gotten any closer, the audience would have been able to see that the military females were breathing rather heavily, and that their eyes were bright, struggling to suppress their inner excitement.

The seats on the other side were barely filled. It seemed that the male had very few relatives, and really not many friends either…….

In the center of the entire shot, there was a path paved by a red carpet woven from velvet. 

At the end of the red carpet’s path was a tall figure dressed in a gorgeous white uniform, and long silver hair that glittered in the sun.

A thin string of finely broken diamond bracelets hung on his wrist, swaying gently with his movements.

[That is…jewelry that can only be worn by a female monarch!]

[Crap? Song Jianshu’s female monarch has been settled?] 

One stone stirred up a thousand waves.

[No way? No way? I always thought that Song Jianshu would leave the seat of the female monarch to the second prince!]

[I’m really jealous, that’s a female monarch!]

A male zerg could have many, many female attendants, and even more female slaves – but no matter what, there could only be one female monarch, and once set, unless that female commited an unforgivable crime, he would always be the female monarch. 

Examining the jewelry on Ling’s wrist, the military females present couldn’t breathe.

If they were remembering the commander’s words correctly, it was only the first marriage of the arrogant, domineering little male.

Did.. did you directly become the female monarch?!

Despite the very disparate ratio of females to males, as Ling’s subordinates – who outwardly always resented the fact that Ling was unimpressive compared to the other commanders and looked like a low-class military ruffian – they were very proud in their hearts. 

The legion commander, a female who was worthy of being any male’s female monarch.

Therefore, when they learned that Song Jianshu did not intend to make Ling his female monarch, they were very stunned.

After the dismay, there was anger.

And that anger had reached its peak when they saw the legion commander revealing an almost out-of-control attitude outside on the battlefield for the first time. 

The group of military females that seemed to be cold and rigid actually had strong and passionate emotions in their hearts, they were just used to suppressing and never showing them.

Thus, when Song Jianshu went to inquire about Ling’s whereabouts, looking at his anxious expression, the group of military females put on their poker faces.

Shrugs.

Don’t ask, the answer is unknown even if you ask. 

Now that they saw the bracelet on the legion commander’s wrist, the military females breathed a sigh of relief, and their hearts were secretly refreshed.

Hum, you’re still bargaining, but this male wasn't vague at all. You’ll regret it when it’s too late!

Pa’r pera… atfs vlvc’a xcbk ktja rjlv wjif ibbxfv ilxf sfa.

Mbg j wbwfca, atf wlilajgs ofwjifr tjv atflg fsfr klvf bqfc, fjufgis jkjlalcu atf batfg wjlc mtjgjmafg bo atf kfvvlcu. 

Ding—Ding—Ding—

Cujlc, atfgf kjr atf vlrajca rbecv bo yfiir lc atf vlrajcmf. Ktf kfvvlcu tjv olcjiis yfuec!

Ling lowered his head and lightly kissed the chain wrapped around his wrist. He then slightly arched his back. They only heard a “brush” sound, and two pairs of transparent wings abruptly emerged from his body!

Ktf qjlg bo klcur kfgf nfgs ijguf jcv fzdelrlaf, atflg nflcr kfgf jr mifjg jr mjgnfv kbgxr bo jga, yea atfs tjv j wfajiilm ierafg. Rb bcf vbeyafv atja atbrf klcur mbeiv fjrlis mea atgbeut atf tjgvfra rtfii bo j rajgrtlq—— 

Ling narrowed his eyes, stretched out his wings, and with a light kick, his whole body flew into the air not dissimilar to a speeding arrow.

He spun beautifully, stopping leisurely in mid air, and presented his hand to the open window there: “Master.”

Lu Mo gazed at Ling, who was bathed in sunlight, in amazement. Ling’s silver eyelashes were thick and long, casting oval shadows down his face.

A blush appeared on the dark-haired, green-eyed male zerg’s face as he stepped onto the edge of the window, “If you let me fall, you’re dead.” 

High in the air, the male jumped forward and settled into the arms of his female monarch; firmly embraced.

Ling’s hand supported the other’s back as the male in his arms looked down curiously; it was a very novel experience.

Males had no wings, so naturally they had never experienced the feeling of flying.

“Hold on tight.” 

“Ng……” Lu Mo froze: “What?”

Ling hooked the corners of his mouth up: “The wedding ritual.”

Lu Mo thought to himself: how come I didn’t know there was a ritual……

In the next moment, Ling’s wings fluttered, and he rushed even higher into the sky with Lu Mo in his arms—— 

Lu Mo: !!!!

A wild, harsh wind whipped across his face, his eardrums rumbled, and everything on the ground quickly disappeared!

Are you a fucking rocket???

Lu Mo wanted to scream, but couldn’t. He wanted to cry, but the wind blew his tears back into his heart. He even felt an uncomfortable pressure in his lower abdomen.…… 

The voice of the system drifted: [Did he finally do it?]

Lu Mo wept and projected, [What, you want me to pee my pants in full view of everyone so that I’d have to leave this world overnight, right?]

System: […That sounds very feasible.]

Lu Mo clenched his legs: [I won’t die like this. He, thinks too much!] 

The military females on the ground, however, watched with fascination.

It was an ancient ritual handed down from thousands of years ago. During weddings, females would fly into the sky with their males, so that everything in the world could witness their eternal union.

God, the commander was so fucking romantic!

No wonder he captured that little male’s heart so quickly. They must learn from him, they’d have to do the same in the future! 

Ah – that’s really——

The people in the audience pass by and see the old colors.

The people on stage sing a heartbreaking farewell song.

When they landed, the military females were just about moved to tears and clapped wholeheartedly. 

Lu Mo had a death grip on Ling’s coat, his knuckles white. The emcee whispered a reminder, “Sir, it’s time to let go.”

Lu Mo gave him an expressionless glance, his expression noble and cold: “You continue.”

…… His legs were too weak to move.

A smile quickly flashed across the corners of Ling’s mouth. 

Snap, the military females covered their mouths in unison.

How willful, how domineering!

“Ahem,” The emcee coughed clearly, “Then, please exchange rings.”

Ling took out a delicate, small box from within his white uniform and opened it. Inside laid a glittering ring. 

At once the crowd drew back a breath. Just how much did that cost?!

A normal ring with a pigeon’s egg-sized gemstone inlaid on it was already incredibly valuable, but this ring, surprisingly, was made entirely of gemstone. That was to say, it was carved from a whole gemstone, as a whole!

Ling picked up the ring and clasped Lu Mo’s hand.

The male’s hands were slender and beautiful with no calluses on them. Unlike his usual bad mouth and weird temper, his hand obediently remained on top of Ling’s palm, waiting for Ling to slide the ring on. 

He seemed to been looking at it for a long time, and the male’s good behavior could only be maintained for so long. He asked coldly: “Do you still need me to teach you?”

“Don’t you see that he doesn’t want to?”

A voice filled with icy anger rang out, and Lu Mo’s eyes instantly lit up: Here it comes!!!

He followed the direction the voice came from, turning his head. A figure stood up. He took off his hat and stared at him contemptuously: “This marriage is coerced. I will never agree with such a dirty trick.” 

It was Song Jianshu.

It was surprising that no one had noticed his presence when he had been sitting there for so long. He must have used his mental power to disguise himself.

He gazed at Ling and spoke gently, “Ling, I’ve come to pick you up and take you home.”

Ling closed his eyes with difficulty, his Adam’s apple rolling. 

The hand hanging on his side twitched slightly, curling nervously, his blue veins protruding from his arm.……

“Huh, what do you mean?”

Lu Mo stepped forward with a smug face: “Where did you see deception, who did I trick, and what did I trick?”

“It’s obvious.” Song Jianshu looked at him disdainfully. “Ling is an S-grade female. Just according to the mutual attraction of genetic grade, he can’t possibly be attracted to you, a mere D-grade male. You must have used some means to make him agree to marry you.” 

As soon as those words came out, the audience fell silent.

The comment stream in the live broadcasting room was even more chaotic.

Since Lu Mo appeared, the barrage hasn’t stopped rolling.

[Who is that male? Where is Song Jianshu?] 

[I remember that underground garage video from before. Was it not compiled from other videos? I thought it was a fake!]

There were those who refused to believe it.

[I don’t believe it, such a weak-looking male? Even if he gets to be a female monarch, this is too much, right? Why bother, legion commander??]

[Just wait, Song Jianshu will definitely come to stop it!] 

But the debate still raged on.

[When will you stop thinking about Song Jianshu? When you die, right?]

[Is your Song Jianshu willing to give out the seat of his female monarch?]

[Ouch, an A-grade male was knocked out by a D-grade male, how shameful!] 

The moment Song Jianshu appeared, the stream became even more chaotic.

[I knew it! Song Jianshu really came!]

[Get the commander back quickly!]

[Song Jianshu is so handsome!] 

Lu Mo felt it all silently.

[Ding! Become the target of the public, scum value has increased by a thousand!]

[Ding! Successfully provoked great anger from the audience, scum value has increased by a thousand!]

The beautiful ding–ding sound was heard over and over again. The experience bar that had been stagnant, was slowly but surely increasing. 

The audience was so noisy that the military females clenched their fists secretly.

Everyone was waiting for Lu Mo’s next move.

Lu Mo sneered, “If you don’t marry him as a female monarch, is he supposed to marry you as a female attendant?”

Song Jianshu was taken aback: “Ling… is it just for this reason?” 

Ling lowered his eyes, his killing intent muddling him up as his breathing gradually slowed.

If he had known, he would have killed Song Jianshu last time.

Klein zergs were naturally morbid, and their love was extremely limited. There were only three types of zerg in his eyes. 

Himself.

His master.

Other zergs.

Out of the three divided spheres of influence, they would pour all their love only onto you. Such love may be too scorching, and would always burn both sides. 

After you were scorched from all their love, the Klein zerg would drag themselves, also scorched from all the intense love, away, expelling you from their world forever.

Then, you would forevermore be no different from the other zergs.

—Perhaps even more disgusting to them.

Song Jianshu, however, did not notice the subtle change and only assumed Ling was afraid to look at him, struggling with indecision in his heart. 

If Ling was really angry about it, then he had no problem giving him the female monarch’s seat……

Having figured out the problem, Song Jianshu sighed, “Ling, if I promise you now that I will welcome you as my female monarch, will you be willing to come back?”

He softened his voice: “Ling, don’t be capricious.”

Ling’s temples throbbed as the killing intent within him reached its peak. Instead, he fell silent and a smile crept onto his face, “Female monarch?” 

Song Jianshu: “Yes, female monarch.”

Ling’s eyes were cold as he looked down at Song Jianshu. There was no ripple in his heart, but instead, a trace of doubt arose.

How had he once… how could he have thought Song Jianshu was good?

It’s like something was wrong. 

Just then, his hand was pulled. Ling glanced down to Lu Mo staring at him: “Do you dare to try?”

The system murmured in his mind: [If you are abandoned, you may be able to increase your scum value by a lot.]

Lu Mo’s hand shook, but still stubbornly refused: [No.]

Looking at Ling’s smile, he was flustered beyond belief. Ling …… was clearly his female monarch, something he had decided when he first met Ling. 

System: [That’s what you call love that stems from sexual fantasies.]

Lu Mo struggled to redeem himself: [It all started with his looks, then his talent and ended up being because of his perfect character.]

The system said lovingly: [Is it because he wants to kill your character?]

陆墨：qaq 

Lu Mo: QAQ

Even so, he still clenched Ling’s hand vigorously: “You are not allowed to go.”

Lu Mo blinked, “I …… said that I will only marry you. If you go, I’ll never get married in this life.”

Ling asked suspiciously, “Is that a threat?” 

Lu Mo: “That’s right.”

He had decided that even if he became the most despised scum, he would not let Ling go.

Things like integrity had gone up in smoke a long time ago, hadn’t they?!

He tore open a fierce smile: “I won’t do the male’s duty. If you dare to go, I promise I won’t let any female give birth to my baby.” 

That remark made everyone fall into a solemn atmosphere.

It was a sentence that violated the foundation of zerg society and shook all existing systems to that day.

It was treacherous.

If all males were to do as they pleased, the zergs would surely end up facing extinction! 

[Ding! Touching the bottom line of society, scum value has increased by 10,000!]

[Ding! Pissed off 300,000 zergs, scum value has increased by 100,000!]

The increase of scum value continued, but Lu Mo turned a deaf ear. He just stared at Ling stubbornly: “Marry me, I’ll only marry you as my female.”

【Ding! The scum value has increased to the upper limit! Your scum level has broken through! Start issuing Level 3 rewards now! 】 

Lu Mo felt as if he had been whacked violently on the back of his head and staggered to fall down.

But, even though he was about to pass out, he still grabbed Ling’s hand.

Ling noticed something was wrong: “Lu Mo, you—”

Lu Mo fell into his arms, almost boiling hot. 

Hard white barriers suddenly grew from the soles of their feet, erecting quickly. They waved flexibly as if they were soft vines, forging a round nest, and were about to wrap the two of them inside.

Song Jianshu exclaimed: “Ling!!”

He subconsciously wanted to pull Ling out, but just a moment after touching him, Ling finally raised his eyes and gave him a cold look.

At that glance, it seemed as if an endless cold had been poured into his limbs and bones, making him stumble in his steps. 

Song Jianshu could do nothing but watch as Ling was wrapped into the cocoon-like structure.

At that moment, he realized that he had undoubtedly completely lost Ling.

Under the bright sky, what appeared in front of everyone was a huge, round egg.

Lu Mo, finally metamorphosed.