Chapter 71: Rolanvette

Chapter 71: Rolanvette

Deep in the rainforest.

Near the ruins of civilian houses.

A person in a black robe stepped over the dense insect corpses on the ground, "My Lord, the aftermath here is no longer as terrifying."

The young man said softly, "But it's still effective, isn't it?"

The Black Apostle lowered his head.

The young man with brown short hair exclaimed, "Worthy of being a descendant of the Lord's family, just a casual gesture holds such destructive power."

Moserli, with similarly light brown pupils, looked at the Black Apostle: "Even without using potions to catalyze the insect eggs, they were about to hatch. We're not creating disasters; we're just hastening their arrival."

Black Apostle: "You are a kind person."

Moserli smiled slightly: "Chaos is the beginning of all creation." He paused and turned around, "Has the Lord left?"

The Black Apostle nodded: "Yes, he left with a mysterious Ita masked person. I saw pureblood guards by his side."

Moserli: "The birth of the new king has begun the interactions between the Empire and the aliens. This isn't the outcome we desired."

Black Apostle: "Have you made contact with that person?"

Moserli, visibly moved: "I know the coordinates. I must meet this one personally. The cosmic storm is inevitable, and chaos and death are the ultimate destinations for all species. I must make everyone understand this."

"They will understand your good intentions. By accelerating chaos, rebirth can come faster."

Moserli, looking approvingly at the speaker: "You are already a qualified apostle."

The man's pale complexion flushed with intoxicated redness due to the compliment, and with a gentle expression, he said, “We can't stay in the Genesis Starfield any longer. It's time to go and discuss more urgent matters with Lord Lailar.”

……

The Ares.

Lu Rinan asked Yun Huai, “Are you going back to the border now?”

Yun Huai nodded, feeling that if he didn’t leave soon, Lennen would become agitated in Lu Rinan’s presence.

Lu Rinan sighed, “You’re leaving already, and the house isn’t even set up yet.”

Yun Huai politely responded, “I’ll visit again when I have the chance.”

Lu Rinan was reluctant, but he knew that King Ita wouldn't stay in the Genesis Starfield for long. It didn’t matter; wherever he went, Lu Rinan would follow.

With this thought, Lu Rinan’s spirits lifted again.

After a while, Yun Huai said to him, “The wounds of the people in the planetary hospital and the border soldiers have the same color.”

Lu Rinan: “The previous bug tide attacks didn’t cause such wounds. Tangsisi and other severely injured people were bitten by mutated bugs.”

Yun Huai’s eyes deepened in thought.

Lu Rinan got straight to the point, “The potion can be applied to weapons, and of course, it can also be sprinkled on the eggshells of hatching bugs to stimulate their frenzy. There are too many coincidences in the universe; this is the work of the same group of people.”

Yun Huai: “Is it the person who sold the medicine to the alien border?”

“Yes,” Lu Rinan said, “His name is Moseley.”

The Ares was permitted to speak, and it comforted the young guest with a deep voice, “Don’t worry, the powerful Lord Lu Rinan will keep all crises away from you.”

Lu Rinan kicked it lightly and said, “Finally, you said something human.”

Yun Huai thought about the bug tide that turned to dust in an instant, “Before, I would have advised you not to underestimate your enemies, but now I feel it’s unnecessary.”

Lu Rinan raised an eyebrow.

Yun Huai: “You just need to be a bit gentler when you catch someone. I hope to extract more valuable information from him. He must have a motive for his actions.”

Lu Rinan: “That depends on the situation. If I'm too angry, my actions might not be very gentle.”

Yun Huai looked at him.

Lu Rinan smiled slightly, “I’ve already sent Tang Curse to investigate. I didn’t use to bother with the chaotic forces below, but if they disturb you, I won’t just stand by and watch.”

“This is also for the stable life of the species under your rule.”

Lu Rinan generously said, “Alright, then we’ll take them along too.”

The Ares was three to four times faster than a regular spacecraft. Yun Huai returned to the border base in half the time it took to come.

His cosmic starship and escort fleet were still stationed there.

Lennen landed Yun Huai's spacecraft ahead of Lu Rinan at the 687 base, and the Ita people stationed there immediately surrounded them.

However, the king’s spacecraft didn’t show the king himself; instead, the person they were anxiously awaiting descended from another, extremely exaggerated, large black vessel.

The guards stepped forward in unison, “Your Majesty!”

Yun Huai nodded, “Has everyone been alright these past few days?”

One of the stationed guards hurriedly replied, “All is well, but we were very worried about your safety! Thankfully, you took the Chief Guard with you on your trip!”

When Yun Huai left, he told the guards he was just going to fly around the border for a couple of days and then return, so there wasn’t much commotion. The soldiers healed by Yun Huai had rejoined their units. Yun Huai saw several familiar mixed-blood Itas, now equipped with new armor and lightsabers, looking much healthier than when they were injured.

At least they no longer seemed afraid or intimidated when they saw him.

With the 687 base flying the Rolan Vite flag as a deterrent, the conflicts and turmoil at the border of the Second Star System should subside for a long time. And with Lu Rinan suppressing attacks within the alien territories, Yun Huai felt he had fulfilled his mission for this trip.

It’s just that he might not see Lu Rinan’s newly decorated house for a while.

Lennen Holman heard the king say to the fearsome alien creature, “It’s been too long outside; if I don’t return, Xieye will worry.”

Lu Rinan: “What’s there to worry about when he's with me?”

Lennen: “…”

Iliad, with a small butterfly flower on his head, huffed, “Damn! Xieye should be more worried when he’s with you!”

The fierce and cold demeanor of Lu Rinan when he wielded his power disappeared, and his golden eyes filled with love for Yun Huai again, “Alright, I hope Xieye welcomes me.”

Yun Huai: “Hmm... What?”

The young Ita king looked up, “What are you doing?”

Lu Rinan: “I’m going with you.”

Yun Huai’s eyes widened, “I said you need to be recognized by the executors to enter the Garden!”

Lu Rinan looked quite innocent, “How can I get their recognition if I don’t see them? Maybe we really need to have a fight. After all, no fight, no acquaintance, right?”

Yun Huai's chest heaved, “No fighting allowed.”

Lu Rinan raised his hand, “I’ll listen to you, so can I come with you?”

Yun Huai: “What about the investigation into Moseley? He’s not that simple if he can stir up a bug tide.”

Lu Rinan nonchalantly: “The people of the Genesis Starfield aren’t incompetent. If I have to do everything, then what use are they? I even pay them a lot of Lug coins every year.”

Yun Huai: “…”

He found himself unable to refute.

Lu Rinan: “Besides, letting others handle it has its advantages. It prevents me from accidentally crushing the person you want into pieces the moment I get involved.”

Yun Huai: “…………”

That seemed true.

Realizing he was getting swayed by Lu Rinan, Yun Huai quickly stopped his train of thought.

Lu Rinan: “I will help you find him, but he’s not significant enough to be an obstacle between us.”

Yun Huai inhaled sharply, whispering under the stunned gaze of the surrounding guards, “Tone it down, we’re already in the Empire’s territory.”

Lu Rinan looked around, receiving many hostile glares, then leisurely uttered an 'oh', followed by a smile and a gesture of zipping his mouth shut.

Lennen: “…”

The composed Chief Guard, grinding his molars, said with restraint, “Your Majesty, shall we go?”

Yun Huai nodded, “Yes.”

He took a few steps out, then turned back to warn Lu Rinan, “You’re not allowed on my starship!”

Lu Rinan indeed remained where he was, and Yun Huai secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He took a couple more steps out, then turned back to see Lu Rinan still obediently standing in place.

A subtle feeling stirred in Yun Huai's heart. Why was he so compliant this time?

Lennen wished he could carry his king back to the empire overnight. He spoke softly, “After entering the empire's territory, I've received three or four messages from Lord Xieye.”

Yun Huai withdrew his gaze, “Is everything alright on the main star?”

Lennen: “It's fine, the Lord is just worried about your safety.”

Only then did Yun Huai utter an 'oh', and before stepping onto the starship, he looked back at Lu Rinan once more.

This wasn't their first parting, but it was the most troubling one for Yun Huai.

He was sure to see Lu Rinan again, but probably not too soon.

He couldn't ignore the pure love, and Lu Rinan’s fervent pursuit made him constantly aware of his feelings.

The clearer this feeling became, the more uncertain Yun Huai was about how to treat Lu Rinan and their fleeting, ambiguous cheek kiss.

This monster always maintained a measured advance and retreat in his pursuit of love, yet slowly and steadily diminished the distance between them.

Thinking this, Yun Huai's lips and ear tips seemed to heat up again. He submerged his fluctuating thoughts and boarded the imperial starship amidst the surrounding crowd.

The identity of an alien lord was indeed a “trouble” for the empire. Lu Rinan was well aware that once his identity was exposed, Yun Huai would not let him enter the empire's core territories so easily.

But Lu Rinan also knew that the young man had a heart incredibly soft for his own people.

Lu Rinan felt that after his long efforts, he was almost one of their own. He could even establish a psychic link with the Ita King, fully possessing the conditions to get close to him.

Having experienced the pain of watching Yun Huai leave once, Lu Rinan wouldn't let it happen a second time in front of him.

During the K420 incident, Lu Lin'an knew he meant nothing to Yun Huai, but now, the young ruler of Yita repeatedly looks back at him, even saying, "You're not allowed on my starship."

Not allowed on his starship? Doesn't that mean he can pilot his own spacecraft and return to the Empire together?

Lu Lin'an, always adept at finding loopholes in words, slowly raised his head, observing the imperial starships ascend rapidly under the wary eyes of the Yita people.

[I won't comment, for you always have your own ways.]

Lu Lin'an: It's good that you understand.

[So, what's your plan? The one you're pursuing is about to leave again.]

Lu Lin'an: I'm waiting for someone to deliver something to me. It should arrive soon.

【？】

Lu Lin'an: He's cautious and reserved. I don't need him to take many steps towards me, but just one moment of relaxation, and I can cover the remaining ninety-nine steps for him.

[...Go for it! The pursuit is arduous, but the fruits of love are splendid! Don't you want to feel the taste of a kiss initiated by your beloved once more?]

A deep intensity immediately filled Lu Lin'an's eyes.

He turned and returned to the Ares, to which Ares pitifully said, "You won't leave me behind again, will you?"

Lu Lin'an: "No, I'm still counting on your eight engines to do some serious work."

Ares, overjoyed: "This time, if you even touch the control stick, I lose!"

Lu Lin'an turned the Ares back to the alien border, where Lan Yi was already waiting for him.

"My lord, I have brought everything you requested."

Lu Lin'an hummed in response, and Lan Yi timidly added, "Tang Zhou, the affairs officer, has started investigating the insect tide incident on the third-level primitive planet. I believe a preliminary report will be out soon."

Lu Lin'an looked up, "My signal might not be great, just send me the results. I'll check them once I receive them."

Lan Yi asked, "Where are you heading?"

Lu Lin'an smiled, "Where else? Of course, to where the Yita King is."

Lan Yi in shock: "He left again?!"

Lu Lin'an didn't confirm or deny, knowing that Yun Huai had already assigned the task of packing up to Lan Yi when he decided to leave. The timing now was just right.

He opened the rear cargo of the Ares, where Lan Yi huffed and puffed, lifting and placing the items Theodore had packed and covered onto the ship.

The thick-skinned intelligence officer, while working, flattered, "Your personal bathtub is really heavy!"

Lu Lin'an smiled, "Less talk, more work. Do I look like I'm in a good mood right now?"

Lan Yi quickly shut his mouth.

After moving the "bathtub" onto the Ares, he carefully took out the purple flower stored in the safe.

This time, Lu Lin'an didn't let him handle it, but personally placed the flower into his portable space.

Lan Yi watched his lord pack these two items, then leaning against the Ares, checking some data and route maps.

He was full of curiosity but dared not ask, yet there was someone curious enough to inquire.

[What are you doing?]

Lu Rinan: Looking for a self-guided tour route.

【？？】

Lu Rinan: The route my parents took me on is probably obsolete by now, but with the birth of the new king, Gashu will definitely open other routes for the revival of the Blue Fei star.

[So you?]

Lu Rinan: The Second Star System isn't as strict about outsiders as the First Star System. Find a tourist route map, and if all else fails, join a tour group to get close to him.

【…………】

Full of admiration, the alpha gene replied: [It's unjust for someone like you to be single.]

Author’s note:

Rinzi: Taking my shell and flower to chase my wife~