Chapter 2

Chapter 2

In the Royal City of Emperor Star.

The royal attendants learned of the news from the Bureau of People's Livelihood.

His Majesty had not returned to the Royal City but had spent the night elsewhere, encountering a young man who had triggered his rut.

Both facts were explosive!

Assistant "S" gasped in astonishment, "That's the Monarch we're talking about."

The other nodded, "Yes, and you think that... person is alright?"

The attendant looked at him enigmatically, "That's hard to say."

The staff from the Bureau of People's Livelihood were also drenched in sweat, "That young man came in for a consultation as a recipient this morning. He seemed unwell, perhaps that's why he caught the attention of His Majesty."

The attendant wiped his brow with a handkerchief, "Could it be that His Majesty took notice of this young man's ailment and offered help?"

After the adjutant finished speaking, both men turned to look at him.

"..."

"..."

It would be more convincing to say that His Majesty disliked the young man and had him executed just for that. When did the king of this country become so compassionate as to care for a suffering youth?

The adjutant glanced at the clock hanging by the door. "Today happens to be the day when His Majesty's condition worsens."

"At times like these, His Majesty tends to be particularly radical. His migraines have been treated but with little improvement. The young man might be in for a rough time."

The more powerful one was in the Empire, the more they needed a compatible partner to soothe them. The royal family had a warlike bloodline, and finding a match among countless potential partners was a rare occurrence.

It had been a very long time since anyone in the royal family had encountered their compatible counterpart. Apart from the issue of producing heirs, the more severe problem was the escalating manic episodes.

Some lords were already on medication, let alone His Majesty.

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A night passed.

Lu Wei's waist was damn well ravaged.

No kidding.

The earthling grimaced, spotting the message left by his companion:

"Contact me."

"Connect with you?"

Not striking him was already a testament to Lu Wei's good temperament.

"Damn." After washing his face, Elder Brother Earth finally began to piece together what had happened the previous night.

On the first day of crossing over, I was taken advantage of by a man.

This man claims to be an emperor, it seems there might be some issues with his mental state as well.

Lu Wei's terminal received a message:

"Your pre-arranged marriage has been annulled."

His betrothal to an unknown individual had been inexplicably terminated.

Didn't it usually mean that one couldn't dissolve such a marriage without a valid reason?

???

Lu Wei thought he must have misread it and rechecked the message. The information about his intended partner was now blank.

The details of the original match were no longer visible.

Huh?

Lu Wei wasn't upset, but rather skeptical.

Could it be that the planet Gou Shi, having realized how difficult it would be for him to conceive, had changed its mind?

Lu Wei attempted to access his marital status, only to see the message "No Access."

Lu Wei's smile vanished; he found himself back at the familiar Submissive Marriage Counseling Center.

The same window, the same familiar counselor.

Spotting him, the counselor's face lit up with a warm smile. "Mr. Lu Wei, you're back! Oh, I almost forgot to tell you something..."

Mid-sentence, her voice trailed off.

"It seems there's no need to mention it now."

Lu Wei asked, "Why?"

A faint blush appeared on the counselor's face. "You must have already met your highly compatible match, and even... "

Her hands trembled slightly.

Moreover, Lu Wei exuded a powerful aura that made her somewhat intimidated. Whoever this partner was, they likely held a non-trivial status to leave such an impression.

"Let's not discuss that for now." Lu Wei blushed slightly. "Can you check why the arranged marriage was canceled? Didn't they say that it's unescapable unless one ends up in jail?"

The consultation assistant seemed surprised as well. "Mr. Lu, please step back a little. Your aura is quite intimidating."

"Aura?" Lu Wei sniffed his wrist and then his clothes but detected no odor. "What smell?"

The assistant sighed. "Your knowledge of biology is truly astonishing. After bonding with your match, you'll emit their scent, and the stronger the bond, the more noticeable it is."

She had never sensed such an oppressive aura before. Whoever Mr. Lu was matched with must be extraordinary.

Lu Wei was astounded.

The civilization on this planet truly took his breath away! Was this some kind of canine territory marking?

Before he could say more, the ring on the consultant's hand started ringing.

The interruption cut short their conversation, and the assistant answered the call:

"You're looking for Mr. Lu Wei? Yes, he's right here... How did you know... What! The Lord Emperor's aide is coming? Ah... It's His Majesty himself..."

Lu Wei caught a snippet of the conversation.

He didn't understand it, but alarm bells rang in his head.

The consultant girl terminated the three-dimensional communication with flushed cheeks. "Mr. Lu, His Majesty is sending his adjutant to pick you up!"

Lu Wei: "Huh?"

He was really an emperor!

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The "adjutant of His Majesty" stood before Lu Wei.

He was dressed in impeccable military attire, with polished leather shoes to match.

Completely different from the Earth brother in his black T-shirt and loose shorts.

Lu Wei pointed at himself. "Pick me up? Are you sure it's me?"

The adjutant nodded.

A colossal starship loomed before Lu Wei.

Majestic and technologically advanced, it was a sight to behold.

The country bumpkin couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

For the first time, he truly felt as if he were in the midst of interstellar travel.

Upon boarding the starship, Lu Wei marveled once more.

On his first day in this new world, he had been taken by a man.

That man claimed to be a king.

And on the second day, he was escorted onto this very starship by one of the king's subordinates, bound for the Royal City.

"..."

The facilities within were exceptionally comprehensive, catering to every need from daily life to entertainment.

It was said that traveling to a galaxy light-years away only took a few hours.

The adjutant watched Lu Wei, akin to a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden, with keen interest.

Lu Wei asked, "Do you know that emperor?"

The adjutant's eyes flickered. "I've heard some rumors."

He nonchalantly continued, "Rumors have it that he's unpredictable, cruel, and warmongering without reason. In short, he's quite mentally unstable."

Recalling how the other party seemed to derive pleasure from his tears that day, displaying an inexplicable wildness, it was clear that they weren't one to listen to reason.

Lu Wei had indeed cursed.

Not just once, but fiercely.

This made Lu Wei look at the adjutant with newfound respect. "Aren't you afraid of me reporting your badmouthing?"

The aide sized him up and said, "I believe His Majesty trusts me more than you."

The aide clearly didn't take him seriously. Lu Wei approached him and, in a mock-authoritative tone, joked, "Compared to you, I can whisper sweet nothings in His Majesty's ear."

The aide burst into laughter. "Hahaha!"

Lu Wei hadn't been serious. He had no interest in being the tyrant king's brother. All he wanted was a job with weekends off that couldn't be easily terminated, allowing him to coast through life happily.

Damn it, his job security!

Forget it, it's all in the past.

Damn it, his job security!!

After his laughter subsided, the aide asked, "You still haven't told me what you think of His Majesty."

Lu Wei had actually heard a thing or two about the king of Gou Shi Star.

This monarch was an extremely warlike individual. It was rumored that he had conquered the surrounding planets with his own army, earning him a reputation that spanned several galaxies.

His daily demeanor perfectly aligns with his combative nature – he kills whoever displeases him, with an unpredictable temperament. It's said that during his episodes, he can go into frenzies for a long time.

Upon learning that this adjutant also held the monarch in disdain, Lu Wei placed him in his own camp.

"Doesn't he start his day by dealing with official duties and causing trouble, only to go out and slay extraterrestrial creatures when he's in a bad mood?"

The adjutant supported his chin. "Yes."

Lu Wei leaned closer and whispered, "I've encountered these symptoms before, all too familiar. It's clear that his mental state isn't very stable."

Of course, Lu Wei's own mental state was even more exaggerated.

One could say that few among their group had sound minds, but they were all accustomed to it.

The adjutant looked at him, eager to hear more.

Lu Wei said, "Four words to describe your Majesty: Workaholic ruler."

Adjutant: "....Hahaha."

The aide was taken aback before breaking into laughter.

Lu Wei scoffed. "What are you laughing at? Put yourself in his shoes. Imagine dealing with the affairs of an entire planet without a break, no holidays, all year round. Wouldn't you go mad? I'm on the verge of death after just seven consecutive workdays, let alone him. With his workload, how could he possibly remain mentally stable?"

Work was sheer torment!

Who wouldn't go crazy with such a job?

The aide indeed took a moment to reflect.

Could it be that his madness truly stemmed from handling political matters?

Lu Wei patted the aide on the shoulder. "Besides, I heard their royal family doesn't have many relatives or sisters. The... Your Majesty doesn't have friends either. He can't even play with his family. Isn't that why he has to go out and hunt monsters, engage in battles, or compete for other planets?"

The aide stroked his chin. "That does make sense."

Lu Wei lounged comfortably on the grand sofa of the starship as the aide continued to stare at him intently.

The aide's gaze was too palpable to ignore.

But Lu Wei was shameless; he continued nibbling on the snacks on the coffee table under the officer's gaze.

He had just arrived and had no money on him; naturally, he wouldn't miss an opportunity to eat when he could.

Since he was already being stared at, Lu Wei took the chance to strike up a conversation. "By the way, Adjutant, do you also follow the same 996 work schedule as His Majesty?"

The adjutant looked up at him. "What's 996?"

Lu Wei explained succinctly, "It means working from early morning till late at night, with no days off all year round."

The adjutant pondered for a moment. "Yes, something like that. And I can't sleep at night either."

Now this was a heavy workload.

Lu Wei said, "Has your planet evolved to the point where rest is unnecessary?"

"How do you usually relieve stress then?" As Lu Wei spoke, he popped a piece of fruit into his mouth.

The adjutant deliberated for a moment. "Conversation, going out, appreciating the scenery."

"However, the outcome was rather average."

Lu Wei nodded, finding it quite normal. "Everyone's like that."

The adjutant gazed at the remnants of food on the corner of his lips, his eyes darkening. "So I decided to try the last method mentioned in the Empire's textbooks."

"What is it?"

"Copulation."

"…Spit." Lu Wei choked on his water, not expecting such a reserved and dignified adjutant to use such a direct term so casually.

Mainly because the other party seemed genuinely serious, as if they were discussing a scientific problem, ready to delve into the variables with a calm demeanor at any moment.

This adjutant seemed to have his own set of troubles too, eventually resorting to exploring certain avenues to alleviate stress.

Lu Wei said, "Men understand men, I get it. So, how was it?"

As soon as he finished asking, he wished he could die, regretting his spontaneous response.

The adjutant gazed intently at him with his profound eyes. "It was quite good."

Lu Wei: "Y-You say it's good, then it's good. Why are you looking at me?"

The slums were quite far from the palace where the royal family resided, requiring an overnight stay. Fortunately, the starship was well-equipped.

After taking a shower, Lu Wei lounged outside to admire the interstellar scenery.

Who would have thought that just a couple of days ago, he was on Earth, worrying about how a non-fresh graduate like himself would find work after being unemployed, and now he was lying on an alien spacecraft.

Lu Wei had no idea what the king would do to him, but since he had nowhere else to go anyway, he might as well take things as they came.

A voice sounded from behind his head, " Aren't you worried about meeting the emperor tomorrow?"

Lu Wei understood the adjutant's meaning.

The Emperor was notoriously eccentric, and going there would be like a lamb walking into a tiger's den.

The adjutant casually said, "Those subjects' children who heard about the possibility of being matched with His Majesty all turned pale and were struck with terror."

"Scary like that?" Lu Wei scratched his head.

The adjutant nodded.

In such situations, he usually got to see the other party's fake, composed facade.

Very afraid but pretending to be calm, those twisted expressions were his recent source of amusement.

Lu Wei didn't even bother to put on an act. "Damn, I really am so unlucky."

The adjutant slammed the table. "Hahahaha!"

The transparently sincere reaction caught the adjutant's attention, making him look at Lu Wei a few times more.

Saying this, Lu Wei lounged lazily on the sofa.

Damn it.

At this point, it didn't matter anymore.

Let the temperamental monarch be just that; he couldn't care less.

The aide-de-camp approached him naturally and sat down beside him just as easily.

Unlike Lu Wei, who had no regard for posture whether standing or sitting, the aide-de-camp maintained an elegant demeanor even while seated.

With a casual glance, Lu Wei continued to sprawl like an octopus.

"Aide-de-camp, how many people are there in the royal family?"

In reality, Lu Wei was discreetly trying to find out if there were any potential troublemakers around Dog King.

If there were princesses or consorts, wouldn't that spark a palace intrigue subplot? !

The aide rubbed his knuckles, "The royal family is dwindling. There are barely any left, and both princesses have married outside the kingdom. There are, however, some baronial branches."

Should it be two, or is there only one now?

"Oh."

Lu Wei knew that the royal family was small, but he didn't expect it to be this small. It sounded like he only had to deal with Emperor Dog himself.

Lu Wei asked, "What about the descendants of this generation?"

Actually, he mainly wanted to inquire about the palace intrigue subplot. If such a situation existed, he would make a run for it.

The aide chuckled, "Are you thinking of bearing an heir for His Majesty?"

It might've been Lu Wei's illusion, but he felt that the aide's voice held a hint of delight when he said that.

But...?? Did he mean that??

Lu Wei was a man! Being devoured by Emperor Dog had already crossed the line; if he were to get pregnant... He dared not imagine it.

The aide replied, "His Majesty will not have any descendants, nor will the entire royal family. The purer the royal bloodline, the more challenging it is to conceive. Among the collateral lords, only two have been able to bear children so far. As for His Majesty, it's even less of an issue, though he doesn't seem to mind much himself."

Lu Wei thought to himself, Otherwise, why would I agree to meet His Doggy Majesty in the first place?

The only thing that satisfies His Doggy Majesty now is his inability to have children.