Chapter 19

Chapter 19

The adjutant nervously contacted Markov, both of them in a fluster and unable to come up with a solution.

Dealing with a love triangle was already complicated, let alone with a pregnancy involved!

If His Majesty found out, they dared not imagine the consequences.

The adjutant had lost his usual enthusiasm at work lately; the thought of Lu Wei's pregnancy would even jolt him awake in the middle of the night.

After having another nightmare last night, he directly reached out to Markov today.

—The only person who could understand his plight.

As soon as the three-dimensional video call connected, both saw the dark circles beneath each other's eyes.

Adjutant: "..."

Markov: "..."

Mr. Lu, you're the one causing trouble!

Markov: "W-Well, calm down first! Little Lu doesn't even know he's pregnant yet, so there might still be a way out."

The aide agreed: "Thankfully, Mr. Lu lacks common knowledge."

Markov found it odd as he continued: "Where is Little Lu from anyway? He seems to lack so much basic life knowledge."

And his mannerisms were unique even among the entire Emperor Star.

The aide shook his head: "No idea where His Majesty found him. We still don't really know Mr. Lu."

There's an old saying in this world: Speak of the devil, and he appears.

As they were still conversing, the aide brushed past Lu Wei.

The aide hung up the holographic call and called out to Lu Wei with a smile: "Mr. Lu, I haven't asked you before. W-W-H-E-R-E are you f-r-o-m?"

First things first, the aide was not stuttering.

His stammering wasn't due to his own issues, but because he had seen Lu Wei's deathly pale face.

The fury on his face was almost tangible, turning his cheeks an almost-black shade of red.

Lu Wei looked at him. "Why the hell is it your business where I live?"

The adjutant: ...

He had always been independent, but not to this extent.

Scratching his head, the adjutant said, "No, I was just asking casually. It's fine if you don't want to say."

Lu Wei shot back, "All I see is you wandering around aimlessly. Do you have nothing better to do? Are you conducting a census?"

The adjutant: Well, it seemed like his mood was incredibly bad.

Very, very bad.

The adjutant was drenched in sweat. "Have you been sleeping well lately?"

Lu Wei chuckled. "Everything's great, not like someone who might be plagued by guilt and can't even sleep."

The adjutant's conscience was indeed being severely reproached. "…"

Lu Wei smiled understandingly. "If you have nothing to do, go bite your lighter."

The adjutant whipped out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat. "W-What does that mean?"

It would've been better if he hadn't laughed at all!

Looking at the adjutant, Lu Wei's eyes seemed filled with resentment, on the verge of overflowing. Another glance, and it would explode!

The Spicy Pepper had evolved into a Fiery Pepper!

With an expression that said 'you know what you did,' Lu Wei said, "Despite my trust in you, you lied to me. You wanted to dupe me together with His Majesty the Dog, didn't you? After I'm done teaching him a lesson, it'll be your turn."

If anyone else had heard these words, they would surely think the speaker was boasting and arrogant.

But the adjutant had witnessed Lu Wei hitting the king and calling him a dog. The Fiery Pepper wasn't just talk.

The aide was still in disbelief. "When did His Majesty join forces with you to deceive you?"

Lu Wei snorted coldly, his gaze as sharp as molten iron. "You wanted me to be kept in the dark until it's too late for me to do anything when the time comes, didn't you? I see right through your intentions."

Seeing the aide clench his fists as if he could strike at any moment, the aide dared not provoke him further. "…."

By the time the aide snapped out of his daze, Lu Wei had already put a significant distance between them.

Fiery Pepper, true to his nickname, strode with the wind at his heels, heading straight for the Emperor's conference building.

"Ahh?"

By the time the aide figured out what Lu Wei was referring to, the latter had already boarded the Star Ladder.

The aide couldn't quite grasp Fiery Pepper's reasoning. "Why would he seek an audience with His Majesty to demand an explanation?"

The fiery chili pepper in the other person's mouth was virtually ascending the Stargate.

There were still quite a number of people inside the Conference Tower.

The chili attracted many curious glances.

Inside the Stargate transportation device, a young man leaned against the wall.

He was very handsome, with a clean and chiseled jawline when he looked down. His black T-shirt emphasized his tall and slender frame, yet his muscles were well-defined and graceful. He exuded an air of casual freedom that set him apart from many on Emperor Star.

However, the office workers were not looking at him for his looks or demeanor, but rather his expression.

His eyebrows were slightly raised, his eyes ablaze with anger, as if his face was screaming, "I'm furious, and I'm going to devour you!"

Yes, he resembled a fire-breathing dragon, ready to unleash destruction unconditionally at any moment.

Finally, someone in the stationary Stargate couldn't resist asking, "Um, where are you headed? You haven't chosen a destination yet."

Lu Wei forced a smile. "I'm looking for His Majesty, the Dog Emperor, Huo Jin."

Passerby: "..."

How terrifying, it sounded like he was looking for someone to devour!

But...

Some couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh? Are you looking for His Majesty?"

With gritted teeth, Lu Wei replied, "I'm looking for scum, a dog, a damned liar!"

No one dared to tell him that such curses were disrespectful, especially not in the presence of the sovereign. It felt as if he would be reduced to ashes by explosive spicy peppers in the next second for speaking so.

The white-collar passerby didn't dare to meet his gaze. "However, without a special appointment, you can't directly meet with His Majesty. The king is not so easily accessible. I don't know where you heard that you could meet him here, but in any case, please leave."

Lu Wei was on the verge of losing his last bit of politeness, and his stomach still ached terribly!

Perhaps it was due to the psychological effect of knowing he was pregnant, but he felt as if the embryo was moving inside him!

Damn it!

Lu Wei's eyes blazed with fury. "You have to make an appointment just to see him? What kind of ridiculous grandstanding is that?"

"..."

This person was actually cursing at His Majesty!

After so many years of living on Emperor Star, it was the first time they'd seen someone dare to curse at the monarch!

In his panic, Lu Wei felt a wave of nausea rise in his throat. "Ugh—"

Seeing Lu Wei retching, the others in the Star Stairway panicked. Some rushed to support him while others hurried to fetch assistance.

Only now did they realize that Lu Wei was an Omega.

Passerby: ...So the one with such a sharp tongue turns out to be an Omega. What an eye-opener.

Emperor Star had always emphasized proper care for Omegas from a young age. The person who had helped Lu Wei up asked with concern, "Are you pregnant? It's not good for you to be running around in this condition."

Surrounded by people treating him like a rare animal, Lu Wei didn't feel it appropriate to lose his temper.

"Could you connect me with His Majesty?"

The issue was that this was the time when the Royal Dog was at work, and Lu Wei usually wouldn't bother him during these hours, resulting in the receptionist not recognizing him at all.

The young receptionist was in a dilemma. "I'm sorry, I don't have the authority to do that."

Curious office workers chimed in, "Why do you want to meet His Majesty? He generally doesn't make casual appointments with commoners, does he?"

Lu Wei almost blurted out that he'd stab the guy, but after some thought, he changed his words. "Never mind, I'll... talk to him tonight."

??

The bystanders exchanged confused glances.

They still couldn't figure out what he was talking about.

Just then, the receptionist girl suddenly said, "Are you by any chance named Lu Wei? I just tried to contact the higher-ups to explain the situation, and they said you're allowed to go in!"

Office Workers: Huh??

Assuming it was a jest, only to discover that the person had such extensive connections?

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In the top-tier of the Interstellar Conference Hall.

A meeting of interstellar proportions was in session.

Out in the corridor, a staff member received a call from the front desk.

Someone wanted to see His Majesty.

The front desk attendant's description was of an agitated receptor wearing a black T-shirt and loose shorts.

She didn't even need to provide additional details; those in the upper echelons immediately knew who it was.

They recognized this uniquely distinctive individual as the one brought along by Their Majesty.

It had to be Lu Wei, without a doubt.

The receptionist girl fretted, "Should we decline? We probably don't need to ask the Emperor, right?"

The young lady had simply been momentarily possessed by a ghost when she saw how vulnerable the recipient appeared, which led her to make the call. Only after dialing did she realize that her action was unnecessary.

A senior staff member commented, "Indeed, there's no need to consult the Emperor on this matter."

The receptionist girl stammered, "I-I understand, sir. I apologize for my oversight!"

The staff member replied, "No need to inform the Emperor. Just let Mr. Lu in directly."

The receptionist girl responded, "Huh?"

Huh??

Without further explanation, the staff member granted Lu Wei access.

Reading the room was an essential skill for working here.

Upon receiving permission to enter, the small black dot representing "Lu Wei" swiftly zoomed toward its destination as if riding on a gust of wind.

The staff member was dumbfounded.

It was the first time they had seen such swift movement from a coordinate after work hours. Just how eager was this person to meet His Majesty?

Nonetheless, out of a sense of responsibility, he discreetly knocked on the conference room door.

Then, he whispered beside His Majesty, "Mr. Lu Wei is here and downstairs, saying that he wants to see you right away."

A change came over His Majesty's usually uninteresting face; his eyes even brightened.

A smile tugged at the corners of His Majesty's lips, who was still in the middle of the meeting, as he commented sharply, "My partner is here, quite clingy."

The other officials and nobles: "......."

Showing off, just keep showing off.

Frankly, it was unimaginable before that His Majesty would ever be in a relationship.

And with such a clingy partner, who would even barge into a meeting.

The beauty of it was that His Majesty, who had just been planning military campaigns, had now pushed such matters to the back of his mind.

The officials: Never have they been more grateful to Lu Wei.

After all, His Majesty had always been one to favor conquests in every direction. He himself didn't think much of it, but they, with families to consider, couldn't be so decisive each time, fearing that a single misstep might mean never returning home.

Huo Jin waited absentmindedly for them to speak, even yawning lazily.

The perceptive officials exchanged glances, subtly communicating through their body language.

"Your Majesty, perhaps you should pay a visit to Mr. Lu. This meeting might not conclude anytime soon."

"Indeed, Your Majesty, it would be wise to go now. Perhaps Mr. Lu has something of great importance to discuss."

"Yes, yes, meetings can always resume later."

Better to prolong this and forget about the war for now!

The capricious ruler was known to follow his whims: "Since my loyal ministers insist, I shall wait here then."

The officials: "...Very well, then."