Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Galactic Warships was the most popular game among youngsters in this era, dominating the rankings with its quick matchmaking, thrilling combat, and the fact that it could be enjoyed without spending a dime.

It utilized full-sensory holographic simulation for gameplay.

Huo Jin usually preferred real-life battles and had no interest in these virtual simulations.

—If not for this silly game stealing his private time with Lu Wei.

His Majesty the Dog felt wronged too. Because of this lame game, he had been deprived of cuddling with Lu Wei for three consecutive nights.

The AI's soothing voice echoed within the game:

"Detected non-account owner. Would you like to continue playing?"

Huo Jin chose to proceed.

At the same time, in the Galaxy's Top Sweetheart Livestream Channel.

Impelled by an irresistible urge, K was ready to make his move.

For three consecutive nights, he had engaged in one-on-one sparring sessions with "His Majesty the Housebound Dog," winning more often than not. Tonight, he aimed to conquer his opponent's arrogance.

[Master K, 'His Majesty the Housebound Dog' is online again!]

[Charge ahead!]

K immediately activated his microphone: "You're still daring to come? Are you that clueless?"

He intended to seize the initiative with grandiose words, even if they were slightly exaggerated.

Huo Jin, who had never been addressed like that before, was puzzled.

"You dare to challenge me again? Didn't I mention that every time you log in recently, I'll be here to meet you?"

Huo Jin narrowed his eyes, opting not to use his microphone but typing instead.

"Has it been three consecutive days that we've been fighting each other?"

K: "Indeed, I receive notifications whenever you log in. I can just activate tracking to find you."

Huo Jin: "Oh."

Huo Jin: "I'm usually online from the afternoon until night."

K: "Yes, why are you being so detailed?"

The Canine Sovereign kept his eyes narrowed, his pupils dark and profound: "He belongs to me."

On the other side, K: ???

Huh?

The tone of their conversation took an unusual turn.

Huo Jin examined their battle records on this side.

There were victories and defeats.

That doesn't matter.

What matters is that since three days ago...

Their sparring sessions have stretched from dusk till the wee hours of the night.

Each round was no short of duration.

The number of messages they've exchanged...

322!

Three hundred and twenty-two!

Even the coquettish spirit hadn't sent him that many messages!

A hint of a smile tugged at the corners of Dog Sovereign's lips. "You two seem to be getting along quite well."

Upon sending this message, Streamer K on the other end finally came to his senses.

The person opposite must be the partner of the owner of the channel.

K immediately started typing out voice messages: "Are you his wife? Your husband is trash at gaming, huh?"

Indeed, neither K nor the audience in the stream believed that Lu Wei was the bottom in their relationship.

In their minds, bottoms were supposed to be soft and gentle, and this fiery personality couldn't possibly be one. Therefore, it had to be the person in front of them who was the bottom.

His Majesty the Dog frowned unhappily.

Though the coquettish one was both foolish and soft, always whining with a prickly tone and being lazy and gluttonous, only he was allowed to scold him.

This was his exclusive right.

K put on an air of understanding: "You're here to check up on your husband, aren't you? You found out that he's playing games late at night and have come to make a scene, but bro has a wife. Bro just can't stand seeing trash gamers."

Huo Jin had long forgotten when was the last time he heard such an amusing provocation.

In fact, most of those who had dared to provoke His Majesty the Planet like this now had grass three meters high on their graves.

Oh, you're asking about the remaining ten percent?

It's Spicy Pepper Bro.

"Oh."

K: ???

"What are you 'oh'-ing about? Can't you understand human language? Your husband insulted my wife, so it's your husband who's in the wrong. Be smart and apologize to my wife, and we'll consider this matter settled."

K was well-versed in live streaming. He knew what kind of words would resonate with his audience, and indeed, they did.

[K is so handsome~~]

[His masculinity is overflowing! It's such bliss to be K's little darling, I envy Little Tea so much!]

[So dashing! I crown K as the galaxy's number one sweetie!!!]

His Majesty the Dog replied nonchalantly, "He can scold whoever he wants. He even dares to scold me."

What do you mean by daring to scold even you? K was amused despite the anger.

Do you still think you're the supreme ruler of Emperor Star, referring to yourself as "even you"?

K's patience had worn thin. "Both you and that 'Imperial Canine Majesty' seem to be deaf to reason. Now that you're refusing a friendly offer and asking for trouble, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Imperial Canine Majesty: "Oh."

K was simmering with frustration at his casual demeanor. Initially, it was mostly an act, but now he was genuinely irritated.

Using a teleportation item, K transported himself to the location where Huo Jin was currently playing the game.

Then, he issued a challenge.

Unbeaten Across the Galaxy Since Age 18 His Majesty the Imperial Dog: Oh.

K's challenge was swiftly accepted.

It was Huo Jin's first time playing this silly Makaba space battleship simulation game, but his real-life piloting experience allowed him to pick it up quickly. The advantage of full immersion simulation was that it allowed His Majesty to return to his expertise.

Though the simulation game's control felt somewhat average, landing hits was still manageable.

Streamcaster K, initially basking in the sweet encouragements from his live stream audience, such as "Annihilate him!" and "Go for it, K Sir!", started to sense something amiss after a few exchanges.

Is this person... very strong?!!

K had initially assumed, from their initial clumsiness, that they were a frail novice player. Yet, after being decisively defeated twice...

K: ??

Am I not resting well lately?

[Master K!]

That move just now was a —— Kinoturn! As I've learned, it's a technique from the Imperial Army!

Indeed, it seems so. But would people from the military actually play this game?

Cold sweat trickled down K's forehead.

The viewers in the live stream were right, and not just about that maneuver. Some details that outsiders wouldn't understand showcased the other person's remarkable expertise, indicating that it was a subconscious habit developed from daily practice.

There was a high chance that the opponent had a military background.

However...

Even if military personnel might be more proficient in actually piloting a starship than he was, when it came to playing this game, he was invincible.

"I've faced soldiers in starship simulations before too!"

[Big K is so cool~]

[I wish I could be Big K's recipient, waaah~]

---

The words were cool, but they were quickly shot down.

To be honest, it was quite embarrassing.

"Your 1v1 battle has ended in defeat. Returning to spawn point. Battle duration: 29 seconds."

In just 29 seconds, the top player in the rankings of interstellar warship combat had been utterly defeated.

It didn't even surpass the game's average match duration of two minutes and 41 seconds.

Who would believe it? Only 29 seconds.

K: "......."

K couldn't hold back anymore. "He's cheating."

[Damn cheater!]

[He must be cheating. How could any player on Emperor Star pull off such maneuvers??]

[Not even military personnel could accomplish instant targeting after stopping and reversing.]

A flush of embarrassment swiftly crossed K's face, who promptly replied, "Even if they're really from the military, there's no way they could pull this off! If they could truly achieve that, they'd be a Galactic War God already. If what you say is true, not to mention this game, even monarchs would vie for such a talent."

On the other end of the internet, the King yawned sincerely and commented, "The top-ranked player is this weak? This game is indeed terrible."

It was a mystery how a pregnant man could be so engrossed.

Next time, he would directly notify the operation team to shut down the game until the birth was over.

Upon hearing the mocking remark, K's face darkened. "Which cheat are you using?Recommend it to us, buddy?"

The King propped his chin up and asked sincerely yet provocatively, "Are you playing with your hands?"

Such a childish game.

So why did the coquettish one like it so much?

K: ...

"Don't tell me you play with your feet — were you actually mocking me? Damn it!"

K nearly lost his composure in the live stream but quickly regained his calm, challenging, "With tens of thousands of witnesses, do you dare to have a one-on-one match?"

This was undoubtedly cheating.

The 'tens of thousands of witnesses' method was the most effective way to expose cheaters, humiliating them repeatedly.

It was a mode where players from all servers could simultaneously connect and watch every move made by both opponents in real-time.

The deceitful actions of 'Domesticated Dog Emperor's' partner would surely be revealed.

Then, they would be ridiculed by thousands.

His fame would reach new heights.

Understanding the situation, Domesticated Dog Emperor replied, "No."

K felt he had caught the other party off guard, pressing, "Are you afraid?"

Domesticated Dog Emperor answered, "Not at all."

K continued to provoke him, "Then why don't you dare accept it? Isn't it because you're afraid your hidden advantages will be discovered? No one in the entire galaxy can pull off those moves of yours, unless... Could it be that you're the sovereign of Emperor Star?"

The sovereign himself pondered for a moment and proposed his usual solution, "It's too troublesome. In situations like these, it's quicker to just present your head as a gift, nicely packaged, to that coquettish creature."

K: "..."

Before he could respond, he heard an exasperated tone from the other side.

"Tsk, but he's so arrogant and has such a delicate stomach. He'd probably vomit at the sight of it." The king ran his fingers through his hair, seemingly quite troubled.

If the pampered one were to receive such a gift, not only would he not be delighted, based on Huo Jin's understanding of him, a fist the size of a sandbag would likely come flying at him.

Although it wouldn't hurt and would actually be rather cute.

From the other party's words, K sensed a chilling aura that sent shivers down his spine. It wasn't an act; it seemed like the person genuinely believed this was a trivial matter.

As if an authority figure could casually decide anyone's fate, treating them as mere trifles.

"You... You want to intimidate me."

K issued a challenge, "Just say it, do you dare to let ten thousand people witness our battle!"

His Majesty the Pooch responded, "Flirtatious ones tend to get agitated, and that might not be good for the fetus."

He wasn't worried that Lu Wei would lose; instead, he was concerned that the intense emotions might disrupt his hormones.

It wouldn't be beneficial for the child or the two fathers.

After deciphering the other party's baffling words, K couldn't hold back his surprise.

So, the 'pet dog His Majesty' who was referred to as a 'flirtatious one' by his partner was an omega? And pregnant?

Not to mention, where did this fiery chili-flavored omega exhibit any 'flirtatious' behavior?

Damn it!

Who could have guessed that he was an omega? He had never encountered such a case in his life.

It was hard to maintain composure.

"ABSOLUTELY MUST GO!"

The next day, Lu Wei logged in and swiftly grasped what had transpired the previous day at breakneck speed.

Upon learning that His Majesty the Dog had declined, Lu Wei was even more frustrated with nowhere to vent his anger.

Lu Wei utterly failed to comprehend why His Majesty the Dog would refuse. "If you don't confront him, I will!"

His Majesty the Dog remained composed, but the fiery chili pepper had already detonated.

Moods were indeed prone to fluctuations during pregnancy; one needed to accommodate the tantrums of this coquettish creature.

Lu Wei sternly exhorted him, "If you don't go, I will! I'll teach that damn b*stard a lesson all by myself!"

A mere novice holding him back, it was one thing for a couple to pick a fight, but they dared to provoke him!

Lu Wei was so enraged that he didn't even care that His Majesty the Dog had secretly accessed his account.

"He just acts all high and mighty because he's played this game longer!" Lu Wei paced back and forth, his voice laced with frustration.

He had only been playing for half a month, and if he had more practice and skill, this thing wouldn't dare to challenge him like a lion!

Listening to the young man's tirade, the Canine Monarch pointed at his belly. "The child can hear you."

Addressing his belly, Lu Wei asked, "Son, your dad's being bullied by someone brainwashed. Should we fight back? If you agree, breathe."

The Canine Monarch: ...

Turning his head, Lu Wei declared, "He agrees. I'll set off right away."

Huo Jin couldn't help but curve his lips, watching Lu Wei's actions with a smile in his eyes.

Lu Wei shot back, "Are you laughing at me? You're feeling smug again because I haven't scolded you lately?"

After becoming pregnant, Spicy Pepper had evolved into a fully-fledged Hot Pepper, prone to anger at everyone – especially the culprit.

The Canine Monarch: Hahaha!

Lu Wei truly despised the thought, "If the child turns out to have a split personality, I'll hold you accountable."

Indeed, they were his.

This person before him and the child in his womb both belonged to him.

It felt like ages ago.

Many had cursed him with venomous words as they lay dying, forecasting a lifetime of loneliness and agony for him, labeling him a wretched spawn unable to experience familial joy or earthly desires.

Though he had personally ended their lives, the sensation of their blood splattering on his face lingered in his memory for many years after.

It was scorching hot.

Lately, however, those memories seemed to fade.