Chapter 33

Chapter 33

It was once again the annual recruitment period on Emperor Star.

During previous times, the monarch would be the most enthusiastic about expanding their territory, often making plans early on and eagerly awaiting action. The officers beneath him, though reluctant, would have no choice but to follow along.

But this time...

Emperor Star's ruler said expressionlessly, "I'm not going."

Captain Li: ????

"Your Majesty?!?"

Could it be that their monarch had been possessed??

Heavens, how could they encounter a time when His Majesty didn't want to go!

The dog-like ruler turned his head, "You and the adjutant organize the troops to go."

Captain Li: ??

"But it still requires your signature and your command. You need to make appearances on many planets?"

The emotionless Emperor clicked his tongue. "I don't care."

Captain Li almost fainted from the sudden shock.

"Your Majesty, what is going on?"

Captain Li had been on an extraterrestrial assignment for the past few months. He returned only to hear that the young man brought back to the Royal City was now residing here.

He had even influenced Their Majesty into becoming a doting lover, taking him to interstellar conferences. Yet, seeing it with his own eyes still left him in disbelief.

Their wise Emperor actually had a day when he didn't want to lead military campaigns!

Captain Li didn't know much about this young man, having only met him briefly when he delivered food before his departure on assignment.

He must be one of those captivating and cunning individuals!

"What's going on?"

Adjutant: "Because Mr. Lu... the Queen is with child."

Each word made sense to him individually, but when put together, it was perplexing.

Firstly, "Queen"?

Secondly, "with child".

Captain Li was bewildered. "Queen?"

Adjutant: "His Majesty has already taken Mr. Lu as his spouse, but they haven't held a wedding ceremony nor made it public. So only a few of us in the inner city are aware."

Captain Li: Uh, uh?

A queen from the slums??

Had that young man already ascended to the throne of the queen?

Adjutant: "Moreover, the Queen is two months pregnant."

Another bombshell was dropped.

Captain Li: ???

Huh? Pregnant with whom?

Captain Li: "Wh-Whose?"

The adjutant was quite pleased with the officer's utterly shocked expression, his jaw practically hanging loose.

Well, wouldn't anyone react this way upon hearing such news? His previous reaction wasn't odd at all, was it?

It wasn't that he didn't trust Lu Wei, but rather, he had his doubts about the royal family—cough, cough.

The adjutant wore a cryptic smile. "What do you think?"

Captain Li: ??

"Could it be...?"

The adjutant patted his shoulder. "The genuine heir of His Majesty, the current crown prince, and the future king."

Captain Li almost doubted his own ears.

What was he saying?

His Majesty's child?

He was carrying His Majesty's child?

All within these few months??

The adjutant patted him again. "You must be in disbelief." I was too.

And then I was punished to cultivate potatoes on the far-off planet Asmo for an entire month.

There was no laughter to be found.

And what was His Majesty doing, instead of attending the grand expedition?

The adjutant was approaching, ready to earnestly persuade him.

Then they saw their Majesty, a formidable warrior who had survived a bone-piercing injury, pouting and seeking comfort from the queen due to a minor cut on his hand.

The "puppy" king stretched out his hand toward Lu Wei: "My hand hurts."

It was just a simple, innocent scratch that hadn't even drawn blood.

Adjutant: ???

Lu Wei fetched some medicine, dabbed it onto the wound: "You call this a damn injury??"

Despite his words, he applied the ointment gently.

Adjutant: ???

It seemed that having someone to care for made all the difference. Back in the battlefield, he would silently endure severe injuries and continue fighting, but now, a tiny cut on his knuckle could provoke such pitiful behavior.

Unbearable to watch.

Huo Jin, with his head lowered, fixatedly watched as Brother Earth applied ointment to him. He found this person utterly likable, very much so.

Lu Wei didn't conform to the typical appearance that star realm receptors were generally favored for. His hair was slightly short, his eyes clear and innocent, giving off a refreshing and handsome vibe. If one didn't know better, they wouldn't guess he was a receptor.

Recently, Lu Wei's morning sickness had significantly subsided, whereas His Majesty the Dog seemed to be more sensitive than before.

Lu Wei had consulted a specialist doctor about this issue.

Doctor: "Uh... well... it's said that the royal family has the ability to empathize. There have been instances in the past where princesses were fine during pregnancy, but their consorts suffered from constant nausea. It's apparently a rare occurrence within the royal lineage."

Lu Wei: "Damn, that's impressive."

Thank heavens.

For instance, His Majesty the Dog had indeed been displaying an unusually sensitive demeanor lately.

Lu Wei was relieved that the Canine Emperor couldn't do anything at the moment, for otherwise, during those intimate moments, there would undoubtedly be a mix of bashfulness and aggression on his face, with pure intensity down below.

Moreover, it seemed that the Canine Emperor became even more excited since he had become pregnant.

He had heard from certain colorful little books that pregnancy could intensify one's desires.

He dared not dwell on it.

After applying the medicine, the Canine Emperor reached out to gently touch Lu Wei's slightly rounded belly, "He's so plump."

Barely half a month had passed, and Lu Wei's belly had grown another circle larger.

Lu Wei replied, "Indeed."

Judging by this pace, the baby might weigh quite a bit at birth.

A natural-born obesity holy body.

"But that doesn't make sense. Neither you nor I are overweight. Why is it that this kid is plump even in the womb?" Lu Wei rubbed his chin in doubt.

As Lu Wei spoke, he lifted his shirt to examine himself.

Normally, at this stage of pregnancy, there wouldn't be any noticeable bulge, at most a slight protrusion like after a hearty dinner. But his current state was worlds apart from what textbooks described; it was as if time had been fast-forwarded.

Lu Wei clicked his tongue. "This size makes movement inconvenient. I can't even play ball or games properly."

The aide: "...."

Who on earth would play ball while pregnant??

Spicy Chili, you're really killing me with laughter.

The dog emperor didn't speak, his dark pupils fixated on Lu Wei's belly.

It was fair and smooth, and due to the pregnancy, the skin of his abdomen appeared softer than before, akin to tofu soaked in water or a pliable piece of dough.

While Lu Wei was still in disbelief, a rough hand suddenly wrapped around his belly.

Then, a kiss landed on his stomach.

He lowered his gaze, able to see only the dark depths of His Majesty the Dog's eyes and the emotions they held.

Already in a highly sensitive and easily aroused state, exposing his belly to the dog was like offering oneself to the tiger's den.

The sensation on his stomach made Earth Brother unable to resist grabbing the culprit's hair.

"Damn it, stop wriggling around!"

But how could His Majesty the Dog possibly listen to him?

To obey his words would no longer make him a loyal subject.

They were perfectly attuned to each other, even accustomed to each other's breath, causing Lu Wei to feel dizzy quickly.

Damn it, the adjutant had discreetly left at some point without anyone noticing.

Strangely, a phrase echoed in Lu Wei's mind: You're all alone here. No one will come to save you, no matter how loudly you scream!

How ironic.

However, an unexpected kick from the fetus interrupted their actions.

Lu Wei felt that the child in his womb, whether it had just woken up or for some other reason, had seemingly rolled over, causing his belly to shift forward slightly.

It was as if a little foot had kicked right where His Majesty the Dog had been affectionately nuzzling.

A direct blow to the head.

"..."

"..."

Lu Wei burst into laughter. "Justice has been served!"

"You just said he's a vindictive fatty."

Could His Majesty the King tolerate a three-year-old...or rather, a two-month-old baby acting wildly in front of him?

The Dog King stared at the belly and repeated, "You are indeed chubby."

The cub seemed to truly understand, and it wriggled again.

At first, Lu Wei thought it was just a coincidence, but now his eyes lit up: "He's really protesting, hahaha."

His Majesty the Dog said, "Look at how much you weigh now. You eat so much that you're growing quickly, dragging your mom along to almost 150 pounds. She can't even hug you around the waist anymore."

...Alright, so all that was just a buildup for the last sentence, huh?

Lu Wei pounded him: "Children have their dignity too. Do you think he can't understand?"

"Not at all. Who's the mom here? I'm the dad!" Lu Wei knew that His Majesty the Dog was sneaking in his own agenda again, so he rewarded him with another thump!

His Majesty the Dog opened his mouth but couldn't say anything nice: "Chubby boy."

This cub was quite stubborn—assuming it wasn't just a coincidence.

Anyway, after detecting the keyword "fat," it started to squirm darkly.

It was driving Lu Wei a bit crazy. "Stop, stop."

Carrying a large belly was cumbersome enough, and with the chubby baby protesting, it became even more unbearable.

Both the big and small ones were giving him a hard time.

The Canine Sovereign massaged Lu Wei's pregnant belly with a smile, "You deny being fat when I call you out on it."

His tone carried a hint of disdain, as if saying, "I'm obviously right, so why are you getting all worked up?"

Lu Wei: "..."

The movements in his belly intensified.

Damn.

Are both of you really that alike in temperament, deep down?

Lu Wei supported his waist with one hand while resting the other on the Canine Sovereign's head. Through gritted teeth, he warned, "Say that again, and I'll pluck your hair out!"

Lu Wei wasn't just talking; he had already grabbed a handful of the Canine Sovereign's fur.

The royal dog wasn't the least bit intimidated. Smiling, he addressed the moving belly, "Baldness is hereditary, you're doomed."

Lu Wei was genuinely amused by his anger.

What a foolish notion of causing a thousand wounds to the enemy while damaging oneself by a thousand.

He began to reflect on why he would ever conceive offspring with this violent, pampered, and childish canine creature.

He wouldn't pull out.

Otherwise, he'd have to face a large bald head and a small one every day, which wouldn't be good for his eyesight.

Instead, he decided to hammer away and give the royal dog a good beating!

Lu Wei delivered two swift punches to the royal dog's head, "If I don't discipline you daily, you'll be up on the roof tearing tiles!"

Then, he turned to the belly.

"If you can hear me, behave yourself, or I'll still give you a good pounding when you're grown."

That entity seemed to understand and obediently ceased its antics.

Now that it had stopped, his stomach felt much better.

His Majesty the Dog continued to speak nonchalantly, "It's not good to be so clingy all the time."

Clingy your ass.

Lu Wei sneered, "If my weapon were here, you'd have a taste of your own medicine!"

"Oh," His Majesty the Dog responded.

Lu Wei suspected that his weapon was being underestimated, otherwise why would His Majesty the Dog always interpret his threats as acts of coquetry?

In the future, he would synthesize the strongest frying pan in the universe using the hardest material in the galaxy.

Frustrated, Lu Wei said, "That fat kid didn't inherit any of my openness, only some useless and undesirable traits."

He was becoming more and more like His Majesty the Dog.

Could it be that his prenatal dreams were actually true?

Lu Wei was complaining, but His Majesty the Dog's thought process was as abstract as ever.

With his dark eyes fixed on Lu Wei, the dog said, "Then you should like him more."

Lu Wei: "..."

Shouldn't the connection between these two points rest on the premise of "I like His Majesty the Dog's personality"?

Lu Wei: "When did I say I liked you?"

His Majesty the Dog: "You do."

Lu Wei: "Huh? How do you know?"

The dog replied honestly, "Good boy, I know you hide under the covers at night and secretly read parenting books."

Lu Wei, who maintained a cool demeanor with the "how could I do prenatal education" persona during the day, yet genuinely read prenatal education books in secret at night: "..."

Damn it!

How could His Majesty the Dog detect his actions when he was so secretive?

Lu Wei: "..."

Lu Wei: "No."

His Majesty the Dog enumerated the instances with intimate knowledge: "On the eleventh at around nine in the evening, secretly in the recreation room the day before yesterday, and in the bathroom in the middle of the night last night."

Brother Earth gritted his teeth in frustration: "Don't... say anymore."

It was infuriating. He had planned everything meticulously, even avoiding the care robot.

Did His Majesty the Dog have three eyes? !

Lu Wei blushed with annoyance: "So what if it was me?"

His Majesty the Dog shook his head and touched his pregnant belly, looking down: "Good boy, thank you."

Lu Wei: "..."

Hmph.

Perhaps, he might not dislike His Majesty the Dog that much after all.

His Majesty the Dog stared at his belly, "So he had you because he likes me, more than he likes you. Do you understand?"

Lu Wei: "He can't even understand that."

His Majesty of Yougu was once again issuing warnings to the yet-to-be-born child.

It was unclear who he was competing with.

Lu Wei thought that was the end of it, but a couple of days later, he received a small booklet.

Not only that, but there was also a framed copy hanging in the main hall.

"House Rules"

Lu Wei: You dare to set household rules! Bring it on!

"1. The chubby boy must undergo morning training, academic studies, martial arts practice, and evening training daily.

2. The chubby boy is not allowed to occupy the Queen's leisure time.

3. The chubby boy can only engage in recreational activities with the Queen on Sunday afternoons."

Lu Wei: ????

The Canine Monarch yawned, "The adjutant was tasked to compile them overnight."

Lu Wei: ...

Are you sure it wasn't you who rushed to make these rules in the middle of the night?

The Canine Monarch: "Independence should be cultivated from a young age."

Lu Wei: "The chubby boy is also your own flesh and blood."

His Majesty the Dog: "If you weren't mine, I would've gotten rid of you long ago."

Indeed, His Majesty had shown early on that he wasn't particularly fond of kids.

Lu Wei was amused to the point of hormonal imbalance, which caused his stomach to churn again.

He looked down and said gently, "Don't worry, big bro. We'll have our showdown after you're born."

In response, His Majesty shot him a menacing glare, "Try it if you dare."