Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Perhaps it was a muscle memory, but the King felt as if he had reached his limit with this level of provocation.

So, he didn't ask any further questions.

Lu Wei pointed at himself, then at his own belly, "If you don't recover quickly, I'll lose this, and I'll find another healthy man for him, understand?"

It was unclear which specific word triggered the King's tipping point.

His eyes turned crimson, and his voice was frighteningly dark, "No way!"

Lu Wei rubbed his head, "Where does it hurt?"

The King nuzzled against him, "Everywhere."

Lu Wei continued petting his head, "If I hadn't come today, were you planning to blow up someone else's planet?"

Huo Jin merely nuzzled his neck without responding, clearly not very interested in that topic.

To be honest, Lu Wei had never seen His Majesty the Mad Dog lose control like this before. Judging by the state of the planet, if he had arrived any later, the entire place might have been obliterated by the furious monarch.

Lu Wei didn't know how to soothe him; all he could do was stroke his back gently. "Does it still hurt?"

The king nodded obediently.

It was the first time he had been so compliant, responding to questions without resistance.

Meanwhile, outside, an emergency alert had been activated at the highest level.

Upon learning that the king's illness had exacerbated and driven him into a frenzy, Blue Star took it very seriously, dispatching a large number of troops to the scene.

All the normal life forms on the planet had been notified to seek shelter.

No one knew what consequences would arise from an SSS-level Bloodline Inheritance triggering a genetic disease in this manner.

Everyone was holding their breath, awaiting the outcome.

As for the young man just now, they were powerless to help.

At this point, there was no other choice but to return to Emperor Star and inform his family, giving him a grand funeral in his honor.

—Eh?

The officer had already given his orders. The devout soldiers were praying for the young man who had just departed.

Then they witnessed the young man leading their monarch out.

Into plain sight.

The youth made a gesture towards them, mouthing something that indicated they were both unharmed.

Soldiers: ????

What happened to the claim that Their Majesty had killed him?

They wanted to call out, but the young man promptly signaled for them to stop.

Only then did the surveyor comprehend the situation. The king was now forcefully holding the young man, his crimson eyes revealing that he was far from regaining his sanity.

The young man's soothing gestures and demeanor inspired great trust in the monarch, suggesting that he had likely negotiated to be allowed to come and reassure them.

Moreover, despite suffering from the Gene Disease, the monarch made no attempt to harm the pregnant youth before him. Instead, the monarch deliberately avoided his belly, as if being considerate.

—Despite being overwhelmed by his beastly instincts and having little rationality left.

The young man gently stroked the monarch's head, who in turn nuzzled against his neck, seemingly finding comfort in the touch.

This young man was like a medicine to the monarch, a reins that tamed the wild beast within.

It was terrifying to contemplate what state the monarch would be in without this youth.

For an SSS-rated Gene Disease to be soothed and calmed – it was unheard of!

The scout's heart raced with excitement as they raised their megaphone. "Please stay where you are and don't move. Help from Blue Star will arrive shortly."

Lu Wei: "…"

Didn't he just signal for them to stop with his hands?

That meant, "Don't speak!"

But it was too late. The investigator's loudspeaker had disturbed His Majesty, who was quietly holding his wife, causing him to slowly open his eyes.

He had been calmed and hadn't noticed his surroundings, but this sudden shout immediately made him aware of the encirclement.

Those eyes opened once more, narrowing this time.

Just the act of staring at someone held immense intimidation and awe.

Living alongside various creatures in the galaxy, their evolution inherently included animalistic traits. The stronger the genes, the more they preserved their original wildness and power.

As a powerful accompanying condition, that was why SSS-level genes often came with genetic disorders.

"…!!"

"Hold your positions! Be on alert!!"

The Surveyor regretted his hasty use of the loudspeaker to provoke His Majesty, but it was too late now; they had to prepare for defense.

Backup from Blue Star had yet to arrive. If His Majesty chose to attack them at this moment, they would be virtually powerless in retaliation.

It was over.

Truly over.

The current ruler possessed two potent bloodlines, and their genetic ailment was particularly severe. Amplified by the Omnidirectional Halo, it could only become more terrifying.

The state of this planet was testament to that fact.

His actions were akin to rousing a sleeping tiger.

"Sorry! So sorry!"

It was all too late. His Majesty's eyes were already open, fixated on their equipment, clearly aware of their presence.

The monarch carefully settled the person in his embrace and regarded their direction with wariness, yet his posture resembled that of a hunter ready to pounce, poised to sink his teeth into his prey's neck.

The officers were in chaos: "How long until Blue Star's reinforcements arrive?!"

Lu Wei was even more anxious and immediately shouted, "If you dare to go over there, don't ever think about entering the room again!"

The investigator: "…?"

The urgent officer: "…?"

The soldiers: "…Huh?"

Miraculously, it was as if someone had pressed a pause button.

Not only did their group of ants on a hot pan stop moving, but their sovereign did as well.

His crimson eyes narrowed slightly, seemingly contemplating those words.

Seeing that his tactic was working, Lu Wei didn't hesitate to continue, "Did you hear that? If you really dare to hurt them, I'll beat your child too. A chubby little boy having a father who would recklessly attack his own people—I don't think it's necessary for the genes of a murderer to be passed down!"

The soldiers: "???"

This was beyond their comprehension.

Yet, it seemed strangely effective.

Not only did His Majesty stop, but he also turned to face the young man.

Then, the surveyor keenly noticed: His Majesty's eyes were even redder, as if they were bleeding!

The surveyor panicked and immediately shouted, "That pregnant one, get away from His Majesty right now! There's something wrong with his condition!"

His Majesty was clearly angrier than before!

There was no doubt that His Majesty was angry. He had been about to approach them but then turned around and went straight to the young man.

And then—

He embraced the youth fiercely?

Huh?

Yet, his strength was evidently immense, capable of enfolding a person entirely within his embrace.

Lu Wei struggled to catch his breath, wriggling free from the embrace.

He scolded, "Do you really want to strangle me to death?!"

Then, they watched as His Majesty, obediently and softly, loosened his grip.

The surveyor had been worried for the young man's safety, fearing that His Majesty might do something to him.

But now, he realized that it was more prudent to be concerned about themselves than the young man of unknown origin.

For after His Majesty embraced the youth, he turned his attention towards them.

Staring at them with a disdainful and wary gaze, as if they were foes coveting his cherished treasure.

Especially him.

Surveyor: ?

After some consideration, perhaps His Majesty assumed that he had hurriedly warned the young man just now, thinking that he was one of those who intended to harm him.

The aide-de-camp had gone through the entire security protocol before being able to rush to the scene.

Only when he saw that both men were unharmed did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Observing the soldiers, each with expressions of fear and confusion.

The aide smiled at them. "This is the Queen."

The Queen!!

His Majesty had never publicly disclosed anything about the Queen. They had no idea that His Majesty had already taken part in a royal wedding.

The aide explained, "The coronation of the Queen was postponed because she was with child, and there were concerns for her safety. Thus, His Majesty plans to celebrate it alongside the baby's full moon ceremony."

"Oh, I see. That makes sense."

Wait, did they miss some crucial detail here?

A military officer shrieked, "The Queen is with child! The one in her womb bears the royal bloodline!"

The adjutant offered a cryptic smile.

See, it wasn't really his fault before.

Wouldn't any ordinary person be utterly terrified upon hearing this news?

It was well-known how difficult it was for His Majesty to have offspring; previous rulers had to father children with numerous consorts.

In the present day, the emperor still carries the bloodline of Blue Star, yet unintentionally, what was not sought has flourished.

No wonder that young man was speaking in baffling words that they couldn't comprehend earlier.

So it turns out that the child in his womb is indeed the offspring of His Majesty!!

In other words, among the many accomplishments of their Queen, include but are not limited to:

Approaching the ailing monarch alone.

Addressing His Majesty by his given name.

Threatening His Majesty with his offspring.

...

Goodness gracious!

No one in the entire galaxy has ever seen a receptor like this.

The scout still felt a shiver down his spine recalling that gaze: "Does the Queen not fear?"

He voiced the question on everyone's mind.

After all, His Majesty was terrifying at the moment, a thousand times more daunting than usual.

The adjutant scratched his head: "That's just how our Queen is."

It seemed "fear" wasn't a word in Pepper's dictionary.

To be honest, his first reaction after learning about the pregnancy was to grab a frying pan and go beat someone up.

The scout's eyes sparkled, "The Queen is amazing!"

The adjutant: "...."

Yes, she was indeed quite formidable.

In truth, there wasn't anyone in the Royal City that Pepper dared not scold.

The military officers held great admiration for this unexpected Queen.

They were different from the average Emperor Star citizens, and they greatly admired such a courageous and independent receptive partner.

The adjutant smiled, "Now we should be worried about ourselves, not the Queen."

The adjutant continued, "From the looks of it, His Majesty sees us as rivals trying to snatch the Queen, especially you."

He directed his gaze at the investigator.

The soldiers: ...

Who would dare, you ask?

Who would dare snatch the queen right before His Majesty's eyes??

The queen was clearly regarded as His Majesty's own possession; they didn't have the slightest courage to attempt taking her from him!

The adjutant was not wrong.

His Majesty fixated on the young man as if he intended to embed him into his very marrow, all the while sparing no effort to pierce them with his crimson gaze.

Maintaining a demeanor of apprehension, His Majesty seemed ready to pounce on them at any moment.

The focal point of that relentless stare was the surveyor who had just shouted out.

His Majesty's eyes were locked onto him, conveying an intensity as if he could tear the man apart at a moment's notice.

Surveyor: Queen, save me, please.

Lu Wei reached out and turned the man's face toward him. "Is it that your thoughts have wandered, or am I no longer pleasing to your eye?"

This person could even make lovey-dovey words sound like an insult.

Perhaps this was his way of masking his shyness.

Even though His Majesty wasn't entirely in his right mind at the moment.

Yet, upon hearing this half-annoyed, half-coquettish remark, he couldn't muster the attention to focus on anyone else.

For Lu Wei's eyes were fixed upon him at that moment.

His eyes held only him.

It was remarkable; the headache had subsided considerably.

Huo Jin gazed into the captivating eyes of this person.

A voice within him grew increasingly insistent: This was his.

No one could snatch it away from him! Not even look at it!

"The Queen has been abducted by His Majesty again!"

Adjutant: "Because His Majesty truly sees us as thorns in his side."

Their planet's ruler was already being lenient by merely taking someone away; it was a blessing that he hadn't charged over and eliminated all these eyesores.

Soldier: "Sir Adjutant, please don't speak so ominously!"

Now, they had no choice but to put their trust in the Queen.

Others might have appeared superfluous.

The officer regarded Lu Wei with an even more enigmatic gaze.

Initially, he had merely perceived this man as a courageous and admirable recipient; now, he was even more impressed.

The adjutant turned to them and made a silent gesture, "This information is currently under lockdown. Don't spread it. His Majesty will make an official announcement once the Queen has given birth to the heir."

"O-Of course!"

It was said that half of the military were bachelors, but their ruler had surprisingly become the first among them to find a partner!

And they already had a child? !

"If the Queen hadn't come today, we would have been in deep trouble."

"Indeed!"

Moreover, the Queen's personality... They had never seen such a receptor before.

She actually dared to approach the raging monarch alone.

If not for great determination, they believed that no one could have accomplished such a feat.

Reinforcements arrived.

The Blue Star dispatched its mightiest squad, hoping to muster a formidable resistance.

They cautiously infiltrated the already sealed central zone.

A subtle floral scent still lingered in the air, a testament to the bloodshed that had once occurred there.

Delphi had arrived as well.

Upon hearing that the pregnant queen was venturing alone, his heart raced with concern.

The Queen was only a few months into her pregnancy. Though the child's genes were undoubtedly resilient, there was still a risk of miscarriage.

Not to mention, they were dealing with His Majesty.

If the Emperor completely lost his reason, it could result in the loss of both the Queen and her unborn child.

It was an outcome that nobody wished to witness.

A soldier from the Blue Star military force whispered, "Leader, we've entered the central area. We need to be cautious for our safety."

They were well aware of how formidable His Majesty, the hybrid of the Emperor Star's royal bloodline and the Blue Star's, was. If he noticed them, there was little chance they could escape.

Delphi stroked his snowy beard. "Did you detect the Queen's aura?"

The soldier shook his head.

Not only was there no trace of the Queen's aura, but it was all filled with His Majesty's presence.

Apart from the bloody floral scent, the oppressive sensation emitted by the Emperor pervaded the area.

Frankly, just being on this land placed a tremendous burden upon them.

It was highly likely that the Queen's fate would be grim as well.

They couldn't help but genuinely admire this unseen Queen who dared to confront His Majesty directly, knowing full well the danger, and went alone.

Delphi furrowed his brows.

How was he supposed to explain to the multitude of Blue Star citizens if a joyous occasion turned into a tragic one?

The child Queen is carrying not only brings joy to the Emperor Star but also holds significant importance for the Blue Star organization.

They all expressed their gratitude to the queen and eagerly awaited the arrival of the new-born child.

The soldier whispered solemnly, "We're closing in, Commander!"

The entire legion's movements slowed down significantly.

They had reached the heart of it, and the pressure they felt there was indescribable in words.

Delphi held his breath and waved at them.

He signaled for the Blue Star Legion to halt, followed by the Emperor Star soldiers trailing behind.

Now, it was time to learn the outcome.

Delphi instructed the surveyors to raise their fission weapons and charge forward in a surprise attack, aiming to catch their enemy off guard.

Even if His Majesty was on high alert, they shouldn't be discovered so easily with this strategy.

"Bang!"

A soldier fired a gunshot into the air, serving as a signal.

The entire army followed, charging in unison.

And then they witnessed—

The King and Queen, leaning against each other.

After days and nights of guerrilla warfare, the entire planet had fallen silent.

The sun had risen, casting an orange-yellow and pinkish-purple sky upon Wangliang Star, where the blend of colors was harmonious and exquisite.

The Queen, seemingly exhausted from soothing others, dozed off softly with his back leaned against someone else's.

The King allowed the Queen to rest against him, one hand gently caressing his partner's abdomen.

The two of them leaned together, with a surreal landscape unfolding behind them.

It highlighted humanity's insignificance before the cosmos while also serving as a picturesque adornment to the sky.

The Emperor had also closed his eyes, resting peacefully.

There were no signs of battle.

They leaned on each other, content.

The sight that unfolded after such a fierce conflict brought a collective sigh of relief among the soldiers present.

The scout was the first to regain his composure, breathing deeply and saying, "His Majesty and the Queen are unharmed."

Old Delphi was nearly three hundred years old, a man with one foot already in the grave.

Yet, even he felt his eyes grow warm at this scene.

The last time he saw the Emperor sleeping on the Queen's lap, he felt that they were a perfect match.

The Queen was an extraordinary child.

The soldier's voice had relaxed considerably. "Leader, your instructions, please."

Delphi replied, "Send a few people to negotiate and explain the situation with the leaders of Wangliang Star. As for the Emperor and Queen, let them rest here for a while."

The incident on Wangliang Star could be considered temporarily resolved.

Reinforcements from Blue Star had arrived.

But they found that their assistance was unnecessary.

This time, the genetic disease outbreak that had alarmed them had been perfectly resolved by the calming presence of a single pregnant young man.

After a long sleep, the Emperor and Queen woke up one after another.

They found themselves already aboard the returning spacecraft.

Without saying a word, Delphi gave Lu Wei a warm and comforting embrace.

"You're the best daughter-in-law our Blue Star could ask for."

Lu Wei: ...

Don't assume that he's old and wouldn't lay a hand on you.

Lu Wei: "Uncle, you have a great son-in-law here."

Delphi: ?

Although puzzled, he didn't inquire further.

The soldiers, seeing Lu Wei's openness and affability, all chimed in to chat with him.

"Queen, why did you rush in like that back then?"

"Yeah, you should have let us know. We could have sent someone to protect you."

In truth, Lu Wei hadn't thought that far at the time, and he didn't believe that sending guards to protect him would have made any difference in front of His Canine Majesty.

Yet, he still dared to step inside?

He himself didn't know why.

Yes, why?

Before they could get an answer from the Queen, the cabin door slammed open, drawing their attention.

The Sovereign had arrived.

Then, the Sovereign fixated their gaze on those humans standing within ten meters of the Queen.

A deathly stare.

The soldiers immediately and wisely formed a line, distancing themselves from the Queen.

The Sovereign was someone they couldn't afford to provoke in the slightest.

Lu Wei realized that now.

Despite the perilous situation back then, His Majesty the Dog might not have even recognized him. How could Lu Wei have dared to seek him out directly?

Moreover, he hadn't carried any weapons with him, just his unborn child.

After a moment of silence, Lu Wei said, "But you didn't actually harm me."

His Majesty's dark eyes swirled with ink. "Even so, you shouldn't have come over like that."

Upon waking up and recalling Lu Wei's actions, his heart had been twisted into a knot.

Genetic illnesses were inherently uncontrollable. If he had truly lost his mind and harmed Lu Wei, he wouldn't have dared to imagine the consequences.

Lu Wei huffed and turned away. "I knew you wouldn't dare. If you had dared to be even slightly harsh to me, I would have served you a hot pan."

"I know how skilled you are with a frying pan, a black belt in frying pan martial arts!" Lu Wei added. "I even specially crafted a weapon made of unique materials, perfect for knocking out kids—do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, the corners of His Majesty's lips twitched upward.

Spring had come, and flowers bloomed.

The soldiers, albeit reluctantly, found themselves eavesdropping. Their faces wore a subtle blend of amusement, vicarious joy, and a tender, doting expression as if they were watching children at play.

It's obvious that he has immense trust in His Majesty.

The queen, it turned out, belonged to the category of those who feigned indifference yet were secretly yearning – a tsundere at heart.

Stellar soldiers undergo rigorous training, harboring ideals of territorial expansion and the defense of their homelands.

Actually, at first hearing the term "queen", I imagined it would be difficult to associate with such aristocratic figures.

And the outcome?

The queen was a spirited, open-minded, brave, and independent commoner.

She was the most extraordinary expectant partner they had ever encountered.

It was clear that he rushed over out of concern for His Majesty, disregarding his own safety, and that his love was boundless.

Yet, he chose to use such words to save face.

The soldiers all wore enigmatic smiles on their faces.

He adored this very much.