Chapter 88

Chapter 88

Upon learning that the young prince had been injured, Lu Wei hastened to the hospital where Huo Nian was.

The little one sat on the bed, looking pitiful indeed.

His head was bandaged, but his complexion still appeared somewhat pale. However, the little fellow was resilient, not uttering a single sound of complaint.

With his rosy cheeks, he wore an unusually mature expression, which was oddly endearing.

Oh dear, please don't turn his clever cub into a fool.

Lu Wei was flustered with concern. "Did he hit his head?"

The doctor explained, "It was due to a scuffle with another cub."

Upon hearing the doctor's account, Lu Wei learned that one of the competing cubs, upset over being eliminated, had gone around stirring up trouble.

Presumably, something was said about Huo Nian that provoked a confrontation between the two.

"What did the cub say?"

Lu Wei asked, but the little fat ball didn't respond.

Sitting there, the little one's eyes were dark and deep.

Lu Wei had actually guessed what happened, and the doctor's answer confirmed his suspicion. It turned out that the cub mentioned not having a mother, which angered the usually calm Huo Nian.

Patting the little fat ball's shoulder for comfort, Lu Wei noticed Huo Nian's expression improve slightly.

Since the injury was around the eye area, it required a few days of hospitalization.

Thus, Lu Wei decided to stay on Sart Planet for the next few days to cook and bring meals for the little fat ball, taking good care of this poor child who had been lost for years.

With His Majesty the Dog being occupied and Danjiao needing to give interviews within the competition zone, the responsibility of looking after Huo Nian fell solely on Lu Wei.

Fortunately, Earthlings had plenty of experience taking care of children, so Lu Wei was able to manage the little fat ball quite well on his own.

When he had some free time, Lu Wei remembered the game that someone had recommended to him when he was playing a pirated version.

—Something like Starship or Battleship, if I recall correctly.

The Starship game launched.

Although it was Lu Wei's first time opening this game, he strangely felt as if he had been playing it for a long time.

"ID verification in progress."

"Welcome back, Mr. Lu Wei, our beloved veteran player. It has been 915 days since your last login. Thank you for returning to support Starship."

Lu Wei: ????

915 days?

That meant he was still playing this game the day before he became a father.

Upon entering the game, Lu Wei discovered that he had once reached the pinnacle rank.

"D*mn."

It was evident how deeply he had once been engrossed in this game, as he possessed the innate Starship Saint Body.

As Lu Wei began to play, the immersive experience of Starship indeed far exceeded that of the pirated games he had played before. One could say that Starship was a mature virtual reality game, capable of simulating space manipulation almost perfectly.

Starship was an old game, and nostalgia filled the forums:

[It's been years since I started playing, back when I was still a student. Now, I'm working.]

Lu Wei sighed inwardly.

When he played, he was an ignorant young man from Earth; now, he was a father to two children.

A father of twins.

In the discussion board, Lu Wei came across threads commemorating significant events over the years.

At the top was the "Ten Thousand Witnesses to the Queen and Majesty" incident.

Curious, Lu Wei opened the thread to get a general understanding of what had happened.

A piercing pain assaulted his skull.

His head ached terribly; it felt as if it were about to burst with thoughts.

He was intimately familiar with every detail of the incident described in the discussion forums.

Not only did he have a front-row seat to the drama, but he even had 'K' as a friend now.

Lu Wei: "...."

It was indeed him.

"The most famous incident back then wasn't witnessed by thousands?"

The live stream mentioned the queen's blue ring, which even caught the military's attention at the time.

Lu Wei clicked on the detailed image from that moment — and sure enough, it was his own ring.

That stone sparkled brilliantly when worn on his hand.

"The Eternal Blue Crystal's growth conditions are exceedingly stringent, making it a rare gemstone not attainable merely with wealth."

When it forms a bond with its wearer, it only radiates its unique glow when held in their hand.

Ordinarily, if not worn, it appears as an ordinary stone.

It was as if a disconnected pearl had been rethreaded onto its string, and in that instant, Lu Wei recalled past events.

Memory restoration truly happened in a split second, akin to unblocking the meridians in one's body.

It included memories of his time as streamer K with his boyfriend, playing Starship Battles, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Also, there was the incident where he was kidnapped by a branch family member and taken aboard a starship.

No wonder his belly was so large back then; he must have given birth to the young prince first, only to later conceive Danjiao onboard the starship.

Suddenly, Lu Wei felt an intense desire to see Emperor Dog.

He wanted to share his regained memories with him, to tell him first.

Damn it, Lu Wei, you're really sunk in.

But—

His Majesty the Dog's expression darkened. "You couldn't recall it no matter how much I prompted you, but as soon as you played this lousy game, it all came back to you."

The Earthling felt a twinge of guilt. "Cough, well, the outcome is good, isn't it?"

"You do indeed favor this lousy game more," His Majesty the Dog accused, known for his knack of seizing any opportunity to provoke, act wildly, and ignore others.

"Are you really angry?"

Lu Wei nudged his shoulder.

His Majesty the Dog averted his gaze awkwardly, his pupils dark as night.

Such a moody creature.

Lu Wei often found it challenging to pinpoint the sources of his joy or sorrow.

Like now.

In Lu Wei's own perspective, this was actually a trivial matter. If he were to be upset, it should have been over something else. Recalling his memory, he believed the other party should have been delighted.

But the Miserable One had an unusual way of thinking and focusing on things.

The Canine Sovereign spoke with a muffled tone, "Who did you see that made you think of it?"

Lu Wei, skilled in petting dogs, replied, "Remember that quirky couple? K is still on my friend list... Actually, it was mainly the ring that reminded me. It was like a flash of inspiration when I saw the screenshot they posted."

"Their presence and that K made you remember," the Canine Sovereign said, narrowing his eyes dangerously.

Lu Wei protested, "Don't just listen to half of what I said! I emphasized that it was mainly because of the ring!"

The Canine Sovereign's voice turned cold, "Either don't remember at all, or remember because of me. Not because of others."

"....Damn."

According to Lu Wei's reasoning, regaining his memories should be a good thing.

Yet, for some reason, His Majesty the Dog was being stubbornly sulky.

His Majesty's heart was as unfathomable as the bottom of the sea.

Fortunately, even though this person was pouting, he still secretly kept tabs on Lu Wei's condition.

The attendant whispered, "Your Majesty, now that the Queen has returned, certain things lurking in the shadows will inevitably resurface."

Huo Jin closed his eyes. "They're already here. Keep a close watch at all times."

The attendant nodded understandingly.

Since His Majesty didn't try to hinder it further, it seemed he was also curious about the Queen's reaction.

...

In order to take care of Huo Nian at Sart Hospital these few days, Lu Wei had brought all his belongings to a location nearby the hospital.

While Little Lu was strolling around the hospital compound to familiarize himself with the surroundings, a figure emerged from a corner.

The timing was too impeccable, making it hard for Lu Wei not to suspect that this person had been lying in wait specifically for him.

"Your Highness, I didn't expect you to return alive."

Lu Wei raised an eyebrow. "Who are you?"

Although the stranger seemed malevolent, Lu Wei wasn't the least bit worried.

Knowing the Emperor was a meticulous ruler, he must have stationed numerous covert guards around him. At the slightest sign of trouble, these guards would spring into action.

The man stepped forward. "The starship you were on clearly collided with the All-Phenomena Halo. It should have been torn apart by the pressure and radiation of space."

Lu Wei associated such secretive provocateurs with a particular type of individual.

Logically, they shouldn't exist anymore.

But—

Lu Wei was alert. "You're from a collateral branch?"

The man replied, "In terms of bloodline, I'm not a collateral member of the royal family, just a servant."

"The master I served passed away three years ago. I had already been sent on an assignment then, so I escaped that calamity."

Lu Wei confirmed his suspicion. "You're indeed from a collateral branch."

The servant from the collateral branch whispered, "Just a stray dog whose master is no more."

Lu Wei: "…"

That familiar feeling of talking to a brick wall and the abstract self-expression.

Indeed, this was a genuine collateral branch member.

"You're directly appearing here. Aren't you afraid that I'll have someone arrest you?"

The man shook his head. "After what happened last time, I assume His Majesty is watching you even more closely now. I don't dare to lay a finger on you; I only wish to speak a few words with you."

Lu Wei covered his ears. "No, thank you."

"… I haven't even started yet."

Life was tough, and Lu Wei sighed.

"According to the rules, you're about to say something to sow discord. If it reaches the wrong ears, it won't be good for either of us."

"…"

"Brother, listen to me—hold your tongue no matter what you want to say. Stay away from the crazies to preserve your life."

The servant from the side hesitated, wanting to speak but unable to.

No wonder others said this queen was "special." Indeed, very special.

He paused, then said, "It seems you're aware of His Majesty's condition."

"Stop!" Lu Wei made a gesture to halt. "Turn around and leave now, and I'll pretend I never saw you."

Suddenly, he found himself unexpectedly on the verge of being dismissed.

Suddenly, the person clenched their teeth and gazed at him intently, with an unwavering intensity.

"Is His Majesty of today truly a legitimate madman? One who can't even govern his own emotions, how could you fantasize about him consistently doting on you?"

Lu Wei: "..." Indeed.

Though uncertain as to why this person had suddenly lapsed into a frenzy in their second form, it was indeed impossible to refute their words.

The servant continued, "The Huo family has a hereditary affliction, and previous monarchs have also suffered greatly from it, with many meeting unfortunate ends. Emperor Star's research institute has conducted studies on emotionally deranged individuals with familial genetic disorders; invariably, they all exhibit aggression at some point after reaching adulthood."

"He is not worthy of a queen, nor of an heir."

This was something no Earthling could ignore: "Don't talk nonsense, Your Canine Majesty is usually quite normal."

"Are you so certain that he won't suddenly become irrational in the future, abandoning his spouse and children?"

Lu Wei paused for a moment, then the corners of his lips curled up slightly. "Yes, he won't."

That sweet smile seemed to sting the young man. "How can you be so sure?"

"I just know."

He continued, "Your infatuation with this kind of affection is no different from drinking poison to quench your thirst! You're a wise queen, why cling to this tree?"

Lu Wei: "Hold on, it seems like there's some misunderstanding here."

"?"

"It feels like you're saying these things based on the assumption that I have some benefit from Emperor Dog..."

The man was puzzled. "Isn't that so?"

Lu Wei shook his head. "Maybe it's because of my previous amnesia that I didn't sound confident. But now, it's crystal clear. I love him."