Chapter 101

Chapter 101

The two toddlers shared an identical face, with naturally bushy eyebrows, bright and translucent eyes like glass beads, rosy lips, and pearly teeth - their features were exceptionally charming, even when described with the richest of colors. Despite being in their infant form, one could already tell that they possessed an excellent genetic foundation.

They were conversing with Lu Wei, their contrasting personalities - one active, the other calm - complementing each other perfectly.

Though only three or so years old, their shrewdness was apparent at first glance.

As for these two youngsters, apart from their eyes, there was hardly any resemblance between them and Lu Wei.

The parentage of the child was evident at a glance.

They belonged to "him."

Two of them?

Lu Wei had given birth to twins.

In his longstanding perception, he was not supposed to have offspring.

The Huo lineage was not destined to have descendants.

However… the scene before them was more convincing than any evidence.

The young man's expression was somewhat dazed.

That man actually had two offspring who resembled him.

And they were born to Lu Wei.

Unaware that Dark B was observing them, Lu Wei patted the heads of the two plump balls of cuteness.

"Try not to provoke him lately, he still thinks he's seventeen years old."

Lu Danjiao pouted.

That damned devil was probably concocting another scheme, always up to something tricky.

In any case, the two little fat balls agreed and accepted temporarily residing in the inner chambers, avoiding Huo Jin's presence as much as possible.

Lu Wei temporarily parted ways with the two plump youngsters.

Upon returning to the inner chambers, he bumped into Shadow B, who was emanating an eerie darkness.

With a curious and distorted gaze, Shadow B looked at him.

Lu Wei: "What are you looking at?"

Shadow B averted his eyes: "I wasn't looking at you."

The unique manner of speaking that the Canine Sovereign had was enough to make one want to hit him.

Lu Wei couldn't be bothered with his antics.

There was finally news from the botanical research garden, suggesting they could let the Canine Sovereign attempt to awaken the plant first.

Without hesitation, Lu Wei took the Canine Sovereign there.

However, just as he had offloaded a hot potato, he encountered another problem.

Preparations for the flag-raising ceremony, intended to boost morale in the war zone, were about to commence.

Traditionally, this duty fell to His Majesty the Dog, but now His Majesty was reclining in the botanical research garden.

Unaware of this, the young Dog didn't bother to inform him beforehand.

Now, the military department reached out to him with urgency: "Queen, will His Majesty be able to oversee the ceremony?"

"Could it be postponed until tomorrow or the day after?"

The response was negative, stating that the military forces were already fully prepared. The flag-raising ceremony couldn't be omitted; it needed to be broadcast live worldwide to boost morale and inspire the masses.

However, Emperor Dog had already been delivered to the botanical research garden.

Brother Earth immediately responded, "Then I'll do it."

"The current situation with Emperor Dog is that he has other crucial matters to attend to. There's no way he can make it now."

The military liaison person was puzzled: ?

The contact initially thought they had misheard.

Yet, the Queen's casual tone didn't seem like she was joking.

The military liaison whispered, "Throughout history, this grand ceremony has always been conducted by His Majesty in person. It might be difficult for the public to accept the Queen's participation."

There had never been a precedent of a Queen substituting the monarch for the flag-raising ceremony.

Was His Majesty not human just because he was in a relationship with another man?

Brother Earth replied, "It's fine. Let's make this year a little different."

"…?"

The military liaison tapped their finger in contemplation.

How could they tell the Queen that this was no trivial matter? Traditions aside, many would undoubtedly object during the live broadcast, and that would create problems.

The military liaison diplomatically suggested, "It's best for His Majesty to perform this ritual."

Lu Wei proposed another solution: "How about postponing it?"

Following the flag-raising ceremony would be a massive mobilization of the military. The consequences of a delay would be even more severe than changing the representative – it was utterly impossible to postpone.

The contact person was drenched in sweat and decisively chose to report the situation.

After considering all aspects, they concluded, "It'll still be you, then."

Lu Wei could still offer some reassurance to the military personnel: "There's nothing to be afraid of."

"Queen..."

This flag-raising ceremony is performed once every century, and its commencement at the start of the year symbolizes the encouragement of expansion and the smooth sailing of military endeavors.

This ritual has always been conducted by the monarch of the planet.

It's likely that His Majesty himself wouldn't have any objections, but how others from different planets or realms might perceive it is another matter entirely.

Though officially recognized as the queen by the military, to the outside world, she was merely a receptacle.

Having the recipient organize such an event and represent His Majesty at the flag-raising ceremony might as well be a call for some feudal spirits to revolt.

After much deliberation, the military department finally decided to send the Queen instead.

At the flag-raising ceremony.

This time, Lu Wei didn't wear his signature outfit. Instead, he donned a tailored suit and cloak specifically designed for the occasion.

With his handsome features, this style of attire suited him better than a vest. It accentuated his presence, making him appear even more majestic.

The audience reacted passionately:

[Should the Queen be allowed to participate?]

[There has never been a tradition of involving the Queen in the flag-raising ceremony!]

[If His Majesty is unavailable, the ceremony could be carried out by the young Prince.]

[The young Prince is only two and a half years old, right? Shouldn't it be the turn of a capable adult if the King is unable? Just because the Queen is an omega, does that disqualify her?]

[In support of the Queen!]

It was not the first time that the Queen had made an appearance in the public eye.

Yet, this queen was undoubtedly the most prominent of her kind.

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Following the conclusion of the flag-raising ceremony, the young man, often referred to with an endearing term that translates roughly to 'dog teenager,' was also released.

No unusual findings were reported from the botanical research garden.

Curiously, Lu Wei asked, "What kind of examination did they perform on you?"

Dog-like Youth: "Why should I tell you?"

"Just out of curiosity."

The young man, who was likened to a dog, averted his gaze, ignoring him.

Lu Wei allowed himself to be swayed by him.

In any case, the enigmatic young man, Octopus, would still stare at him with his dark, moist gaze, even though he said he wouldn't look.

They made their way back to the inner chamber together.

Along the way, Miss Philia remarked with admiration, "Queen and His Majesty are truly affectionate. Their brief separation seems to have rekindled their love."

The expression on the young man's face was overcast.

Lu Wei coughed and said, "Oh, it's nothing special."

The Twisted Guy's tone was unreadable as he replied, "Nothing special? You even had his child."

"..." Lu Wei was exasperated. "You bloody saw everything, didn't you?"

The Twisted Guy responded, "He lied to you, yet you still bore his child."

Lu Wei couldn't fathom why the Twisted Virgin Guy was so insistent that His Majesty the Dog had deceived him.

"What did he lie about?"

The Twisted Virgin Bro: "He definitely doesn't genuinely like you. He's just trying to marry you as a fraud."

Lu Wei found it amusing. "How would you know?"

The Dark Bro didn't provide any specific explanation; he simply said, "I just know."

"He must be with you because you can conceive and alleviate his genetic condition, and he thinks you're dumb enough to exploit."

Lu Wei playfully prodded his cheek with the tip of his tongue. "Are you insulting me here?"

At the young octopus's relentless attempt to tarnish the mature octopus's "rescue" of him, Lu Wei couldn't help but find it amusing.

The Dark Bro's voice was icy cold. "He doesn't know anything about love. He's just deceiving you."

There wasn't only one stubborn guy in the room; Lu Wei was also renowned for his stubbornness.

He couldn't bring himself to praise the person directly, so he ambiguously said, "If I were to insist on putting it positively, he's been decent to me."

"How do you prove it?" The gloomy B gazed intently at him. "Did he offer you money and the position of queen?"

Lu Wei rubbed his cheek. "Because he lets me hit him whenever I want."

"..."

The gloomy B fell silent.

Lu Wei looked at him. "Is that convincing enough? Would you be willing to let someone hit you randomly?"

Twisted Bro, aged seventeen, replied, "Impossible."

Earth Bro, out of curiosity, asked, "Don't you think you'll meet someone you love in the future?"

His Majesty the Dog lowered his eyelids. "I'm just afraid your mind would be deceived."

Who was the idiot here? What kind of image did he have in the eyes of His Majesty the Dog?

In fact, Lu Wei had always been curious about His Majesty the Dog's past. Meeting the seventeen-year-old version of him presented an opportunity. He asked Delphi, as well as the elders in the Royal City.

When Twisted Bro was a teenager, he came from a typical broken home, and his mental state wasn't inherently disturbed.

-Though it's severely impaired now.

Lu Wei actually found it rather pleasing to encounter the seventeen-year-old Dog Emperor under these circumstances.

Ahem.

Twisted Bro cut straight to the chase, "Since he has ill intentions, don't you think he's mentally deranged?"

Lu Wei replied, "Yes, I do."

After his response, Twisted Bro's expression clearly soured, looking rather displeased.

On one hand, he acknowledged his own ailment, yet on the other, he twistedly yearned for Lu Wei's praise.

Lu Wei understood this person all too well, even in his seventeen-year-old self.

He added, "Very much so."

But what can you do when you're just head over heels for a nutcase?

Lu Wei raised the corners of his mouth in resignation.

The Twisted Guy looked at him with a hint of amusement in his gaze, "I think you're the one with issues."

"No, don't drag others into your mess when you have your own problems."

The Twisted Guy delivered a sharp remark, "If you like someone like this, then what else could it be but sickness?"

Who wouldn't have issues to speak of themselves like that?

Lu Wei realized that this guy's self-loathing was on another level.

He was both mentally conflicted and troubled.

"You despise yourself this much?"

"I am me, he is him."

Lu Wei thought to himself, Well then, it seems he's really quite unwell.

Thinking about what he said at the botanical research garden, Lu Wei recalled that the effect of this plant should last for about two or three days.

However, the effect on His Canine Majesty was unexpectedly efficacious, leaving him in a lingering state of incapacitation even now.

Is it because the seventeen-year-old him rejects the mature version of himself?

Considering this perspective, if I want His Majesty the Dog to recover, I need to make him less averse to me.

The Twisted Guy's voice was raspy: "Stop liking him."

Lu Wei: "Why?"

The Twisted Guy: "That guy is sick, he's definitely using you."

It would be better to wait for him.

This person always behaved like this, inexplicably plagued by fears of losing something.

With a baffling onset of his condition, feeling insecure, and talking to himself.

Lu Wei blinked. "I know you have issues, but I'm a guy with a good temper and a broad mindset – I can handle the crazies. So having issues might not necessarily be a drawback."

The brooding figure lowered his eyelids. "…"

Lu Wei continued to radiate optimism. "I have great confidence in our future, both in him and in you."

The contorted Octopus Guy lifted his gaze. "In me?"

Earth Guy said, "We're already married, buddy. You can't run away now."

The youthful figure turned away, speaking casually, "You're married to him."

Damn it.

This was really messed up.

All Lu Wei could say was, "Well, then we'll meet again in eighty-three years – according to your perception. Anyway, we'll still meet eventually. Just be grateful that you now know you have a gentle and reliable husband like me waiting for you."

The shadowy figure's expression grew even more gloomy: "....No."