Chapter 103

Chapter 103

What's wrong with comforting him?

It wasn't difficult to cheer up a seventeen-year-old with a twisted personality and make him happier.

Twisted Guy had already suffered for over a decade; Lu Wei didn't want to make his life any more pitiful.

Lu Wei patted his head. "I won't forget you."

The young man, with a playful glint in his eyes, tilted the corners of his mouth and said, "Mm-hmm."

The Earthling was coaxing the distorted creature.

To love one person so deeply that it rivals the intensity of loving a hundred.

The adolescent, with his usual brashness, challenged, "What if I don't believe it?"

Lu Wei: "Let's pinky promise."

The young lad's tone was filled with uncertainty as he said, "Promise me."

Elder Brother Earth looked at him with an expression as if he were looking at a country bumpkin, "You don't know what a pinky promise is?"

Looking at his bewildered gaze, Lu Wei knew.

Pitiful, to have grown so old without ever being courted.

Lu Wei extended his pinky finger to hook it with his: "Promise me, never to change for a hundred years—"

Lu Wei didn't finish his sentence, only uttering the first half.

The puppy-like sovereign pressed on, "Has it changed?"

Lu Wei responded casually, "If it has, you'd be a dog."

The expressionless puppy boy lifted his head, "Don't you often call me 'dog' anyway?"

Lu Wei chuckled, realizing he had been caught.

Lu Wei shook his head. "That's a different matter altogether."

The Twisted Man's eyes were dark and penetrating. "You're trying to deceive me again!"

Lu Wei replied, "Those are the conventional vows people use; it's not my fault."

"No way!"

The Twisted Man was displeased and insisted on getting a promise from him, almost to the point of madness.

He's losing his mind.

Yet, Lu Wei wasn't the slightest bit annoyed; instead, he found it utterly endearing.

Lu Wei gently pats his head, "Then tell me how you'd like to make that promise."

The young man with the dog-like hair stroked it as naturally as if he were petting a large dog, and the dog-like youth, resting his head on him, had no objections.

Doge-like Youth: "Swear it to the universe."

Lu Wei swore to the universe as he was instructed.

It feels more hasty than a pinky promise.

But the dog-hearted youth wore a look of satisfaction.

"I believe in you, Lu Wei," the young man with a dog suddenly said.

Lu Wei: "Mm-hmm."

In the shadows, the figure held him tightly, "You can't lie to me."

Lu Wei replied, "I won't lie to you."

The shadowy figure nestled into the crook of his neck, rubbing against him without a word.

It was as if they were savoring his presence.

Then, they closed their eyes.

A gentle smile still graced his lips.

Lu Wei, I concede.

I would have loved you even at first sight.

You've won this game.

For him, it would be eighty-three more years until he could meet Lu Wei again.

With this thought in mind, he is willing to succumb to slumber.

Lu Wei found it rather peculiar. He patted his back and asked, "Why are you so clingy today?"

The young man with a dog-like gaze opened his eyes and looked at him.

Lu Wei met Twisted Bro's gaze directly. "Did I misjudge you?"

The audacious young man declared confidently, "You are my future spouse."

Firstly, who is the "wife"? Secondly, when have you ever acknowledged yourself as the Canine Emperor?

The trough is full, leaving no room for words.

Twisted Brother emitted an eerie, writhing voice: "You were always mine."

Lu Wei: "..." Alright, it's your call.

The twisted youth refused to acknowledge him as his partner two days ago, insisted he loathed him the day before yesterday, and until yesterday, denied being His Majesty the Dog. Yet, today, he seems to have suffered amnesia, overturning all claims from the previous days.

His Majesty the Dog directed his gaze at the large, outlined white wolf.

Then, he tucked the white wolf away more discreetly.

...

The Queen's participation in the flag-raising ceremony caused quite a stir in neighboring planets.

Traditionally, the Emperor of Emperor Star presided over such ceremonies, with no precedent for a Queen to take on that role.

On Emperor Star, the attitude towards receptives was relatively tolerant, but that wasn't the case for all planets. In their view, a Queen participating in the Flag Raising Ceremony was an act of utmost disobedience and could not be condoned.

A representative from another planet asked, "Your Majesty, did you authorize the Queen's participation in the recent Flag Raising Ceremony?"

The lazy king lifted his eyes slowly. "Yes."

This single response silenced all their objections.

The representative, resembling King You of Zhou who was warned about his reckless actions, said, "Your Majesty, you must not be bewitched by the Queen. There has never been a tradition of a Queen presiding over such a ceremony!"

The king yawned. "There is now."

Indeed, the Emperor of Emperor Star had always followed his whims, but this decision would have negative consequences for the entire galaxy.

Was His Majesty so foolish as to jeopardize the galaxy's reputation for a mere Queen?

"You must reconsider, Your Majesty."

The king patted his seat. "Wali, come sit here."

Wali is the name of this planet's representative.

"What... what?"

The sovereign's eyes were profound as he said, "If you have so many suggestions for me and the queen, perhaps you should take this seat?"

The planet's supervisor immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.

Future prospects meant nothing compared to one's own life.

With this warning, no one dared to comment further on the matter.

The sovereign was not known for being a benevolent ruler who welcomed criticism.

Lu Wei had even heard the whispers within Royal City about the interstellar conference.

—Targeting him.

And he learned about the young dog's defense of him at the conference.

The dogged youth so ardently defended him at the interstellar conference?

Shouldn't he have pretended to be twisted first, and then secretly protected him?

However, Captain Li's account was vivid and compelling, painting a rich tapestry of emotions and events.

Captain Li is different from an ordinary adjutant; his words are indeed trustworthy.

Lu Wei: ?

This behavior doesn't resemble His Majesty the seventeen-year-old pup, but rather—it's akin to the Starlight Skyscraper.

The queen rushed through like a bolt of lightning.

Many had witnessed it and silently mourned for the emperor.

Lu Wei made his way from Royal City all the way to the Starlight Skyscraper, promptly slapping the door open.

Still holding his signature weapon, Cheng Liang's black frying pan, in hand.

The Canine Majesty seemed to have anticipated this, showing no hint of surprise.

Not only was there no surprise, but a sweet smile graced its face instead.

Lu Wei was furious. "Did you remember all along?!"

The Canine Majesty gave him a glance, its smile unwavering.

The corners of its mouth lifted slightly. "Yes, I remembered. It's just that this body hasn't fully transformed back yet."

But the difference, whether it transformed or not, was negligible.

Lu Wei chuckled dryly.

As expected!

Lu Wei continued, "You still have the memories from this period of time?"

The regal Canine nodded modestly, "I recall your words."

Lu Wei: "Huh?"

The Canine Monarch elaborated, "Every single one."

?!

The earthling began to reminisce about his recent conversations.

Damn, he seemed to have praised the Canine Monarch profusely in front of the seventeen-year-old twisted fellow.

He even confessed his affection for him, even in that shameless seventeen-year-old form.

Shameless.

Yet, the Canine Monarch remembered all of it.

Lu Wei broke into a cold sweat.

The Dog Emperor coquettishly curled the corner of his lips.

The Dog Emperor spoke with pride, "What I remember most clearly is that you've liked me since eighty-three years ago."

It was a statement that echoed in one's ears, leaving them stunned.

Lu Wei was dumbfounded.

???

How did he come to this conclusion?

"Baloney."

Seventeen-year-old Lu Wei liked him, present-day Lu Wei liked him; rounding it up, Lu Wei liked all versions of him.

The Dog Emperor looked at Lu Wei with an expression that said, "You're just too in love with me."

The Dog Emperor paid no heed to Lu Wei's denial, "Isn't that so?"

Lu Wei knew that denying it now would be useless; the Canine Sovereign was already deeply smitten.

He wiped his sweat and said, "You actually still remember."

The Canine Sovereign's eyes were dark as he held Lu Wei's hand. "Lu Wei, I'll treat you well."

His expression was earnest, and when he looked at someone with such intensity, it appeared particularly affectionate. A flicker of emotion stirred in Lu Wei's heart.

The Canine Sovereign took out a ring and placed it on Lu Wei's ring finger.

"Try losing it again next time."

That ring was made from an eternal blue crystal, which they had also lost on Wu Star.

Lu Wei: ?

"Why do you have it?"

The Canine Sovereign's tone carried an innate disdain. "I left it to that little brat to handle. Considering his level of intelligence, it's not surprising that he lost it, is it?"

Lu Wei soon realized that the ring had been switched after he gave it to Danjiao.

When he slid it onto his ring finger, it shimmered with a dazzling glow.

Only now did Lu Wei learn that this was how the ring illuminated.

The ring was back on his hand where it belonged.

His Majesty the Dog solemnly took his hand and kissed the spot on his ring finger.

"You've heard my vow."

Lu Wei chuckled. "When? What vow?"

"Don't you remember? Yesterday, right here." A hint of amusement danced in the corners of the Dog Emperor's eyes. "I promised at seventeen that I would be good to you, and I will continue to do so."

It was true that the twisted seventeen-year-old had indeed pledged to be good to him in a rather bashful manner.

He even said something inexplicable about how he believed in it.

Lu Wei realized that his seventeen-year-old self was already willing to accept him, which was why the Canine Emperor had fully awakened.

Pausing, Lu Wei said, "You..."

Brother Earth pounded him. "You were already fine back then, and yet you still acted up for me!"

"It's because you're slow-witted."

The Canine Emperor didn't mind what he said; he had already obtained the answer he desired most.

His heart was overflowing with the sweetness of the pampered one.

Lu Wei directly smacked his head, twice with a thud. "One for lying to me, and the other for insulting Brother just now!"

After being hit, the Canine Emperor didn't react; he still wore a bright smile.

The corners of his eyes relaxed, giving him a refreshed appearance.

After this incident, the Canine Emperor's affection for him became even more clingy and twisted.

"But you have to like me more." The Canine Majesty rested his head in the crook of Lu Wei's shoulder. "The way I am now."

"Because I love the way you are now the most. It wouldn't be fair if you didn't feel the same."

Not content with saying this only to Lu Wei, the Canine Majesty boasted about it to the world.

The Canine Majesty proclaimed to all, "The Queen has liked me since I was seventeen."

His lips curled up as he spoke.

Captain Li and the aide-de-camp: ?

"Of course, Your Majesty." After all, he was the one in charge.

The Canine Majesty's voice held a hint of amusement. "Who can blame the Queen for loving me so much? After all, we've known each other since childhood."

The officials and nobles: "...??"

Confusion reigned in their minds.

Didn't the Queen only arrive at Emperor Star a few years ago? How did he suddenly become the Emperor's childhood friend?

Well, it seemed they had different interpretations of the term "childhood friend."

Despite their curiosity, they dared not ask too many questions.

After all, it was rare to see Their Planet's Majesty so delighted. Happiness usually meant no trouble, and that was a good thing.

Unmindful of whether anyone asked or listened, the Emperor boastfully continued, "I met the Queen when we were both seventeen. He was already head over heels in love with me back then, there was nothing I could do about it."

"..."

Does the Queen know you're saying this? And if he does, why isn't he hitting you?

The entire planet was unwittingly being showered with a massive dose of royal couple's affection.