Zerg: I ​​was picked up by the cold and beautiful Major General at the start of the game.

As they parted, Lin Luo looked at Ailand, who had changed into his combat uniform, and saw that his eyes, which were always full of sunshine, were now filled with worry.

He suddenly stepped forward, reached out his hands, and gently put them around Ailand's neck.

The movement was somewhat sudden, causing Aland's body to stiffen for a moment.

Lin Luo's warm palm gently rested on the faintly visible insect-like markings on Ailand's neck.

Their necks intertwined, forming an extremely intimate and dependent embrace.

"You must come back safely."

Lin Luo spoke softly, closing his eyes and concentrating all his thoughts.

He tried his best to channel his spiritual energy through their skin, slowly and meticulously traversing every inch of Eland's spiritual sea, attempting to build the strongest defense for him and soothe all potential restlessness.

Ailand stood there, stunned.

A male insect's proactive and comforting intimate contact is an unimaginable gift and shock to any female insect.

He could clearly feel that warm, gentle spiritual energy seeping in, bringing an almost trembling comfort and peace.

He paused, and almost instinctively, raised his arms and wrapped them around Lin Luo's waist, then gradually tightened the embrace, as if to imprint this warmth firmly into his body's memory.

A moment later, Lin Luo released her grip, took a small step back, her ears slightly red, but her eyes bright: "Alright, go ahead."

Aland gave him a deep look, his icy blue eyes swirling with emotion. He nodded, said nothing more, and strode away.

He also took away the bouncy toys that Lin Luo had prepared, which almost filled his entire lounge.

Lin Luo stood there, watching Ailand's tall figure disappear at the end of the corridor, silently praying in his heart:

Please come back safely.

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The day after Elland set off, Glenn, the president of the Male Insect Protection Association, personally visited him.

When Lin Luo saw Glenn's face with its formulaic, concerned smile, her heart skipped a beat, knowing that trouble was on its way again.

"Your Excellency Lin Luo, good day. We heard that Major General Ailand has gone to the front lines. We are very concerned about your living conditions while living alone."

President Glenn spoke in a gentle tone and adopted a humble posture, but the three female insects following behind him caught Lin Luo's attention.

The three female insects all looked very young, with beautiful faces and slender, delicate bodies, exuding a deliberately cultivated sense of docility, which was completely different from the upright and resilient military female temperament of Ailand.

They lowered their heads slightly, but couldn't help but steal glances at Lin Luo, their cheeks flushed with shyness, their eyes filled with eager anticipation.

Lin Luo glanced at it only once, but immediately understood: Oh, weak, submissive, pitiful...

This is probably the type that native male insects are most keen to collect.

It's a pity this outfit isn't to my taste at all. Eland is still the most powerful and beautiful. Ah, I miss Eland again…

Coming to his senses, Lin Luo looked at the scene before him and immediately decided to continue playing the role of the spoiled, arrogant, and willful male insect.

He leaned lazily against the sofa, not even letting President Glenn sit down, and swept his critical gaze over the three female insects, pursing his lips.

"President Glenn," Lin Luo drawled, his tone clearly impatient.

"What do you mean by that? Do you think I can't even take care of myself? Or do you think my place is too empty and you need to stuff a few vases in to make it look nice?"

President Glenn's smile froze for a moment, and he quickly explained:

"Your Excellency misunderstands. This is just a small token of the association's appreciation. They are all very capable and skilled in all kinds of housework; they will certainly be able to take good care of you..."

"Thoughtful?" Lin Luo scoffed, deliberately misinterpreting the meaning.

"How thoughtful is it? More thoughtful than the latest household robot I bought for a fortune?"

"Or are you already eager to leave behind a descendant of a superior male insect?"

Don't forget, I haven't even been on the capital planet for a year yet, my guardianship period isn't over, what you're doing is illegal.

He looked at Glenn with a mocking gaze, his tone laced with mischievous speculation.

President Glenn choked for a moment, but tried to maintain his smile:

"You flatter me... It's mainly for your safety."

"With Major General Ailand not here, in case you encounter any unexpected situation, you'll always need a female insect by your side to protect you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Luo raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing with provocation:

"An accident? On the capital planet of the Empire, at the headquarters of the Male Insect Protection Association, what kind of accident could I possibly encounter that would require their protection? Tripping over my own slippers?"

He leaned forward slightly, staring into President Glenn's eyes, his tone becoming sharp:

"If the kind of 'accident' you predicted really happens... wouldn't that mean that your Xiongbao Association's defense work is really terrible?"

Can't even guarantee the safety of a Grade A male insect?

Shouldn't you be asking yourselves this question?

With a few words, he subtly shifted the blame back, leaving Chairman Glenn speechless for a moment.

Despite repeated attempts by Chairman Glenn to subtly persuade and gently convince him, Lin Luo stubbornly refused to accept these female insects, maintaining an attitude of "I'm willful and I'm right" and "I just don't like them."

In the end, President Glenn was at his wit's end and looked rather grim. He could only gesture for the three dejected female insects to leave first.

Before leaving, President Glenn stood at the door, turned back and gave Lin Luo a deep look, saying in a complex tone:

"Lord Lin Luo, you are still very young. You may not feel it's necessary now, but sooner or later... you will understand the association's good intentions."

Lin Luo simply shrugged indifferently, remaining silent until the door closed. Only then did he let out a soft sigh and rub his cheeks, which had become stiff from maintaining his arrogant expression.

Lin Luo picked up Gun Gun from behind the sofa, buried her face in Gun Gun's belly, and murmured to herself, "I wonder how Ailand is doing now..."

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Royal Palace

The second prince, Case, leaned lazily against a long couch covered with precious animal hides, his fingertips casually stroking a wine glass.

Before him stood a female insect dressed in dark clothing, exuding a sharp and capable aura, with her head bowed respectfully.

The dim light inside the hall cast Keith's face in half-light and half-shadow.

Case slowly began, "Is the plan... progressing smoothly?"

The female insect lowered her head even further, her voice chilling:

"Your Highness, rest assured, everything is proceeding according to plan."

The bait has been swallowed, the trap has been set, and this time, Ayland... is doomed to perish.

Upon hearing this, Case's smile deepened slightly, showing his satisfaction.

"Very good." He uttered two words calmly, with a lingering meaning.