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

Lin Luo scrutinized the group of uninvited guests at the door, knowing there was no way to avoid them.

He carefully checked the identity information of the leading female insect—Herbert, Minister of the Imperial Medical Department. After confirming that it was correct, he stepped aside and said, "Come in."

The medical staff filed in and stood silently in the living room.

Lin Luo told them to wait a moment and then quickly walked into Ailand's bedroom.

He quickly gathered the pile of bouncy toys on the bedside table and moved them aside, then opened the window to let some of the overly strong aura of his own spiritual energy dissipate from the room.

Next, he pressed a button hidden by the bed, and wheels slid out from under the bed. He then gently pushed the rolling thing that was rubbing against him aside, calmed himself down, and pushed Eland, bed and all, into the living room.

"Let's do the test here." Lin Luo's tone was slightly displeased.

Herbert and the other insects were used to this, and the male insects rarely gave a pleasant look in the face of such "disturbance." Lord Linluo's only reaction was to speak in a cold and hard tone, which was already considered restraint.

Without saying much, they immediately got to work, skillfully setting up various sophisticated instruments and beginning a comprehensive physical and mental examination of Ailand.

The fragments of Ailand's spirit attached to Lin Luo silently "watched" all of this, their thoughts churning.

He knew the rules of the empire all too well: if a general was unable to perform his duties for an extended period, he would inevitably be replaced, and once he lost his position, even if he was reinstated later, it would be difficult for him to regain his military rank.

The assessment every three months... I didn't realize I'd been in a coma for so long.

At most three months. If he still can't wake up, the outcome is predictable...

Although Lord Lin Luo had been trying to reassure him, he knew very well how serious his injuries were, how slim his chances of recovery were, and that even if he did recover, it wouldn't be something that would happen in just six months.

If he really can't wake up within six months, losing his military post is secondary. The key issue is... without power and status, how can he protect Lord Lin Luo?

Once your unique mental power is exposed, as the only known male insect capable of pacifying female insects without mating and even attaching mental power to objects, Lord Lin Luo will face endless trouble and covetousness.

Thinking about this, Ayland hated his own powerlessness even more...

Lin Luo stared intently at the flashing screens and fluctuating data, his heart pounding with anxiety.

He still held a sliver of hope, hoping to see even the slightest sign of improvement, proving that his efforts to comfort people during this period had not been in vain.

"Your Excellency Lin Luo," Herbert finished the examination, turned to him, and said respectfully, "we have completed the initial assessment of Major General Ailand's physical condition. Thank you for your cooperation."

"Is Ailand... getting better?" Lin Luo asked immediately, her voice urgent.

"The Major General's physical condition is quite good, but... unfortunately, his mental state is still not optimistic. Based on the current data, it is unlikely that the Major General will be able to resume his duties." Herbert's tone was serious, with a hint of regret.

"Then... compared to before? Has there been even the slightest improvement?" Lin Luo refused to give up and stubbornly pressed on.

Herbert looked at the determined-looking male insect before him, sighed almost imperceptibly, and shook his head:

"Your Excellency, I understand your feelings, but..."

He shook his head and didn't say anything more, but his unfinished words and silent gesture conveyed the conclusion more clearly than any words could.

Hope still seems slim.

Lin Luo's heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, suddenly contracting.

Even though I was mentally prepared, I still feel so sad when I hear this result.

"...and," Herbert hesitated for a moment, then added earnestly,

"...I've heard that you've allowed Dr. Parks to conduct some...experimental treatments. If I may be so bold, given Major General Aland's current fragile mental state, any overly radical methods could cause irreversible secondary damage. I suggest...caution."

Lin Luo lowered her eyelashes, concealing the turbulent emotions in her eyes, her voice slightly strained: "...I know what I'm doing."

Herbert looked at him and sighed inwardly, assuming that he was unable to accept reality and was stubbornly trying to grasp at every sliver of hope, so he stopped trying to persuade him.

"Well then, we'll take our leave, Lord Lin Luo." Herbert and his men bowed respectfully to Lin Luo, then quietly left the living room, gently closing the door behind them.

Outside the door, the female insects from the medical department took a few steps and couldn't help but turn back to look at the major general's residence.

A younger female insect in the group sighed softly:

"Lord Lin Luo... has such a good temper. Major General Ailand is so lucky to have met such a gentleman... but now, I really don't know whether it's a blessing or a curse." His tone was full of regret.

Another older colleague shared the same sentiment:

"Having conducted postwar assessments for so many years, I've met quite a few gentlemen, and most of them are already quite rare in that they can simply settle down and leave the seriously wounded queens and servants without a care in the world."

"I've almost never seen anyone take such meticulous care of someone like Lord Lin Luo, and even... look so heartbroken."

The atmosphere was somewhat somber. The young female insect couldn't help but look at Herbert with anticipation: "Minister, is there really no hope left for Major General Ailand's spiritual sea?"

Minister Herbert continued walking, but his tone carried a reprimand:

"When did you start abandoning your professional judgment and acting on emotion? In the history of the Empire, has any female insect ever survived after burning her spiritual sea?"

As soon as he spoke, he seemed to realize his mistake and immediately stopped.

"Burning your spiritual sea? Isn't that supposed to be overdrawing your energy?" The young female insect keenly grasped the meaning of the phrase and asked in confusion.

Minister Herbert cleared his throat and quickly corrected himself:

"Cough cough... Whether it's overdraft or burning, it doesn't matter. What matters is that his mental sea is currently dead and lifeless, with almost no activity. The hope of waking up is... extremely slim."

He covered up his momentary loss of composure, regained his composure, and spoke with a hint of regret at the end.

When his subordinates heard the minister say this, they assumed it was just a slip of the tongue and didn't pursue it further. However, they felt even heavier in their hearts, regretting that the empire's youngest general was about to fall.

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After the medical staff member left, the living room was deathly silent.

Lin Luo didn't move, but sat quietly on the sofa, his gaze fixed on Ailand on the bed.

Those dark eyes, which were always brimming with light or sly smiles, were now filled only with empty weariness and an unyielding melancholy.

He seemed to have all his strength drained away, even his fingertips showed a kind of weariness.

The fragments of Ailand's spirit clung tightly to him, clearly "sensing" the low mood that almost overwhelmed Lin Luo.

Seeing your quiet demeanor, as if you had lost all your vitality, Eland felt a pang of heartache.

"What have I done to deserve this..." Aland's consciousness cried out silently, "How can I be worthy of your painstaking efforts, how can I be worthy of your sorrow and disappointment..."

He was anxious to do something, to tell Lin Luo not to do this, to let him rest, to let him enjoy delicious food and play computer games happily like before, and to let him become the optimistic, cheerful, and happy gentleman who always seemed to be full of sunshine again.

However, he was just an invisible fragment of the mind.

He futilely struck Lin Luo's cheek, then circled and flew to Lin Luo's front, landing on the back of Lin Luo's cool hand, trying to attract some attention.

However, it was all in vain. Lin Luo was completely unaware of his presence. It was as if there was a barrier between them, making it impossible for them to touch each other.

"Your Excellency, what should I do?" Aland was filled with grief, yet he could not express it.