CH 35

After observing Reynold, Lu Jingqian turned to look at the others and found that Bernice and other military doctors were standing by the bedside with serious and worried expressions.

“Excuse me, is there something you need me for?” Lu Jingqian asked Bernice.

“In the last battle with the space beasts, the General was forced to land on an unnamed planet in the B Tower star cluster and accidentally contracted the VIS virus osteomyelitis. Currently, there is no drug that can completely cure any type of VIS virus, and osteomyelitis is the most severe form, for which there is not even a temporary suppressive drug available. Due to the General’s strong physical functions, the virus spread slowly, but this injury was too serious, and it triggered a large-scale spread of the virus. The General is now unable to pilot the mecha normally,” Bernice explained.

“You must have a solution, right?” Reynold looked at Lu Jingqian seriously and asked.

“Well…” Lu Jingqian was stunned by his serious gaze and didn’t understand why he was so confident that he had a solution. After all, this was their first meeting since he regained consciousness. “I have indeed been researching drugs to treat the VIS virus recently, but I have not been successful yet. Several important ingredients I need can only be obtained by returning to the Imperial Star. If the General needs to cure the virus urgently, someone can be sent from the Imperial Star to deliver them now.”

Upon hearing that Lu Jingqian claimed he could really develop a drug to cure the VIS virus, all the military doctors were shocked and looked at him with distrustful eyes. If it weren’t for Lu Jingqian saving Reynold, those older and higher-ranking military doctors would have already accused him of overestimating himself and exaggerating his abilities.

“It’s too late,” Reynold said. “It takes at least ten days for someone to come from the Imperial Star to here, but I have to go to battle in three days.”

“Then I have no solution,” Lu Jingqian said. “As far as I know, the members of the First Fleet’s combat team are all brave fighters. Do we really need the General to personally go to battle?”

“General,” Bernice also advised, “Why don’t you let the Captains of each combat team lead the battle, and you can command from the ship?”

“That madman, Bart, who else can defeat him except for me?” Reynold said. “I don’t distrust my soldiers, but I know how likely they are to win. I have to go to battle in three days and cannot give them a chance to make a comeback.”

“Bart was also seriously injured by the General this time, and he may not be able to go to battle in person,” Bernice continued to persuade. “Please prioritize the overall situation, even if we lose this battle, as long as the General is okay, the Empire still has a chance to reclaim the border.”

Reynold just looked at Lu Jingqian and said, “I just need to stand up temporarily, I don’t need to be cured immediately. I know you must have a solution.”

“I don’t have a solution.” Lu Jingqian continued to deny it, not knowing whether Reynold really believed he could do it or was forcing him to find a way.

“You can.” Reynold stared into Lu Jingqian’s eyes and said with certainty.

“I…” Lu Jingqian felt uneasy under his gaze as if his thoughts were already exposed. He could only admit, “I have medicine that can temporarily suppress the virus, but it has side effects. If you insist on using it, it’s not impossible. But if you use it and go to battle, it will cause the virus to spread more severely, and it is likely that your legs will be completely disabled. Then you will never be able to fight again.”

“We’ll figure out what to do later. Whether or not I can stand on my legs, I will be on the battlefield in three days. That’s final.” Reynold pressed the button next to the bed and slowly leaned against the bedhead, closing his eyes and saying, “Everyone, please leave. I need to rest.”

Before turning away, Lu Jingqian took another look at him, unsure whether to call this person strong-willed and decisive, or stubborn and headstrong. Perhaps it was both. This man, who was revered by the people of the Empire, guarded the Empire’s territory like a guardian deity. But in reality, he was just a human being with flesh and blood. Even though he was much stronger than most people, there were times when he would fall and need someone to help him up.

So Lu Jingqian thought, that’s why I came to this world, not only to avenge the original host but also to help my loved one.

Because the side effects of the medicine were peculiar, to save Reynold’s face, Lu Jingqian requested to complete the treatment process alone. Of course, the medical staff in the medical department could not agree, but Reynold agreed. Even if he had not agreed, it would have made no difference.

After preparing the medicine, Lu Jingqian locked the door of the treatment room from the inside and used restraints to bind Reynold’s hands and upper body.

Reynold gazed at the smooth and moist face of Lu Jingqian, thinking that it must feel great to touch. He couldn’t help but have the idea of teasing him, although he forcibly restrained himself, then he examined his physique with his eyes.

“I thought the image of the Empire’s War God, even if not as righteous and solemn as the people thought, at least would not be a lecher who peeks at female bodies.” Lu Jingqian glanced at him askance, then injected the extracted potion into Reynold’s body.

The original host of this world was female, with male external features but internal female characteristics.

“Being righteous and solemn is only an image when facing the public. I am a normal man and naturally appreciate the opposite sex in private.”

“As a member of the public, please keep the image of facing the public as a General. Don’t let my fantasies shatter.”

“Do you have fantasies about me? Then we’re even. And you’ve taken off my pants, how can I maintain a serious and upright image in front of you?”

“… ” Lu Jingqian looked at him speechlessly, then put away the injector and medicine, and sat on a chair on the side waiting for the side effects of the medicine to take effect.

Because the virus was mainly concentrated in the lower part of his body, during treatment, there could be no restraints below the waist. That’s why Lu Jingqian had to take off his pants. And the side effect of the medicine developed by Lu Jingqian was similar to that of a powerful aphrodisiac. As long as Reynold could endure it, it would be okay. The reason why they tied him up was that Lu Jingqian had to stay here and watch over him just in case, but didn’t want him to become uncontrollable and harm anyone. That’s why he did it.

After the medicine took effect, the side effects also kicked in. At first, Reynold looked fine and normal. If it wasn’t for Lu Jingqian noticing the raised part under the blanket, he would have thought the side effects hadn’t happened yet However, this also showed how strong Reynold’s endurance was. Even though he was experiencing such side effects, he only had a bit of sweat on his forehead.

As time passed, Reynold’s sweating increased, and not only did his face turn red, but his expression also showed that he was enduring a lot of pain. Lu Jingqian saw that he was still calm and thought he could make it through. When he saw Reynold’s face covered in sweat, he went over and wiped it off for him.

Suddenly, Reynold opened his eyes, and Lu Jingqian was startled by his red eyes. When he tried to back away, Reynold effortlessly broke free from the restraints and pinned Lu Jingqian down.

Lu Jingqian was trully scared this time because he knew Reynold was completely out of control. In a panic, he grabbed the scissors from the medical cart nearby, hesitating whether to use them against Reynold.

Reynold’s body was burning, and he was making physical contact with Lu Jingqian, who was underneath him. Lu Jingqian’s clothes had been quickly stripped off by Reynold, who was acting purely on instinct.

In the end, Lu Jingqian let go of the scissors because he couldn’t bring himself to harm his lover. He could only console himself in his heart that this was something Reynold was going to do eventually.

At first, Lu Jingqian cried from the pain, but he didn’t know if Reynold, who had lost his sanity, heard him. As Reynold’s movements became gentler, Lu Jingqian slowly lost himself in the most primitive sensations.

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Lu Jingqian lay next to Reynold for a while before he regained his strength. Although the aftertaste had faded away, the pain in his body made the memory of what happened just now still very vivid. He slowly sat up, then picked up his clothes from the ground, and put them on in silence.

Reynold lay on the bed, unsure of what to say. He never thought his self-control, which he was always proud of, could be defeated by drugs and cause him to hurt someone he absolutely did not want to hurt.

“You will need to use the medicine at least one more time tomorrow, and you can only pilot the mecha combat on the day after tomorrow. Are you sure you want to continue?” Lu Jingqian asked in a hoarse voice.

“I insisted on personally participating in this battle because we must win and not lose. Even if we cannot extend our border, we must not retreat. I think you should have heard about what Bart did. If he doesn’t die, more people will die tragically.” Reynold said, “You can leave me here tomorrow and wait outside.”

“I cannot leave you alone. If anything happens to you, I will be guilty in the eyes of the whole Empire,” Lu Jingqian said.

“Then use something metallic to lock me up. I won’t be able to hurt you if I can’t break free.”

Lu Jingqian thought about it and realized that was the only option.

As he packed up and prepared to leave, Reynold grabbed his hand and said seriously, “I’m sorry for hurting you. You can ask for anything as compensation.”

“I will. Let’s talk about it when we return to the Imperial Star.” Lu Jingqian thought, just wait until we return to the Imperial Star, and you will know how awkward it is for us to have a relationship now.

Lu Jingqian didn’t expect them to not investigate his identity, let him board the ship, and even asked himself to give Reynolds medication. If they knew the identity of the original host, they would definitely not react to him like this, especially Reynolds. If he knew about his current relationship with him, he would absolutely not have the same attitude.

Lu Jingqian thought to himself that the most intense battle had just been suspended, and the enemy could launch another attack at any time, so they probably didn’t have enough time to investigate his identity. Who could have imagined that a little doctor casually caught from a small planet on the border would have an ordinary relationship with their general?

The original host had married once, or it can be said that the original host is still married so far. However, not only was the original host abandoned by the groom at the wedding, but the groom also brought his lover along and publicly humiliated the original host. Coupled with other setbacks, the original master was unable to stay on Imperial Star and had to leave the sad place to become a doctor on a small planet on the border that no one knew about him.

Lu Jingqian can already imagine how wonderful the expressions of those who once humiliated him would be when he returned to Imperial Star with Reynolds. Thinking of this, he inexplicably looked forward to returning to Imperial Star.

When Lu Jingqian gave Reynolds medication for the second time, he locked him up with a mechanical lock that Reynolds specifically asked soldiers to bring.

But seeing Reynolds trembling in pain, Lu Jingqian’s heart softened again, and he couldn’t bear to watch him endure the pain.

So Lu Jingqianopened the mechanical lock, and when Reynolds hugged him and kissed him under his body, he did not make any resistance, but closed his eyes and let him do whatever he wanted.

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When Lu Jingqian got out of bed, his hands and feet were still trembling because the amount of medication today was more than yesterday, and the effect also last longer.

“Why did you open the mechanical lock? You knew I would hurt you.” Reynold asked, looking at Lu Jingqian’s bare back.

Lu Jingqian picked up the clothes and put them on, turned to look at him, and said, “Because you look very pitiful in pain.”

“You are taking pity on me? Reynold asked somewhat incredulously. He had lived for almost forty years and had experienced all kinds of pain, but this was the first time someone said they pity him. If someone else said this, Reynold would definitely not let him stand perfectly fine in front of him, because saying they pity him would be equal to a huge insult to him.

“…… you better take a good rest.” Lu Jingqian lowered his head and said, “I hope you can come back safely tomorrow.”

“Wait.” Reynold called and turned his body when Lu Jingqian wanted to leave, “Come here for a bit.”

Lu Jingqian turned his head to look at him, and after a moment of hesitation, he walked toward him.

Reynold held Lu Jingqian’s hand and kissed him in the palm, then looked up at him and said, “As the son of miracles, please give me the power of miracles, so that I can fight invincibly.”

Lu Jingqian was stunned and didn’t understand what he meant by ‘son of miracle’, but it felt like a blessing before the expedition. At the thought that he was going to the battlefield tomorrow, Lu Jingqian couldn’t help but want to accommodate any of his demands. So he bent down and wanted to kiss and bless him on his forehead.

Instead, Reynolds cupped his face, held his lips, and kissed him deeply. He pulled him into his arms and hugged him tightly.