“He’s just a scum!” Joshua sat in the sunroom of his friend, Ivan’s house, expressing both grievances and resentment.
Ivan, the male Zerg, sat across from Joshua, quietly listening to his friend’s complaints. He poured a cup of flower tea for Joshua. The chrysanthemum-yellow flowers floated in the tea, adorned with a few red berries, making it quite appealing to both male and female Zergs.
This was a new style from the deserted star, and regardless of the taste, the appearance alone attracted the likes of all Zergs.
Ivan pushed the flower tea towards Joshua, and the warm floral fragrance gradually spread, calming Joshua’s mood. He hugged the Zerg egg and fell silent.
Stirring his own flower tea gently with a tea spoon, Ivan said thoughtfully, “I attended the banquet you hosted for the twins. You and your Monarch seemed very affectionate.”
Joshua stared at the Zerg terminal, which hadn’t shown any information prompts yet. He made a soft sound, unclear whether it was a response to Ivan’s words or something on the terminal.
Ivan couldn’t figure out how a couple who was sweet and affectionate at the banquet last night could have a conflict today.
After glancing at Joshua, who was staring fixedly outside the glass room, Ivan thought of a possibility. Lowering his voice, he asked, “Did he… have that kind of Zerg affection before?”
The ratio of male to female among the Zerg species had once reached one to ten. Many female Zergs spent their entire lives without the chance of having a male mate, especially military females stationed on the border. This led to some females forming partnerships with other females.
Considering the many military officers who attended the banquet last night and were familiar with the major general, could it be that Joshua had caught the major general secretly interacting with an old Zerg partner?
Ivan could imagine that the scum female he was referring to was probably of this kind. As for infidelity within the marriage coming from female Zergs? There were hardly any instances in the entire history of the Zerg species.
Even if a female Zerg was despised and treated violently by the male sovereign, the most he would do was endure it and escape from home if he couldn’t bear it any longer. If he was a female Monarch, he could apply for a divorce. After a divorce, the female Zerg would be deprived of the right to marry for life.
Joshua also knew what kind of affection Ivan was referring to. He couldn’t help feeling a bit repulsed, but he still shook his head in denial.
The Heavenly tribe’s females were much more prouder than female Zergs. How could they be willing to settle for a same-sex relationship? Moreover, when his female Monarch was in the military, they would video call every night. Even if he occasionally released pheromones, he would rather pleasure himself alone than settle for another female Zerg.
Suddenly, Joshua paused. Had he ever seen the female Monarch do that with him?
Of course not. However, during occasional video calls, he would just give him a black screen…
At that time, he thought the female Monarch’s mood was not good, so he would try harder to cheer him up, singing, dancing, and telling jokes. He had done it all.
While he was jumping around on the video, what was the female Monarch doing on the other end? Would there be pheromones diffusing in the air? Would there be Zergs breathing heavily? Would there be a liquid carrying the scent of the female Zerg shooting on the screen?
Thinking like this, Joshua blushed directly, unable to control the embarrassment. He couldn’t help but turn his head to look outside the sunroom.
This sunroom was built on the top floor of Ivan’s house, directly facing Joshua and his female Monarch’s new home. He was waiting for his mate to come find him here. As long as the female Monarch softly coaxed him, he would go home with him. But Jun Ye didn’t come…
Joshua thought he didn’t need the female Monarch to coax him now. As long as he appeared in front of him, he was willing to grab the other’s hand into his own.
Ivan witnessed the transformation of his friend from a pitiful male Lord abandoned by his Monarch to a lovestruck male Zerg, who now only longed for the arrival of his heart’s desire. He silently took a sip of flower tea to calm his astonishment.
The bitter taste of the flower tea spread in his mouth, and Ivan couldn’t help but ask, “What are you guys arguing about?!”
Joshua reluctantly withdrew his gaze, his face showing a hint of grievance. “Last night, he refused to mate with me… and this morning, he went too far! Not even once…”
“…Is that it?”
Joshua glared at him and huffed, “He used the excuse of not fully recovering from his injuries! Clearly, he’s already fine. It’s too much.”
Ivan, teasingly, looked at him and chuckled, “Maybe your S-rank male Zerg’s needs that are alike three days for one session… are too intense, and he can’t handle it.”
“It’s not like that!” Joshua blushed as he defended himself. “The medical system says he’s as robust as an interstellar behemoth! He… can finish every time…”
As he spoke, Joshua caught sight of the door of his house opening from the window, and he quickly turned to look. He saw Jun Ye receiving a package from a delivery mechanical Zerg.
The mechanical Zerg seemed to say something, but the distance was too far for Joshua to hear. He could only see Jun Ye looking at the package in his hands, nodding.
Joshua’s heart thumped as Jun Ye’s head lifted up. He met his gaze from across the street as the mechanical Zerg was leaving, and as Joshua waited, the female Zerg turned around and closed the door behind him.
Joshua: “…”
He didn’t even come to find him! Scum female!!
At this moment, Joshua’s wrist terminal vibrated slightly. He turned back and saw it was a shopping notification from StarNet.
Wait, a shopping notice? He hadn’t ordered anything those past days.
Confused, he opened the message with suspicion.
“Dear Sir Joshua, your purchased items ‘Female Zerg Front-end binding sleeve (Large)’ and ‘Male Zerg C*ndom (Large)’ have been delivered. Additionally, a complimentary pleasure experience set is included. Wishing you a delightful time.”
Joshua was a bit dazed. What were these things? He definitely didn’t buy them.
Noticing Joshua’s change in expression, Ivan teased, “What’s wrong? Did your Monarch mate with his old partner?”
Joshua suddenly looked up, “??!!”
Right, as his Monarch, Jun Ye had the right to use his information for shopping.
Wait a minute! Male Zerg condoms! Jun Ye never let him touch him from behind, so who would he use them for?!
Joshua stood up abruptly, not even saying goodbye to Ivan, and rushed out with the Zerg egg in his arms.
“Hey?!” Ivan followed him out, but the elevator door had already closed, indicating it was descending.
Could it be… did he get it right?
Staring at the closed elevator doors, Ivan turned and looked at the opposite villa. The curtains in the bedroom on the second floor were tightly closed, and no movement could be seen inside.
No way… he really dared to entangle with his old partner after marriage… Truly scum!
In his arms were the Zerg egg, and wearing elevated ankle boots, Joshua dared not run too fast. But the thought of the Zerg of his heart possibly entangled with a male Zerg somewhere in his home didn’t make him slow down at all. He wished he could transform into a primal male Zerg, spread his wings, and fly over to slit the throat of that male Zerg!
Reaching the villa’s entrance, he retrieved the access card from his pocket and, controlling his slightly trembling hand, forcefully pressed the card against the recognizer.
Click, click, the door unlocked automatically.
Joshua kicked the door wide open with one swift motion, frustrated and nervously scanning the living room. No Zergs, no scattered clothes, at least the male Zerg had a shred of decency.
Wait! He was entwined with a married female Zerg; what decency was left!
Joshua briskly placed the Zerg egg on the soft sofa in the living room and quickly ascended the stairs.
Master bedroom… if they dared to roll on his bed, he’d be nauseous…
Joshua halted in front of the master bedroom, paws gripping the doorknob. Just as he was about to push the door open, the door was pulled from inside by the Zerg.
Their eyes met, and Jun Ye looked at the panting male Zerg outside with some confusion. “Why are you in such a hurry? I could hear you climbing the stairs even from here.”
Strangely, the young master did not respond to his words, and Jun Ye even suspected that the young master hadn’t heard him at all. The young master looked at him solemnly, as if trying to find something amiss about him.
Confused, Jun Ye also glanced at his own clothes; perfectly normal casual wear, not dirty or torn anywhere. Was there anything wrong?
Jun Ye looked at Joshua in puzzlement, but Joshua suddenly reached out and pushed him aside, rushing into the room.
Then Jun Ye watched as Joshua stared at the bed for ten seconds. Of course, in Jun Ye’s eyes, the bed looked perfectly normal, neatly made with military precision—absolutely flawless.
After scrutinizing the bed, the male Zerg swiftly bent down to check under the bed, bending so fast that Jun Ye began to worry about the male Zerg’s back.
Following that were the wardrobe, curtains, behind the sofa, the bathroom… even the empty dressing room, the young master went in and circled.
Jun Ye sat on the single-Zerg sofa, quietly observing the young master going mad. Finally, the young master emerged from the dressing room, standing in the center of the room, spinning in confusion.
Jun Ye also feared he might get dizzy if Joshua kept spinning. He asked, “What are you looking for?”
It felt like catching someone in the act…
Joshua stopped and, with the same detective’s eyes searching for evidence of a crime, focused on a few areas of Jun Ye’s body, especially… the belt.
Seemingly unable to find enough incriminating evidence, Joshua shifted his gaze and began searching the bedside table.
Jun Ye’s expression changed slightly, and Joshua, catching this, scrutinized even more. Finally, as he opened the first drawer, he discovered something unfamiliar.
Joshua picked up a square object resembling a tissue but with packaging that looked like a candy wrapper, featuring a simple sketch of two Zergs mating.
Joshua squashed the packaging almost out of shape, then turned to Jun Ye, asking, “What is this?”
“…”
Jun Ye silently met Joshua’s gaze, truthfully answering, “A c*ndom.”
Joshua’s hand holding the box trembled, he bit his lip, forced a smile, and said, “For male Zergs. Are you asking me to mate with you?”
“…Not for you.”
Having it so bluntly pointed out, Joshua almost lost his breath. His paws tightened instinctively, crushing the box.
“Huh?” Joshua suddenly felt something was off in his hand. Turning to look, his mindset shattered.
—The box had been opened!
Ignoring what the female Zerg had just said, Joshua ripped the box open.
1, 2, 3… 9.
The packaging indicated it should contain 10 pieces…
Joshua fiercely threw the condom in his hand, swiftly walked up to Jun Ye, claws tightly gripping the male female’s shoulders, eyes filled with anger.
He truly wanted… to tear open the calm facade of this Zerg and see if inside was as guiltless as the exterior, without a trace of remorse.
“That male Zerg… did you do it? Did he mate with you?!” Joshua leaned in closer to Jun Ye.
His mind was in chaos, not caring about the scene for a few minutes or if there was enough time for a round, almost entirely focused on Jun Ye’s lips.
Was there any contact with that male Zerg there?
In this moment, his mind split into two halves—wanting to recklessly kiss and at the same time feeling disgusted, nauseated by his own actions.
“Have you gone mad?” Jun Ye furrowed his brows slightly. Although the male Zerg’s strength couldn’t cause him any harm, the pain was real.
“Yeah, I’ve gone mad,” Joshua spoke incoherently, even laughing, “I thought you were just incapable of taking the receiving end, that you didn’t like me as much as I liked you… I never dared to ask anything of you, as long as you were still with me, as long as you still belonged to me…”
“There’s no other male Zerg!” Jun Ye sternly interrupted Joshua’s crazed muttering, pulling the Zerg into his arms.
Holding Joshua’s face, Jun Ye forced him to look, gazing at the male Zerg, and smiled, “You just wanted to force me to confess, right? Listen well… I, Jun Ye, have never been with any other male Zerg, have never liked any other male Zerg. The ZergI like, the Zerg I’ve slept with, the Zerg I’ll be with forever, is only you, Joshua.”
I have no idea how they jumped to this state of things… But hey… Confession from Jun Ye I guess??? That was to be expected since there isn’t much left to this arc!
