Chapter 20: This place where my heart is at peace is my hometown. I love you the most...

The Empire's border, Planet IV-39.

The dim afterglow sprinkled on the broken rocks, and the air was filled with a mixed smell of metal and blood. This was a dilapidated wilderness with jagged rocks and devastation.

Under the blood-red setting sun, three heavy mechas were struggling to move forward under the crazy bites of dozens of insect-like monsters.

"Fuck, these damn bugs don't know how to get tired! They're all like mad dogs!"

An Alpha was cursing loudly in the cockpit. His face was exhausted, but his expression was calm. He precisely controlled the artillery fire to create opportunities for ambush again and again.

The voice of another comrade came over the communication system:

"These bastards have no memory. They were beaten to a pulp back then, yet they dare to attack again—damn it! Go easy on me, I'm running out of energy!"

At the same time, a resentful scream sounded behind them, and everyone's heart tightened. The stench of death became stronger and stronger. This was a precursor to a venom attack.

Under the cover of artillery fire, the three mechas accelerated sharply. A muffled groan was faintly heard from the communication system, and the atmosphere suddenly became more tense.

"Why is Blade silent? Could it be that he has been corroded by the insect's vomit? Is he still alive?"

"Shut up! I'm fine." Blade took two deep breaths. His mech was currently the most severely damaged and had become the target of the Zerg. "Even if I die, I'll take someone with me!"

The stench was getting closer, but there was an empty wasteland ahead. There was no doubt that such terrain was more advantageous for the agile Zerg.

Even the most tenacious warriors couldn't help but feel a sense of despair in their hearts at this moment. The shadow of death hung over their hearts like a dark cloud, making it almost impossible to breathe.

However, at this moment, a burst of artillery fire came as accurately as the scythe of the god of death!

"boom--"

A deafening roar echoed in the sky, and a pitch-black mecha flashed through the air. The terrified wail of the Zerg behind it sounded, and their panic spread across the battlefield like ripples.

"Y-It's 'Pathfinder'!"

Someone shouted hoarsely, with incredible excitement in his voice, as if he had seen the coming of the savior.

At the same time, the communication signal was successfully connected, and a cold voice came from my ears: "Return to the team."

These two words were like a powerful tranquilizer, instantly calming the fear and anxiety in everyone's hearts, and morale suddenly rose like a blazing flame.

"Lieutenant General! The danger is coming!"

Blade's eyes were almost filled with tears. His eyes were red as he shouted hoarsely, "Yes! Got it!"

The dark figure was like an arrow that broke through the air, sweeping through the collapsed insect monsters with devastating force, leaving wailing and despair wherever it passed.

Under his command, the team, which was originally at a disadvantage, seemed to be reborn and instantly burst out with unprecedented combat power. More than a dozen Zergs were quickly defeated under the crushing of the "Pioneers", and the situation on the battlefield underwent a fundamental reversal.

After completing the support mission, Wei Yinan did not stay for too long. He turned around and rushed to the next battlefield to continue fulfilling his patrol mission.

It was not until late at night that the lieutenant general returned to the military base with a death-like afterimage, ending a long and difficult day of fighting.

Wei Yinan slowly walked out of the "Pioneer", with beads of sweat densely covering his pale and sharp face. Even he couldn't help but feel a little tired in this high-intensity combat situation.

[Host, your mission progress is only 1% away, so there's no need to work so hard.]

The system couldn't help but persuade him: [The First Star will soon grant you the rank of General, which is enough to achieve Long Aotian's goal...]

Beta ignored him and walked towards the military building with an expressionless face, apparently intending to handle some official business.

In the corner, an Alpha couldn't help but take a deep breath. He stared intently at the thin figure in front of him—Guang Yixing!

Wei Yinan is still that awe-inspiring figure: powerful, arrogant, and indifferent.

He seemed to be surrounded by an insurmountable chasm, blocking all illusions. Yet, it was precisely this inaccessibility that fueled everyone's obsession, as if conquering this unreachable mountain was the ultimate honor in proving their worth.

Even though everyone knew that this high-ranking flower already had someone in its heart, it only aroused the fantasies of some people, who thought that they might also get a chance to be favored.

With the mentality of a moth to a flame, Alpha waited for several weeks before seizing this opportunity without interference.

Seeing that the other party was about to walk out of his sight, he brewed for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to rush out, wanting to look directly into those clear, cold gray eyes: "Hit -"

However, he lost his temper as soon as he looked up: "Adjutant Fang, why is it you..."

Fang Su said with a deadpan expression, "I don't want to say any more. Go and accept your punishment."

"Also, put away your pheromones and don't bother the Vice Admiral again."

Alpha was a little reluctant, but still followed the instructions. He muttered, "This opportunity was finally found..."

"If you don't want to be court-martialed, then behave yourself," Fang Su looked sternly at the ignorant Alpha, his eyes brimming with pity. "That guy—he's not as easy to talk to as I am."

Wei Yian had already walked away. He ignored the trivial matters behind him. The evening breeze gently brushed across his face, bringing some cool comfort.

He looked up at the sky. The night sky of Galaxy IV was far more vast and boundless than that of Eltz. Facing such a magnificent Milky Way, human beings seemed small and lonely.

Eltz... A name passed through Wei Yinan's mind lightly, evoking a long thought.

Suddenly, he stopped and the core energy of his combat suit, which was soaked with sweat, vibrated intermittently. This was the reaction of the remaining Zerg genes receiving the same signal.

This only meant two possibilities: one was that the Zerg commander who had been completely wiped out eight years ago had revived and had broken through the siege to invade this important military base; or...

Wei Yian raised his head mechanically—

A snow-white figure rushed over and hugged him tightly.

The first thing his body felt was a squeeze. The Omega seemed to want to melt into his bones and blood, connecting their skin and bones in a sacrificial hug.

Soon, the familiar breathing, heartbeat, and pulse wrapped around him tightly like strands of silk threads.

Although there was no emotional sympathy from pheromones, Wei Yinan had the illusion that he was about to be assimilated. The air was filled with joy, pain, sadness, and happiness from unknown sources... A torrent of mixed emotions surged and instantly drowned the two of them.

[Ding——B-level mission has been completed, survivor Wei Yian, congratulations on successfully becoming Long Aotian in the other world!

Rewards are being distributed to you...]

The system emitted bursts of cheerful shouts, as if celebrating and saying goodbye, but Wei Yian could hear nothing.

The sound of the wind, the shadow of the moon, the sweat, all these disappeared from his world. He only felt as if he had returned to the day when he was on the verge of death. Everything was silent, and a vast and deep tranquility was eroding his mind bit by bit.

"I……"

"I miss you so much."

Wei Yian murmured in the silent world, his voice weak and confused, almost drowned out by the night.

He slowly lowered his head and buried himself in the Omega's snow-white hair, as if he had lost all ability to resist. The powerful warrior finally showed a hint of fragility and fatigue at this moment.

Feeling the person's affectionate posture and light breathing, every inch of Fu Yan's muscles and bones almost softened.

After an unknown amount of time, he stretched out his hands and gently held Wei Yian's pale and deep face. He looked directly into those eyes, which were brighter than the silver-gray ring beside them, and said softly:

"I'm back."

Wei Yian absorbed the soft warmth of the palm, looked at his partner steadily, and smiled a faint smile like melting ice and snow.

He followed his inner will and kissed the red corners of his eyes, again and again. The Omega's eyelids trembled constantly between his dry lips, and then the dark little mole was licked by the soft tip of his tongue.

Fu Yan couldn't help but gasp softly. He raised his head and couldn't help but chase after her.

"cough--"

A hateful voice broke the warm atmosphere.

"Sorry," You Zheng looked at the two people with unfriendly expressions with an embarrassed face, "Well, I just wanted to say that the Marshal and the President are waiting inside..."

…

At the illuminated center of the awarding ceremony, Beta stood tall and straight like a pine tree, like a work of art meticulously carved from ice and frost.

Time seemed to be particularly fond of this young man. His cold gray eyes were as clear and bright as ever. The war and hardships had not left any trace on his pale and handsome face.

The marshal's eyes were gentle and full of pride as he patted his shoulder; the royal envoy solemnly placed a golden laurel wreath on his head, which was the highest honor for the imperial warriors; the parliamentary representative You stood on the side with a smile on his face, and the applause was warm, full of excitement and admiration.

Finally, Fu Yan, wearing his signature white uniform, slowly stepped forward and presented him with a bouquet of purple irises.

The light poured down, revealing the clear and eye-catching outlines of the two people, like a perfect match in a painting, elegant and harmonious.

[This world is too magical. Being promoted to general in eight years, is this possible? And I'm still a Beta.]

"What's the big deal? I'll be an Omega in three months, becoming a high-ranking commissioner of the Human Rights Protection Association."

[Hey, hey, hey, please stop being sour. Why do you have to link my achievements to my gender?]

[Tsk tsk tsk, these two are really a family. Can a Beta and Omega truly be together? I don't think it's possible...]

[No one really believes in true love, right? It's obvious it's just an exchange of benefits. It's just that they haven't encountered a highly compatible pheromone yet, otherwise——]

[You're dreaming again, aren't you? What's wrong with the Admiral and the Commissioner? I'm an Alpha!]

I don't even bother with people like this. They're just a bunch of idiots in their heads. I guess even their pheromones won't work.

[Everyone acts like they are great and righteous, and thinks it's not illegal! This is determined by the genes of the species!]

[There's actually a shark who wants to enjoy the best of both worlds? The moment I think about it, God laughs.]

[Who! Who dares to break up my couple?]

…

Planet IV-39, in a rather simple living quarters.

"Starnet is still so lively."

Fu Yan, wearing the clean white shirt, nestled in Wei Yian's arms and commented with interest.

General Wei, who was sitting upright on the bed, grabbed his ankle and said coldly, "Don't move."

"Then what should I do..." Fu Yan was not afraid of him at all. She leaned close to his ear and said with a little distress, "It's been three months... My estrus period is about to come again..."

Wei Yian's eyes couldn't help but darken, as this cunning and charming Omega slipped away from his arms like a swimming fish.

Fu Yan gathered up her messy long hair and knelt barefoot on the quilt, looking pitiful. "Sorry to bother you, General Wei. It's so late. I should go home..."

"Xiao Fu——"

"Ah, stay for another minute? Not that it's impossible..."

Wei Yian sighed, guessing what the Omega was going to do, with a hint of helplessness on his face: "The bed in the housing is not strong enough, I was planning to..."

"Thirty seconds left~"

Fu Yan smiled and scratched his toes, looking like he was about to leave.

Beta didn't plan to just sit there and wait. He took Fu Yan's hand and placed it on his chest, allowing the warm touch to pass through his clothes.

"Ten seconds left..." The Omega's face flushed red, and he stammered, "This trick won't work on me..."

"Home is right here," Wei Yian looked directly into those moving amethyst eyes, his expression as solemn as if he were taking an oath, "Let's build it together."

He slowly raised his wrist to reveal a bracelet woven from hair, with a silver ring tightly wrapped around it, imbued with the owner's unique pulse and body temperature.

Wei Yian kissed it tenderly and lovingly, saying clearly, "I love you."

A little light bloomed from those eyes, and the Omega smiled. He felt the heartbeat under his palm that was in sync with his own, a resonance from the depths of his soul.

Fu Yan responded softly: "Me too, I love you the most."

Outside the window, night falls, time and space are silent, and the long river of the universe flows freely in the sky, immortal.

Under the witness of this eternal starry sky, two lonely and wandering souls touched each other and found a frequency that resonated with themselves.

Therefore, where my heart is at peace is my hometown.

…

The first story is over! Spread the flowers~