Chapter 62

Insects may be of different ranks, but their hearts are distinct.

However, this was not a consensus among the entire Zerg Alliance, so Fei Wei never corrected the steward's statement.

The production of precision machinery freed the Zerg from redundant work, but the imagined high-welfare society never materialized.

Instead, a pyramid-shaped society was formed, with the lower-level Zerg completely separated from the higher-level Zerg.

For the Zerg living on the Imperial Star, lower-level Zerg are a completely different species. The fact that the steward could put aside his arrogance and keep mentioning a native male Zerg is largely due to the child's stubborn temperament.

Fei unconsciously managed a smile, but the corner of his mouth twitched slightly when he remembered how the angry boy had chased him away.

As the commander, he has served as the chief instructor for over two months. A few days ago, Zerg from relevant organizations arrived. Once the male Zerg in the training camp have passed the assessment and been assigned their places, he should set off to return to the Imperial Star.

Not all male insects can choose their own fate in the training camp. Fei gave them the opportunity, but never urged them to break free. Whether they can break free depends entirely on their ability to execute the strict requirements.

He didn't take it to heart, but the final list always required his signature, so when he didn't see Toto's name, he looked at the examiner waiting to the side.

"One worm is missing."

The examiner was shocked: "Really? But I checked it several times... Please wait a moment, I..."

Fei interrupted him as he was checking the list: "Toto, why isn't this child on this list? Is it your oversight?"

It was already difficult enough for the examiner to face him alone, but the sudden questioning made him even more at a loss. He struggled to recall his memories for a long time before finally managing to pick up a vague name.

He pushed up his glasses and said nervously, "This is the patriarch of the Madison family, who asked us to detain him."

"Oh."

Upon hearing a magnetic chuckle, the examiner recalled the widely publicized romantic escapades of this young heir, and his ears burned with embarrassment. Yet, amidst the military woman's indifferent voice, he broke out in a cold sweat.

"Who promised you that you could cheat or do favors in front of me?"

The examiner was speechless, his mind racing. While this gentleman was fair and law-abiding, he wasn't a rigid and inflexible insectoid. The Madison family had specifically requested that a low-level insectoid with limited potential be left on the desolate planet; agreeing to it would have been beneficial and harmless. How could this gentleman...?

However, Fei does indeed hold the power of justice, even if no one in the Zerg thought he would use it in this matter.

The examiner hesitated, not daring to speak, and finally revealed the whole truth: "You know, Congressman Madison just found his youngest son, and Mr. Madison seems to have suffered a lot of bad things..."

His explanation was halting, but Fei managed to understand it. He felt a slight pang in his heart because he thought of Toto. He always missed his separated father, but his father's family didn't want to see him. They wanted him to return to dust and never leave this desolate star.

Fei knew it was nothing; after all, they had treated Madison's son that way, but in his heart, he couldn't ignore the injustice.

In his youth, he also spoke eloquently in court to defend strangers, leaving those who framed him speechless.

But passion cools. Since joining the army, the more power he held, the less empathy he felt for the Zerg. The anger that once easily ignited within him had turned into ashes with only a sliver of warmth remaining.

Fei's expression was indifferent. He could see the unwavering look in Fei's eyes through the reflection in the glass wall, a composure cultivated from long years in a high position.

The examiner was caught in the middle, torn between the senator and the commander: "Your Excellency, I..."

Fei said calmly, "As Senator Madison said when he was young, arrogance leads to destruction."

The examiner wiped his sweat: "Sir, I'm not very well-educated..."

Fei chuckled softly, tapped the table, and said calmly, "I will explain to the councilor if his name is added."

When Fei got up the next day, he casually slipped into the prisoner-of-war camp to repair the small fence.

The sky was darkening, and the fence had already been repaired, so he didn't need to lift a finger. A small spark shone beside the tent. Toto had gotten up early and saw that he didn't show any emotion on his face. The obedient child who used to watch over Fei attentively had sensed the difference in their lives during this time, so he was now keeping to himself.

Some things can be treated casually when their value is not understood, but once the differences in social class, family background, and genetic aptitude in the Zerg society are understood, they can no longer be treated as they please.

Fei understood the boy's meaning from that brief eye contact, and he sighed with a slight disappointment.

He turned to leave, then turned back and asked in a friendly manner, "Lanna, may I come here again?"

Toto paused in his bent-over motion, straightened up, and Fei saw his motionless eyelashes: "Don't come anymore."

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