Chapter 95

Professor Arnold was very busy, which made Toto's studies even more demanding.

He formally accepted Toregia as a student, and Toregia no longer needed to attend classes at the academy; the professors would teach him more practical things.

Therefore, he spent most of his time living in the laboratory, just to help the professor.

The heavy workload accelerated the male insect's growth, and his tireless study enabled him to obtain permission to work in the professor's laboratory within two years.

With such intense studying, Toto naturally had no time for romance. He was initially a little apprehensive, but the Commander had always been very open-minded about it... seemingly wishing he could stay in the lab forever.

Of course, Professor Arnold is more qualified to speak on this matter.

Before he officially accepted Toto as his student, Professor Arnold received a large sum of money from Fei, and he joked at the time, "You wouldn't happen to have taken a fancy to me, would you?"

Commander Fei very inelegantly spat out his tea.

Professor Arnold: "Of course, just kidding."

Commander Fei gently wiped his mouth with a handkerchief. Professor Arnold accepted the transfer, and his attitude became relatively amiable as he faced his benefactor: "Is this the payment you made for me to take care of little Tregear?"

"yes."

"A substantial investment, so what can I do for you?"

"No need."

Professor Arnold sized up Fei for a moment, then suddenly leaned back in his chair, his expression serious as if to remind him: "If you become my [student], Toregia will be very busy, your life will be affected, and you won't even have time to date the little female insects."

The refined and aloof female soldier remained silent for a moment, then opened her terminal and made another substantial investment.

Professor Arnold: "??"

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Because Torregia was so reliable that the Zerg trusted him, even the usually stubborn and inflexible Professor Arnold valued his opinion highly.

His expressionless appearance as he walked around the campus in his lab coat attracted a small group of male insects with strange traits, who secretly staked out his route to the lab every day.

Toto also encountered that bullying blond male insect from back then, but he was so red-faced that he swore to the heavens that it was just a coincidence.

Torregia, his mind filled with laboratory data, nodded slightly and brushed past the other person.

on the other hand.

Torregia has demonstrated remarkable perseverance and patience in scientific research.

One day, the weather was lovely, and the professor asked Toto to stop what he was doing and have afternoon tea with him.

It was called afternoon tea, but it was very simple: a few pieces of sweet cake and a cup of hot vitamin drink, which the professor enjoyed immensely.

Professor Arnold was nearing old age, with a few strands of silver in his hair. Toto noticed this, but he didn't feel sad, which the professor clearly appreciated.

During a break over tea, Professor Arnold asked Toregia, "Where are the fallen Zerg buried in your homeland?"

Where will he be buried?

Actually, there are no strict rules. Insect people who die of old age without relatives are buried in the mountains. They have spent their whole lives working in the mines, so after they die, they want to sleep in the wind.

Thugs like Toto's father committed countless atrocities, and there was never any talk of collecting their remains.

Toto's actions in collecting Sorim's remains back then were hardly those of a thug. He has grown up now and can face his pain with equanimity, no longer feeling helpless like a child.

When suddenly asked, I was inevitably caught off guard, pondering how to answer.

Seeing his somewhat hesitant expression, Professor Arnold said, "I was just asking casually. By the way... speaking of which, I wanted to ask if you could help me with the disposal of my remains?"

Toto solemnly agreed: "Of course."

He didn't offer words of comfort like "it's still early," or say anything discouraging, sympathetic, or encouraging.

Toto's unique upbringing exposed him to life and death at a young age. Professor Arnold knew he wasn't indifferent; on the contrary, he earnestly respected Professor Arnold's choices.

Professor Arnold was quite satisfied. He said, "The Walsh family has no more Zerg left. I have squandered their entire legacy. If the Male Zerg Protection Association takes over, they will likely bury me in the Walsh family cemetery, which would be too terrible."

The professor looked relaxed, and Toto smiled along. He knew the professor was joking. Sure enough, after a while, the professor said, "Take me back to my hometown and bury me with those commoners. They raised me, and although they were poor, they were a good insectoid race."

"And I, even if I have disguised myself, have never been a nobleman."

Toto understood what the professor was saying. Few Zerg were willing to truly understand the professor; he was too unapproachable. But before he became unapproachable, he had been bullied and suffered a lot.

Although Professor Arnold didn't say it, Toto knew that he had always been proud of his Green Order status, which was why he rejected Zog and the Zerg who looked down on him.

Professor Arnold desperately wanted to prove his talent, but with his lifespan nearing its end, he knew his time was running out and this time he might only be able to leave this world quietly.

Toto didn't comfort the professor; he simply redoubled his efforts, staring at the data in the lab, hoping that his designed experiments would yield the right results.

Commander Fei would visit him occasionally.

This time, it was late at night when Fei came to the lab. He walked into the professor's office and found Toto lying on the table, too tired to move and asleep.

Fei sat on the sofa for a while, then walked over to Toto and looked at him for a moment. He originally just wanted to put a coat on him, but his fingers couldn't help but touch the male insect's spiky short hair.

The prickly feeling on his fingertips mirrored his personality. Fei smiled slightly, then traced his forehead and touched the male insect's nose, finding it amusing. Slowly, he moved to the rosy lips.

At this moment, Fei's movements were very subtle.

The warm, soft skin felt wonderful, and Fei's heart stirred. He bent down little by little, but stopped abruptly just before he got close.

Fei withdrew his hand, straightened up, his gaze dark yet terrifyingly calm.

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