Chapter 24: The Insect King is too strong and too uncontrollable.
After his last overdraft, Yitulan urged him to rest for a few days. Wei An stayed home, focusing on his mental power. Miraculously, he felt his mental power was flowing more smoothly now.
While Wei An was exercising his mental threads to make himself coffee, he was also reading an advanced paper on the application of mental power, trying to better understand and control his current abilities and changes.
The communication request came in on the computer. Wei An glanced at it. Hmm? It was Professor Aaron.
Wei An's heart moved, and he answered the call. Professor Aaron's slightly tired but sharp face appeared on the screen.
"Vian," Professor Aaron said directly without any greetings, "You've caused quite a stir in the Northern Territory."
Wei An was a little embarrassed: "Professor, you know everything?"
"That's not just me who knows," Professor Aaron said meaningfully. "Your female monarch protected you very well, and many details were suppressed. But as soon as you were revealed to be an A-level male insect, you slipped away to the Northern Territory. You're now in peace, but the Central Star Region has been bustling these days."
Even he, as Wei'an's teacher, had countless people bothering him.
Wei An sighed: "I didn't think too much about it at the time. I just didn't want to deal with them."
"I know your temper." Professor Aaron waved his hand. "I'm looking for you for two serious matters. First, there's a royal dinner. The Insect Emperor has personally called your name. You can't avoid it. It's in a month, and you must go then. Second, the research institute is very interested in you. They've asked for your information and would like to invite you to participate in one of their research projects."
"Huh?" The Insect Emperor thought of the previous invitation, which also came from the royal family, and felt a bit of a headache. But the research institute, it feels good. Wei An's eyes lit up.
"I see, teacher. What is that research about?"
Professor Aaron took in Vian's reaction and a smile flashed in his eyes. He knew that the child would be more interested in this.
Thinking of that project, his tone grew more serious. "It's about studying the effects of male insect mental power and residual ∞ matter. The research institute has been hoping to develop a method to address the pollution of female insect mental seas. And you've done very well in school. I've recommended you to them before. Furthermore, your work in the Northern Territory has caused quite a stir in the Central Star Region, so the institute might be considering this as well."
"∞Material pollution?" Wei An keenly caught the key words, and his heartbeat accelerated. Wei An had come across this word frequently recently.
"This is just preliminary contact. You will need to meet with the project leader after returning to the central star field to discuss the details. But I must remind you, Vian," Professor Aaron said with a heavier tone.
"This project involves a lot of complexities, involving ∞ substances, which inherently implies extreme sensitivity and potential risks. The institute itself is not entirely monolithic, with numerous factions. I know you're a male insect with aspirations, but if you're considering going, you should think carefully and proceed with caution."
Wei An calmed down and nodded. "I understand. Thank you, teacher. I will discuss it with Yitulan and make a decision."
"Well, it's good that you know what's going on. You should have received the invitation letter by now, so remember to sign for it. I have also sent the preliminary information of the project to your encrypted email address. Take good care of yourself, and we will see you in the Central Star Region then." After Professor Aaron finished speaking, he ended the call without waiting for Wei'an to speak.
I sighed silently in my heart, haha, he is worthy of being Professor Aaron, he is still so decisive and efficient.
The screen disappeared, and Wei An leaned back in his chair, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the table, lost in thought. The research institute's project...it really did excite him.
After arriving in the Northern Territory, Wei An witnessed the suffering of many lower-class female soldiers facing the pollution of their mental power. If only he could do something...
As Yitulan walked out of the kitchen carrying freshly baked shortbread, he saw Wei'an, lost in thought. The sunlight fell on his slightly furrowed brow, and Yitulan's heart skipped a beat. He set down the tray and walked over to Wei'an.
"My lord, have you encountered any difficulties?" Yitulan's voice was low and gentle.
Wei An relaxed and leaned back into the strong embrace of the female monarch. He told her that Professor Aaron had called him, and emphasized that the institute wanted to invite him to participate in the project.
Her fingertips unconsciously clenched the front of Ituran's shirt. "But I also know that this is complicated and could be dangerous. My teacher also reminded me to be cautious. So, I'd like to hear your opinion."
Yitulan thought seriously for a moment, his fingers running through Wei'an's black hair. Many considerations flashed through his mind, and he did not respond immediately.
"My Lord," he finally spoke, his voice low and steady, "You want to go, don't you?"
Wei An turned around in his arms and looked directly into those light blue eyes. "I think so. I saw so much with my own eyes in the Northern Territory. If my ability can really help, even if it's just a little bit, I want to try. Yitulan, you know, this might be an opportunity. Besides, I'm also very curious about the changes in my mental power. I always feel that... it seems to be more than just A-level."
Yitulan listened in silence, his fingertips still intermittently combing Wei'an's black hair. Wei'an's eyes were clear and determined, with a light he had never seen in other male insects. It was not a desire for money or power, but an almost pure kindness driven by an inexplicable sense of responsibility.
His heart softened because of Wei An's words and his subconscious dependence. How could his lord be so kind...
It also made the violent rage in his heart even stronger - why were there always some blind creatures trying to crash into him?
"My Lord," Yitulan chose his words carefully, not wanting to throw cold water on him, but also hoping he wouldn't get his hopes up too high and get hurt later. He thought a lot about whether he should persuade the Lord not to get involved in this mess, but in the end, Yitulan didn't say those words.
He shouldn't stop the Hero from shining, fearing that the Hero would be harmed by his own brilliance. He would help the Hero eliminate those threats. And his Hero should continue to shine.
Yitulan gently held Wei'an's hand, stroking the back of his hand with his fingertips. "My Lord, no matter what you choose, it will not be wrong."
The Central Star Region has been bustling with activity lately. A second-evolved A-rank male Zerg has appeared, and everyone is deeply interested in him. Even the absence of the original owner hasn't dampened the excitement, instead adding a touch of mystery.
Under the onslaught of his A-level mental power, Wei'an's past absurdities became insignificant. Some had previously criticized him, saying he had deliberately plotted against Admiral Yitulan, but now, those voices had vanished.
I even began to think that Yitulan was lucky. Not only had he not been punished for the crime of harming a male insect while drunk, but he had also met a male master with A-level spiritual power. Not to mention, this gentleman had only married a female master and had not yet taken in any female servants or slaves.
Ahhhhhh, what kind of luck is this!
Recently, Wei'an has been trending not only in the entertainment section but also in the military section. The reason for this is that many female soldiers with Northern Territory IDs have been praising Wei'an crazily under various posts about him, which initially left people confused.
After the explanation, I learned that Lord Wei'an was actually helping to treat the wounded in the Northern Territory.
Oh my God, what a noble male insect.
A female insect even dug out Wei'an's transcript from the Imperial Military Academy. The exceptionally high scores were beyond belief. "Insect God, I believe there are perfect male insects."
There are quite a few noble female insects who have been actively communicating with the Clement family recently, hoping to meet them after Vian returns to the central star field. Their purpose is self-evident.
As a result of all these things happening, more families wanted to visit, and for a while the Clement family was overwhelmed with the number of people they could handle.
In the palace, Insect King Ronan is meeting with Prince Yu.
The current Insect King is the fourth son of the late king. Although his maternal father is not the late emperor's maternal monarch, he is also very favored, and Ronan is also favored.
Although His Highness Ronan is not the most talented among all the princes, he has a good reputation among the people. He is not arrogant like other princes. Instead, he is friendly and a good-tempered male insect.
Back when Ronan was still the fourth prince, he inspected the armies in all directions on behalf of the late emperor. He encountered danger on the way and was rescued by an ordinary female insect in the slums.
In order to express his gratitude to this female insect, Ronan gave it a lot of financial support and recommended it to the Imperial Military Academy.
The status of the two was so different, and they were in a critical period of fighting for the throne, but Ronan fell in love with the female insect regardless of everything. He ignored the opposition of the Insect King and the female father and married the female insect as the female monarch.
It caused a huge uproar at the time. Not only was the royal family opposed, but even the people were against their relationship. How could such a good male insect marry a common female insect and become his queen?
But on the other hand, such things are too rare in the Zerg, and the Zerg don't have such fairy tales. How can other female Zerg not be envious of such deep affection?
Fortunately, these events did not affect Ronan, who ultimately won the throne as the people expected. The female insect, determined to stand alongside Ronan and relieve him of the pressure, also fought her way up and eventually became the commander of the four armies.
At this point, the voices saying the two were incompatible were much less. Ronan had both, a kingdom and a beauty, a truly legendary feat.
Moreover, his policies were more merciful than those of the previous emperor, and he also made adjustments to the protection of the rights and interests of female insects.
Over the past few decades, his rule can be considered stable.
In the elegantly decorated private study.
The room was unusually simple, even a bit cold and solemn. A huge dark wood bookcase took up a large portion of the space. The lights suspended in the air were bright, making Ronan's face look somewhat holy. His medium-length golden curly hair gave him a touch of elegance.
Prince Yu, Ronan's half-brother, was a male insect with a lazy yet shrewd look. He sat leisurely across from Ronan, toying with a crystal stone between his fingers.
"My royal brother, Mr. Vian Clement has given us a big surprise." Prince Yu spoke slowly, with a barely perceptible tentative tone in his voice.
"A second-evolved A-rank male insect is rare enough, and he happens to be the male master of Ituran. What happened in the first place? Why did Ituran fall into his hands?"
Ronan gazed calmly at the pages of the book, appearing gentle and refined, a perfect reflection of the benevolent ruler familiar to the people. But a closer look revealed a lack of warmth in his deep eyes, only a deadly coldness.
"He will return to the central star field sooner or later." Ronan's voice was steady, and no emotion could be detected.
Prince Yu guessed what his brother meant and chuckled, "It will be much easier once you're back. But, my Royal Brother, regarding Yitulan..."
"He's even more obsessed with this heroic lord. If we want to invite Lord Wei'an to serve the royal family, I'm afraid we can't avoid him."
The military power of the Northern Territory was as solid as a rock in Yitulan's hands, yet he had a rebellious streak, unwilling to obey orders, repeatedly refusing matches with the Xiongbao Association. If that weren't the case, why would they have gone to such great lengths to get him back to the Central Star Territory?
Such a good opportunity was taken away by that loser Wei An. When he found out, he was almost pissed off. Even thinking about it now, he still feels a little upset.
Later, he wanted to start with Wei'an, but the useless guy seemed to have changed his personality. He cut off all contact with his previous circle and rarely went out. His brother also told him not to act rashly, so he had to give up.
Hearing Yitulan's name, Ronan's fingertips paused imperceptibly. He picked up the wine glass beside him and gently swirled the amber liquid inside, a dark look in his eyes.
"Itulan... is indeed a trouble." Ronan's voice remained calm, but a very faint, twisted disgust surged in the depths of his eyes.
"He's too strong and too uncontrollable. A female insect like him shouldn't have too much autonomy."
Prince Yu nodded in agreement. What he meant was, she was just a female soldier, and he was really being given face.
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