Chapter 51
Inside the café.
Yael looked at the female soldier sitting opposite him and said expressionlessly, "What do you want to say?"
Just now, Leimand threw something like a mechanical ball around him, and then an invisible barrier seemed to appear out of thin air. The speed of his mental attack slowed down a lot, and he could only sit here and talk to him.
"It seems that you care a lot about the female slave you picked up."
Leimande said this casually, then quickly lowered his eyes in annoyance, "Forget it, there's not much time left, I'll just talk about the main points."
"You probably don't know that the slave girl is a war criminal who has committed serious crimes."
Yael's pupils shrank slightly, but it remained unnoticed on his face.
He even tilted his head and looked at Lemand, questioning him sharply.
"Court judgments, news reports, video footage, lists of defectors... just pick out any piece of evidence."
Leman's movements froze.
All his actions came from the admiral's secret communications and orders, but there were no substantive documents, and there could not be any.
Lynching and insect experiments were violations of the Imperial Constitution and were just tacit amusement among the nobles, and were not acceptable at all.
But in front of the male insects, convicting a lowly female slave is always a matter of a word. Just put a false accusation on her and give her enough compensation, and the female slave will be kicked out immediately.
Although Leman thought the male insect in front of him had good character, he would at least think twice before charging him with such a serious crime as a war criminal.
But Yer stood on the side of the female slave without even a second thought, his words and actions showing undisguised trust and protection.
"None of them? Just based on the lieutenant colonel's one-sided statement, it's hard for me to believe that my female insect is a war criminal."
"Even if he is the military chief, he has no right to convict a bug without the judiciary. It is really offensive to directly say that my female bug is a war criminal without any evidence to support it."
Yael was not a talkative person, but this time he kept yelling at the female soldier in front of him, which was enough to show how bad his mood was.
“…”
The male insect on the screen frowned angrily, with the corners of his eyes slightly raised, looking a little fierce, but in Caesar's eyes, he was adorable in a way that was hard to describe in words.
and--
That's enough.
Xi Ze's icy expression softened, and he looked at Yael on the screen intently, his eyes deep.
The fact that he chose to believe and protect at the first moment has completely eliminated his resentment.
The delusion that I had been searching for for many years and then had been shattered was actually realized in this place and in this situation. It was really...
Xi Ze's tongue felt slightly pale and trembled subtly for a moment.
I could almost still smell the pleasant scent of the male insect, a hint of burnt sweetness mixed with the refreshing scent of melted ice and snow.
But his eyes swept over the snow that had not been wiped clean off the male insect's body, and his eyes turned cold again. He switched to another channel and urged.
“Speed up.”
Do you like grabbing someone's collar so much? I wonder if you'll still be so mean after being caught.
Inside the café, this negotiation, which was not really a negotiation, was still going on.
Feedback of the attack had already come through the earphone. He had brought only a few subordinates with him, and most of them, both overt and covert, had lost contact. But these few minutes were enough to gain.
Lemand sighed, feeling very embarrassed, and softened his tone after thinking for a while.
"Perhaps you have misunderstood something."
"Let me start from the beginning... I took over this female insect five months ago."
Five months ago.
Leman received a secret communication from the admiral of the First Legion who had taken office a few years ago. He said in a serious tone that he would send an important war criminal to Etal and let him be in charge of the interrogation.
It was a wounded female soldier, naked, with both hands and feet bound with restraints. Her body was folded in half and stuffed into a small box, which was then smuggled into the garbage room of the starship.
On the surface, he was in charge of the border defense forces stationed in the border galaxies, but secretly he was also conducting illegal interrogations on behalf of the nobility and the military.
He had dealt with many "important war criminals" sent over like this, and he no longer had any unnecessary emotional fluctuations.
Underground torture is far more brutal and bloody than regular interrogations. Countless female soldiers have died in it, and it has long become a fear-inducing existence.
Only the same kind understand each other best, but they are also the most cruel and brutal. Every punishment is designed to target the weak points of the female insect, with the aim of completely destroying the female insect's body and spirit in the shortest possible time.
The order from above was to torture them directly, and to inflict as much torture and pain as possible while ensuring that the female insects did not die.
At least during the period when Lemande was in charge of the punishment, no insect could complete the entire set of torture. They either collapsed halfway or died from the unbearable torture, without exception.
The military lady named Nishizawa was the only exception.
The admiral meant not to hold back at all, and even ordered Lemand to send the torture surveillance over for inspection. His attitude was so cautious that the insect was shocked... or maybe he was not inspecting, but just admiring the sight of this female insect being tortured.
But he soon understood why Anto was so cautious.
That female soldier with bright golden eyes and silver hair, no matter how she was tortured, whether she was a bloody mess or a pile of mud, whether she was crying silently or gasping silently.
As long as he is allowed a moment to catch his breath, he will recover his spirit slowly and endlessly, just like the weeds on the roadside that can never be pulled out.
Those clear golden eyes were stained with blood, pus and countless filth, and were mostly dazed and blank, filled with pain that was overflowing. Even the female insect that was executing them did not dare to look them in the eye.
But as long as those eyes are not closed due to coma, or completely dissipated due to death, they will always contain a broken golden light that cannot be extinguished by any torture or humiliation.
Leman even considered gouging those eyes out, but he soon realized that would only be an insult and proof of his own failure.
After three rounds of interrogation, Lemande felt extremely complicated.
As there were no more orders from the Legion, he stopped and went to quell the rebellion in the area that had been invaded by pirates.
It was not until the admiral came to question him that Lemand learned that the female insect was missing. Further investigation revealed that it was intercepted by Yelle.
"That's what happened. This is the normal process for dealing with serious war criminals. I can't go into too much detail, but you can search Starnet and you'll know. I'm not lying."
Lemand selectively omitted some things that did not meet the specifications, and only systematically explained the process of reviewing female insects. It was normal to try to put pressure on Yael, and refusing to hand over the female insects was obstructing military affairs.
Yael remembered the military boot on Caesar's head in the video he had seen before, and at this moment he instantly matched the identity.
The anger rising in his chest burned his heart, making his tone gradually colder.
"So, you are the one who has been torturing the female insect?"
Leman's breath caught.
He didn't expect that the male insect's focus was this.
Xize's speech speed unconsciously slowed down when he gave orders. He stared closely at the male insect on the screen, and his Adam's apple rolled for a moment.
Even though you knew his identity was questionable and that his existence would bring a lot of trouble and danger, didn't you have even the slightest thought of abandoning him?
Reimand clenched his hands at his sides into fists, and a nameless anger rose in his heart.
"It's me! But hasn't that female insect been deceiving you all along?!"
"I can see that you like this female slave very much, but I'm afraid he hasn't confessed his true identity. When it comes to bad intentions, I pale in comparison!"
"Oh, but what's that to you?"
Yael rolled his eyes, his tone was cold and indifferent, and his refusal to cooperate was very obvious.
The backup plan I brought with me was already being used up, the casualty feedback in my earphones had slowed down a bit, but the negotiations were already at a stalemate.
Leman took a deep breath and suddenly changed his tone.
"Or, have you ever thought about making good use of this opportunity? We can work together."
Yael, who originally didn't intend to reply, pricked up his ears and became alert. "What do you mean?"
"It's not that I don't want to tell you the true identity of this female insect directly, but it has already involved too many things. He is in a very complicated situation, and it is not something that cannon fodder like us can interfere with. But--"
"The current situation is a good opportunity to take advantage of the complex interests involved and make a fortune."
"This is an opportunity for me."
Lemand raised his eyes, his wolf-like cold and fierce eyes concealed a strong ambition.
"The main star system is too far away. No matter how long Admiral Anto's arms are, he can't reach here for the time being. There is no need to hand over this female slave. Just spread the news that he has escaped to the main star system to confuse the military temporarily. Then I will take the initiative to apply to go and give chase."
"At this time, with the help of my family, I can be transferred from the border defense post, connect with the army, and return to the main planet smoothly."
"You're quite the daydreamer."
Yael sneered, with a hint of annoyance in his eyes, "Then tell me what benefits it can bring to me?"
"You don't have to do anything. This female slave is still yours. When the time comes, you just need to spread the word that you are the male master of this female slave and can provide the location of the female insect."
"You can take this opportunity to ask the military admiral for many benefits, such as star coins, housing, resources... You can even use this as a stepping stone to enter the upper-class society and become a higher-level noble."
"If you still like this female slave, you can keep her in the basement and hand her over when the truth is revealed. This will be a way to save your life."
Leimande narrowed his eyes and asked, "What do you think?"
Yael suddenly raised his eyes and looked at the female insect, then stood up suddenly.
"I have said it many times, he is my female worm, I will not sell, transfer or give him as a gift."
"There is no other option, and I will not consider what you said."
He still remembered how miserable the female insect was when he picked it up that night. It almost died in the snow and later showed severe post-traumatic stress disorder.
Those injuries were only healed by medicine, but it does not mean that the perpetrator has been forgiven.
He is even less qualified to replace Cecil and suppress his disgust and hatred to seek these interests in cooperation.
Not to mention that it was not cooperation at all, but a more cruel form of torture and endless humiliation, a vicious practice that could torture a female soldier to death.
"If the lieutenant colonel still doesn't intend to say anything substantial next, and only has these endless daydreaming inducements, then you can leave now, because my answer will not change."
At this point, Leimand had given up on trying to persuade the other party with emotion or reason. He stood up suddenly and spoke in a deep voice.
"Even if there is no legal provision, even if you are unwilling, have you ever thought about the consequences of offending a military general?!"
"All avenues for advancement were blocked, he was forced to incur huge debts, lost his job and place to live, and even had his citizenship secretly taken away and became an illegal immigrant, living in fear of threats and pursuits for the rest of his life... Don't think that person is incapable of doing such a thing."
Leimand finally noticed the male insect's expression change slightly, and immediately softened his tone.
"Selling this female slave to me is probably the easiest way. You can get a satisfactory reward without offending the military general. Why not do it?"
"I thought the lieutenant colonel would have something else to say, but I didn't expect it to be just threats over and over again. I'm really disappointed."
Yael's expression became completely gloomy. He looked directly into Leman's eyes and spoke word by word.
"If you have the time, you might as well go and ask that admiral for help. Maybe you can even get a fake arrest warrant, instead of standing in front of someone's door like a star thief, forcing them to buy things and making threats."
He almost started scolding directly, leaving no room for Lemand at all, and stabbed out like a little hedgehog.
However, it buried the female insects at home under its soft belly to protect them from being robbed and slandered.
Yer looked straight into Leman's eyes. His lacquered pupils were burning brightly with anger, like a starlight cutting through the long night.
"Get lost!"
Along with this sound, there was the sound of the glass in the store door suddenly shattering.
Bang--!!!
"We received a call reporting that a male insect was suspected to be trapped here. Do not move any insects inside!"
A fully armed army broke in, wearing explosion-proof clothing and metal helmets, covered with weapons and ammunition. Their extremely tough orders were amplified by earphones and filled the cafe.
The channel in the headset fell into complete silence. Lemande's eyes were cold, and he reached out to grab Yael the moment he was distracted.
"Bang bang bang bang bang!!!"
But before the hand reached the male insect, it was instantly shot through by the laser gun. A dazzling blue aurora was accompanied by blood and flesh flying everywhere.
Lemand gritted his teeth and swallowed a groan, broke free from the military girl who ran up to hold him down, struggled hard to break free and rushed in front of Yer, and said in a hoarse voice.
"He has been lying to you... his name, identity, military rank... how many of them are real? You trust him so much and want to find a compromise. Be careful not to get stabbed in the back in the future!"
Before he could continue, Yael was pulled into the layers of defense and protection of the bomb squad, isolating him from all harm, including the tragic scene of subduing Leman.
"Sir, are you injured?"
A muffled sound came from under the tightly wrapped helmet.
Yael looked at them warily, not understanding what was going on for a moment. "No, you are...?"
"To maintain the planet's security."
Before the leader could answer the question, a more lively person next to him answered first, saying that his big teeth could be seen under his helmet.
The captain pushed him hard, then turned around and spoke calmly.
"Before, the Feishanxing bandit gang attacked Etar, and we were temporarily called here to maintain law and order. Just now, Chong saw the situation here and called the police."
"This is... thank you for your hard work."
Yael said doubtfully, and then quickly asked, "Can I go home now?"
"It's not hard, it's what we should do. Let me escort you back. We will strengthen patrols around here. You can call us if you need anything."
The captain made a gesture, and the encirclement cracked, but it did not disperse. Instead, it transformed into a passage that led all the way to the entrance of the alley outside. Anything further could not be seen...
Maybe it leads all the way to the front door of the house.
When he got outside the café, Yael saw how many soldiers there were. They were now well-trained in cleaning the battlefield or guarding the surroundings. They looked serious and professional.
He followed the team leader silently. He could sense countless hidden gazes along the way, some looking at him curiously or inquiringly, but none of them had any malicious intentions.
[Is this the admiral's hero? ]
A female soldier stood on guard holding a gun, her figure was straight and straight, without any unnecessary movements, but the black glass on her helmet could not block her gossiping sight at all.
[It looks like... hehe. ]
[Watch out for those green eyes on your face, or the admiral will give you double the training! ]
The female soldier next to him guessed what he was thinking and rolled her eyes at him jokingly, but she helplessly noticed more burning gazes from the opposite side.
【Roll, roll, roll! 】
The captain coughed awkwardly, turned around and whispered, "I'm sorry, sir, this..."
"It doesn't matter."
Yer was lost in thought just now, and suddenly he seemed to understand something, but there was no definite evidence.
"You... I don't know much, but do you belong to any military group?"
The female soldier was silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice, "Once upon a time..."
He spoke vaguely after that, which made Yael a little confused, but he didn't ask any further questions.
The front door was just a few steps ahead. He took out the key from his pocket, and the military girl behind him stopped moving with discretion.
But before he could insert the key, the door opened from the inside.
Xi Ze was standing inside the door, his expression gentle but worried. He lowered his eyes and called him in a low voice, "My Lord."
Before being pulled in, Yael remembered something and turned to the female soldier outside and said, "Thank you for sending me back."
The female soldier was watching this side from a few meters away. She raised her hand and gestured when she heard the words. After confirming that the door was closed, she adjusted the gun on her back and trotted down the stairs.
…
The sound from the earphones was still ringing in his ears. It took Xi Ze a long time to come back to his senses and he blinked slowly.
The situation was under control, much better than he had expected, and in this negotiation that could be called threatening, he had never been the abandoned party from beginning to end.
The male insect has always had a good temper, but this time he turned cold and started swearing. Was it because he felt sorry for him after hearing about those bad experiences?
Thinking of this, the pair of golden eyes could hardly conceal the light and joy that gathered little by little. Xize restrainedly pursed the corners of his lips, trying to calm the strange emotions stirring in his body.
Even when the male insects returned home, the excitement still remained.
"My Lord..."
Xize closed the door with his backhand and took the male insect in front of him into his arms. The thin and cold body under his palm made his heart tremble, "My lord."
Yael was still thinking about the chaotic situation just now. Hearing this, he looked up at him and said softly, "I was threatened just now. Did you know that?"
The female insect's movements froze.
Yael didn't wait for him to speak and continued, "The female soldier named Leimande said that you have been hiding your true identity from me. I know this, but... can't you tell me now?"
"You're not a war criminal, are you?"
There was a hint of doubt in his voice, and even though he found it extremely absurd, he couldn't help but ask.
"I am not."
Xi Ze paused, held the male insect's shoulder and moved a little distance away, his golden eyes staring intently at Yael, his voice slow and extremely serious.
"My Lord, I have never thought of betrayal. Do you believe me or him?"
Yael met those eyes and suddenly smiled, "Of course I believe you."
Xi Ze's somewhat tense jaw suddenly relaxed. Although the problem between them had not been resolved, he still couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips, his eyes slightly brightening.
"but--"
Yael raised his eyebrows slightly, and his tone seemed light, but in fact he was gritting his teeth. He reached out and pinched the soft flesh of the female insect's cheek, and pulled it out hard.
"I can't wait that long! The enemy is at my doorstep, and you're still hiding it from me!"
"Tell me, what exactly is going on? Who are you, how did you end up in this place, and what is your purpose?"
The female insect's handsome face was deformed and looked a little funny. She said in a vague voice, "This matter is a little complicated..."
"You talk, I listen."
Yael looked at him leisurely, obviously not intending to just brush it off as he had done before.
Xi Ze hesitated for a long time, as if he was thinking about his words, but he finally fell silent and said softly and vaguely, "...I'm sorry."
Yer looked at him intently and loosened the fingers that were pinching his face. There was a red fingerprint there, which looked a bit miserable.
"From the look on your face just now, I thought you had already prepared a better excuse."
The female insect paused and said softly, "I just don't want to lie to you again."
Yael almost laughed out of anger and took a deep breath.
"You've lied to me enough. Besides, if you don't tell me how to solve the problem, what should I do if the army really comes to my house? What should I do if that lieutenant colonel and major general comes to steal insects when I'm not at home?"
Speaking of this, Xi Ze calmed down, his tone sounded firm and reliable, "Don't worry, I will handle it, and it will definitely not affect the Lord."
"What happened today will never happen again."
At this point, how could Yael not understand that the identity of this female insect was definitely not simple, and she might even be a major general or admiral in the military. He just didn't know how she ended up like this.
He suddenly asked, "What about you?"
Xi Ze was stunned.
"What are you going to do? Where are you going? I don't know your true identity and purpose. I don't even know if this is your real name. When you leave... where am I going to find you?"
The male insect's voice was very soft, his emotions were deeply suppressed, and his speech speed was a little hurried.
A complicated identity means inevitable responsibility and separation. When Lemand came to the door, the things that he had deliberately not thought about before were laid out in front of him.
Thinking that the female insect in front of him might disappear without a trace one day, and that the universe was vast and the planets were numerous, and that he knew nothing about her name and identity, he could only stand there in a daze, not knowing where to look for her.
He understands that things are sensitive and can't be spoken out easily, but he can't accept being kept in the dark like a fool. This would make him feel that this relationship is built on a castle in the air and has no reality at all.
"I'm sorry, this matter will be over soon, and I will tell you everything in person when the time comes."
Maybe the balcony door was not closed properly, allowing the snow and wind to leak in. Yael stepped barefoot on the carpet and felt cold from head to toe.
He reached out and pushed Caesar away, took a few steps back, turned around and walked into the room.
"Don't follow me. Let me be alone for a while."
The author has something to say:
Yaye and the general have hidden many things from each other, but the general didn't mean to keep his mouth shut. The next chapter will explain the secrets to the babies!
But both of them are good at protecting their shortcomings.
Yeah Yeah:
Are you hiding something from me? I should ask myself. Why are you trying so hard to sow discord between us?
Have you ever tortured Xi Ze? Rubbish! Rubbish far away! (Little hedgehog is fierce)
General:
Tortured yourself? Still able to stay calm.
Did you pull the male master down and make him eat snow? What a filthy hand! Chop it off! (Hehe)
Leman did not die, he escaped and has a role in the later scenes.
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