Chapter 28 Saint Zachary—“The Man Favored by God” If He Was…
In the medical department, this sound means only one thing: death.
Perhaps because they were cold-blooded by nature, or perhaps because they were used to it, the insects around them didn't react much.
Gu Zheyue gazed at the deceased through the void and the glass, letting out a soft sigh. He did not interrupt his planned journey because of the sudden loss of life, and his steps continued firmly in the established direction.
"Rest in peace..." Ya-Fei knelt calmly beside the medical pod, his voice soft and reverent, as if he were performing a sacred ritual. He murmured softly, his handsome face filled with compassion, "Death will bring you complete redemption and purification..."
After praying, Gu Zheyue didn't pause for a moment, but continued to move towards the next hatch. Crystal clear drops of water slid from the corners of his red eyes and flowed down his cheeks. It was impossible to tell whether they were sweat or tears.
Bernie stood there in a daze, the scene he had just seen lingering in his mind - the soft blue eyelashes of this "Saint Zachary" were soaked with water, sticking wetly under his eyelids, looking like traces of sad tears.
The cold light shone on his hair, reflecting a few faint rays of light. And when he performed those strange movements, the light blue halo made him look like the Son of Mercy descended into the world.
"By the God of Insects... I must be crazy..."
The female soldier couldn't help but close his eyes. At this moment, he absurdly felt that his body and mind seemed to have been baptized and were being purified by an invisible force.
The originally rapid breathing sounds in the entire ward seemed to have become slower, and he was convinced that he was not the only one who had this wonderful feeling.
"Saint Zachary..."
[Admirer +1, Admirer +1...]
As expected, Gu Zheyue's ears rang clearly with the system's announcement. He wore the gentle and compassionate demeanor of a holy father, but inside he felt only emptiness and boredom.
Gu Zheyue lowered his thick lashes as the system's cheerful notification chimed in. He scoffed inwardly, "Teacher was right... Toying with people's hearts is my forte."
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Qingchao Department Squadron 02, Director's Office.
Artemantis's brow furrowed further as he looked at the interrogation records and inspection report in his hands. Setting aside the specific location of why a male Locust Pirates escaped, the entire case remained riddled with doubts.
Existing evidence indicates that there was no other male insect on the entire train except Damien Miller, but only high-level male insects could launch a mental attack of that intensity.
At the same time, although One-Eye's body was not in insect form, it was still possible to detect that he did not suffer a violent attack, but died from biological toxins.
The poison remaining in his body was not only rare but also capable of secondary transmission, resulting in an extremely high mortality rate. Even more bizarre was the fact that the witnesses in the same compartment, despite his bizarre death, dared to eat him anyway.
The insects that managed to survive had different accounts of how they escaped. Some said it was an accidental fire during an internal conflict among the space pirates, others said a female insect risked her life to save them, and some even said they saw the insect god... At this point, the investigation seemed to have reached a deadlock.
The special envoy's nitpicking, the Miller family's crying, and that strange soothing sub-female... Thinking of him, Artemantis's mind became even more confused.
His instincts, always keen on seeing through things, told him that there was definitely something wrong with this Saint Zachary, but no matter how he investigated, he could not find any conclusive evidence.
The Qingchao Bureau has strict law enforcement rules, and the simple principles he adheres to in his heart will not allow him to do things like torture in private.
I don't know if Saint Zachary has masochistic tendencies or what, but the more he faces his cold face, the more courageous he becomes, always showing extraordinary enthusiasm...
Artemantis's expression stiffened instantly, as if recalling something. He couldn't help but touch his left chest.
The head of the Nest Cleaning Department, who always remained calm in the face of adversity, was now subconsciously avoiding a sub-female. If this continued, he wouldn't be acting like a leader anymore...
So, when Bernie Byron came in and saw his chief looking worried, he blurted out, "Director, are you sick?
"If you're sick, go to the medical department as soon as possible. Don't take advantage of your youth and strength and ignore it. If you delay for too long, it will be fatal. I'm telling you..."
"Stop—" Artemantis immediately raised her hand to interrupt his chatter, all the worries in her heart gone. "I'm fine, start reporting."
"Okay..." Bernie reluctantly changed the subject. He briefly outlined the recent progress of various tasks, emphasizing that the search and rescue missions for His Excellency the Male Insect had been completed.
"Finally, we've gotten rid of this hot potato of Damien Miller. Damn, they're still trying to pass the buck!"
"Oh, you have no idea how outrageous the correspondent's expression was at that time! I still want to laugh when I think about it now.
"The Miller family is so stingy that they're not even willing to give more in pensions, and they're even finding ways to deduct money..."
"Has the fallen female guard been buried?" Hearing this, Artemantis couldn't help but gently close his eyes. His voice was unusually low. "He was a true warrior. No matter what, he shouldn't bear the consequences for the mistakes of the male insect."
"Don't worry, they won't dare to refuse the Qingchao Office's respect."
At this point, the casual smile on Bernie's face disappeared, and he clenched his teeth tightly:
"That scumbag male, relying on his extra tail hooks, dares to wantonly abuse the female insects! I think he's jealous of the female insects' strong regenerative ability and deliberately humiliates them! He even lost his wing membranes—it's really not worth dying for such a male master!"
Artemantis listened quietly, not commenting on his outrageous words. He knew the military female was a qualified nest-cleaner, and her emotions came and went quickly.
Sure enough, Bernie adjusted his tone after a while. He pretended to be humorous and said, "Fortunately, Saint Zachary's suture technique has been practicing well recently. At least he was able to keep that brother's body intact..."
Hearing a familiar name, Artemantis was silent for a moment. He gathered his thoughts, then opened his eyes and asked:
"After observing you for the past few days, what do you think of... this bug called Saint Zachary Field?"
"Very good," the military female thought for a moment and commented nonchalantly, "He's cute, has a good personality, and knows medical skills. If he were a male insect, I'd be happy to be his queen."
"Haha, just kidding."
Looking at the cold gaze of his superior, Bernie touched his nose angrily and said seriously:
"This sub-female is indeed a bit eccentric. But I have to admit that his unusual behavior has currently brought positive influence to those around him. Both professionally and personally, I fully recognize his value as a team member.
"But don't worry, I won't show any mercy to him. If I find any behavior that is detrimental to the hive, I will immediately control him!"
"Personally?" Artemantis's focus shifted slightly. Thinking of the sub-female's miserable upbringing and his overly clingy personality, he couldn't help but warn this unruly subordinate:
"Captain Byron, remember the rules of the Nest Cleaners. Saint Zachary is still young, you can't follow him and do something stupid."
"Huh?" Bernie, who almost didn't react at first, cried out in injustice. He looked at his boss speechlessly, "What are you thinking! Just because I hate men doesn't mean I'm a homosexual..."
As he spoke, the expression on his face gradually became a little strange. Bernie rubbed his chin and muttered thoughtfully: "Thinking about it carefully, sir, is there something wrong with you?
"No matter how much I admire Saint Zachary, I sometimes feel a little reluctant to get close to him, let alone hugging a sub-female so intimately... Ugh—just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle...
"Saint Zachary seems to be paying special attention to you, too. He keeps asking me about you. Could it be that you..."
Seeing his subordinate grow increasingly excited, practically dancing with joy, a sneer crossed Artemantis's gorgeous face. He subconsciously clenched his fists, his brilliant emerald eyes gleaming with a fierce gaze.
"It seems I've been too kind to you, Bernie Byron. Come with me to the training ground, and I'll let you experience what a close hug is—"
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The other protagonist at the center of the topic, Gu Zheyue, was also worried at this time.
He slowly reached his hand aside and absentmindedly kneaded the little jellyfish's extremely elastic umbrella cap. He muttered gloomily, "030, why do I feel like Al has been hiding behind me lately..."
The system was also puzzled, but its focus was completely different: [Who is Al? Is this the sub-female you just met?]
"Artemanthys, my target!" Gu Zheyue was a little angry after hearing this.
But soon, he couldn't help revealing a worried look, and asked with concern in his eyes: "030, are you sick too? How come you even forgot the mission-"
[…My fault.] 030 looked at the host's sincere eyes and was forced to remain silent for a moment.
Then, He couldn't help but remind her: "Is it possible that you are currently a sub-female insect? If you cling too closely to female insects, you'll be considered a pervert..."
"Ah? But..." Hearing this, the distress on Gu Zheyue's face became even more intense. His delicate eyebrows were lightly wrinkled together, like two curved little fish.
"Why don't we go and steal some experience first? Once we complete the mission three times and evolve into a male, his attitude will definitely change."
"What do you mean?" Gu Zheyue raised his head slightly, his eyes full of confusion. He argued seriously with the system in his mind: "Al is not that kind of person, ah no bug."
[This is the biological nature of female insects...] 030 explained casually, [Just like how you, the Sentinels of the White Tower World, long for a guide.]
“No…”
Not knowing what he was thinking about, Gu Zheyue slowly lowered his head as if he had lost his soul, muttering to himself.
The jellyfish tattoo on his neck seemed to sense the owner's emotional fluctuations, faintly emitting a little blue light. "If this is really the case, I will personally open his abdomen and take a look..."
No one expected that this sentence would come true. A few days later, Artemanthys really lay on Gu Zheyue's operating table.
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