The second prince smiled bitterly, "I guessed it. You've always been very wary. He was lucky to enter your heart when you were least on guard."
As he spoke, the Second Prince looked at Lu Manman with a serious expression: "But I don't mind. Although I may become the emperor of the empire, I don't mind that my empress has other partners. As long as my empress is you, I can accept these things, and I will make everyone accept them. I will never let my empress be pointed at and gossiped about. My empress will always be carefree and happy."
Lu Manman couldn't help but avoid his gaze, which, besides its usual gentleness, also carried a rare hint of domineering. "I... am not worth it."
"No! You deserve it. I know it's a bit early for you now, but I'm willing to wait, to keep waiting."
This was his second serious confession since the last one, and Lu Manman didn't know how to respond for a moment.
All he could say was, "This time, I don't believe Hua Qingmo is dead just like that. I want to go and look for him."
Feng Yuan Chu smiled slightly, "I had a rough idea, but... the Federation has already confirmed Hua Qing Mo's death. If the outcome is not as you expected, please accept my condolences."
Lu Manman: ...Holy crap! Why are all the men in interstellar space so understanding?
Seeing Feng Yuan Chu's magnanimity, which resembled that of an empress, Lu Manman really didn't know what to say.
Fortunately, thanks to Feng Yuanchu's arrangements, the starship underwent several space jumps and soon arrived near the insect-borne star.
Lu Manman frowned as she looked at the planet in front of her. It was very different from when she left. At this moment, the Insect Planet was completely enveloped by the Insect Race.
Seeing this, Feng Yuanchu became somewhat worried and couldn't help but ask, "Are you really going?"
The system spoke first in Lu Manman's mind, "Go! Go with confidence, I am your strongest backer, I will protect you!"
Lu Manman couldn't help but retort, "You dare to call yourself the strongest backer? In terms of backers, you're not even as good as the Second Prince."
System: "You'll find out when the time comes. Anyway, go with peace of mind."
With Feng Yuan Chu present, Lu Manman couldn't say too much to the system, so she nodded to Feng Yuan Chu and said, "Yes! I'm going!"
For the mission, for the reward!
Feng Yuan Chu: "Would you mind if I went with you?"
"No way!" Lu Manman refused without even thinking. Having frequently browsed the news, she knew he was about to be named Crown Prince, and she didn't know when she would be able to complete this task, and besides…
She didn't want Feng Yuanchu to take this risk for her.
When Feng Yuan first saw Lu Manman's determined eyes, he sighed helplessly and handed her a spatial ring.
"Here are some 3S mechs and energy shields, as well as some other things. Hopefully, these things will help you and make you safer."
Lu Manman took the things. "Thank you! Don't worry, I'll definitely be fine."
Lu Manman is undoubtedly the strongest combat force in the interstellar space, and Feng Yuanchu is somewhat at ease about that. "Okay! I'll wait for you to come back!"
After bidding farewell to Feng Yuanchu, Lu Manman cautiously piloted her mecha toward the planet.
Feng Yuan Chu watched his departing figure, a hint of worry in his eyes. He wanted to go with her, but since she didn't want to, he wouldn't force her.
He must work hard to become her strongest support. Now he must completely suppress those opponents. Only in this way can he truly stand at the top and truly protect Lu Manman.
Feng Yuanchu returned to his battlefield with a stern expression.
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Not long after he left, Feng Yuanchu's personal computer rang; it was his capable assistant calling.
In the holographic projection, the man respectfully said, "Your Highness! Marshal Qi Xiuyuan has gone missing."
Feng Yuan Chu frowned: "What's going on?"
The man replied, "Marshal Qi went to investigate the Zerg himself, saying he would return in two weeks, but the deadline has passed and he has not returned as scheduled. No one can contact him either."
It's normal to not be able to contact them within Zerg territory, but Qi Xiuyuan always keeps his word, and this is the first time he hasn't been able to return as promised.
Feng Yuanchu: "First, block the news. Immediately send capable people to find him. Also, send me his specific details."
...
Lu Manman used her wood-based powers to envelop all the mechs, carefully passed through the insectoid encirclement, and landed on the ground.
The planet has now become a complete Zerg planet, teeming with Zerg like any other Zerg planet, completely different from what she remembered.
Lu Manman frowned slightly and asked the system, "Where is he?"
As expected, the system didn't respond; aside from issuing tasks and rewards, it always disappears like this.
At this moment, Lu Manman's mind automatically thought of a place where Hua Qingmo, who usually loved to burrow into the hordes of insectoids and mutated beasts, suddenly chose to go back when he saw them.
I hadn't realized it before, but now that I think about it, he must have made his decision back then, coaxing her back to safety and teaching the grandfathers so many things...
Lu Manman immediately piloted her mecha and flew in that direction.
The further Lu Manman flew, the more uneasy she felt, because the more advanced insectoids there were, and even more mutated beasts appeared.
Remembering what Hua Qingmo had said about the abnormality, Lu Manman wrapped some vines and leaves around the mecha, disguised herself, and flew forward more cautiously.
Later on, there were many more Zerg queens.
The mecha was too conspicuous, so Lu Manman put it away, camouflaged herself with plants, and then continued forward.
This camouflage is very useful. Lu Manman is small, and with the camouflage, she almost blends into the surrounding forest environment, making it difficult for the insect queen with poor eyesight to spot her.
Just as Lu Manman continued on her way, a mutated tiger suddenly blocked her path.
Lu Manman stopped in her tracks. With the Zerg Queen around, Lu Manman didn't want to make a move. Instead, she wanted to wait for the mutated tiger to leave before continuing forward.
But after waiting for a long time, the mutated tiger showed no sign of leaving. At this moment, it simply squatted down on the ground, its round tiger eyes staring straight at Lu Manman.
It's as if you can see straight through the camouflage of the leaves and the cover of supernatural powers, and see the long road ahead.
Lu Manman was surprised that this mutated beast could see through her disguise.
He had encountered mutated beasts like mutated tigers and mutated lions before, but without exception, he was able to fool them all with his superpowers.
Lu Manman had to take a closer look at this mutated tiger, which seemed to be somewhat different from the previous ones.
Lu Manman and the mutated tiger locked eyes. Just as Lu Manman was considering whether or not to kill it, the mutated tiger suddenly pounced.
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