Chapter 42 Matching Dance I mark you, then you will be my only one...
After hugging for a long time, Carrie pulled Lanrod into the kitchen and showed him the breakfast he had just made.
"Your Highness, if you want to eat it, I can make it for you every day."
Lanrod lowered his eyes to look at Carrie, and couldn't help but lean over and kiss her.
Lanrod looked at Kerry with his beautiful silver-blue eyes: "You can do this to yourself every day."
Kairui looked up and asked doubtfully, "Your Highness, what about you?"
Lanrod's eyes were gentle: "I can just drink the nutrient solution."
Kerry quickly understood His Highness Lanrod's thoughts.
Natural food has high nutritional value and is easy to absorb, so it is usually only eaten by male insects and upper-class nobles.
Kerry thought that His Highness probably felt that he did not need natural food and wanted to leave it for the male insects or the injured who needed it more.
"Then I'll drink the nutrient solution, too," Kerry said, looking at Lanrod. "Natural food is precious, so let's save it for you, the male insect with a more delicate stomach."
Lanrod pursed his lips and said, "You are too thin. You need to gain some weight."
Kerry didn't care: "Your Highness, this is my body shape, I'm not thin."
In order to prove himself, Carrey was about to show off his muscles, but before he could roll up his sleeves, a big mouthful of food was stuffed into his mouth.
"Eat more." Lanrod said.
In this way, Lanrod didn't eat much himself, but kept feeding Kerry.
He didn't stop until Carrie's belly was bloated.
A few days later, the Central District Garden
The real-time stereoscopic image transmitted by the No. 86 machine unfolded, and part of the edge of the F5 star field appeared before the eyes.
Lanrod looked at the real-time terrain report map in front of him, frowning slightly, as if thinking of a way to break the deadlock.
Carrie sat beside Lanrod and looked at the topographic map and said, "The topography of the F5 area is very unique."
Lanrod pursed his lips. "The F5 star field contains the Empire's most important strategic energy source, rich in the rare metal tungsten and tantalum. Ever since the F5 star field was invaded by alien beasts, the Empire has been using its reserve tungsten and tantalum for production, but now the reserve is almost exhausted."
Kerry nodded: "Tungsten and tantalum are of great significance to the military industry and people's livelihood."
Carrie looked up at the real-time topographic map, but when he looked at a corner, he suddenly had a strange feeling.
He reached out and touched the real-time topographic map, adjusted the direction and zoomed in.
"What's wrong?" Lanrod asked.
Carrie pursed his lips and said nothing. He stared blankly at the depths of the F5 star field, feeling his heartbeat getting faster and faster.
"Your Highness, do you feel anything?"
Lanrod frowned and followed Kerry's gaze, but didn't see anything.
Carrie looked deeply into the depths of the black hole, and there seemed to be something there.
With his heart beating violently, Carrie once again enlarged the three-dimensional image to try to see something.
But unfortunately, he didn't see any clues.
The throbbing heartbeat calmed down, and Kerry's intuition told her that there was something there.
That thing was different from anything he had ever come into contact with before. Instead of feeling dangerous, it felt familiar.
Looking at the F5 topographic map again, Carrie frowned, trying to find something from it.
But at this moment, the shadow of the picture suddenly became blurred, and disgusting gnawing sounds of "sizzle" and "sizzle" came from the other side.
"The strange beast has been discovered." Lanrod looked calm.
The robots they sent out could rarely last more than two hours in the F5 star field, but this time, robot No. 86 had broken the record.
The image completely broke, and Carrie looked away.
He always felt that he was missing something, and that thing he missed was very important to him.
"Are you okay?" Lanrod asked.
Kerry snapped back to reality: "Yeah, it's okay."
But since then, Carrie felt that his back was often itchy, but he didn't care, thinking it might be an allergy and it would go away if he endured it.
First Legion
"Do you feel like something is wrong recently?" Mien said while sorting out the information.
Taibo moved his eyelids: "Something is wrong."
Mien secretly glanced at the command room, then quickly looked away.
"Don't you think there's something wrong with His Highness, and Kerry?"
Taibo glanced at Mien and said, "What's the big deal? Your Highness works every day, so it's not normal for him to take a break recently."
Mien shook his head: "But why did His Highness take Kerry with him when he was resting?"
Leaning close to Taibo, Mien whispered, "Haven't you heard the rumors? They say His Highness is willing to sacrifice his life for Kairui."
Taibo stopped what he was doing and looked at Mien.
"You think the previous rumors are true? Your Highness doesn't really like Kerry, right?" Mien whispered.
Taibo frowned and hesitated, "That shouldn't be the case. Your Highness is a female insect, and a top-level female insect. So many male insects favor your Highness. Why would he like a low-level female insect like Kairi? I don't think so."
Mi En snorted and said, "If you don't believe me, let's go and see."
The conversation between the two attracted Yusigu's attention. He frowned and asked, "What are you doing?"
When Mien saw Yusigu coming over, he immediately came over. He had a good relationship with Commander Yusigu. After all, they had worked together for two years.
"Sir, we heard that something is going on between His Highness Lanrod and Kerry. Is that true?"
Yusgu paused and was about to say "fake".
But when he thought of His Highness's special treatment of Kerry, Yusigu suddenly became speechless.
It should...it should be fake, right?
The scene of His Highness Lanrod standing with Kerry unconsciously emerged in his mind.
Yusgu actually thought they were a perfect match.
But objectively speaking, Carrie is a female insect, and a low-level C-class civilian female insect.
No matter from which perspective, His Highness Lanrod should not choose Kerry.
Yusigu frowned. He looked at Mien and whispered, "Stop being so nosy. Have you finished your work?"
Mien pursed his lips.
"Understood, sir."
Imperial City
Shika stepped barefoot on the soft velvet cushion and took a sip from the rose cup beside him.
"Are you sure His Highness Lanrod will go to the ball?"
Sub-female Luo Ding lowered her head and said, "Sir, this is what the people at the convention center said."
Putting down the exquisite cup in his hand, Shika looked up and said, "It's strange. His Highness Lanrod never participated in this kind of matching ball before. Why did he accept the invitation this time?"
The Imperial Capital Ball is also known as the Matching Ball.
It is largely designed for single males and females.
At a dance party, if a male or female insect takes a fancy to someone, they can invite him or her to dance. Once the invited person agrees, it proves that he or she also likes the other person.
There are two real-time updating walls above the ballroom at all times.
The most popular male and female insects are displayed on the update wall.
The male insects' positions change frequently, and no one can stay in first place.
However, among the female insects, His Highness Lanrod has always been at the top of the list.
Shika raised his eyes and glanced at the Asian female: "Who is going to the dance this time?"
Rodinto lowered his head and said, "Except for Lord Lupo, the other male insect lords are not as high as you."
Shika snorted, "Of course, I'm an S-rank male insect. How many male insects are higher than me?"
Rodin lowered his head even further.
Silla touched the rough blanket beside her and frowned: "Who put this blanket there?"
Rodin pursed his lips. "This is the newest densely woven natural fiber Ia picked up for you from the production center."
Shika: "How can this be considered the latest? You dare to send me any garbage? Can a male insect use this rough fabric? You really don't know how to live or die."
Raising his hand, Shika said, "Throw away this blanket and replace it with one made of natural fleece."
Luo Ding bent down and said, "Yes."
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Shika suddenly said, "Prepare a few more new clothes for me. I want to try them on before going to the ball."
"yes."
prom
Carrie stood awkwardly beside the pillar. He felt a little uncomfortable as he watched the clinking of glasses in the hall.
Looking up, Carrie saw the real-time rankings hanging high on the wall.
On the list on the right, His Highness Lanrod's name was prominently listed at the top.
"His Highness Lanrod has always been the female insect most wanted to marry by the imperial male insects. I guess this top spot will not change until he finds someone." Posito stood behind Carrie.
Kerry turned to look at Posito: "You are?"
Posito shrugged his shoulders and said, "Just like you, I came to the ball to try my luck."
Posito looked outside and said, "I can see the male insects here. If any male insect takes a fancy to me, my trip will be worthwhile."
Carrie looked at Posito for a few seconds and said nothing.
But Posito's gaze stayed on Kerry for a long time.
"You are really good-looking. Maybe some male insect will take a fancy to you," said Posito.
Kerry said nothing.
At this moment, a sound suddenly came from not far away.
"Some important person must have arrived." Posito stood on tiptoe to look forward. "I guess it's either His Highness Lanrod or a high-ranking male insect."
Kerry didn't look forward, but heard Posito suddenly say, "Oh my god, that should be His Highness Lanrod, why is he so handsome? Damn, he is so handsome!"
Hearing this, Kerry looked forward and saw that under the white light, His Highness Lanrod's silver hair was as beautiful and gorgeous as silk, and his silver-blue eyes and dark green dress were as breathtaking as an ink painting of mountains.
Kerry's heart beat faster. That pale blue dress was the one he had once said looked good to His Highness Lanrod.
"Damn, no wonder the male insects want to marry her. If I were a male insect, I would want to marry her too!" Posito said, looking ahead.
Just as Kerry was about to say something, he heard another commotion coming from the front.
"Oh my god, that's Lord Lupo and Lord Shika, right?" Posito's eyes widened. Those were two S-class male insects!
Kerry's gaze paused, and his steps stopped.
"What are they doing? Are they proposing to His Highness Lanrod?" Posito looked ahead. "I heard that both Lord Lupo and Lord Shika like His Highness Lanrod. Who do you think will succeed?"
Posito touched the black-haired female insect on his side, but saw that Carrie ignored him.
center stage
Lanrod frowned and looked at Lord Lupo in front of him. He wanted to find Kerry, but was stopped by Lupo.
"Your Highness." Unlike Shika's feminine side, Lupo, also an S-rank male insect, was cheerful and straightforward. "If you hadn't come to the ball this time, I'm afraid I wouldn't have seen you again."
Lanrod didn't say anything. Hika behind Lupo said sarcastically, "His Highness Lanrod doesn't want to see you. What are you so excited about?"
Lupo rolled his eyes at Shika and ignored him.
The brown-haired male simply stood in front of Lanrod and said directly, "Your Highness, can we dance together?"
Suddenly, there was a discussion around, and Shika suddenly became anxious: "How can there be someone like you!"
Lupo turned his head and glanced at Shika: "What do you care about me!"
In order to prevent Shika from getting in the way, Lupo stood in front of Shika and said again: "Your Highness, will you accept my invitation to dance?"
Lanrod pursed his lips and said, "I'm sorry."
Lupo frowned. "Why? Your willingness to attend the ball this time means you want to form a bond now. Besides Shika and I, there are no higher-level male insects present."
Lanrod raised his eyes as if looking for Kerry. He continued, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lupo. Thank you for your invitation."
Lupo did not give up and said directly: "Your Highness, I can promise you that if I mark you, you will be my only female lord, and I will not marry other female servants!"
When Lupo said this, there was silence for a moment, and even Shika was stunned.
You should know that high-level male insects rarely remain faithful to one woman. Generally, there is one female monarch and several female servants.
Even if there are some who only marry one female monarch in their lifetime, they are extremely rare and can be counted on one hand.
Lanrod lowered his eyes and looked at Lupo for a few seconds: "Sorry."
Posito, who was standing by the pillar, said, "Oh my god, this confession is so touching. As an S-rank male insect, he actually promised to marry only one female monarch for his whole life. If it were me, I would have been extremely moved! Oh my god, His Highness Lanrod didn't even agree to this. If it were me, I would have agreed long ago!"
Posito said enviously, "What is His Highness Lanrod thinking? Lord Lupo is already the highest-ranking male insect in the empire, and yet he still refuses to agree? Is he planning to marry a celestial being?"
Carrie pursed his lips and said nothing, he just looked ahead quietly.
At this moment, the silver-haired female insect suddenly walked towards the corridor, attracting the attention of countless people.
"Huh? What are you doing?" Portia looked at the silver-haired female insect's perfect face, which seemed like a gift from God, getting closer and closer, and she couldn't help but take a few steps back. What happened?
"Hey, why is he coming towards us?" Portia looked at Carrie.
But Kerry didn't move at all, just stayed where he was.
Under the gaze of countless people, Lanrod slowly walked towards Kerry.
Under the white light, the silver-haired female insect's eyebrows and eyes were cold and dazzling, almost breathtakingly beautiful.
"Excuse me, may I invite you to dance?" A pleasant voice sounded, and Lanrod looked gently at the beautiful eyebrows of the black-haired female insect.
"Okay." Carrie looked at Lanrod and smiled lightly without dodging at all.
Suddenly, there was an uproar all around.
“Holy shit, what’s going on???”
"There's no flower ornament on his forehead, he's clearly a female!"
"I know him, he seems to be Kerry!"
"What's going on? His Highness Lanrod just asked him to dance? Was he confessing his love to him?!"
"Is he Kerry? This is the first time I've heard of that name, but he's really good-looking!"
"What's the point of just looking good? Look carefully, it's a female insect!!!"
…
Posito, who was standing very close, witnessed the whole process. He looked at everything in front of him with his mouth wide open in shock, and it felt like his brain had stopped working.
Who can tell him what's going on?!
There was a lot of noise all around, but Lanrod and Kerry ignored it.
The music started, indicating that the dance had officially begun.
If a male or female insect successfully arranges a dance, it means they are a couple.
Soon, the news spread throughout the empire.
Everyone, including the imperial palace and the major families, knew the news.
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