Chapter 4 Is he Murphy? Daniel finds this topic...
Daniel found the topic a bit abrupt and asked blankly, "No, what's wrong?"
“Then you’ll be pregnant soon.” Murphy raised his hand to add a note for him.
As a married male insect, his reputation is very important. What if this gets to his wife's ears and she misunderstands that he likes male insects? He must resolutely stop it.
"Ouch!" The golden-haired male insect was caught off guard and suffered a painful blow, so much so that he hopped on one leg in pain.
"Get your eyes checked as soon as possible if you go blind."
Murphy walked past him and went straight on.
Murphy had previously wondered if there were any special techniques to distinguish between the male, female, and sub-female Zerglings in the Zerg world, since they all looked like men from the human world. It seems there aren't.
What he didn't know was that the insectoid race usually distinguished genders by smell. Even if the male insectoid was of a lower rank, it would always emit a faint pheromone scent. However, since Morpheus was dressed in his true form, he naturally didn't have any pheromone scent at all.
In common understanding: no pheromone scent = female insect/sub-female. To distinguish between the latter two, you only need to know that female insects have markings, while sub-females do not.
Without pheromones or obvious insect markings, Murphy was thus misunderstood.
He hadn't taken more than two steps.
"...Morpheus?" A bug suddenly chirped at Morpheus from not far away. The voice was very hesitant, clearly indicating uncertainty.
Murphy was blocked by a green seaweed-headed male insect with a hesitant look. If the previous blond male insect could be considered fashionable, this seaweed-headed male insect's attire was quite unconventional, covered in jingling and clanging from head to toe.
The seaweed-headed male insect first looked him up and down several times, "Morpheus? Why are you dressed like this today? So tacky."
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Murphy looked at himself, dressed in an ordinary shirt and casual pants, then at the other person, the ghostly youth, and felt a bad premonition, as if he could imagine the original owner of the insect's appearance before.
That damn main system! The default appearance change only applies to the day you transmigrate, and only to those you saw on that day. It's so stingy!
Of course, none of that matters. What matters is that his wife probably hasn't seen him looking like that non-mainstream hoodlum before... No way!
"His Highness asked me to tell you that you did a good job. Although that lowly female was supposedly being trained by you, she is still His Highness's female insect. It was right of you not to let those lowly insects around you touch her. When she becomes obedient, she will return to His Highness's side."
Seaweed-headed, wearing studded shoes, with her nostrils slightly raised and eyes half-closed, exuded an air of superiority. "But don't be dissatisfied. His Highness said he will give you appropriate compensation."
Murphy initially thought these were the original owner's former cronies, but he didn't expect them to have another identity.
The high-ranking male insect behind the scenes was trying to lure him with illusory sweet dates to get him to cooperate in NTR, but unfortunately he encountered Mofeier, who was worried about not being able to enter the core area to punch that male insect for the time being.
Murphy clapped his hands and said, "Perfect. Tell that cuckolded man that if he gives it to me, it's mine. I like it very much."
"What do you mean?" The seaweed-haired woman finally lowered her disdainful nostrils a little.
"Literal meaning."
"You intend to betray His Highness?"
Murphy chuckled, his voice low but full of sarcasm. "Betrayal? Who does he think he is? Has he declared himself king and ascended the throne? If he has nothing better to do, I suggest he stop playing house and get some more sleep."
The male seaweed-headed worm seemed surprised that he could say such a thing, and was stunned for several seconds.
After Murphy finished speaking, he reached out and pushed him aside, saying, "You too, if you have nothing better to do, go lay bricks. What future is there in being a simp? Get lost, you're blocking my way."
"you!"
The blond male insect, covering its eyes, chased after them with a sharp, piercing screech, "...Wait, you, you're Morpheus?!?"
Wasn't the Murphy he remembered someone with long bangs, a gloomy face, and extravagant clothes, always looking like some bastard owed him money? How come all the jingling ornaments and studs all over his body are gone?
Before me stood Mofiel—tall and long-legged, with a noble air and handsome features. His black hair and black eyes exuded a mysterious aura, and there was a faint golden pattern around the outer edge of his dark pupils. His peach blossom eyes were slightly upturned, and his thin lips had a natural curve, giving him a touch of flirtatious charm.
She was taller than ordinary male insects, but without the fragility of sub-females or the ruggedness of female insects. She should have been the most perfect black female among his colorful female servants.
Nooooooooooo! He doesn't believe it!
Murphy maintained his smile with a hint of sympathy, saying, "Did I only scold him and forget to scold you? You should go get your eyes checked; you're quite blind."
The blond male insect raised his voice slightly, "That's not the point. The point is, this is what you used to look like?!?"
"No, I don't believe it!" He looked as if the world had lost its color, raising his hand to try and pinch Murphy's face to find traces of forgery. "Tell me, did you secretly get work done on your face?"
Murphy slapped his hand away rudely. "Get out."
Waaaaaah... The blond male insect, like a golden retriever, squatted sullenly to one side. He knew that from today onwards, his self-proclaimed title of the most handsome male insect in the entire college would change hands, with only one month left until his graduation.
Murphy only worried about his part-time job.
Murphy turned on his personal terminal and checked the time. He realized there were less than 10 minutes left before class. He wondered if he would be fined if he was caught being late.
Without further hesitation, Murphy grabbed the mechanical bug and sped off.
"Hey? Wait! You'll be too late if you go that way! You're going to class too, right? You can't be late for Professor Labbel's class. I know a shortcut that's faster, come with me."
The blond male insect, Er Kang, chased after it while shouting.
Seaweed Head stood there stunned for a while. By the time he came to his senses, the two insects had already chased after him and run far away. "Damn it! That damned Morpheus!!!"
That worthless F-rank trash, someone you could easily step on, dared to insult and push him! He must report back to His Highness word for word! He wants His Highness to teach this piece of trash from that garbage planet a lesson!
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Murphy decided to take a shortcut with the blond male insect.
Hovercrafts sped past on the road from time to time, making the two of them seem a bit clumsy on their feet.
I don't know how long it took before I finally arrived at the place where I had class—the Department of Medical Sciences. Perhaps because it was built together with the school hospital and located in the center of the entire college, it was quite far no matter which gate I came in from.
Fortunately, the big-mouthed blond male insect was there, so the journey wasn't too boring. Murphy got a lot of gossip from him, mostly about the insects in the academy, and occasionally he'd hear a bit about himself, though not anything nice.
"The medical department is in this building. Although it's quite large, very few people come to study," the blond male insect explained. "After all, male insects prefer easier classes."
Murphy nodded in agreement; the entertainment hall was always the place with the most male insects.
"Thanks, I'll treat you to dinner another day." Murphy was clear about his gratitude and resentment, referring to the fact that he had helped him take a shortcut so he wouldn't be late.
The blond male insect, sporting dark circles under his eyes, grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth. "You're welcome. I'm just glad you can forgive me."
Murphy recalled the accident from earlier, "...Fine, I forgive your blindness."
Murphy casually asked, "By the way, what's your name?"
The blond male insect's eyes widened immediately, and he clutched his chest, looking so shocked he could hardly breathe. "You? You really don't recognize me?!"
"I'm Daniel, the biggest star in the entire Federation!"
...
Murphy and a resentful Daniel entered the classroom one after the other. Daniel lived up to his reputation and was immediately surrounded by a crowd, while Murphy was pushed aside.
"Our big star has finally arrived."
"Daniel, what's with this trendy new look? Are you cosplaying a one-eyed guy?"
Daniel, basking in the adulation, overheard his friend's words, "Jason, I advise you to keep both eyes on guard tonight."
"Your way of speaking is getting more and more sophisticated."
Someone noticed Murphy coming in with Daniel and teased Daniel, "Hey, big star, where did you find this beautiful bug?"
Daniel felt somewhat comforted, thinking that it wasn't his fault for admitting his mistake earlier. "Hmph, you guys really didn't recognize me."
"ah?"
After hearing his words, the insects pondered deeply.
Do we know him?
Daniel waited smugly for them to guess for a while before casually tossing out, "He is Murphy."
"ah?"
"What?!!"
The male insects surrounding Daniel were all utterly astonished.
One stone stirs up a thousand waves. Previously, Murphy was a not-so-famous insect, although his reputation was not very good. But they had all heard of him, especially his gloomy eyes, timid temperament, and strange appearance.
"Is he that guy who always wears strange clothes and whose eyes are never fully visible?"
"Did you have plastic surgery?"
"Can staying at home for a few days really cause such a big change?"
"I'm going to stay home for a few days too..."
The male insects that hang out with Daniel are naturally narcissistic and love beauty, and their focus immediately shifts.
As Murphy watched Daniel casually utter his name, he just wanted to make sure Daniel's dark circles were covered up. Who makes such a big fuss about being a substitute teacher? Does he want everyone to know he's a substitute?
Murphy gave a forced smile. "No, thank you."
Before Daniel and the others could react, an old male insect with a serious expression and neatly combed hair walked in through the front door, carrying a book in one hand and a wooden ruler in the other, which was polished to a high shine and seemed to be very much loved.
All the male insects immediately shut their mouths and quickly returned to their seats, with Murphy also choosing a corner spot.
Today he realized that his normal clothes weren't very effective at concealing him. He walked along like a piece of honey bread, attracting the attention of every dog that wanted a bite.
Professor Rabel quickly counted the number of insects, paused slightly when Murphy answered, and then continued reading the next one.
Within minutes of class starting, Murphy gained a deep understanding of Rodney's feelings. The professor's lectures were very serious and rigorous, so they were not very interesting to listen to.
As he listened, his thoughts began to wander uncontrollably.
What kind of dinner should I bring for my wife tonight?
No, I need to attend the class?
So, is it sweet or savory?
The last time he packed lunches, the doctor had already rejected them, saying that his wife couldn't eat them for the time being and could only receive IV nutrition. He felt that his wife had become thin from hunger. Today, he carefully considered what to pack for the first time. Maybe he should pack all of them and see which one he prefers.
Okay, let's listen to the lecture.
There seems to be a forum for female insects; try searching for their preferences there...
After listening attentively for most of the class, he suddenly heard a familiar word.
"...Insect-made pheromones..."
Huh? Murphy's trouble-making radar has gone off.
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