Chapter 77
The next day, Toto walked into the classroom. Along the way, many Zerg looked him over and whispered, saying things that sounded malicious but didn't actually cause any real harm.
"That's the worm."
"These inferior insects from a remote planet look so rude. They'll probably be kicked out in a few days."
"One exception is enough for this school; there's no need for inferior genes to pollute the pure air."
"Doesn't he have a family behind him?"
"No, it was just a bug that came on the first day of school, nothing special."
"Haha, just wait and see, he'll get what's coming to him."
The Imperial Star Academy is almost entirely populated by male insects, while most female insects attend military academies and very few choose to attend comprehensive universities. As a result, the hierarchical concept among the male insects attending the academy is very serious. It is said that each grade has its own leader, and lower-ranking insects are at the bottom and have no chance to speak.
The babbling wasn't loud, just loud enough for him to hear.
Toto didn't pay attention, picked up his books and backpack, and went into the classroom.
He pushed open the door and sensed something was wrong. He immediately took a half step back, but the bucket still poured over and soaked his clothes.
The classroom erupted in laughter.
Toto wiped the water off his face, looked around, and saw that there were quite a few Zerg in the classroom. A male Zerg with blond hair jumped off the table, put his hands in his pockets, and walked towards him with disgust in his eyes: "I thought the special admissions students would be pretty, tsk, I didn't expect them to look so shabby. Hey, why are your clothes wet?"
He laughed exaggeratedly, covering his nose: "You smell terrible, a truly inferior stench..."
Toto remained expressionless.
The blond male insect looked at the young man standing in front of him. The young man's white uniform, which had been spotless, was now soaking wet. He was not beautiful, but rather impatiently handsome. His dark gray eyes were like a mirror, cold and calm.
Despite the embarrassing situation, he showed no anger. He wiped the water from his face and stepped around the golden-haired male insect.
As he walked, he took off his wet jacket, revealing his transparent vest underneath, which was stained with water. The young man's beautiful body was exposed to the public, eliciting many surprised gasps.
He actually took off his clothes! How indecent!
But she has a great figure...
"Hey! Who said you have the right to sit down and listen to our lecture?"
The blond male insect quickly took a few steps, blocking Toto from the desk, and shoved Toto's shoulder: "Get out of here."
Toto used a book to keep the blond male insect at bay. Since he couldn't escape, he said, "If I hit you, will you tell your parents?"
The blond male insect laughed and picked at his ear: "Hit me? You?" He was the highest-ranking and most powerful male insect here!
Toto smiled slightly, put down his book, and calmly raised his chin, indicating, "If I hit you, you can tell my guardian worm, it's okay."
With a tone that seemed to be showing off, the blond male insect's lips twitched. Is there something wrong with this guy? Why is he acting like it's nothing and even quite happy when he's been bullied?
Disgusting! Inferior insects!
The golden-haired male insect used all its strength to throw a punch!
Then.
"ah!"
His face changed, and he knelt down in anguish.
Toto was also very surprised. He grabbed the other's hand and felt the weakness of the other's fists and feet. As he exerted force, the muscles on his body taut out beautiful lines, which caused the male insects in the classroom, who rarely came into contact with female insects, to make strange noises.
Despite not exerting much effort, this male insect, who had endured hardship since childhood and exceeded the instructor's training targets, was rated as a good soldier. However, because he did not appear physically strong, his combat ability was overlooked.
Fei must have been well aware that Toto was a tough guy in a school full of weak male insects, which is why he was so confident in keeping his guardian's identity a secret.
The blond male insect had never suffered such a loss before, and it howled in pain. After a brief moment of confusion, the culprit quickly calmed down, picked him up in one swift motion, and said in a steady voice, "Where is a doctor?"
No one answered; the male insects remained as silent as chickens.
The little male insect beside him weakly pointed in the direction: "Uh... go out the door and turn right... it's at the corner after going down the stairs."
Thank you.
Toto quickly took the male insect to the infirmary, ignoring the other's shocked, surprised, and terrified expression, and left without looking back, as he still had to come back for class.
The first class was taught by Professor Arnold, who arrived late, his face pale, with faint dark circles under his eyes.
He saw Toto sitting alone in the front row, looking as if he were lonely, and he understood.
The school spirit of Imperial Star hasn't changed over the years... But how come that guy occupies the first row all by himself, hmm?
Occupying the entire front row?
Back then, he didn't even have a stool. He was bullied by insects so much that he ran out of the classroom and hid in the infirmary crying. He even made a special trip to the infirmary before coming to class, cough cough...
Professor Arnold put on his glasses, coughed seriously, and the silver glasses chain against his pale skin gave him a refined and cultured air. However, most people's impression of him was that he was hypocritical, mean, and self-righteous.
He turned around, wrote a word on the blackboard, and then turned back to ask...
"Does anyone know about the Kashmir Conjecture?"
The classroom was very quiet. Not many Zerg were interested in the topic. Genetic aptitude was not as important as genetic evolution, so there were very few learners. Most of the high-level male Zerg were just there to get credits, so the thick stack of materials sent out before the start of the semester probably went unnoticed.
Professor Arnold, used to this, adjusted his glasses and prepared to answer when he suddenly saw a hand raised.
His gaze shifted over there.
The other insects in the classroom also turned their attention to the first row.
Toto raised his hand, his dark gray eyes bright and clear, looking straight at Arnold.
professor:"……"
He kept a straight face, leaned on the podium, and gestured for Toto to answer. He knew that Toto's foundation was very poor, and what kind of education could he have on a remote planet? He probably didn't know anything about this kind of knowledge.
Hmph, even so, he won't show any mercy.
Of course, if things get really too awkward, he'll try to salvage the situation to maintain the quality of the class.
However, Toto's answer was very accurate, not only explaining the meaning but also remembering the exact time and people.
Professor Arnold's expression softened, and he waved for him to sit down before beginning the lesson. However, some of the male insect students found it strange that he was explaining things in such detail and giving so many examples. Was he afraid that someone would not understand?
Of course, some Zerg players disliked him and rushed to answer.
"Regarding the first Hagen experiment..."
Toto raised his hand, and another male insect also raised his hand. Arnold did not ask Toto any questions.
After the other person finished answering, they secretly rolled their eyes at Toto and scoffed disdainfully, "Inferior insect."
In the following lessons, more and more male insects raised their hands, seemingly to prevent him from standing out. Toto felt that the classroom atmosphere was very lively, which was slightly different from the cold, lifeless, and stagnant atmosphere he had come across.
Professor Arnold seemed oblivious, adjusting his glasses and continuing his lecture methodically.
Gradually, as they progressed and delved into more advanced knowledge beyond common sense, fewer and fewer Zerg raised their hands. Some even looked at each other in bewilderment, and when they realized that the other didn't know, they looked at the inferior Zerg with suspicion and uncertainty. "That guy, did he memorize everything?"
But Toto, as always, raised his hand when Arnold asked a question.
"...It involves many disciplines. Genetic aptitude is both an entomological discipline and an experimental science. Does anyone know, in..."
Toto raises his hand.
"Naming the first research findings..."
Toto raises his hand.
By the time get out of class ended, the male insects in the same classroom were basically numb. Could it be that some inferior insects really went to great lengths to get into the school just to study hard?
Toto tidied his notes and books, intending to invite Professor Arnold to lunch. But just as he stood up, the classroom door opened, and a female insect in a crisp military uniform walked in with a smile, eliciting gasps of surprise.
It's that female insect from the train carriage last time!
Toto frowned subconsciously. The female soldier greeted the male insect students calmly and then walked up to Arnold with a smile, taking the book and briefcase from Professor Arnold's hand: "Let's go, Professor, let's have lunch."
Professor Arnold took off his glasses, wiped them, and nodded.
Toto overheard the insectoids behind him talking: "What's going on? Why would that lord invite the professor to lunch?" "That lord has an unmarried male insectoid!" "Could it be seduction?" "Who seduced whom?" "Tsk tsk tsk, what do you think? I heard that some insectoids are still unmarried, just to get close to big shots."
Professor Arnold remained expressionless, seemingly oblivious to the conversation. In contrast, the smiling female soldier glanced sideways at the student who had spoken as she left.
Toto thought those words were nonsense, but... but, as the female soldier was leaving, she subtly touched the professor's thin waist, which was cinched by his formal attire, and the professor did not interrupt her.
Only Toto saw it.
Toto's book fell to the ground.
...
During the meal, Toto was absent-minded and found the food tasteless.
At that very moment, someone mocked him in his ear: "Truly a lowly insect, he doesn't even know basic dining etiquette."
"Some insects have never seen these utensils in their entire lives, let alone dined elegantly. Unfortunately, this will not attract high-ranking female insects at all, and all their efforts will be in vain."
Clang—
Toto, carrying his cutlery, sat down next to the male insect who had been speaking. The male's mocking expression froze, and he stared at Toto in disbelief.
Who gave him permission to sit here!
And that very interested expression—doesn't it mean they completely don't understand insect language?
Toto didn't mind at all; he found their conversation utterly boring. But these insects seemed to know a lot of gossip, so he asked, "Do you know who that female soldier next to Professor Arnold is?"
The mocking insect got stuck, its face turning pale and then red, the two insects looking at each other with strange expressions.
Toto had a serious expression and a proper attitude. His dark gray eyes were bright and clear, full of anticipation and a thirst for knowledge.
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