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The current Chief Executive Officer of the Empire is truly a commoner chief. He lacks a powerful family background and does not possess rare noble lineage.
With his B-class bloodline, he managed to climb up from the bottom of the Imperial government, demonstrating exceptional ability and broad experience.
However, he never imagined that within his limited lifetime, he would uncover the long-lost royal bloodline for the entire Zerg race.
“Woody Hill also has royal bloodline, doesn’t he?”
“Hill’s surname is the lineage of the entire royal bloodline, not just his name. His paternal grandfather was the child of His Excellency the Emperor’s female brother. You are the true inheritor of the Emperor’s bloodline.”
As females, their identity meant that their branch of the lineage could never be recognized by the senior zerg royals.
Woody Hill has been acknowledged by the common people in recent years because he is one of the few remaining male zergs closer to the royal bloodline.
“Can I see a photo of them?”
“Of course.”
In the picture, the zerg has short black hair and black eyes just like He Qin, only more mature.
The male zerg stood with arms around him under the throne, with another fair-haired female zerg embracing his arms, his face stern but the eyes entirely focused on the male zerg, unable to think of anything else.
They must have been deeply in love.
Thinking of this, He Qin’s mouth filled with a smile of happiness.
“His Excellency Allen had an accident during an interstellar journey. It happened shortly after you were born. The zerg had just established diplomatic relations with the Beastmen, and as a royal member, His Excellency Allen had to visit the Beastmen.”
“Unexpectedly, the spaceship exploded during the interstellar journey, and all the zergs on the starship perished in space. No one knows what happened.”
“For years, there has been no news of survivors. We thought that you, along with your parents, perished in that accident.”
Now it seems that His Excellency Allen drove the escape pod on the starship, which coincidentally crashed into the Earth’s atmosphere and landed in Country C on Earth.
The young male zerg was brought back from Earth to zerg Star. Someone reminded him to investigate the male zerg’s identity early on, but as the Chief of the zerg race, he was busy with affairs and had almost forgotten about it.
He nearly missed this major event.
Fortunately, Rhys always kept this matter in mind. After returning from Earth, he repeatedly urged his adjutant to compile a report on the testing event and submit it to him.
“Your return will be the glory of the zerg Empire. Three days from now, there will be a ceremony for the return of the royal bloodline in the central square of the Empire. During these three days, someone will come to teach you the ceremonial etiquette.”
The Chief holds actual national leadership power, but only wise leadership can maintain zerg stability. The zerg race greatly need spiritual sustenance. Publicizing the return of the royal bloodline will be the most effective way to stimulate frontline warriors.
The three-day ceremony training made He Qin feel more tired than if he had trained for three months.
“Rhys, do I really have to wear this?” He Qin disdainfully pinched the elaborate male zerg ceremonial dress with intricate patterns, his face full of rejection.
Once again, deeply questioning the zerg’s aesthetic ability.
“Let me help you change into it. Don’t worry, the ceremony is very simple and won’t waste too much of your time.”
Rhys took over, and the complex dress was quickly changed.
“Thank goodness you’re not going to the scene. I don’t want you to see me looking so strange.”
If they both went, no one would be watching the egg left in the incubator. Rhys could ask his subordinates for help, but neither of them was willing to entrust the safety of the egg to others.
Rhys volunteered to stay behind.
Because the male zerg seemed to have forgotten that this ceremony was being broadcast live with recording. Not only could he watch the entire event like the live audience, but he could also replay the recording at home repeatedly.
He Qin had to attend those eerie ceremonies. Who knows how many times he had to persuade himself to attend today’s ceremony.
“But I think the male lord performing those actions looks very handsome,” Rhys chuckled lightly. He felt that a male lord who was compelled by both inner reluctance and pressure possessed a unique charm.
The word “handsome” was a last-minute change Rhys made; he originally intended to say “cute.”
Upon hearing his partner praise him as handsome, He Qin’s gloomy mood suddenly brightened, like a cat that had just been scratched under the chin.
“Your Highness, are you ready?”
“Lord, I wish you all the best.”
Before leaving, He Qin stole a kiss from Rhys in front of the female zergs’ watchful eyes, and Rhys returned the kiss.
Under the envious gaze of the female zergs, Rhys waved farewell to his beloved male lord.
Thousands of zergs gathered in zerg Plaza, including both female zergs and many male zergs who came upon hearing the news.
Learning from past lessons, the Chief Executive Officer dispatched nearly a legion’s worth of troops, layering them inside and outside the square, including around the central star system planets, all bristling with warships.
“My dear cousin, representing sunshine and confidence, ‘Green Hill’ is your true name. Now, please raise your hands and place them in the holy water.”
Conducting this ceremony for the male zerg was Woody Hill, who served as He Qin’s “elder brother,” dressed in a robe that covered him from head to toe, guiding the proceedings.
The holy water came from the lake in the royal courtyard, and zerg citizens believed that the souls of past zerg Emperors were housed in that clear lake. As long as the water remained unpolluted, the zerg race would prosper indefinitely.
“Green Hill, please raise your left hand and recite with me.”
“I, Green Hill, the sole heir of Allen Hill, from this day forth, will represent Allen Hill and live for the glory of the zerg race.”
The two voices echoed loudly, declaring the male zerg’s loyalty to the royal family and the zerg race.
Amid thunderous applause, Green Hill formally assumed the rights, status, and property of the Prince.
In He Qin’s heart, he was glad that this embarrassing ceremony had finally come to an end.
“I didn’t expect you to become my brother now,” Woody Hill said after stepping down, quickly finding a corner facing the wall, trying to hide his little male zerg.
He Qin paused his frantic messaging to Rhys complaining about the scene, “Yeah, Woody… uh… brother.”
“When are you moving in? I’ve already had the room cleaned; it’s the one Prince Allen used to stay in.”
“Must I move in?”
He Qin was actually quite sentimental. In that house, there were many beautiful memories he shared with Rhys.
In the kitchen on the ground floor, Rhys once secretly studied how to make Earth desserts after He Qin fell asleep. Rhys might not know that every time he left quietly in the middle of the night, He Qin would immediately wake up and quietly stand on the stairs, keeping him company.
In the nursery on the third floor, he had been curious about how the incubator worked, and once accidentally set the temperature too high, causing the incubator to catch fire. Thanks to Rhys’s quick reaction in pulling the power cord.
He Qin was quite satisfied with his current living environment and had no desire to move away.
“Over the years, members of the royal family have lived together, and none of us have been willing to move out. Have you thought it over? At least the royal family has a guard team to protect our safety. Aren’t you worried?”
“Let’s discuss it with Rhys when I get back and then decide.”
Woody chuckled at his response. “Just like Ryan said, you really value the thoughts of the female zergs.”
“Is that a bad thing?” He Qin frowned and lowered his voice.
“No, no, it’s fine. I’ll have it cleaned regularly, and you can move in anytime.”
“It’s good to go back and visit sometimes. Uncle Lin has been constantly asking about you.”
Perhaps the happiest moment for any man is returning home, where his partner has prepared fresh meals and welcomes him back.
Seated on the sofa, the female zerg had a large white egg wrapped in He Qin’s shirt beside him, and the carpet below had a small leopard cub lying comfortably, enjoying the female zerg’s caresses, its tail swaying contentedly.
The fatigue instantly disappeared. “I’m back,” He Qin said, changing into slippers.
“Why did you bring it out?”
“I wanted the egg to get used to your scent more. I’ll put it back tonight.”
Earth meats and vegetables appeared on the table. Rhys was skilled, and He Qin had a hearty appetite, devouring everything on the table.
“Do you think we should move in?”
“I’ll follow your lead,” Rhys said, slicing Earth apples and zerg purple fruits into small pieces and placing them in front of the male zerg.
For him, as long as he could be with his male lord, it didn’t matter where they lived.
“Rhys, today all the zergs congratulated me, but I couldn’t see any sincerity in their eyes.”
“They’re all cunning politicians in the zerg world. These polite words are necessary.”
“Today, seeing the photos of my male father and female father and hearing their stories, I felt nothing inside, as if I had no blood relationship with them at all. Rhys, am I too cold-hearted?”
“Lord, you’re the most humane and understanding zerg I’ve ever met. You’re just exhausted today.”
The usually energetic and confident male zerg was unusually dispirited today.
Rhys patiently coaxed the sulking male zerg, serving him various foods that he knew his male lord loved.
“Lord, you looked particularly handsome when you recited the oath.”
“Really?” Rhys lifted his head, smiling mischievously.
Rhys had been greatly influenced by his journey to Earth.
As Roy had told him, honesty between lovers was important, and to Rhys, his relationship with He Qin was more significant than any leadership role.
“Alright, you dare laugh at me.”
He Qin pretended to be stern, grabbing the female zerg’s wrist and tossing Rhys onto the soft sofa, one leg on the ground and one knee kneeling on the sofa, his body almost pressed against the female zerg’s sturdy chest.
His prominent nose brushed against Rhys’s nose tip, their lips and tongues intertwined, completely ignoring the nearby egg.
Little Leopard was used to this. Seeing the two masters getting affectionate again, it sat indifferently on the carpet, calmly licking its paws.
“Bang, thud.”
Something fell from the third floor?
Both stopped their actions simultaneously. He Qin tried to release his mental energy to investigate the situation on the third floor, but it was repelled by some kind of glass shield.
Something was wrong. Their eyes met, and Rhys immediately grabbed two laser guns from the cabinet.
At this moment, on the third floor, inside the nursery.
“Cao, do you have a brain? How could you make such a mistake.”
“Don’t talk too much, finish the job quickly.”
The man’s left foot was caught in a clamp, so he hopped on one leg to the side of the incubator.
He forcefully smashed the glass of the incubator, ready to reach in and grab the egg, but found nothing.
“Bro, the egg isn’t here.”
“What? How could this happen?”
“Are you two looking for the egg in my arms?”
He Qin and Rhys pointed their guns at the two tightly wrapped thieves, and leopard assumed a stance ready to pounce like a wild beast.
The two thieves reacted quickly as well. Caught red-handed by the homeowners, they didn’t say much and quickly threw out a spherical object from their pockets.
What’s this? A spatial teleportation device, just like the one on the starship?
“Sir, I’ve activated the anti-space teleportation device. You have no chance of escaping. Also, have we met before?” He Qin asked the taller of the two men.
Having suffered from a teleportation device on a starship before, He Qin had Jack install a complete set of countermeasures at home when he returned to the zerg race.
Now, this house was even more secure than a fortress.