Chapter 40
Once they entered the palace gates, the massive doors slammed shut with a thunderous crash, plunging the long corridor into […]
Once they entered the palace gates, the massive doors slammed shut with a thunderous crash, plunging the long corridor into […]
The firelight inside the cave gradually dimmed, and the wind outside had quieted, leaving only the sound of their breathing
Inside the cave, the pile of beast bones that had been boiled earlier lay to one side, and the extinguished
At dawn, sunlight poured through the cracks in the rock walls. Gu Qing remained in the same position as the
In the past few days, for reasons unknown, the weather on the barren star had abruptly turned harsh. The wind
Milton awoke at dawn, his first gaze falling on Gu Qing not far away. He froze for a few seconds,
Gu Qing cradled the unconscious Milton, weaving swiftly through the forest until he found a natural cave beneath a hidden
Deep within the black market— Gu Qing and Ace, disguised as a pair of female siblings, moved with elegant poise,
At the same time, aboard the military vessel en route to the black market— Since that night at Starry Hall,
Since the Starry Hall incident, Gu Qing had received no messages from Milton. He didn’t ask. He didn’t reach out.
The atmosphere in the adjutant’s office was unusually tense. “I’m serious, Phili…,” Il said, arms crossed, his face grave. “Don’t
The news never stopped, especially within the Imperial Military. Rumors of Gu Qing attending a banquet for high-ranking male insects
The night rain fell like a waterfall, and the cold wind cut through streets and alleys. By the time Gu
At that moment, Gu Qing noticed a barely perceptible tremor at his side. It was a young sub-female with flaxen
During the banquet, cups clinked and fragrances drifted through the air. Leo’s gaze darkened slightly, and he subtly nodded toward
Recently, due to a strategic redeployment in the military, Gu Qing had paused his duties and returned to his suburban
The night was deep, stars glimmering faintly across the sky, their light softly spilling over the windows of the military
As Gu Qing’s words fell, the hall had barely begun to recover when Frey Ontaris abruptly stood, his face pale,
Voices rose and fell across the conference hall, the atmosphere tense and unsettled. Frey Ontaris, Vice President of the Male
At that moment, a sharp, resonant voice cut through the stifling tension: “The peace of the Empire, and your comfort,