“Your Majesty!”
As soon as he saw the emperor , Song Jianshu seemed to have seen a savior and stood up excitedly.
He had changed a lot, and the change was subtle. Those who were familiar with him would be startled—was this still the gentle and handsome Song Jianshu?
But upon closer inspection, it was indeed Song Jianshu’s face. It wasn’t that his features were distorted, but rather, subtle changes had occurred in certain areas.
His once clear black eyes now had numerous bloodshot veins crawling through them. They had taken on a tinge of dark green, a common characteristic among many male zergs whose vitality had been drained by prolonged indulgence. Even his cheeks, once smooth and full, had sagged.
It was hard to imagine what Song Jianshu had experienced in such a short period of time to undergo such drastic changes. But one thing was certain—his “distinctiveness” that set him apart from other male zergs had vanished without a trace.
Now standing here was nothing more than an exceptionally high-ranking ordinary male zerg.
The emperor silently watched him and said, “Song Jianshu, you have changed a lot.”
Song Jianshu forced a smile, feeling somewhat embarrassed in front of the respected emperor . It seemed like he had reverted to his former self. However, he quickly regained his composure and said to the emperor , “Your Majesty, I have simply come to understand some things.”
It all started with that gambling match. After losing his entire fortune to Lu Mo, Song Jianshu fell into confusion.
Why?
Why did despicable individuals like Lu Mo live such good lives? He had snatched Ling away from him without a shred of mercy for those poor female zergs. But instead of punishing him, heaven not only rewarded him but also granted him even more.
The continuously rising ranks, the increasing wealth—Song Jianshu couldn’t bear it. Was it really true what they said—that nobility is the epitaph of the noble, and baseness is the passport of the base?
Was it really like that?
While despicable Lu Mo thrived, he, who stood by his principles, became increasingly destitute.
With these doubts in mind, Song Jianshu returned to the Imperial Star. However, without a residence permit, he became an illegal resident. To continue staying here, he had to pay a substantial monthly deposit.
But he had no money left. Facing the prospect of being evicted from the Imperial Star, Song Jianshu had no choice but to swallow his pride and seek help from a female zerg who had once admired him.
“How much money do you need?”
The female zerg gazed at him affectionately, as if she could do anything for Song Jianshu with just a word from him.
When Song Jianshu hesitated and mentioned the amount, the female zerg only gave it a brief thought and readily agreed, “Give me some time, I will get it for you tomorrow.”
Song Jianshu breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, “I will repay you next week!”
The female zerg looked at him gently and said, “I believe you.”
He couldn’t let down such trust, such gentle eyes. But how could he earn enough money within a month?
There was only one answer: gambling.
It wasn’t a reckless move or a desperate attempt. It was a mysterious “destiny.” As long as he was in the gambling match, regardless of the opponent’s cheating or how outrageous the situation was, the final result would always miraculously tilt in Song Jianshu’s favor.
Relying on this fate, Song Jianshu initially earned a considerable sum of money and repeatedly humiliated many people.
This time wouldn’t be an exception.
With this confidence, Song Jianshu entered the casino with a large sum of money.
…
In the dim and noisy casino, Song Jianshu’s face was pale, his eyes fixated on the cards in front of him.
His initial confidence had dwindled.
He had been in this casino for a whole week. But during this week, his miraculous “gambling luck” seemed to have abandoned him. Wherever he placed his bets, he would always lose.
In the end, even onlookers noticed: whenever Song Jianshu placed a bet, they could profit by betting against him.
Initially, Song Jianshu refused to believe it and stubbornly placed more bets. But when he finally came to his senses, he had less than one-tenth of his chips remaining.
“Place your bet! Bet now!”
The dealer smiled at Song Jianshu. “You’ve been losing continuously. Maybe it’s time to try your luck elsewhere and give up these remaining chips.”
Song Jianshu’s eyes turned bloodshot, his pupils trembling with nervousness and unwillingness.
He had to win back the money; otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to explain it to the female zerg. And—once he won this round, all the previous investments would be recouped!
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
After being unlucky for so long, it was time for a change in fortune.
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But anyone with a little bit of reason knew the importance of cutting losses.
However, gamblers were gamblers precisely because they lacked reason.
The dealer leaned down and revealed the cards. Two ghost cards lay glaringly on the table. Apologetically, the dealer looked at Song Jianshu. “You lost.”
“You lost again.”
Song Jianshu’s eyes widened, and he swept away all the chips, causing the colorful plastic tokens to scatter and clatter to the ground.
He roared, “This is impossible!! You must have used some tricks!”
The dealer lowered his gaze and looked at the almost collapsing Song Jianshu, displaying an extremely professional smile. “Even if you’re an A-level male zerg, since you have entered the casino, you should abide by the principle of being willing to gamble and accept defeat. I hope you won’t force us to take drastic measures.”
“Otherwise… it would be troublesome.”
Song Jianshu despairingly lifted his head. The dealer crouched down, trying to comfort him. “At least you haven’t gambled away everything yet. Some male zergs have even pledged their entire zerg lives to the casino.”
The dealer’s gaze was profound. Song Jianshu met his eyes and suddenly shivered.
It felt like he was staring into an abyss.
Wordlessly, Song Jianshu stood up, straightened his coat, and silently pushed through the crowd, leaving the casino.
…
Outside, it was already dawn, and the early morning of early autumn was always filled with dense fog. Song Jianshu felt heavy-hearted, his steps unsteady as he walked into the mist like a lost soul.
His mind was absent, and when he snapped out of it, he realized that he had unconsciously arrived at the doorstep of that female zerg.
How should he explain? The money meant for the deposit had all been lost in the casino. He was still an illegal resident, and now he had even lost his capital.
No, he couldn’t say anything!
A tremor ran through Song Jianshu’s heart, and he turned to run. But at that moment, the piercing sound of sirens came from a distance. It grew louder as it approached Song Jianshu’s side.
“Screech!” The tires of the police car emitted a grating friction sound as it stopped in front of the female zerg’s house.
The car door opened, and the police officers filed out. The commanding officer gestured, and the front door was forcefully kicked open!
Song Jianshu widened his eyes, approaching a female zerg who stayed behind and asked, “Officer, what’s happening?”
The stern female zerg, upon seeing that Song Jianshu was a male zerg, softened her expression and spoke gently, “A female zerg resides here. She is a finance officer of a certain company and was found to have embezzled a huge amount of the company’s assets. We are here to take her back for questioning.”
Song Jianshu turned pale.
He stood still, feeling a sense of panic.
What should he do? If he were discovered and it was revealed that the female zerg had given him the money, would he also be arrested? That would be the end of his life!
If only the money was still there, but now it was all lost…
An angry shout came from inside the house: “Behave yourself!!”
There was no sound of struggle. The officers escorted a female zerg out. She was even dressed in soft pajamas, with traces of sleep still evident on her face.
When she was brought out, the female zerg’s gaze fell on Song Jianshu.
Their eyes met, and Song Jianshu’s mind went blank, but his heart was filled with panic.
The female zerg calmly looked at Song Jianshu, her gentleness unchanged. In her shimmering eyes, only Song Jianshu’s figure remained.
Curiously, an officer asked, “Oh? Do you know this female zerg?”
“…” Song Jianshu suddenly lowered his head, his voice hoarse. “No, I don’t know her.”
“Well, of course. How could you know such a female zerg?”
Song Jianshu kept his head down. As the officers led the female zerg past him, all he saw were the female zerg’s bare feet stepping on the rough ground, ankle shackles fastened around them.
The female zerg didn’t say a word.
In that moment, Song Jianshu suddenly understood something.
The female zerg would conceal everything for him, and the substantial sum of money he had borrowed had disappeared just like that.
A sense of relief surged within him after surviving a catastrophe.
So that’s how it was.
That’s how it was!
He had been wrong all along!
This world was no longer the same as the one he came from. The principles and morals he held in that world were useless here.
Survival of the fittest was the only truth, and since he had the fortune of becoming the most esteemed A-level male zerg, why wouldn’t he make good use of it?
It was because he was too morally upright that Ling escaped from him.
If he had set rules for Ling from the beginning like other male zergs, Ling wouldn’t have harbored wild thoughts and dared to run away…
From now on, he would never be so foolish again!
—
“I’ve understood a lesson,” Song Jianshu said, looking at the zerg emperor , smiling lightly. “I finally understand how I lost.”
The zerg emperor stared deeply into Song Jianshu’s eyes and responded, “So that’s how it is.”
Originally, he was still worried about how to explain to Song Jianshu that Wenge had been taken away by Lu Mo and had already left the Imperial Star.
But now it seemed that Song Jianshu no longer cared about that.
“Although I’m sorry, I have something important to attend to now,” the zerg emperor said calmly. “You wait here for me.”
Song Jianshu hurriedly replied, “Of course! Of course!”
“But you must not enter that door,” the zerg emperor said solemnly. “Otherwise, you will encounter the most tragic situation.”
Naturally, Song Jianshu readily agreed, “Yes, Your Majesty!”
However, as soon as the zerg emperor left the room, Song Jianshu immediately approached the door.
Although it was just a fleeting glance, he had already seen an unforgettable scene through that crack.
In the misty water vapor, there stood an incredibly beautiful and pure-looking zerg in the bathing pool, smiling at him innocently.
He had the appearance of a young boy, with a face that had not fully developed and features that made it impossible to discern whether he was male or female. There was an extreme allure emanating from his pureness.
In this moment, Song Jianshu once again felt that guiding sensation, which always preceded a series of gains for him. It could be a promotion in rank, an encounter with a high-level female zerg, or perhaps a satisfying opportunity for payback…
Were the words spoken by the zerg emperor merely an attempt to conceal this particular zerg from him?
There must be an extremely tragic secret behind it all! Song Jianshu clenched his fist angrily, determined to rescue the young boy-like zerg!
Without hesitation, Song Jianshu pushed open the door.
Inside the room, the young boy was like a startled deer, and his wet, bright eyes blinked as he softly asked, “W-who are you…”
His voice was ethereal and beautiful, like a heavenly melody that cleansed Song Jianshu’s soul.
Unconsciously, Song Jianshu walked towards the young boy and crouched down by the edge of the bathing pool. “I’m here to save you.”
A slight blush appeared on the young boy’s face as his tender hands rested on Song Jianshu’s shoulders. The two crimson dots on his chest were incredibly alluring.
With a gentle smile, Song Jianshu leaned down and sealed the young boy’s pink lips with his own.
But as he closed his eyes, he failed to notice the sudden change in the young boy’s gaze, which turned cruel, akin to a bloodthirsty demon.
————
Meanwhile, Lu Mo…
He tilted his head back and downed the last sip of his hot drink.
System: [You really can’t stand the taste, can you? I now have a better understanding of how insincere your words are.]
Lu Mo: […]
Indeed, it was the taste he despised the most!
If it weren’t for Ling suddenly making that move in front of everyone, he wouldn’t have been embarrassed and desperately drinking water to hide it.
So, everything was Ling’s fault.
Lu Mo placed the empty cup back on the table, producing a faint clinking sound.
At the same time, he saw Ling dash like a speeding arrow, silver hair trailing behind him as he swiftly passed by Hui Yu’s side.
Although all of this happened in an instant, Lu Mo could clearly see that Ling even glanced at him in mid-air.
Ling’s appearance was completely different from his usual relaxed and smiling self…
Ling’s sharp eyelashes resembled a swallow’s tail, his crimson eyes dark and chilly, his cold profile as if covered in a layer of frost.
Just like that, he cast a cold glance at Lu Mo.
Lu Mo could almost imagine the bloodthirsty and rusty scent emanating from Ling. In this moment, that scent seemed to appear out of thin air, lingering in his nostrils.
He stared in a daze as Ling stopped behind Hui Yu, lightly waving his knife.
With his movement, the towering figure of Hui Yu slowly fell.
Amidst the cheering from the crowd, Ling raised his hand. His white glove wrapped around his slender fingers as he lightly lifted his hat brim, squinting his eyes to look at Lu Mo.
In that instant, as if the frost encountered scorching sunlight, the chilliness melted away completely.
Ling blinked his left eye at Lu Mo, just like he always did.
Lu Mo straightened up, his previously stiff and rigid tail hook swaying slightly, and he walked around to face Ling, rubbing against his waist, as if asking–
Hey, little brother, how are you still able to stand here?
Heat rose to Lu Mo’s cheeks, and he mumbled awkwardly, “You really love to show off.”
But unconsciously, he stood up, looking at his female sovereign through the transparent glass. Their eyes met.
[Hey, hey, hey!!!]
The system suddenly screamed.
Lu Mo’s mind went blank. [What the hell, can’t you give me a hint? I almost got scared to death by you—]
However, the system’s voice interrupted him.
[Ding! Protagonist halo recovery in progress, currently 75% complete!]
[Ding! Song Jianshu’s life is in critical condition, protagonist halo recovery progress 80%!]
[Ding! Song Jianshu’s spirit sea is collapsing, protagonist halo recovery progress 95%!]
Lu Mo widened his eyes. What had happened?
But if the protagonist halo was fully recovered, what would happen then?
At this moment, he could no longer conceal his emotions. Through the glass, he stared blankly into Ling’s eyes.
Ling looked back at him, and the smile on his face gradually faded.
The overwhelming cheers seemed to drift away in this moment, becoming blurry as if separated by a layer of water film, ultimately falling into silence.
[Ding! Song Jianshu has completely perished, protagonist halo recovery progress 100%!]
[Ding! Plot concluded, the world is about to close.]
Author’s note: After finishing writing, I always feel like I don’t want to end Song Jianshu’s story just like that.
Do you want to see what happens next for him?
As for Lu Mo and Ling, what do you think of their relationship? OVO
It won’t be a tragic ending~~
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SJS is total scum, but I still need him to atone for his crimes! ><
Thank You for the new chapter (´,,•ω•,,)♡
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Well that manewhore asked for it. 🤷🏽♀️ Stupid as ruined the world
😮💨Song really never learns
…So, that female zerg embezzled money for SJ and he gamble it all yet the unnamed female zerg didn’t try to drag SJ down together.
… I am not sad SJ is dead. I hope the unnamed female zerg got his happiness…
Sjh thought he suffered because he was too “morally upright”. Truly scum of the earth. He has been warned as well. Idiot