IHNMSL Chapter 22
by Volare“Here! The stuff you asked me to investigate last time…”
Aikman raised the file folder in his hand, looking at the pale and haggard Duke with a raised eyebrow.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk! Haven’t seen you for a few days, and you still have that dead fish face.”
Aikman rudely lay down on the sofa, glancing sideways at Will.
“Do you know that those schadenfreude old rivals in Central Star are spreading rumors that you’re about to die?”
“Don’t worry, even if you die, I won’t die,” Will retorted expressionlessly.
“Yeah, you won’t die.” Aikman rolled his eyes, “If you don’t take care of yourself, your body will have to be sent for repairs again.”
Implanted organs are inherently not as compatible as native ones. Because he can’t control his emotions, the weak Duke is completely dependent on the most advanced private medical team in the entire Bug Clan for meticulous care.
Aikman: “If I wasn’t worried that my darling Yao would be sad because of you, I wouldn’t bother.”
Back then, when the Duke was rescued, nearly half of his organs were on the verge of failure. An ordinary Male Bug would have died hundreds of times over.
In the entire Bug Clan, only Will, that weirdo, can treat organ transplants like replacing parts, as frequently as eating and drinking.
“According to the Marriage Bureau, Yao’s matching process has reached the final step, but they can’t reveal in advance which Female Bug he’s matched with.”
“Can’t reveal in advance?” Will’s eyes showed sarcasm, “Aikman, when did you become unable to handle even such a trivial matter?”
“You’re such a bore…” Aikman choked, “At least I got you most of the matching list. Take a look first.”
The Marriage Bureau seems to be taking orders from someone, each of them keeping their mouths shut, impossible to pry open.
Asking for a matching list is like asking for their lives. He only got it after threats and inducements.
“Looks like they’re all Female Bugs without any background. When the time comes, talk to them in advance and tell them not to say anything out of line in front of Yao.”
What if it’s a forced match? Aikman thinks the Duke is worrying too much.
Do those nobodies really have the ability to climb under Yao’s bed and see if they’re conducting spiritual guidance according to regulations?
When the time comes, give the Female Bugs more benefits, inject imitation pheromone extraction agents, and the effect will be enough to pass the inspection.
If the guidance effect isn’t good, then in a few months, there will be a reason to let them divorce quietly.
It’s best if Yao never knows about the forced match from beginning to end.
Even though he knows that Aikman is proposing the most suitable solution under the current conditions, Will always feels that things are not that simple.
Matching wouldn’t usually be so secretive. Who exactly ordered the news blackout? Especially the fact that the other party can command the high-ranking officials of the Marriage Bureau makes Will very uneasy.
“The list is incomplete…”
The Male Bug raised his eyes, his voice cold, “In the next election, the Klink family will spare no effort to support you.”
“I’m doing all this to protect Yao!” Aikman snorted, “It’s not for your support.”
“I know…” Will’s figure was lonely, “Thank you, Aikman.”
The Duke’s mansion has been far away from Central Star for too long. It’s not easy to take back the delegated power in a short time. Yao’s matter still needs to rely on the network of relationships Aikman has built to investigate the truth.
“Speaking of which, why don’t you ask Hevia to help you investigate? Your Hevia is much more capable than me.”
Hevia is always responsive to Will’s requests. Aikman is very surprised that the proud Duke would come to him for help when there’s a ready-made tool at home.
Aikman said meaningfully, “Hey! You two didn’t have a fight, did you?”
Seeing the Duke remain silent, Aikman stroked his chin. Well… maybe the fight is one-sided.
“None of your business,” Will said angrily.
“Yes, yes, yes, none of my business…” Aikman raised his hands in surrender. He doesn’t argue with patients.
Hevia, seeing Aikman coming out at the door of the ward, stopped and started to say something.
Oh, Hevia, so you have this day too. Aikman suppressed a laugh, deliberately pretending not to see his tangled look.
Good luck to you, boy. Will’s anger hasn’t subsided yet, so wait a little longer.
“Will, your hands are too cold.” Hevia knelt on one knee in front of the Duke, slowly climbing onto the Male Bug’s fingers, “Don’t ignore me.”
This kind of weak tone shouldn’t appear on the all-powerful Chief Executive Officer of Beta Star.
Hevia, who came from the upper class with a superior family background, was a playboy who often frequented places of entertainment when he was young.
Plus, he has a good appearance, and there are many scandalous rumors about him.
This kind of trick works for little Male Bugs who are new to the world, but Will unhesitatingly withdrew his fingers in response. Obviously, the aloof Duke doesn’t fall for this.
Hevia sincerely reviewed his recent actions, wondering what he had done to offend his beloved.
Could it be the absurd behavior last month when he was burning with jealousy because the Male Lord looked at another Female Bug, and he insisted on messing around with the Male Lord outside during estrus, almost being photographed by the media?
However, Will doesn’t like to dwell on old scores.
Although the Male Bug with thin skin was angry and didn’t pay attention to him for a full three days, wasn’t this matter already successfully skipped over?
The Duke remained unmoved, quietly watching Hevia perform.
After a while, he interrupted unhurriedly, “Hevia, go out, I’m tired.”
Hevia’s warning bell rang loudly, something’s wrong!
In the Empire, the marital status of every pure-blood high-level Male Bug is closely watched. When a mysterious high-level Male Bug’s status suddenly changed to married in the information database, there was a lot of speculation and rumors spread.
Will doesn’t care what kind of Female Bug he remarries, and he’s usually overly tolerant of him, never getting angry without warning.
Compared to the cheap and hypocritical love of Female Bugs, the Duke is more willing to find a valuable partner.
The young, cute, and unsuspecting little Male Bug was Hevia’s breakthrough to get close to the Duke.
At that time, the timid and shy Yao was only comfortable with Hevia. At their first meeting, Hevia easily coaxed the little cub who was crying and giving all the teachers a headache.
Even Chris couldn’t do this. The sensitive little cub was often frightened by the murderous aura of his Female Parent returning from the battlefield, trembling like a quail.
A Male Bug with an extremely unstable mental state, even self-harming, cannot take good care of a little Male Bug on his own. At that time, Yao was very likely to face the risk of being sent away again.
Hevia, who took the initiative, seized the Duke’s weakness.
Even if he’s doing Will’s tool Female Consort, he wants to be the most irreplaceable tool.
Over the years, he has played the image of the little Male Bug’s Female Parent very well. Will is very satisfied with him and is willing to cooperate with him to be a loving couple with a harmonious relationship.
This seems to be a very cost-effective business from both sides’ point of view.
Hevia has already sensed something bad. The Male Bug’s cold attitude is completely different from before.
“I guarantee I can solve Yao’s problem better than Aikman.”
“Even if I’m going to die, at least let me die knowing why, right? Will, don’t be so cruel, okay?”
The Female Bug, eager to prove his value, didn’t see any response he wanted from the Male Bug. The Duke’s eyes were calm and indifferent, both unfamiliar and distant.
“Why haven’t I seen Hevia Dad recently?”
During the routine phone call, Yao curiously glanced around his Male Parent, still not seeing Hevia’s figure.
“Hevia is busy with something. How are you, Yao, recently?”
Will is a hundred times uneasy about the fact that the little Male Bug is going to Central Star to study, and he repeatedly told the little Male Bug to pay attention to safety issues.
Yao’s affairs in Central Star are completely confidential. At this time, the outside world doesn’t know that there is a precious little prince in the Central Military Academy.
Yao has Hevia’s people in charge of taking care of him, and Chris has also arranged manpower to protect him.
On the surface, there is nothing wrong, but no matter how thorough the protection is, it can’t stand the little Young Lord sneaking out himself.
“I’m fine. Male Parent should also take care of himself, go out and travel with Hevia Dad more to relax, and don’t lock yourself at home.”
The little Male Bug who had just dated his newlywed Female Consort couldn’t hide the happiness in his eyes. The little Male Bug in the honeymoon period was bubbling with pink bubbles all over.
“That’s good. Male Parent is relieved that Baby is happy.”
Seeing that his cub is adapting well in the new school, the big stone pressing on Will’s heart finally eased a little.
“I’m already an adult.” Yao puffed up his fair cheeks and hummed, “Male Parent, don’t always treat me like a child, people will laugh at me.”
The little Male Bug arrogantly thought that he is now a grown-up Bug with a Female Consort to protect, and he can’t cry at the drop of a hat like before.
Listening to Yao say these words in a soft and Glutinous voice with a straight face, Will wanted to laugh but held back.
“Who dares to laugh at our Yao? Does Baby have a sweetheart?” Otherwise, why would he suddenly worry about this kind of thing.
Will was just joking and teasing his child, but he didn’t expect the little Male Bug to actually nod shyly.
After going to the military academy, the little Male Bug, who was originally afraid of marriage, suddenly became enlightened.
“Good boy, tell Dad what’s that person’s name.”
The little Male Bug has finally reached the age where he’s interested in Female Bugs. Will should be gratified, but he can’t help but continue to worry.
“Dad will know when I go home for vacation! The Female Bug that Yao likes must be the most outstanding in the entire Bug Clan.”
Although the Female Bugs who can go to the Central Military Academy are all in good condition in all aspects, Will’s requirements are not just summed up by being outstanding.
He doesn’t want Yao to marry a Female Bug with a complicated family background. Yao, with his weak and easily bullied personality, should find a Female Bug from a scholarly family with similar interests and spend his life together peacefully.
Although the little Male Bug was hesitant and unwilling to say it directly, the Duke’s possessiveness towards Yao has been going on for more than a day or two. He won’t give up without investigating clearly once he knows Yao has someone he likes.
After hanging up the communication, the gentle smile on Will’s face disappeared.
“Where’s Hevia? Call him over.”
The Duke was in a bad mood, and the servant Bugs didn’t dare to lift their heads.
All the servants retreated to a safe distance, and only vaguely heard the sound of arguing.
I don’t know what happened inside. Anyway, Hevia’s face was very ugly when he came out, and he was almost on fire.
The precious antique ornaments in the room were broken all over the floor.
Hevia’s reaction was beyond Will’s expectations. The only unscathed Duke sat in a daze in front of the torn divorce agreement.
They agreed that they were just agreement-based husband and wife, so why did he take it seriously?
“Do you still love Chris in your heart? Just because he took the blame for you once, you feel sorry for him?”
“What? Even if you want to remarry, Chris won’t agree. His heart is always filled with that dead ex.”
Hevia, who was mad with jealousy, calmed down and realized how stupid he had been to say those unrestrained words, and he had injured Will without knowing the seriousness of the matter.
The person Will hates the most, the name Chris, is almost a forbidden word for the entire Klink family.