EROS [Zerg]

"Are all female insects that cold and hard when they are young?" Grand Duke Cavono chuckled as he recalled the flame of love that Evanson had extinguished in his childhood: "I was terrified back then."

Eros shook his head. "I'm afraid I can't answer that question for you."

"why?"

"Because I didn't have a childhood."

“Ah…you are truly a strange female insect.” Grand Duke Caveno looked closely at Eros: “You have a face that is almost identical to my female ruler’s twin brother, but your personality is completely different.”

Eros nodded in response to Grand Duke Cavenor.

Grand Duke Cavon stopped and turned to look at the female insect beside him:

“Eros, I still hope you can become a volunteer for Ellie.”

"I just hope he can grow up without regrets, and even if he does have regrets, I hope that the harm they cause him can be minimized."

"Ellie is my most beloved bug cub."

"Excuse my boldness, Your Grace," Eros bowed to Grand Duke Cavour, "I only accept marriages where the outcome is either a voluntary empress or a forced empress."

Eros's meaning is clear: if he cannot be the queen, he can only become a slave through punishment. Given the choice, he would rather not mate with a male insect for the rest of his life than accept becoming a servant as a second choice.

His Highness Eli's female ruler must have a high level of mental strength, be of noble birth, possess military merit and prestige, and also have a healthy body capable of bearing insect offspring for him.

Eros himself didn't even meet the minimum requirements to become a queen.

"You don't have to be the one to guide his first differentiation, you just need to take good care of him. If you're willing, I'll pay you a generous reward, and I can also keep you from being harassed by males like Kenya."

Eros paused. He wasn't interested in the generous reward, but the appearance of the Kenyan male today was indeed a headache for him. He could dodge it once, but what about twice, three times, or if he encountered other males who knew him?

He can handle one or two, but what about more?

Eros's resolve wavered: "Your Excellency, can you free me from the harassment of other male insects?"

Grand Duke Cavon nodded leisurely: "Now that you've become Ellie's volunteer, if any male insects harass you, they're provoking Ellie's young male. If a male insect in the family is provoked, the Cavon family will intervene."

"A beautiful female insect like you will be the center of attention wherever you go. If you don't want to be harassed, you need a powerful backer."

Eros was tempted, but he didn't want to rush into an agreement: "Your Excellency, could you give me some more time to consider?"

“Of course.” Grand Duke Caveno nodded.

Eros placed his right paw on his left shoulder and bowed to the male insect before him: "Thank you very much for your kindness, Your Excellency."

When Eros returned to the banquet hall with Grand Duke Cavon, the banquet was already coming to an end.

He returned to his post and retrieved his work permit from the female insect that had replaced him.

During this time, several sub-females came over to ask him how he was able to dance with Duke Cavour. Eros could hear the envy and jealousy in their words, but he still patiently brushed them off one by one.

Although he was not weak, he did not want to make enemies, and he did not want to complicate matters if they could be resolved amicably.

"My God, I heard that he just agreed to the Kenyan male, and now he has accepted Duke Kaven's invitation. How could there be such a shameless female insect!"

As the banquet was ending and things were being packed up, a group of waiters huddled together, whispering about what had just happened with Eros.

"It's all because he has a face that looks like that guy. So many male insects like that guy. He's just a substitute."

A worm slurped.

"I've heard that he's an insect from that kind of place, and he only got to go to school here by mating with many male insects."

"The First Military Academy of the Empire is the best military academy in the empire. How can it accept just any kind of 'insect'? Aren't they afraid of damaging the academy's reputation?"

The group of waiters lowered their voices and whispered among themselves.

As Eros washed the cups and arranged the items, his hearing was excellent, taking in all the sounds. He silently glanced at the few sub-females.

After finishing his work, Eros walked straight toward the group of sub-females who were pointing and whispering about him.

Seeing Eros walk straight towards them, the group of sub-females all fell silent, feeling guilty, and practically gave him a salute.

Eros did not linger and walked straight out of the banquet hall.

Eros had heard far dirtier and more vicious gossip than this, so these mild words had no effect on him.

After handing over his work assignments at the door and submitting his work badge, Eros received his wages of 450 star coins for five hours of work.

Eros, having received his wages, walked quickly. He spotted the Kenyan male surrounded by a swarm of female insects early on.

Eros turned around, wanting to leave as soon as possible, but was blocked by a small body.

"Your Highness Ellie?"

Ellie, the little boy, stood in front of Eros, pouting, "Weren't you going to leave with Kenyan boy? Why are you still here?"

Seeing the "I've caught you?" look on Ellie's face, Eros guessed what he was thinking: "Is His Highness Ellie worried that I'm going astray, so he came to save me, this female insect who seems to be preparing to fall into depravity?"

Ellie's eyes widened, and she puffed out her round cheeks angrily: "Who's going to save you? What does your depravity have to do with me? Don't be so narcissistic!"

"So, Your Highness Eli doesn't want to concern yourself with my affairs." Eros smiled and bowed slightly. "Then I'll take my leave."

"Hey, wait!" Eli called out to Eros as he tried to slip away, "I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Eros stopped and turned to look at the young prince, Eli: "Your Highness Eli, is there anything else you need?"

"Your name is Eros, right?" Ellie thought this female insect was really cunning and shameless.

"Even if my father wants you to be a volunteer to take care of me, I will not marry you! And I will let Kam see your true colors!"

Eros listened to the boy's harmless threat and a slight smile appeared on his lips: "I understand."

"If Your Highness Ellie has no further instructions, I shall take my leave."

Eli had never seen a female insect like Eros who didn't respect male insects at all. The female insect's indifferent attitude made him, who had always prided himself on treating female insects well, unable to hold back any longer: "Why are you such an arrogant female insect?!"