Those were the longest days Tang Yan had ever spent.
During the time he was lying in bed, it was as if there was a sharp knife in his mind, rushing around with its sharpness, smashing his brain into thousands of pieces, causing him excruciating pain. This was the ancient practice of slow slicing for death.
Tang Yandu was on the verge of death, but the system's voice kept echoing in his ears. Perhaps it was the desire to survive that was at work. Just now, an invisible spirit suddenly gathered in his mind, crushing the sharp knife into powder, and all the pain receded like a tide in an instant.
"Vital signs normal..."
"The mental fluctuations are stable..."
"Heartbeat is normal..."
Tang Yan heard a chaotic sound in his ears, which made his head hurt. He opened his eyelids with difficulty, and felt a blur in front of his eyes. It took him several seconds to refocus. What he saw was several doctors in white coats standing in a circle in front of his bed, staring at him nervously.
How many people are there approximately
, two, three, four, five, six…
Six doctors in total.
Tang Yan felt that if he didn't have a rare terminal disease, he would be unworthy of such a ceremony. His throat was so dry that he couldn't make any sound. He wanted to say something, but in the end he could only move his lips in vain.
"Your Majesty, you have just awakened your spirit, and your body will be weak. We have injected you with stabilizers, and you will be back to normal in a few hours."
Professor Pena stood by the bed and spoke carefully, as if afraid to disturb him. His hands were clasped tightly together, his eyes were full of excitement, and he was so excited that he didn't know what to do. Oh my God, oh my God, this is an S-level male insect, and it is a male insect that has awakened beyond its level. I actually found it. It's really the blessing of the insect god!
Tang Yan didn't notice the change in his address to him, he only heard the word awakening, and then realized that he fainted because of his spiritual awakening. He tried to move his fingertips to find his communicator, but he still couldn't focus, so he had to give up and close his eyes and wait for the effect of the drug to wear off.
At the same time, the royal medical officer was talking in a low voice with Admiral Ilvisa outside the ward: "After our repeated verification and testing, His Majesty Tang Yan has indeed awakened the S-level spirit, which is really cause for celebration. For some reason, we will keep his file confidential for the time being, please do not leak the news to the outside world for the time being."
Ilvisa thought the medical officer must have received an order from the Insect Emperor to secretly study the reason why Tang Yan broke through to S-level. He raised his hand to adjust his glasses and pushed the words back without leaving a trace: "Excuse me, I don't think the news can be suppressed for long."
The medical officer smiled and said, "We can do whatever we can to avoid it. To be safe, we need to conduct further verification and investigation. After all, His Majesty Tang Yan's spirit has just awakened and is unstable. It would be bad if he regresses."
Ilvisa remained silent: "When can he be discharged from the hospital?"
The medical officer said, "You can come at any time, but I suggest you stay in the hospital for a few days for observation."
Topaz had been listening for a long time, his head was full of confusion, but he heard this sentence most clearly. He immediately stood up and refused without thinking, "No, we can just go home and recuperate!"
After Tang Yan's spiritual awakening, the doctor drew several tubes of blood from his arm, wishing to slice him for research. Topaz was dragged in to draw a tube of blood because of his relationship with him. He always felt that if he continued to stay in the hospital, he would definitely not get better.
The medical officer was so busy talking to Ilvisa that he didn't notice the male insect standing next to him. He asked a little late, "Who is this gentleman...?"
Ilvisa said nothing, but tilted her head to look at Topaz, intending to hear what he would say.
Topaz was not so shrewd and said confidently: "I am the future lord of Ilviza, and Tang Yan is my insect cub."
The Zerg never had a love process, their way of dating was much simpler and more straightforward than that of humans. After the blind date, they would receive a questionnaire from the Male Zerg Protection Association, and if both parties were satisfied, they would be matched directly.
Ilviza's day was not in vain, and Topaz couldn't be more pleased with him. In fact, if Tang Yan hadn't been in a coma and hospitalized, they would have gotten married long ago.
Ilvisa heard this, and a smile flashed across his eyes behind his glasses. He did not deny it, "Yes, that's right. He will be my future... lord."
The medical officer knew that Ilvisa was divorced, and he envied her secretly. It seemed that Admiral Ilvisa was quite satisfied with his second master. Not only was he good-looking, but he also got an S-level bug for free, which was really a pie in the sky.
"Sir, you have excellent genes." This was said to Topaz.
"But I think for safety reasons, should we let His Excellency Tang Yan rest in the hospital for a few days?" This was said to Ilvesa.
Topaz's face was filled with rejection. Ilvisa patted his hand in a soothing manner, then smiled at the medical officer and said with a sharp tone, "Can I understand that you think my admiral's residence is not as safe as a hospital?"
The medical officer choked and laughed awkwardly: "Admiral Ilvisa, you misunderstood, I didn't mean that."
Ilvisa said calmly, "After His Excellency Tang Yan is discharged from the hospital, he will move to the Admiral's Mansion to recuperate, so you don't have to worry about his safety. Please give my regards to His Majesty."
This is a blatant expulsion.
The medical officer had no confidence to fight the Ilvisa family, not to mention the commander-in-chief of the 1st Army. Hearing this, he had no choice but to agree and bowed: "Please take good care of Mr. Tang Yan. If there is any abnormality, please contact me at any time. General Ilvisa, I will take my leave first."
When Topaz saw that the annoying medical officer finally got rid of Dong, he immediately smiled. He directly hugged Ilvisa into his arms and kissed her, saying proudly: "Look, Ilvisa, my genes are so good that Tang Yan directly awakened to S-level."
Ilvisa felt embarrassed for some reason. After all, he was not as light as the female insect. He was used to being steady and prudent. Moreover, few male insects would be so intimate with military females. "Yes, your genes are excellent."
At the same time, he felt dazed and couldn't help but look inside the ward.
S-level...
There was only one S-class male insect in the entire Kes Empire. Ilvisa could already imagine that the news would cause a big disturbance once it got out.
Tang Yan didn't know what happened during his coma. It wasn't until the effect of the medicine wore off and Topaz couldn't help but say that he would take him out of the hospital that he learned something from him.
When Tang Yan found out that his spirit had awakened to S-level, he was stunned: "Are you sure I have awakened to S-level?"
Tang Yan suspected that they had made a mistake.
Topaz sat in the co-pilot seat of the aircraft and said, "Of course I can't be wrong. Almost all the doctors in the interstellar hospital came to check you out. There is no doubt that you have inherited my excellent genes and awakened to the S-level."
Then why are you a B
Tang Yan glanced at Ilvisa, who was flying the aircraft in front of him, and finally swallowed his words. To be honest, he was not surprised by the honesty of his cheap father and Ilvisa. The former was too stupid, and the latter was too shrewd. It was obvious that Topaz could not beat Ilvisa.
Tang Yan had no intention of objecting. He was not a nosy person, and it was not easy for Topaz to find a partner.
Well... as long as they are happy.
After lying in the hospital for a long time, Tang Yan was still tired. After he recovered, he found his communicator from the bag beside him and wanted to send a message to Xie Lain. However, the battery was out after being on standby for a long time, so he had to give up.
Ilvisa noticed his movements in the rearview mirror, and a trace of worry flashed across his eyes: "Your Majesty Tang Yan..."
He has been promoted to S-level and can be addressed as His Majesty.
Tang Yan came back to his senses subconsciously: "Just call me Tang Yan."
"Okay, Tang Yan," Ilvisa was very happy that he did not reject her. She smiled lightly, her eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and her voice was gentle, "Are you looking for Major General Xie Lan?"
Tang Yan didn't say anything, and unconsciously stroked the communicator in his hand. After a moment, he said, "... I have been unconscious for three whole days. I think I should tell him."
He was afraid that Xie Lane would worry. The increasing level of darkness prompted by the system made Tang Yan feel uneasy.
Ilvisa sighed, "I just received news that Major General Shelain has been confined to his home by the Duke of Eaton, so I'm sorry, I don't think you will be able to see him for the time being."
After he finished speaking, he handed the spare computer to Tang Yan, motioning him to take a look at the hot topics on Starnet in the past two days. Without exception, they were all related to Xie Lane.
Tang Yan didn't understand Ilvisa's intention at first, but it wasn't until he saw the headline that he realized what was going on. As he flipped through the posts, Tang Yan's brows furrowed more and more. Although he didn't say anything, his expression was visibly ugly.
"Snapped-"
Tang Yan closed his laptop and said to Ilvisa, "Please stop by the roadside. I have something I must do."
"I don't think this is appropriate," Ilvisa advised calmly, "Your spirit has awakened to S-level. No matter from which aspect, I can't let you go out alone. What's more, even if I let you go, you won't be able to see Major General Shelain."
Tang Yan didn't want Xie Lane to think that he was playing with his feelings, and didn't want him to bear the public opinion alone: "Anyway, please let me get off the aircraft first."
"Tang Yan, don't be nervous. You have many ways to meet Xie Lane. You can have a legitimate reason."
Ilvisa took out a gold-stamped invitation from the storage cabinet and handed it to Tang Yan, showing goodwill to this "stepson". She smiled and said, "The cabinet minister's birthday party will be tonight. Xie Lane will definitely be there. You can go to the party and explain to him face to face what happened that day."
Ilvisa has a very good business mind and is good at maximizing profits. If Tang Yan was still C-level, the situation might be difficult, but now that he has awakened to S-level, all difficulties have changed dramatically.
Tonight's birthday party will not only be attended by Xie Lane, but also by most of the nobles of the empire. If Tang Yan can announce his relationship with Xie Lane in public, all the rumors will be broken, and by the way, he can give the Ao family a loud slap in the face, which is really a good idea.
Tang Yan raised his hand to take the invitation, thinking it was the one for Ilvisa, but when he looked closely, he saw that the column for invited guests read "Your Majesty Tang Yan".
He was slightly surprised: "Why is my name on it?"
Ilvisa adjusted her glasses on her nose. Pais: "You may not know that the news network among the nobles is connected. If it spreads to ten people, it will spread to a hundred people. I think many people have heard the news. The medical officer just left the hospital, and the cabinet minister reissued this invitation to me..."
He concluded with a smile: "Many nobles hope that you can attend the dinner tonight."
…
That night, the residence of Cabinet Minister Palanti was full of toasts and revelry. Tonight was his 100th birthday celebration, which meant that he had already wasted half of the Zerg's long life, and it was also a full year, so the ceremony was grand.
However, the nobles present tonight were all absent-minded. They kept looking towards the door, as if they were expecting and waiting for something, and their eyes were not on the protagonist, Palanti.
The original protagonist of this world, Youan, and his friend Qin Yang were invited to the banquet, but they were a little late in the news and didn't know the reason.
Youan felt something was wrong. He took a glass of red wine from the waiter's tray, clinked glasses with his colleague Winton, and asked in confusion, "Is there anything exciting to watch tonight?"
Winton was born into a medical family, so he knew the inside story better than anyone else. He looked at the door without leaving a trace, and said to Youan in a low voice: "Of course it's because of the legendary His Majesty..."
You An was stunned when he heard this: "What Your Majesty?"
Winton's expression was slightly tense, and he said with a hint of meaning: "Of course it's that S-rank His Majesty. Don't you know that Admiral Ilvisa's stepson is an extremely rare S-rank male insect? If it weren't for this His Majesty, do you think Lord Palanti would really have such a big face?"
Looking at the whole venue, there were so many guests. Almost all the prominent single generals in the Imperial Capital Legion were present, including the four major duke families of Kes, Shelain, Ao, and Ilvisa. Except for Admiral Ilvisa, almost all the direct and collateral branches of the family were present.
Oh, there is the most watched star of the Empire's glory—
Major General Shelain.
Obviously, Lord Palanti's century-old face was not enough to call on such a prestigious family to come and celebrate his birthday. They had only one target, and that was the S-rank crown who was likely to come to the banquet.
"So that's how it is..."
Youan has already found a partner and is happily married. He was just surprised that the empire had a famous S-class male insect, and he was not looking forward to it like other guests.
Another luxurious aircraft slowly landed in the courtyard. Many guests heard the noise and looked out the window at the same time. They saw a pair of black military boots landing on the ground from the cabin door, and long legs wrapped in military pants rising up.
Broad shoulders and narrow waist, silver hair and purple eyes, his nobleness could not be concealed, it was Xie Laine.
After not seeing him for a while, he still looked as dignified and reserved as before, but his temperament was a little sharper than before.
Shelain didn't want to come to this damn party, but Duke Eaton sent four guards to follow him closely to prevent him from escaping. If Shelain wasn't injured, this trick could only lock up the three-year-old insect cub.
Xie Lane stepped off the aircraft and slowly moved his injured arm, secretly estimating the possibility of his leaving. He had to find Tang Yan and meet him.
Seeing that he was slow to move, the guard frowned and reminded him, "Major General, it's time for you to enter the banquet. Please don't stay outside for too long..."
Before he could finish his words, he felt a sudden sharp attack on his neck. Someone grabbed his throat and pressed hard against the cold window of the aircraft, leaving him unable to resist.
"I hate it most when someone gives me orders. You are not qualified. Do you understand?"
Xie Lain's voice was slow and his eyes were neither hurried nor slow, but the path of his fingertips was getting tighter and tighter. The other three guards looked nervous and surrounded him, fearing that something might happen.
The guard felt as if his throat was nearly strangled. His face was pressed against the aircraft window, distorted. Hearing this, he broke out in a cold sweat and spoke with difficulty: "I'm... I'm sorry... I take it back... cough cough cough... I take back what I said just now..."
Xielaine didn't say anything, but glanced at him coldly before letting go of his hand and walking into the banquet hall. He slowly put on a pair of clean white gloves, and the medals on his uniform were still dazzling, like the most noble rose in the empire. The rumors on the Star Network had never had any effect on him.
Of course, even if there was, Shelain wouldn't let them see it.
Ou Qia was in the right place. He was not interested in the legendary S-level male insect. He came to the banquet just to ridicule Xie Lain. When he saw him enter the banquet hall, he immediately hugged the beautiful female servant in his arms and slowly walked forward: "Look, who is this, Major General Xie Lain?"
Many nobles were very interested in the undercurrents between them, and they all turned their eyes over when they saw this.
Ao seemed to be well-intentioned, but in fact he said sarcastically: "Why didn't your C-level partner come to the banquet? Did he back down because of the criticism on Starnet? If that's the case, Major General Shelain, I feel really sorry for you."
Xie Lian was quietly looking for the back door of the banquet hall. He didn't have time to pay attention to this idiot Ao. He said lightly: "Thank you for your concern. He was unable to come."
Ao asked in return: "Did you fail to come, or did you not want to come?"
The surrounding whispers:
"Oh, Major General Shelain is so pitiful. He must have been deceived by that male insect of civilian origin..."
"Look, he's lost a lot of weight..."
"He should choose Master Ao. How can Master Ao be stronger than that C-rank female insect..."
Xielaine narrowed his eyes when he heard this, and there was a coldness in his eyes. Winton saw that the situation was not good, and immediately stepped forward to smooth things over: "Xielaine, you came at the right time, I have something to say to you."
He gave Ao a polite smile, secretly pulled Xielaine aside, and said in a low voice: "Xielaine, don't let your anger cloud your mind. If you fight against a male insect, you will be the only one who will suffer."
Xie Lain twitched his lips sarcastically: "Don't worry, I'm not that stupid."
Winton thought he had been deceived by a C-class male insect, and shook his head helplessly: "I have good news for you. There is a high possibility that an S-class prince will come to the banquet tonight. He is the stepson of Admiral Ilvisa, and you are Admiral Ilvisa's most valued subordinate. Xielaine, forget about that damn C-class male insect, why don't you try a better one?"
Winton said bewitchingly: "That is an S-class male insect, the only crown prince in the empire—"
Xie Lain was not interested at all. In the past, he might have been eager to try, but now he just wanted to get rid of the damn guard outside: "When did Admiral Ilvisa have a stepson? I think you really should go and see your head. I am not interested in S-level, even SSS-level."
Winton shrugged. "Shelain, I think you were really fooled by that civilian male insect."
Xie Laien's face turned pale for a moment when he heard this, but he didn't say anything. At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside, and someone exclaimed in a low voice: "Look, the S-level crown is coming!"
This sentence attracted the attention of all the insects to the door.
A young male insect with platinum hair followed Admiral Ilvisa and slowly walked into the banquet hall. He was wearing a well-cut black suit, which made his figure look slender and neat. He had a handsome face and a cold temperament. His green eyes were like the Rhine gemstone collected by the royal family of Kers, transparent and mysterious, eye-catching, and had a deep charm of thousands of years.
The room full of male insects turned into underground dust and mud under his contrast, and all the light was lost in an instant.
All the female insects fixed their eyes on him, unable to look away, and their breathing quickened.
Winton didn't notice Shelaine's suddenly shrunken pupils, and sighed softly, "Shelaine, this gentleman looks very outstanding. I hope his character is not too bad."
Lord Palanti was the first to react. He stepped forward and gave Admiral Ilvisa a warm hug. Then he looked at Tang Yan and said earnestly, "Ilvisa, this is..."
Ilvisa smiled faintly, and in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, he introduced his identity to all the guests: "My stepson, His Majesty Tang Yan, second awakening, spiritual level S."
This sentence made all the female insects tremble in their hearts again.
Lord Palanti immediately saluted: "Your Majesty Tang Yan, I am glad that you can be here. I am extremely honored."
Tang Yan nodded, his manners impeccable: "Lord Palanti, I am very happy to attend your birthday party."
After he finished speaking, he turned his head to look at the guests, his eyes accurately falling on the military woman with purple eyes. He whispered something to Lord Palanti, and then walked towards the place where the military women gathered.
There was another small commotion among the guests, and the female insects concentrated their attention, secretly wondering what this S-rank His Majesty was going to do, or in other words... who did he fall for
"Major General Shelain—"
A deep and magnetic voice suddenly rang in the ears of all the guests. Before they could be intoxicated, they saw the handsome male insect slowly stop in front of Xie Ryan and stretched out his hand to him: "May I have the honor to invite you to dance?"
Soothing and melodious music played in the banquet hall, and many couples were dancing on the dance floor. It was already an unwritten rule that male or female insects could invite their favorite objects to dance, but no one expected that this highly anticipated S-level crown would immediately set his sights on Xielaine.
Surprise, shock, or jealousy, all at the same time.
Even Winton looked surprised.
Xie Lain couldn't figure out what was going on, and kept staring at Tang Yan, with mixed emotions. He saw Tang Yan looking at him gently, as if he wanted to say something, and after a moment of silence, he slowly extended his hand to him.
Their fingertips touched, and they held hands in the air.
The next second, Shelain fell into a familiar embrace.
"Shelaine,"
In the melodious violin music, Tang Yan seemed to sigh in his ear,
"Sorry to keep you waiting."