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Arc 2 – Slag that Interstellar Admiral
Chapter 32

Louis left the training room and turned to enter the strategizing room. They were on their way back to the main star of the Empire and should be there in half a day.

There were about a dozen people in the room at this moment. When they saw him entering, they all stood up and saluted, “Admiral West.”

“Are the results out?”

A search through the base camp didn’t find anyone but they found a laboratory with a level of protection comparable to that of the imperial palace. The mecha scans couldn’t find Shao Ze’an last time because he was in this laboratory with Morris.

This laboratory had a secret external passage from which Morris and the others had escaped through. When Louis’s men rushed over, they only found a laboratory that had already been destroyed.

The room itself wasn’t damaged but all the equipment in the room were all rendered useless. The one that suffered the most damage was the large machine in the centre. All the parts were severely crushed and deformed, and it was impossible to tell what it was.

It was obvious that this was Morris’ laboratory and the equipment in there were tools he used to research and invent with, particularly the pile of scrap metal in the middle of the room. Every one of them could tell that it was something important, something Morris never wanted the empire to discover, hence his decision to destroy it so thoroughly.

The aide called over researchers and civilian officers, but they also couldn’t figure out what it could be. The aide reported this unfortunate outcome and looked at him curiously, “Did Shao Ze’an say anything? If he and Morris were together, he might have seen its original appearance.”

Louis shook his head, “He’s asleep. He’s not in a good mental condition and will need a detailed examination when he returns. Have you contacted a doctor?”

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The aide opened his mouth. He first glanced at the comrades next to him who quietly turned away, acting as if their attention was elsewhere.

Aide: “……Admiral, I have already notified his Excellency and his family. When we return to the main star, Shao Zelin will personally pick him up and take him to be examined.”

Shao Ze’an’s father is the empire’s official Minister of Justice and is a very fair and strict person. The original owner was basically the biggest source of shame in his life. Shao Zelin is Shao Ze’an’s older brother, the legendary SS genius who is in the military. At only thirty-five years of age, he is already a lieutenant general.

The life expectancy of the people in this world is generally longer. Most people can live to more than one hundred and fifty years old. People like Louis who are less than forty years old are still regarded as the younger generation.

How the ranks work in the empire is very simple and crude. If you want to be an admiral, you need not only strength but also people’s support which can be achieved through especially powerful military exploits such a saving hundreds of thousands of people or regaining lost territory for the empire. Louis was the admiral who brought back a border galaxy a neighbouring empire had snatched hundreds of years ago and this allowed him to reach that rank.

The rank of an admiral is the highest military rank and defaulted as one star. Above that are also two-star admirals, three-star admirals and even five-star admirals. Those are all honorary titles and in fact, the highest ranking is an admiral.

Louis and Shao Zelin are not that much different in strength and age. The biggest difference between the two was that Shao Zelin has not yet achieved such great military merits.

These two people are considered as the empire’s star duo by the general public. With both of them carrying the title of the Golden Bachelor, many people would do whatever means to be married into their family but unfortunately both are workaholics and have not even given those who are of the same or opposite sex a single glance.

But this may soon change.

Hearing that Shao Zelin was going to pick up his younger brother, Louis’s first reaction was to frown. The aide knew his admiral well and he could tell that he wasn’t happy to hear this news.

He silently complained inside.

What’s the point in being unhappy? That person is the younger brother of Lieutenant General Shao. Isn’t it within his right to take him back?

After he was done complaining, the aide took up a serious and cold expression again, “So Admiral, please ask Shao Ze’an as soon as possible about the purpose of that machine. When we return to the main star, it may be difficult for us to see him again.”

Is it so easy entering an official’s house? What’s more, the official’s wife is known for her overprotectiveness. Even if Shao Ze’an didn’t become like this because of them, he clearly looked like he had been abused by the rebels. Since the wife won’t be able to find the rebels, she will only find them, who were unsuccessful in capturing the rebels, to vent.

The aide sighed inside. When he looked up again, he saw that his admiral was looking darkly at him.

Aide: “…..” Did I say something wrong?

After two hours, it was estimated that Shao Ze’an should’ve woken up. Louis returned to the training room with two bags of nutrient solution. At that time, Chi Zhao was sitting in bed, chatting with the system.

【Oh, don’t be discouraged. Although the process is a little different, the plot points were still completed. Look, the first plot point of Shao Ze’an being captured was completed and the second plot point of having the devices put into you and then being sent back to the main star will be completed soon too. Although the method of completion was a little different, it was still completed. It doesn’t matter if it’s a black or a white cat. Any cat that can catch mice is a good cat!】

Chi Zhao felt a little comforted hearing this. He clenched his fists, “I will definitely complete all the plot points! Never give others the opportunity to get in my way of completing my tasks!”

【Good going! I will support you silently in your mind!】

Chi Zhao was invigorated. Those who didn’t know what was going on may think he was about to blow the place up, “Tell me, what’s the next plot point!”

【Insistently forcing a marriage with Louis West! Come on, you can do it!】

Chi Zhao: “……….”

Before he could respond, a sound came from outside the door. Chi Zhao looked over and saw that Louis had entered.

He was extremely handsome and flawless in appearance, always wearing a black military uniform with the buttons neatly buttoned all the way to the top. At the sides of the collar were also two rows of gold military rank badges, highlighting his stern and abstaining nature.

Louis walked over and gave him the nutrient solutions. His slender hands were very beautiful, just like those of a pianist.

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Chi Zhao fell silent. This forced marriage partner was too excellent……

He received the nutrient solution. At this time, Chi Zhao was indeed hungry. He tore the packet open and began to gobble it up. The nutrient solution didn’t taste bad but because it was all liquid, it felt strange like having a glass of juice for a meal.

Watching him frown while drinking, Louis couldn’t help but smile, “There are only these on the ship so I can only trouble you with this. Bear with it a little, you will be able to eat what you like when you return to the main star.”

Chi Zhao nodded while drinking to show that he understood.

Louis sat by the side of the bed watching him for a while before speaking up, “I have already notified your family. Your brother said he will come pick you up in person.”

The relationship between the original owner and his older brother was very ordinary. Because one was cold and the other was introverted and in addition to the fact that there was a twelve-year age difference, there was basically no communication between the two. He was a little surprised to hear that he would come to pick him up.

Chi Zhao held the packet between his lips, blinked a few times and then quietly nodded.

Following his movements, the packet of nutrient solution also swayed. It was a little cute. Louis then asked, “What did he do to you?”

“Tell him I just tied you to a metal bed and threatened you to tell us about the defence situation of the Empire’s main star.”

Morris’s voice suddenly appeared. Chi Zhao still had not gotten used to this and his eyes suddenly stagnated for a moment. Louis keenly sensed that something was wrong but just as he was about to ask, Shao Ze’an had returned to normal and replied in a small voice, “He tied me to a metal bed and threatened me, asking me to tell him about the defence situation of the Empire’s main star. If I didn’t speak, he would punish me.”

Louis’s eyes instantly turned cold, “He tortured you?”

Morris’s voice carried a threatening tone, “Young Master Ze’an, don’t add extra information. If you continue, I can turn you into a dead body right now.”

Chi Zhao wasn’t afraid. Morris had finally caught such a suitable puppet to manipulate so he definitely wouldn’t kill him so easily. But since Chi Zhao was playing the role of Shao Ze’an and Shao Ze’an definitely wouldn’t be calm hearing this threat, Chi Zhao deliberately lowered his voice a little such that it Louis wouldn’t notice that there was something off but it would allow Morris to hear the subtle change in his voice.

“It….It’s nothing serious. Just was electrocuted and I fell unconscious for a long time. Not long after waking up, I fell unconscious again and then when I woke up, I was here.”

When he was done, two voices sounded at the same time.

Louis: “When you were kidnapped by Morris, you were unconscious the entire time and didn’t know what was going on outside?”

Morris: “Idiot! Tell him that you just fainted but you could still hear outside sounds!”

Chi Shao was silent for a moment. After a while, he replied, “Yes but before I fell unconscious the second time, I heard some sounds. My guess is that it was the sound of the soldiers of the Empire coming to rescue me.”

That was fine. It could also cover up the loopholes in Shao Ze’an’s words just now. Morris’s expression turned a shade darker as he got ready to teach him a lesson later.

“You seem to trust the soldiers very much.”

Looking at Louis’s face, Chi Zhao lightly hooked up the corner of his lips. Because his complexion wasn’t too good, this smile of his made him look a little pitiful.

“My grandfather is a soldier and my brother is also a soldier. My physique is too low so I can’t be one but I have always admired those in the military. People who defend my family and the country must be very good and trustworthy people.”

Louis was stunned. He was only able to react after some time.

This time, instead of silently restraining himself, he placed his hand onto Chi Zhao’s head. Fighting all year round, Louis’s hands may look good but there are actually thick calluses on the surface. Compared to Shao Ze’an’s well cared for skin, it was indeed too rough. His large hand covered the top of Chi Zhao’s head and gently rubbed it a few times before he smiled at him again, “It is precisely because of kind and strong citizens like you that the soldiers are willing to risk their lives defending their homes and country.”

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