Master of Masters 3

Chapter 3: An Even Crazier Lunatic

The colonel’s epaulettes on his shoulders were particularly eye-catching under the light of the nurturing room, and the medal of honor on his left chest also indicated his status. He was one of the few female insects who had reached the rank of colonel based on combat power, a female insect who could be looked at with respect in the insect empire.

He Yue found it interesting, especially the medal symbolizing honor and status.

He smiled faintly and said, “The honor is all mine.”

Koeyle glanced sideways and saw Wien, dragging his injuries and struggling to get up. He smiled and nodded, saying softly, “You too.” Wien pressed his bleeding arm, his eyes filled with unease, and replied, “Yes, Colonel.”

The colonel’s residence was located in a remote part of the military female base, far away from the base’s training grounds. Koeyle led the way, taking He Yue and Wien through most of the military female base.

The shouts of the new recruits’ training were left far behind, gradually fading until they could no longer be heard. The population gradually thinned, the surrounding environment became desolate, and fewer and fewer people saluted Koeyle.

“Does the colonel live in such a shabby place?” He Yue asked. “If I remember correctly, the colonel should be the head of Area A base, right?” “Yes, precisely because I am the head, I can decide where to live. If I weren’t the colonel, I wouldn’t even have the opportunity to choose my residence, regardless of how remote it is.” Koeyle pressed his fingerprint on the door lock and opened the door: “Please come in.” Although the location was remote, the colonel’s small villa was not simple. On the contrary, it was luxurious without being extravagant. The duplex villa combined both residential and office functions.

“I have prepared clothes and a room for the male insect to freshen up and rest. I can talk to you after you have rested.” Koeyle said respectfully.

Wien’s face darkened, and he stepped forward, standing in front of He Yue, only a step away from Koeyle: “I should be the one doing this for Master.” Koeyle raised an eyebrow in surprise at this title but quickly returned to normal.

“Really? Have you done it then?”

His tone was provocative but not without grace. Just like his status, he carried the composure of a superior, yet it was also full of pressure.

Wien was momentarily speechless, his lips pressed together.

Koeyle’s sudden appearance caught him off guard. Normally, he should be going home with the newly hatched male insect, not staying at this stranger’s residence.

But now, he was still in a state of joy and bewilderment, and Koeyle, who had interjected, had arranged everything in an orderly manner, as if he had prepared in advance.

He Yue broke the tense silence: “Can I interpret this as you have been monitoring me?” Koeyle didn’t deny it, nodding: “I have been waiting for the male insect’s birth.” “You! You make surveillance sound so trivial. Master is clearly…” Wien exclaimed angrily, but the rest of his words got stuck in his throat.

Is mine.

The unspoken half of the sentence was repeated countless times in his heart, echoing loudly.

Although He Yue was puzzled, he was still uncomfortable being covered in the nutrient fluid from his hatching. Compared to finding out the truth, he wanted to take a good bath more urgently.

“May I use the bathroom?”

“I’ll take you there, Male Insect.”

Koeyle still wore a polite smile, but there was a hint of pride in his expression.

He Yue noticed it but didn’t point it out. He had to admit that he was slightly interested in this colonel who was inexplicably showing goodwill.

Interested in conquering him.

Behind the colonel’s seemingly calm eyes, turbulent waves were hidden. He Yue vaguely sensed the aura of a kindred spirit in his eyes.

This colonel was also a lunatic. Not only that, but a fierce one.

The conquest game had become even more interesting.

Immersed in the hot water of the bathtub, He Yue finally felt truly alive. His naturally black, long hair was submerged in the water, spreading out and floating on the surface.

He had also liked to keep long hair before transmigrating, so he was quite satisfied with this beginning.

(System?)

[I’m here, Host.]

(Can you look up Koeyle’s background?)

[He is the colonel of Area A of the military females.]

(I know, didn’t he tell me that himself? What else?)

[…The system does not have this function.]

(…)

Man and machine were silent for a moment.

(I think you also need some discipline.)

The previously well-behaved system immediately changed its address, its slightly electric mechanical voice drawing out the ending:

[Master…]

(Shut up!)

[As you wish, Host.]

The system, pleased with its little act of defiance, returned to its dormant state.

The more mysterious Koeyle was, the more interesting he became.

The only unpleasant thing was his condescending attitude, which was truly disgusting.

He Yue chuckled and rubbed his wrists, feeling an itch in his hands.

Sensing the unusual fluctuation, the system returned to its working state, and upon seeing the terrifying look of its host’s excitement, it resolutely went back to sleep.

It seemed… it had provoked an important figure.

He Yue stood up from the bathtub, casually wrapping a towel around himself. His wet, long hair stuck to his body, reaching his back when he stood up.

He dressed and skillfully began to arrange his hair.

Looking at his unchanged appearance in the mirror, He Yue couldn’t tell for a moment whether he had transmigrated with his body or just his soul. He used scissors to trim his bangs and sideburns, then slightly shortened the length of his hair to his chest.

After blow-drying, his slightly messy but aesthetically pleasing long hair and neatly trimmed sideburns gave him a just-right air of lazy casualness.

Finally, it felt a bit like starting a new life after rebirth.

In the living room, Wien stood behind the sofa with his arms crossed. His wounds had been simply treated, and with the female insects’ super-strong healing ability, there was no need to worry about his life.

It was just that the healing process was a bit difficult, especially without the soothing pheromones of a male insect.

Of course, he would never ask He Yue for them.

Koeyle approached, his gaze lingering on He Yue for a few seconds.

Straight, long hair cascaded down, a few strands falling in front of him. The blow-dried sideburns were brushed to the side, further accentuating his delicate features.

He had never thought long hair would suit anyone so well, but now he saw it on He Yue. His mind momentarily short-circuited, and he lacked the words to express his admiration, unable to think of anything other than “so beautiful.”

However, Koeyle couldn’t bring himself to utter such a shallow compliment as “so beautiful.”

“Let’s talk business, Colonel.”

Koeyle came back to his senses, realizing that he had been staring at He Yue for a long time, slightly embarrassed: “Yes, I, I also want to ask you to remove my genetic imprint.” An expected answer. He Yue neither agreed nor refused: “I know.” Koeyle pursed his lips and strode towards He Yue. His military boots made dull, heavy sounds on the floor.

He stood in front of He Yue and unhesitatingly knelt down on both knees. He remembered He Yue’s words from earlier; this was the proper way to ask for a favor.

He Yue lowered his eyes, a playful smile in them: “Not bad. Now I’m interested in hearing your persuasion.” “I want to climb higher. I need honor and status. The genetic imprint will hinder my progress, making me a prisoner of pheromones.” “Because of ambition?” He Yue asked.

Koeyle shook his head: “Because of freedom.”

Such an abstract answer, but it was accompanied by Koeyle’s unwavering gaze. He looked up at He Yue with utmost sincerity.

“Unexpectedly, Colonel, you are so…”

He Yue paused, searching for the right word.

“Childish.”

Koeyle took a deep breath, placed one hand over his left chest, and looked up: “I’m willing to do anything, anything at all. As long as you ask, I will do my best.” With a thought, He Yue saw the conspicuous “0%” above Koeyle’s head again, and his playful nature was aroused.

A free soul.

He stared at the number above Koeyle’s head.

What to do? He loved to break free wings, preferably by the owner’s own hands, handing the bloody feathers to him personally.

In an unnoticed corner, the system, while relieved that its host hadn’t abandoned this troublesome conquest target, silently lit a candle for Koeyle.

He Yue smiled: “You can talk about freedom so grandly, it seems you’re a masterless stray insect.” “No, I have one.”

He Yue frowned: “You reconciled?”

“He’s dead.”

Koeyle said flatly.

After a pause, he added: “I killed him.”

These three words could shock the entire insect world.

Wien, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation, gasped, while He Yue burst out laughing.

Indeed, the aura of a kindred spirit.

He hadn’t misjudged him. The colonel was a wicked lunatic.

“He wasn’t going to wake up. I tore open his half-developed nurturing egg when he was on the verge of death,” Koeyle explained. “I couldn’t be a masterless female insect. If I were, I couldn’t become a military female.” “That just hastened his death. His consciousness only existed for a few brief seconds. I used his lifeblood to secure a military recommendation letter, which is how I became a military female.” At this moment, the system’s voice rang out inappropriately.

[Sorry Host, there seems to be a problem detecting the conquest target’s danger level. The system can cancel this for you…] “Didn’t the imprint make your life a living hell?” He Yue’s voice interrupted the system.

The system detected that He Yue’s mental values had increased by several points. His host, because of this highly dangerous and uncontrollable conquest target…

Had become extremely excited.

It’s over, the host is truly a lunatic.

“Yes, the backlash from the imprint almost killed me. Even now, I’m constantly tormented by it.” Koeyle said seriously: “It makes my hands unsteady when holding a gun. I will die on the battlefield. So, I have to destroy it.” It’s over, the conquest target is also a lunatic.

The system felt that it could see its future clearly.

He Yue, however, nodded in approval: “A good reason.”

“Therefore, I’m grateful. The torment of the imprint makes me disgusted and even nauseated by anyone’s pheromones, even those of male insects. No one can control me with pheromones. That’s why I was able to climb so high.” He Yue smiled: “Controlling you doesn’t require pheromones.”

Koeyle opened his mouth, probably wanting to retort. But he didn’t make a sound, realizing his dependent position.

“I’m looking forward to the male insect’s method that doesn’t involve pheromones.”

[Host, if he dared to kill his accompanying male insect, he dares to kill you too.] (He won’t.)

He Yue’s response was sufficiently firm.

[He, he’s really dangerous!]

(How is he dangerous? Isn’t he kneeling obediently right now?)

Koeyle in front of him looked up and gave a smile, his eyes curving slightly.

“If the male insect is curious about my accompanying male insect, I can take you to the basement to see him.” [Ho, Host, he’s crazy… he’s crazy!]

“The body?” He Yue asked.

“Yes.”

[Host, you, you need to run!]

“Lead the way.”

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