Chapter 65: Can You Handle It? [??? , ?%]…
The bathroom was filled with steam, making He Yue’s cheeks flush. The faint floral scent of the shampoo lingered in his nose, not quite masking the smell of blood coming from Wien, the two scents mixing and filling the bathroom.
Wien gently massaged He Yue’s head, his movements professional. Compared to his previous clumsiness, he could now handle the long hair, washing it clean while also making his Master feel comfortable.
They chatted casually, their conversation ranging from trivial matters to deep topics, like an intimate family.
The steam on his scabbed wounds made them itch, but Wien only frowned slightly, not caring about his own injuries, focusing on massaging He Yue.
“I promised Kano I’d give him a few paintings for his club. Which ones do you think are good?”
The club, named “Castle,” had quickly gained fame in the insect world. Many male insects came, some to experience the peak of both pain and pleasure, others to feel the joy of control and domination.
“Most of Master’s paintings should fit the club’s style, right?”
He Yue’s paintings were mostly violent aesthetics, with rich, layered colors. The high-saturation pigments, which didn’t need to be mixed, created a dark, oppressive atmosphere, yet the deep red blood, the visual focus, gave them a strong tension.
They did indeed fit the club’s tone.
“Then I won’t paint new ones, I’ll just pick a few to give him.”
Wien nodded, taking the showerhead and adjusting the water temperature. He recalled the paintings that could stir one’s blood and said, “It’s a waste to have Master’s paintings in Lord Kano’s club. They should be displayed in an art exhibition for all insects to see.”
He Yue, who had been enjoying the massage with his eyes closed, opened them.
His painting styles were diverse. Although violent aesthetics were his most common and skilled style, he had also painted many works in completely different styles.
Before transmigrating, his main job as a painter was to paint, auction his paintings, and hold exhibitions. In the insect world, with his comfortable life and the company of his dogs, his side hustle had become his main job, and his main job had become a hobby.
There were many paintings piled up in the studio, forgotten by He Yue, now only accompanied by dust.
Wien’s suggestion was a good one. A painter’s nature, his carefully crafted works piled up in a corner, seemed particularly lonely.
“Doggy, I want to hold an art exhibition…”
His voice, muffled by the steam, was hazy. He Yue, soothed by Wien’s massage, his voice lazy, the drawn-out ending making Wien feel a hint of grievance. His heart softened, the voice, similar to a coquettish plea, captivating him.
“Alright, I’ll arrange it for Master.” Wien agreed without hesitation, not caring about the potential trouble. He gently rinsed the white foam from He Yue’s hair with warm water, his gaze lingering on his flushed cheeks and lips.
He Yue listened to the sound of the running water, the comfortable feeling gradually making him dazed.
Should I paint a few special pieces for the exhibition? How should the exhibition be arranged? When and where?
There were many things to worry about.
“When you go to the city to buy things, can you get me a few tubes of paint?” He Yue remembered the empty colors on his palette and said, “When I have time, I’ll”
“Alright.”
He Yue looked up and saw Wien staring at him, his gaze likely fixed on his lips. He lifted his hand from the water and looked up at his dog.
“I can tell what my doggy is thinking just by looking at his eyes.”
A large hand lifted his head, his pale neck arching beautifully, his prominent Adam’s apple bobbing. His wet hair was brushed back, his smooth, full forehead glistening with water droplets.
He smiled, his slightly curved lips even redder and fuller from the hazy steam.
“What are you thinking?” Wien lowered his head, casting a slight shadow over him, and asked with a smile.
He Yue pulled his cheek closer, his voice thick with moisture.
“A doggy staring at his Master’s lips, of course he wants to bite them.” He saw Wien swallow, the look in his gentle smile incredibly aggressive, as if he wanted to devour him whole.
But when Wien spoke, his voice was gentle, without a hint of aggression, as he asked tentatively, “Can I?”
“Yes.”
Wien leaned in and kissed the upturned He Yue, his chin bumping against He Yue’s nose as their lips met. He gently bit He Yue’s lower lip, hearing his breath quicken.
He pulled He Yue’s head closer, their tongues touching, then intertwining. The inverted position allowed for a deeper exploration of his mouth, their tongues caressing and pulling.
The grip on his neck tightened, and He Yue’s breathing became heavy, his mouth wanting to gasp for air but being sealed shut. Wien held his raised neck, his palm cradling his bobbing Adam’s apple.
He Yue was almost about to fall back, only supported by Wien’s hand.
His Master’s taste was too delicious, so addictive he couldn’t stop.
It wasn’t until He Yue gently pushed him away that he moved. His lips, reddened by the steam, were now slightly swollen from his bites, fuller and more like a ripe, juicy fruit.
“So rough…” He Yue said with a laugh, but without a trace of anger.
Wien gently stroked He Yue’s lips, his voice incredibly gentle as he said, “I’m sorry,” but his eyes showed no remorse.
He Yue, even weaker from the kiss, turned over and lay on his side in the water, his hands gripping the edge of the tub, his face resting on the back of his hands. His body, already weak from releasing pheromones, now didn’t want to move at all.
“You’re responsible for carrying me out.”
Wien, overjoyed at the request, immediately lifted him from the warm water.
“I’ll arrange Master’s art exhibition as soon as possible.”
“Alright.”
“Are you really going to give this painting of the fox to the club?” Knasch held the painting of the iron bars and the fox, not letting go, kneeling at He Yue’s feet, his bright azure eyes pleading. “Can’t this painting be in Master’s art exhibition?” “But this painting fits the club’s style so well.”
A close-up of an iron cage, a half-fox female insect wearing a collar and wrist restraints, perfectly matched the club’s theme.
“The fox wants to be in Master’s art exhibition, Master…” The fox leaned closer, his ears rubbing against He Yue’s hand affectionately. “Please… let the fox in the painting stay…” He Yue sighed and pointed to the pile of paintings in the corner. “Then go pick three to give to Kano.” Knasch rummaged through them and held up a painting. “Master, this one!” “That’s an unfinished sketch…”
“What about this one?”
“That’s a piece of scrap paper with paint from another painting on it.”
“This one, this one!”
He Yue crossed his arms and looked at the painting in the fox’s hand.
“That’s a blank piece of paper, little fox.”
Knasch, his intentions exposed, his ears drooping guiltily, his eyes darting around, coughed softly.
“Oh, it’s just the shadow from the light, I thought there was a painting on it.” The fox’s disdain for the club and his love for his Master’s works were unconcealed, his thoughts written all over his face.
He Yue sighed helplessly and pointed to the paint box. “Put the painting down and help me refill the empty colors with the paint Wien just bought.” The fox obeyed, carefully refilling the empty paint slots. His tail wagged, and he still said, “It’s a waste to have Master’s paintings in a club that’s all about sex slaves and niche hobbies.” He was the second insect, after Wien, to express this sentiment.
“Why?” He Yue asked casually, flipping through his paintings.
“Master’s paintings should be in an exhibition, admired by all the insects of the insect race!” He Yue agreed nonchalantly, not taking it to heart. He knew how many layers of filters these two had for him, and how many for his works.
“Come with me to the club tonight, take the paintings.”
He Yue casually picked three paintings that fit the club’s theme and put the fox painting aside.
“Me! You’re choosing me?!” The fox’s ears perked up in excitement, his tail wagging frantically.
“Yes, I’m choosing you.”
The daily beatings had trained the fox well, and he had learned the basic postures and etiquette. His body had already been modified to be a top-tier sex slave, and now his mental submission was also catching up. In He Yue’s eyes, he was a qualified work.
Choosing him to go to the club, at least there wouldn’t be any mistakes.
“Don’t embarrass me, little fox.”
“I’ll perform well!”
The current fox, even when treated as a sex tool, was no longer gloomy and hateful towards the world, but rather enthusiastic and cheerful, obediently letting He Yue play with him.
He was completely a canine now.
The first floor of the club was a bar. Male insects were allowed to wear masks, while their dogs had to show their faces. He Yue hadn’t read the club’s rules, guessing that the mysterious founder had probably copied them mostly.
The interior of the club was filled with personal touches, and the moment He Yue stepped inside, he felt a strange sense of déjà vu, as if he had traveled back to the human world, back to the Castle he remembered.
The music in the bar wasn’t loud, the sound of whips cracking drowning out the chatter. On the stage in the center, a male insect was showcasing his skills, drawing countless gazes.
The bonded female insects wore various decorations, collars and earrings being the most common. The masterless female insects knelt in certain areas, without any jewelry or clothes, the public property of the club, available for any member to choose and enjoy.
“Are you interested in anything?” Kano handed him a club specialty cocktail and asked.
The cocktail tasted good, crisp and sweet, not bitter or spicy. He Yue took a sip and shook his head. “I don’t have much confidence in your trainers.” This blatant criticism might have offended another insect, but since it was He Yue, Kano could only accept it. Boring pleasantries were pointless, so Kano got straight to the point.
“Want to meet him?”
He Yue’s eyes, under the half-mask, flickered, and he turned his head and asked, “Didn’t you say he was seriously ill?” “Indeed, but, aren’t you curious…”
If he met him, the system could identify if he was a conquest target.
“Of course I’m curious, so, he agreed?”
Kano nodded and stood to the side. “This way, I’ll take you backstage.” “Wait here for me, don’t wander off.” He Yue ruffled the fox’s ears and placed the unfinished drink in his hand. “This wine tastes good, it’s your reward.” Knasch took the glass with both hands, nuzzled his hand affectionately, and wagged his tail at his Master, but still nodded obediently.
“The fox will be good, the fox will wait for Master here.”
A series of smooth movements, which made Kano, standing at the side, stare in disbelief. “Are foxes such pure little animals?”
He Yue followed him backstage. “A fox recognizes its Master, so of course it’s a very obedient good boy to its Master.”
A man in a black hooded cloak stood in the staff lounge, a silver mask covering his face completely. With his hands in his pockets, not a single inch of his skin was exposed, like a vampire who would die in the sunlight.
The door closed, and Kano left the room, leaving the two of them alone.
“If I take off my mask, will you take off yours?”
The figure flinched, and when he spoke, the dry, raspy mechanical voice was jarring, making He Yue frown in discomfort.
“It won’t make a difference if I take off my mask. A face without features will scare you, sir.”
He Yue raised an eyebrow and looked the man in black up and down. “Are you also a monster?”
“Also?”
He Yue chuckled. “I have a fox, he has fox ears and a tail, and he’s also called a monster.” He took a step forward, the thin chains of his half-mask swaying. “Are you also transformed from something?”
“I was transformed from a human, sir.”
“…”
He Yue froze.
(…System, he’s not normal, you can give him a value now.)
[Host…]
This criticism was very accurate, and the system was momentarily speechless, its mind racing.
[He hasn’t revealed anything, it’s really hard to identify.]
Not a single patch of skin was exposed, only a jarring voice.
“I heard you’re seriously ill, are you alright?”
“I hope to get better, and I’m trying my best.”
He extended his hand towards He Yue, his leather gloves clinging tightly to his skin, completely concealing his hand. His voice was jarring and unpleasant, but his tone was incredibly gentle. “I look forward to meeting you again in the future, He, sir.”
His voice hitched, only saying the first letter of his name.
He Yue’s eyes narrowed, and he didn’t take his hand for a long time.
His new name after transmigrating to the insect world was Henry Evans. If he were to be addressed by his last name, it should be Mr. Evans, but he…
He Yue took a deep breath and stepped forward, taking his hand. “Nice to meet…”
A jolt of electricity shot through his fingertips, a tingling sensation spreading through his body, making him lose all feeling. A sharp ringing filled his ears, almost piercing his eardrums. His vision went black, and he felt dizzy, falling forward into the tall female insect’s arms.
“Ugh…!”
He Yue covered his ears, trying to block out the painful ringing, his forehead pressed against the female insect’s chest, a soft moan escaping his lips.
(System… system, are you still there?)
No response.
The splitting headache felt like his head was about to explode, the system’s error alarms echoing in his mind, the veins on his neck bulging, his skin covered in a thin layer of sweat.
“Sir, sir, are you alright?” The female insect holding him was even more panicked than him, his previous composure gone.
The sweat on his face made the metal mask stick to his skin, the tight feeling incredibly uncomfortable. He Yue reached for his mask, but his fingers were too weak to even pull it off.
“Mask… so uncomfortable… take it off, help me…” His voice was weak, evoking pity in anyone who heard it.
The female insect pulled off his mask, revealing his reddened eyes, filled with tears from the pain, his furrowed brow showing his immense suffering, hot tears streaming down his face, dripping onto the black leather gloves.
“I’ll take you to the hospital! Just hold on a little longer, I’ll call right away!” The female insect was heartbroken, fumbling with his optical device to call for an ambulance.
The matter with the system couldn’t be explained at the hospital.
The sudden crash of the system brought He Yue immense pain, and he was momentarily dazed, his eyes unfocused from the headache.
“Don’t call for an ambulance…” He Yue grabbed his hand.
“Alright, alright, I won’t.” He stopped and, seeing He Yue’s pained tears, quickly wiped them away.
He Yue groaned and buried himself in the tall figure’s embrace, nuzzling his chest in discomfort.
“It hurts…”
He Yue, weak from the pain, collapsed into his arms, his expression dazed, his soft moans laced with sobs, making one want to comfort him.
“Don’t cry… I’ll get the first-aid kit.” The female insect held him and went to rummage through a cabinet, but He Yue clung to his neck, pressing even closer.
The female insect gave him a pill and a glass of warm water, holding it for him, while his other arm wrapped around his waist, holding him horizontally.
“Are you better?”
He Yue didn’t reply, his head still buzzing. The system was silent, no longer tormenting him, and he felt a little calmer.
Falling into someone’s arms on their first meeting, although purely due to the system’s malfunction, was still a bit embarrassing for He Yue. He lowered his head and drank the water, his breathing calming down, his cheeks slightly flushed.
Really a bit embarrassing.
“Does your head still hurt? Do you want me to rub it for you?”
The female insect, who had been so formal and stern earlier, had now completely shed his facade. He didn’t feel awkward at all, but rather grateful for this mishap, for getting to hold his beloved on their first meeting.
He Yue wiped away his tears and said, his head lowered, “Sorry for the trouble.”
The polite response indicated that everything was just an accident, that their relationship hadn’t changed, that they were still complete strangers.
The female insect’s body stiffened, his face, hidden behind the mask, showing no expression.
“You’re welcome…”
[??? , ?%.]
(……?)
He had just endured a splitting headache that almost made him faint, and this was the answer he got, a flashing question mark above the female insect’s head?
(Can you handle it?)
[Host… severe rejection reaction, he also has a system!]
“Cough, cough…”
The female insect gently patted his back, asking with concern, “Sir, are you alright?”
(To conquer me?)
[Logically, the host is also a transmigrator, his mission shouldn’t be you.]
He Yue stared at the string of question marks above his head, even more confused.
The mask, following He Yue’s gaze, looked up at the ceiling, then, seeing nothing, looked back at He Yue. “Sir, is there something strange on the ceiling?”
“No, I was just looking.”
He Yue calmly finished the warm water in the glass. “Thank you for your help. Do you want any reward?”
“Help doesn’t need a reward, but…” The female insect, afraid He Yue would change his mind, quickly added, “Can I ask you to grant me a wish the next time we meet?”
He Yue didn’t fall for the trap. “I won’t grant unreasonable requests.”
The female insect chuckled, his tone light. “Of course, sir has the right to refuse me.” He took the half-mask, carefully wiped it with his gloved hand, and then gently placed it on He Yue’s face.
“I look forward to our next meeting, sir.”
——
“No bond, no piercings, aren’t you just a masterless female insect?” A well-dressed male insect stood before Knasch, reaching for his ears.
He wasn’t wearing a mask, his behavior flamboyant.
The silver-white fox ears were too conspicuous, gleaming under the bar’s lights.
Knasch suppressed the urge to punch him, only managing to stay calm because of He Yue’s command. He bowed politely and replied, “Hello, I have a Master, please show some respect.”
“A Master? A female insect without a bond, how can he have a Master?” The male insect called over a staff member in uniform. “Come here, look at him, a masterless female insect without a mark, isn’t he the public property of the club?”
The staff member looked Knasch up and down and leaned in. “Yes, Speaker Oried.” He didn’t dare to defy the speaker’s words and said without thinking, “He’s our club’s masterless female insect.”
The high-ranking and arrogant male insect wasn’t even afraid of revealing his identity, nor did he worry that frequenting such a place would become a scandal.
“You! You check the roster! I’m not an insect from your club!!” The fox bristled, the white fur on his tail standing on end.
The onlookers chuckled, making him look even more like a ridiculous clown.
“Sorry, we don’t keep a roster for masterless female insects.” The waiter was very tactful, not taking out the roster even if he had one, earning a nod of approval from Oried.
“I am not, your, public property.”
Knasch’s anger had reached its limit. He repeated “don’t embarrass Master” countless times in his mind, preventing himself from rushing forward and punching the condescending male insect.
Oried reached for him, and as he got close, Knasch suddenly grabbed his wrist, twisted it, and pinned him behind his back.
No one had expected Knasch to fight back.
“Hiss… it hurts, you slutty insect! What are you standing there for, hold him down!”
Knasch wasn’t afraid at all, pressing his knee against his back, pinning him to the floor, his voice cold. “Come one, I’ll fight one.”
The insects gasped, calling for security. A female insect security guard shot a syringe of male insect pheromones at Knasch. The moment the needle touched his arm, the drug was automatically injected.
He didn’t react, instead pulling out the needle and smiling arrogantly.
Male insect pheromones were ineffective on him, a result of his genetic imprint.
“What are you standing there for! Just grab him!” Oried roared in pain.
No one dared to defy the speaker’s command, and finally, some insects rushed forward, and a brawl ensued. Knasch wasn’t afraid of pain, and even after being hit in the abdomen and face, leaving bruises, he didn’t make a sound.
The surge of adrenaline filled him with strength, his special healing ability like a divine intervention. Even if it meant taking many hits to injure his opponent, he didn’t hesitate.
“Knasch, stop!”
Hearing the familiar voice, Knasch, who had been seeing red, was like a doused flame, snapping out of his rage.
“Master…” He found a gap in the crowd and ran towards the voice, burying his face in He Yue’s arms.
The fox, who had been fighting fearlessly just a moment ago, was now hugging He Yue’s waist and crying, tears streaming down his face.
“Master… ugh… Master… the fox missed you so much…”
The scene was a mess. The cold, threatening fox who had just brutally beaten the security guards was gone, replaced by this fox kneeling on the floor, crying and hugging He Yue.
The onlookers were also stunned, thinking they had seen the wrong insect.
“Kneel properly.” He Yue pushed him away, a single sentence silencing his sobs.
Oried adjusted his collar and walked up to He Yue, looking down at him. “This is a masterless female insect, the public property of the club. I saw him and wanted to play, so he’s mine.”
“No… Master…”
He Yue’s warning gaze made the fox fall silent.
“Sir, you’ve misunderstood, this is an insect I brought.”
Oried took a step forward, his oppressive aura trying to make He Yue back down. “I am Speaker Oried, and I say, this masterless female insect is the public property of the club.”
Anyone could understand the meaning behind him repeating his title.
Knasch had no bond, no piercings. Regardless of whether He Yue had brought him or not, now that Oried wanted him, and declared him public property, no one dared to object.
Except for He Yue.
His lips, not covered by the mask, curved into a polite, faint smile, his composure completely unaffected.
“Sir, this is an insect, I brought,” He Yue didn’t back down, repeating his words. “If you don’t believe me, you can check the club’s surveillance.”
Oried reached for the fox’s ears. “Now, he’s not. I like fox ears, I like clean female insects without a bond.”
“This fox was bought by me at Lord Kano’s auction. If you want to buy him now, sir, shouldn’t you negotiate with me?”
Oried pulled on the fox’s ears, making him cry out in pain. “Is this gentleman trying to fight with me, Speaker Oried, over an insect?”
“Speaker, he was originally mine.”
“Gentlemen, gentlemen, don’t get excited.” Kano arrived just in time to mediate, having been informed by the waiter.
Oried glanced at Kano. “Has Lord Kano forgotten who approved this club? If I want to shut it down, my subordinates will sign a violation notice tomorrow.”
“You’ve misunderstood…” This club had cost Kano a lot of effort, and he wouldn’t go against Oried over this.
He Yue glanced at Kano, who was frantically gesturing at him, and took a deep breath, suppressing his annoyance. “Speaker, if my fox has offended you in any way, I’ll have him apologize to you in a way you like.”
“Alright.” Oried smiled. “Let him suck my cock.”
“You…” The fox was about to say something when He Yue silenced him with a look.
“What, you’re not willing? Then this club…”
“He Yue…” Kano looked at him pleadingly.
It was just a female insect. If He Yue really thought he was dirty, he could just throw him away. Kano didn’t think He Yue would be so attached to a female insect.
He Yue remained silent.
In the standoff, the entire bar was incredibly quiet, only the soft background music remaining.
He pursed his lips, his mind racing.
This was a complete disaster. Just because his fox ears were conspicuous, he was harassed and threatened by a male insect, and even after He Yue declared his ownership, he was still contemptuously ignored.
A soft chuckle broke the silence.
His azure eyes were filled with tears, yet he was smiling.
“So good… Master, Master didn’t abandon the fox…”
He Yue’s hesitation was incredibly satisfying to Knasch.
Hesitation was enough, even for a second.
“Master didn’t throw away the fox…”
He broke free from Oried’s grip, and in the stunned gazes of all the insects, he suddenly lunged towards the nearest security guard and drew the lightsaber from his waist.
The lightsaber was incredibly sharp, enough to cut an insect in half, a very dangerous weapon in close combat.
“Knasch, put down the lightsaber!” He Yue shouted. He had no doubt that Knasch had the guts and impulse to stab Oried in the heart. This fox had killed many male insects and wasn’t afraid of this one.
“Master…”
He Yue frowned and stood in front of Knasch. “I won’t allow you to solve problems the old way! Put down the lightsaber, are you not even listening to your Master’s words?”
The lightsaber trembled slightly.
“Speaker,” Knasch walked around He Yue, slowly approaching with the lightsaber. “What you like are fox ears, right?”
“You dare to hurt me?” Oried, though taking a step back in fear, still said with a brave face.
“Knasch!” He Yue grabbed his other hand.
“If I were a masterless female insect, I would kill you now. But I’m a female insect with a Master, so, I’ll apologize with my fox ears, how about that?”
He gave Oried a way out. If the other party didn’t acknowledge that he was a bonded female insect, he would bring down the lightsaber without hesitation. As a pheromone-immune monster, he could kill this powerless male insect.
Oried gritted his teeth, but to save his life, he had to agree.
He reached out to touch the fox’s ears, trying to smooth things over, but a flash of the lightsaber passed before his eyes.
Two fox ears fell to the ground, blood splattering on Oried’s face.
“My gift to you, you’re welcome.” The fox’s face was pale, the blood from both sides staining his silver-white hair and dripping onto the floor. “I find ears that have been touched by you dirty.”
He threw the blood-stained lightsaber to the ground, took He Yue’s hand with his other, and stumbled towards his Master.
The blood stained his silver-white hair, trickling down.
“Master…”
He Yue’s gaze was fixed on the ground, on the red fox ears soaked in blood.
The smell of blood was thick, filling the entire bar.
“Master… the fox will grow new ears.” He stepped in front of He Yue, blocking the bloody scene. “Master… the fox, is a little, a little bit in pain… can Master, hug the fox?”
He Yue caught him and held him in his arms. “Silly fox, what are you doing…” He stroked the fox’s head and heard him sobbing on his shoulder.
“The fox isn’t dirty…” Knasch had lost a lot of blood, and having cut off a part of his body, his legs were weak, and he knelt on the ground. “Master, don’t throw away the fox… the fox isn’t dirty, the fox’s ears, only Master can touch…”
“Good, only I can touch.”
Regrowing a severed limb was more difficult than healing a wound. Knasch didn’t have to go through pseudo-insectoidization, but he was dizzy. He knelt on the ground, wrapped his arms around He Yue’s waist, and buried his head in his lower abdomen, his body trembling with sobs.
This devotion and dependence, this unforgettable loyalty and submission, was unparalleled in the entire club. Whether it was bonded female insects or the public property of the club, the simple exchange of pain and pleasure was tasteless in comparison.
Speaker Oried was now on trial, and even if no one dared to speak up, the gazes directed at him were filled with a different meaning.
A bastard who tried to break a deep bond.
“Let’s go home, good fox.” He Yue ruffled his head, his fingers now wet with blood.
“Yes…” The fox nuzzled his Master’s chest. “The fox and Master… are going home.”
