Master of Masters 107

Chapter 107:

As He Yue was leaving Jote’s studio, he bumped into Mr. Basque, who had been waiting outside the door.

The sound from inside the slightly ajar door was clearly audible, and Basque, standing outside, had heard every word.

“Mr. Basque…” He Yue stood before him, slightly flusttered.

Basque leaned on his cane, rubbing his nose, his expression showing no embarrassment. He opened his mouth, his tone hesitant. “Jote, he…”

“Is a true male insect.” He Yue replied.

The frail old artist’s furrowed brow relaxed, and he let out a heavy sigh of relief. “Thank you, Mr. He Yue.”

This was all he cared about. An outstanding sculptor, old and frail, on the verge of death, intending to find a successor for his craft.

He Yue remembered meeting Basque at the Castle club and casually mentioned, “You probably don’t need to go to the Castle club anymore.”

Basque’s frail body couldn’t withstand any of the club’s activities, and his hands, which couldn’t even hold a carving tool, certainly couldn’t wield the club’s long whip.

He had only wanted to learn more about his apprentice, which was why he had dragged his sickly body to the Castle club.

The two of them smiled at each other, not saying anything else.

Basque followed He Yue out. His steps were slow, and He Yue had to slow down to wait for him.

Perhaps sensing this, Basque stopped and asked apologetically, “Do you need me to see you off?”

“No need.”

He Yue looked towards the door, keenly spotting a familiar figure. His smile deepened, and he waved goodbye to Basque. “My accompanying female insect has come to pick me up!”

Outside Basque’s luxurious residence, a tall female insect stood under the streetlight, clearly having waited for a long time. He was wearing his civilian uniform, obviously having just rushed over from the base.

“Wien!!” He Yue waved at him.

Wien, who had been waiting by the wall for a long time, all his fatigue and weariness gone the moment he saw He Yue. He opened his arms and welcomed He Yue, whose floral scent had not yet completely dissipated, holding him in his arms.

Although he had a guess, Wien still naturally brushed aside He Yue’s long hair and pressed his palm against the back of his hot neck.

The floral scent from the gland was the most intense, and the Master, after his ordeal, was refreshed and showed no signs of concealment.

The floral scent of the pheromones seemed to have a sour note, and Wien rubbed his nose, pushing aside all discomfort.

A female insect was very sensitive to a male insect’s pheromones, and Wien could feel a scent that didn’t belong to his Master in the floral scent.

Wien frowned and took a deep breath, trying to let his Master’s scent cover the other insect’s.

A grassy scent, not at all pleasant.

Wien pulled on the collar of He Yue’s coat, completely covering his flushed neck. He raised his chin and looked past He Yue’s head, not seeing any other insect following.

A rare surge of joy filled his heart, and Wien knelt on one knee before He Yue, making him look down at him.

“Are we going home, Master?”

Wien held He Yue’s left hand, gently stroking the back of it with his thumb. He knelt on one knee before He Yue, more like a lover proposing than a loyal servant.

His tone was gentle and affectionate, as if he were saying a lifelong vow before a priest.

In fact, he was just kneeling under the streetlight at the door, asking his Master if he wanted to go home.

“Yes,” He Yue stroked his hair, his technique like petting an obedient large dog. “You carry me.”

[Wien, 97%.]

The broad and sturdy back held He Yue securely, and a few strands of hair fell from behind Wien’s ear, brushing against his cheek, more like a tickle on his heart.

The floral scent in his nose seemed to be even stronger.

He Yue was no longer as he was at the beginning, getting mentally exhausted and physically weak after playing too much. At least he was no longer a frail three-month-old male insect.

He was just a little tired now, but his spirits were high, even with a post-workout high from the intense activity.

But as with many times before, the one who picked him up after his ordeal, who always gave him a warm back to lean on, was still his accompanying female insect, Wien.

“Master, there have been some troublemaking insects and organizations in Area A lately. When you go out, please take me with you, alright?”

The swaying shadows of the figures were stretched long by the streetlights, and Wien, carrying his Master on his back, asked cautiously.

A cheerful laugh came from behind.

He Yue’s cool fingers traced Wien’s cheek, and he said with a smile, “Wien, haven’t you noticed that besides you, there are no other insects around me?”

The back, which had been so steady, trembled slightly.

He Yue’s implication was very clear: he only had Wien, this accompanying female insect, by his side now.

He had witnessed He Yue’s hatching on the first day and had been by his side ever since.

He had practiced the word “accompanying” to the fullest.

“I used to think that as long as I had the accompanying imprint, no matter how long Master played, I could accompany Master to the end… cough…”

A jolt of electricity-like reaction fermented in his body, and the mental imprint protested in a timely manner. The words “not allowed to love me with the imprint” were now punishing this dog who was steadfastly guarding He Yue, relying on the imprint.

He Yue looked at Wien’s frowning face, contorted in pain from the sudden punishment, and pinched his chin with a smile.

“Continue.”

Wien, hearing the command, continued, “So… have I reached this ending? The ending where I outlast all the other insects.” “Yes, I only have you.”

On the system, the only insect who hadn’t completed the conquest was Wien.

[Wien, 99%.]

He Yue tightened his arms and hugged this loyal dog.

He wanted to say he had only not completely conquered Wien, but in Wien’s ears, it became, He Yue would only have Wien by his side.

For a moment, the steady civilian military female couldn’t maintain his usual calm and composed demeanor, his heart pounding from the teasing, even though it was just because of the information gap.

He Yue lay on his back and fiddled with the cloth epaulette on his shoulder, asking, “Is this a colonel?” “Yes, a civilian colonel.”

In the days when He Yue’s gaze was not on him, Wien had not slacked off at all. He tried to accumulate more capital, to become an irreplaceable existence in He Yue’s life, besides his identity as an accompanying female insect.

Wien took off the epaulette from his shoulder with one hand and placed it in He Yue’s hand.

“Does Master like the civilian colonel’s epaulette? It’s made of cloth, not iron, so it won’t hurt your hand.” Wien was subtly dissing the active-duty military officer.

He Yue chuckled softly, not saying a word.

For such a long time, Wien could get along with other insects, but he held a grudge against Koeyle, who had taken his place from the beginning.

He Yue carefully stroked the civilian colonel’s epaulette, the embroidered star exquisite, symbolizing the Empire’s honor and status.

“Or, does Master like the scorpion’s tail? Compared to the fluffy fox’s tail, the scorpion’s tail is also very fun.” He Yue had only seen Wien’s true insect form once, and that was when he was almost punished to death.

Wien continued, “The base’s salary is very generous, and there are also project bonuses. Master can use this money as you please… the art gallery’s income is also very good, and if it’s managed properly, Master can also be on the rich list.” Money was enough as long as it was enough, and He Yue was not interested in the insect race’s rich list and the countless numbers on his card.

“Then what are you going to do as a male insect?” He Yue teased, listening to his accompanying female insect trying to compare himself to the past insects with clumsy reasons.

Wien frowned and thought for a long time.

“I can also be a brother… Master, we are an accompanying female insect and a male insect born from the same bloodline, I am Master’s brother.” Although the insect race’s reproductive system was completely different from the human world, if it had to be counted, he and Wien could even be considered siblings…

It was just that Wien didn’t understand the almost taboo relationship between He Yue and Mo Lfei, and for the accompanying female insect and male insect of this world to have sex was a very normal thing.

This competitive dog was really too interesting…

“Are you done comparing?” He Yue chuckled.

“I’m done…”

Wien tried to prove that he could be just as good as the other insects, even if he had to force the explanation.

“There’s one thing you didn’t say.” He Yue pressed against his back, his shadow swaying with his steps.

Wien asked, “What didn’t I say?” He had counted the other four and thought he hadn’t missed any.

“You’re an accompanying female insect, Wien is unique.”

Every insect who loved He Yue deeply was unique.

“Master…”

“Your love is also unique.”

[Wien, 100%.]

He Yue’s gaze froze upon hearing the system’s voice. Logically, 100% meant being blocked, but now, there were no other insects around him.

Wien opened the door of his house, placed He Yue on the sofa, and turned to turn on the lights.

“Don’t go!” He Yue grabbed the rising Wien.

Wien lost his balance and fell on top of He Yue. He braced himself on both sides of He Yue, ensuring he was hugging him closely but not pressing on him.

“Master? I’m not going, I’m just turning on the lights…”

He Yue covered his mouth with one hand.

“Hug me.”

Wien held his waist and lifted him slightly from the sofa.

[Congratulations, Host, for completing the conquest mission. The conquest target has been blocked.] There were no other insects.

He Yue hooked his arms around Wien’s neck, not wanting the last conquest target to also disappear from his life.

[The conquest mission has been completed, thank you for all your hard work, Host.] [The system will now detach from the host’s body, and all blocks will be removed.] [The system bids you farewell, I wish the host a happy life in the insect world.] “Ugh…”

The moment the system detached, a momentary surge of restlessness came from his nerve endings. A powerful pulling force was detached from He Yue’s body, and he leaned tightly against Wien’s soft chest.

In the dark living room, the outlines of all the objects were blurry.

He Yue’s body was undergoing a subtle change, shedding a supernatural being.

“Is Master alright?” Wien felt the person in his arms trembling slightly, his body gradually heating up.

“I’m fine…”

He Yue’s hot cheek nuzzled against Wien’s cool neck, fumbling for his lips.

“Let’s kiss, doggy, to celebrate…” He Yue thought about his words, avoiding mentioning the system. “To celebrate that you could stay until the end.” Wien kissed him, biting his hot lips.

The floral scent in the air was strong, filling the entire living room, without the smell of any other male insect’s pheromones.

He Yue’s mind went blank for a moment, and he could no longer find a trace of the system.

The end of a strange journey, or perhaps, a new beginning.

—The end of the main story—