The Whole Empire Thinks The Admiral Wants To Steal The Bride - Chapter 3

　　☆☆Chapter 3 – The Whole Empire Thinks the Admiral is Just Boring☆☆

Chapter 3 – An Inducer In The Wine

　　Ateneus is a star located at the junction of the Fran Galaxy and the House Galaxy. It has nine planets and an asteroid belt containing more than 500 asteroids and dwarf planets. It is the most important strategic fortress at the junction of the two galaxies.

　　Before 2995 of the Third Galactic Era, this beautiful little galaxy had always belonged to the Fran Empire, until the House Galaxy suddenly sent troops to kill Governor Leon Cook and the 3,000 Fran garrison troops stationed in Atenes, and forcibly marked Governor Cook’s only daughter, an Omega named Alice Cook.

　　The whole empire was outraged.

　　In the year 3001 of the Third Galactic Era, Joshua Gustav, the Crown Prince of Fran, led 30,000 mecha soldiers on a journey to recapture the Ateneus Fortress.

　　Glenn Sasir, the first captain of the Central Corps, showed extraordinary military talent in this battle. He led a thousand mecha soldiers to fight against five House Central-class starships, which laid the foundation for the victory of the Fran Empire in the Battle of Ateneus and he was promoted to the rank of major general.

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　　It was a sunny winter afternoon when Glenn Sasir slowly woke up in his hospital bed.　

　　He carefully felt his body, his expression changing with it— okay, a rib was broken, his ankle was swollen but no bones were broken, he was a little cold, probably from excessive blood loss, maybe a little concussion, the rest were just skin injuries.

　　‘I’m in great shape,’ Captain Sasir thought with great satisfaction.

　　In fact, his idea was correct. A team of one thousand mecha soldiers was facing a central-class starship equivalent to an army of fifty thousand mecha soldiers. He even led the charge and it was a blessing from God that he didn’t die.

　　Glenn moved his neck and moved his eyes up and down and left and right, then he realized that there was another person lying on the edge of the bed.

　　Joshua slept there peacefully, his cheek resting on the back of his hand. The skeleton of the twenty-year-old young man was almost fully grown, and he was only slightly shorter than Glenn. The majesty and nobility of the royal family gradually settled in his eyebrows.

　　It was hard to imagine that just a few years ago, he was still a little kid who pestered Glenn to hunt game and pick fruits near the base.

　　Glenn touched the young man’s cheek with some pity.

　　He almost went crazy during the retreat. This bastard didn’t even notice that his inhibitor had expired, yet he dared to drive the mecha out to support them. He cried like an idiot when he passed through the connection cabin and threw himself into his arms. If he hadn’t cried so ugly, he probably wouldn’t have been able to restrain himself and would have just bitten the back of his neck to knock him out.

　　God of the universe, he was a normal Alpha, and that refreshing and sweet citrus scent could almost kill him.

　　‘He really had no awareness of being an Omega at all,’ Glenn thought with distress.

　　It was this fragile, crying little guy who could act proud and calm in front of others and issue those convincing orders…

　　Glenn couldn’t help but smile again.

　　Glenn wondered if he had a younger brother, would he be so cute?

　　Joshua woke up from his dream, his long eyelashes fluttered a few times, revealing confused blue eyes.

　　”Glenn!” The young man sat up suddenly, his neck shaking slightly due to low blood pressure.

　　Glenn raised a hand soothingly and ruffled the soft blond hair.

　　”Relax, Joshua. I’m fine. I’m here.” His tone was quite gentle, with a soft ending like coaxing a child. “They are all minor injuries. I’m fine. You should know that.”

　　Joshua was stunned for a while before he came to his senses. His eyes were slightly red, but he was finally controlled by reason and smiled: “I’m glad you’re okay.”

　　Glenn smiled and pinched his cheek.

　　Having seen too much fire and blood, Glenn no longer loved to laugh as much as he used to. His smile had some of the vicissitudes that the war had given to soldiers, but it is more charming than a few years ago.

　　Joshua stared at the smile for a while, then suddenly said, “When we were in the connecting cabin…you temporarily marked me.”

　　When this matter was mentioned, Glenn nodded helplessly: “Sorry, Joshua. You were in heat, and I couldn’t find any other way.”

　　His frank attitude seemed to have touched Joshua’s sensitive nerve, and the young man stood up straight.

　　”You’re just trying to help me.” Joshua seemed to be talking to himself.

　　”Yes.” Glenn nodded. He had no idea what Joshua was thinking about. “I couldn’t bear to see you being forced to have sex with someone you don’t like. You are my brother… and best friend.” Joshua didn’t like being treated like a child.

　　After all, he is an Alpha, so it is impossible for Joshua to bite back on the gland? But if it is just a simple bite, it is not impossible…

　　”Does it hurt? This is my first time doing this, I’m sorry.” Glenn said sincerely, his obsidian eyes clearly filled with guilt.

　　Joshua’s chest rose and fell violently several times, and suddenly he laughed softly.

　　The 20-year-old Crown Prince lowered his head like a wounded young animal and whispered, “Glenn Sasir, you are really a good brother and a good friend.”

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　　Glenn woke up from his dream, with a faint smell of citrus still lingering in his nose.

　　He had been dreaming about Joshua’s past events recently, sometimes on the battlefield, sometimes in the military – maybe it was the brother’s subconscious reaction before his brother was about to get married? Glenn thought helplessly.

　　If Joshua knew this idea, would he jump up and down in anger, puffing up his face like he did when they were kids, and cursing: Glenn, you big idiot?

　　Glenn let his imagination run wild, with a slight smile on his lips. He then convinced himself: No, it won’t happen. His Highness Joshua is already 27 years old this year and is indeed no longer a child.

　　The 31-year-old young admiral of the empire suddenly felt a little melancholy.

　　As his messy thoughts gradually became clear and left a clear thread in his mind, Glenn heard a knock on the door. He frowned, got out of bed and opened the door.

　　——The blond young man at the door seemed to have just taken a shower. His slightly long hair was curled with thick moisture. He was only wearing a white bathrobe. Thank God, he remembered to wear shoes.

　　”Joshua,” Glenn sighed.　　

　　”Won’t you invite me in to sit down?” Joshua raised the red wine and two goblets in his hand, “I brought a gift.”

　　Glenn frowned and looked at the young man’s attire for a moment: “Of course, you’re welcome anytime.”

　　The three sexes in the Fran Empire have always been treated as equal, and there are endless studies on “how to make Omegas better at various tasks”. The pheromone isolation mask that Joshua usually wears, the full-effect masking agent he sprays, and the inhibitory drugs with no side effects that he usually uses are all products of the empire’s long-term support.

　　After all, Crown Prince Joshua is an Omega, and this is known to the entire empire.

　　The most distinguished Omega in the empire was now walking around the resort in a bathrobe. Glenn seemed to have returned to his twenties in his dreams, and could hardly suppress the urge to beat him up.

　　——Your Highness, do you think inhibitors are omnipotent? Glenn really wanted to ask this question.

　　Glenn let Joshua into the room, took the red wine and glass from him, frowned and reminded Joshua to close the door. The blond young man smiled for a while, then closed the door and walked in slowly.

　　”Where’s Duchess Theresa?”

　　”I don’t know, maybe she’s asleep.”

　　”…Joshua, a good partner, should be more considerate.” Glenn felt like an old father giving advice.

　　Joshua just curled his lips in a mocking manner and responded vaguely. Glenn sighed helplessly.

　　The red wine was poured into two glasses. Its bright red color and mellow aroma showed the quality of the wine. Glenn and Joshua clinked their glasses and each took a sip.

　　Neither of them tried to find a topic to talk about.

　　If a friendship lasts enough years, even silence becomes pleasant.

　　”I just dreamed about you.” Glenn suddenly smiled.

　　‘This smile is different from when he was in his twenties,’ Joshua thought leisurely. Back then, it was a vicissitude forged by fire and blood, but now it is a deepness tempered by the stars and the ocean… He looks like he has made a decision.

　　”Really?” Joshua asked softly, “What did you dream about?”

　　Glenn didn’t say anything for a long time, until Joshua was almost asleep, and then he heard the man calmly say, “Joshua, my wish is that you can be happy.”

　　Joshua felt a shudder run down his spine and raised his head in confusion.

　　”If you don’t love Duchess Theresa, the engagement can be cancelled. If it’s just a political marriage, I won’t give you my blessing.” The man paused, his black eyes firm and warm.

　　”I am a soldier. It is my duty to defend the empire. Every inch of Fran’s land will not be trampled by outsiders. And you——”

　　”You don’t have to sacrifice for peace. As long as Glenn Sasir lives, you don’t have to sacrifice for it.”

　　”Glenn Sasir’s loyalty belongs to you. Whether it’s expanding territory or protecting the people, he will always be your sword and shield.”

　　The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

　　This is the sea of stars, there is no sound of wind.

　　The atmosphere was not ambiguous, and the man did not utter any words of love. He might not even love him, but Joshua’s heart melted so softly, and along with his soul, it completely melted into sweet syrup.

　　Joshua lowered his voice and repeated softly: “My everlasting sword and shield…”

　　The damp smell of soil after rain and the sweet aroma of citrus blended in the air, fermenting and surging explosively. Glenn suddenly became alert and broke the cup, cutting his arm.

　　”What did you put in the wine?” Glenn asked in a deep voice.

　　”Nothing,” Joshua frowned.

　　Something was wrong. The back of his neck began to feel slightly hot, and an itch came from some unspeakable part of his body.

　　“Asshole,” Joshua cursed through gritted teeth, his blue eyes narrowed, “It seems someone has replaced my inhibitors.”

　　”No, Joshua,” Glenn sighed, and quickly picked up the limp young man – the ground was covered with broken glass.

　　”It’s not that. Someone put an inducer in the wine. They want us to go into heat.”

　　——Admiral Glenn thought from the bottom of his heart, ‘this holiday is terrible’.