Chapter 205: 8.12

[Ehhh…. I didn't know that the kingdom is prosperous. This Prince debut ball is huge.]

[Pupa: Of course, the Zergs and human stayed on the same planet and fought over the territory for centuries because they of one thing, a lot of natural resources.]

[Pupa: This Earth-like planet is rich in all kind of natural resources, and the kingdom profited by doing trading with other alien planets. The only reason why other aliens don't attack us is that the Zergs are here. Zergs are basically the strongest alien species, but they are a lot less developed than human, so they can't really invade us.]

[Uh-huh… oh damn! Look at that handsome man!]

Yunyu's eyes darted at a man with a black suit standing alone with a glass of wine in his hand. He didn't seem to be interested in anything. Perhaps, he was more interested in leaving this debut ball as soon as possible.

[Who is he?]

[Pupa:… You don't listen to me at all.]

[Pupa: That guy is Rein Stormheart, a Lieutenant General and a young Earl. He is an S+ rank Beta. He has a very positive impression of General Vega Satellarnus.]

[Perfect.]

[Pupa: Wait, you are not thinking about romancing him, are you?]

[What? I don't want to get pregnant, so I won't romance Altair! It traumatized me whenever I think about giving birth in world 4!]

[Pupa: Don't you remember what happened to the previous world when you romanced ZeroCheat?!]

[No, no, I won't say that I love this guy. I just want to experience some smut! This will be good reading material for my fans!]

[Pupa: What fans?]

[Well, I'm just saying, if this is a novel, a hot omegaverse smut is important!]

Being stubborn as always, Yunyu strode towards Rein Stormheart and greeted him, "Good evening, Lieutenant Rein."

Rein, who had been bored the whole time, turned towards General Vega and his face cheered up immediately. He bowed his head deep and greeted back, "Good morning, General! I never thought that you will come to this kind of party."

"Well, a bit of gathering is not bad," General Vega replied modestly, "How about you? You don't seem to be a man who enjoys this kind of ball."

Rein sighed and replied, "Yes, General. Truthfully, I don't want to come. My parents insisted that I come here, in case I will finally fancy someone here and get married. It's such a useless effort from them."

General Vega kept his excellent and disciplined behaviour and asked, "Why? Lieutenant, you are not interested in marriage?"

"No, I will only marry someone that I like," Rein said. He stared at General Vega deeply and smiled meaningfully, "How about you, General? You are a handsome man, accomplished and powerful as well. I don't think you will find it hard to get a partner."

"Well, for me, protecting the kingdom is my best interest. Though I do not shy away from finding a partner, I just haven't find the right one. Maybe Lieutenant Rein can help me to find one?"

The smile on Lieutenant Rein deepened as there was a red tint on his cheek, "Well, General Vega, how about us—"

"General!" the moment between Rein and General Vega got interrupted when an alpha suddenly barged in and glared at them, but he was incredibly hostile towards Lieutenant Rein. Like a husband wearing a green hat, he pointed at Lieutenant Rein and said, "Don't get near my General!"

Rein was both bewildered and confused. He knew that this guy was Altair Roderick, the young alpha from Roderick dukedom and General Vega Satellarnus' disciple. But why did he interrupt them? He was very rude to his General and should not be tolerated, but the General didn't seem to mind. At least he was not really bothered with it.

"General Vega, this guy…"

General Vega sighed and told Rein, "Lieutenant, I'm sorry for the distraction. We will talk about it later."

Rein smiled meaningfully and nodded, "I will definitely wait for General Vega's invitation. I shall leave now."

Rein and General Vega stared at each other for a moment. Altair got even angrier because it seemed that the General didn't put him in his eyes! Thus, Altair got in between them and glared at Rein, "Lieutenant, the main door is that way."

Rein clicked his tongue in annoyance. He glared at Altair for a moment before leaving. 

Altair turned his back and grasped General Vega's shoulder. Like a husband wearing a green hat, he yelled at the General, "What is this?! Why are you getting close to him?! Do you like him?! Genera, you are too much!"

General Vega frowned at Altair's aggressiveness.

[Goddamn it! Altair cockblocked me! Don't you know the power of Omega in search of his mate?! I'm going to drop-kick your ass, you spoiled brat!]

[Pupa:… You can be so scary when it's about useless things…]

"Why are you interrupting me?" General Vega asked with obvious displeasure on his face.

Altair gritted his teeth. He came to this bland debut because he wanted to meet General Vega, but he saw the General flirting with another man. Meanwhile, he was ignored after hinting so many times about his feelings for the General in the military academy, "Obviously, because you flirt with that man!"

[Pupa: Ding! Fatemeter increases to 50%.]

Altair's words shocked all nobles around them. But Altair didn't seem to care at all. He was solely focused on General Vega. 

General Vega still that nonchalant attitude in contrast with Altair's irritated face. He glanced at the man on the side who were watching anxiously. General Vega smiled, "Young man, you are Cadet Altair's partner for today's ball, right?"

Altair's partner, who was recommended by Altair's parents, was stunned when the handsome general lowered his head and smiled thinly at him. He never thought that he would be the third wheel between Altair and the famous General Vega.

"Y—Yes, Sir… my name is Eric Aiden, from Aiden House. I am um… Altair's partner for the ball tonight…" 

[Pupa, is this guy from a good family? How about his quality?]

[Pupa: Eric Aiden, 19 years old, B rank Omega, from a noble count family.]

[Not bad at all!]

[Pupa: Indeed, but I don't think Altair actually likes him. Look at this 50% Fatemeter.]

[Hm… as long as it's not 100%, then Fatemeter can still fluctuate, right?]

"A—Ah! This—!" Altair suddenly realized the situation right now. When he entered the ballroom, he partnered with Eric because he wanted to make General Vega jealous of his ability to get a partner easily, making him look expensive in front of the General.

But when the situation was like this…

"I… I can explain this, General—"

"—Huh? What's there to explain?" General Vega asked nonchalantly, "It is good that you finally found a partner. Do tell me if you need a marriage entourage. Our military academy provides honourable entourage."

Altair thought that General Vega was angry because he brought Eric. Altair expected that he could laugh at General Vega's face when the General got angry, but now, he was trying his best to explain, "G—General, it's not like what you see! I—I do not cheat on you, I swear!"

"Well, Cadet Altair, don't keep on saying strange things in front of your partner. Go have a dance for the guests," General Vega nodded lightly to excuse himself and then walked away from the ballroom.

"G—General! Wait!" Altair hurriedly followed the General like a husband who tried to explain the situation to his angry wife, while Eric, who was supposed to be Altair's partner, was just standing there, dumbfounded.

All nobles watched Altair and General Vega and then started gossiping. Meanwhile, Prince Rigel had been eyeing both Altair and General Vega. He had a thin smile on his face, "What a fun couple, makes me want to join them as well."