After an hour of discussion, the meeting, just as Elfar had said, had accomplished nothing.
Lin Hao walked into the conference room looking confused and was about to walk out looking just as confused. As he reached the door, a voice suddenly called out to him.
"Bug King, wait a moment."
As Lin Hao heard this voice, his mind went blank for a moment. He hadn't heard that voice in so long, perhaps over ten years.
His voice had changed a lot, becoming deeper, adding a touch of charm.
He slowly turned his head and looked at the young man opposite him, as if he had returned to high school. Back then, he would often find himself on opposing sides with this person.
The reason for doing so was simply due to the request of a certain individual.
"What is it, Your Highness, the Crown Prince of the Empire?" Lin Hao quickly snapped back to the present from his memories, nodded at Qin Mohan, and then spoke.
The person who had called him was indeed the Crown Prince of the Empire.
"Nothing special, I just wanted to ask how your health is doing."
Qin Mohan, standing opposite him, saw the person he called turn to look at him. He experienced a moment of déjà vu, as if this conversation had happened before, though he didn't know when or where.
He stared intently at Lin Hao's face, but no matter how many times he looked, he still didn't recognize him. He then casually made up an excuse.
He had a feeling that if he didn't stop him now, they might never meet again.
He absolutely could not accept such an outcome. After a night of contemplation, he was certain that the Bug King must be connected to his lost memories, and the protagonist of those memories would undoubtedly be him.
Therefore, he absolutely could not let go now.
"Huh? My health? I'm perfectly fine now, I could even pull down a willow tree." Lin Hao stood opposite Qin Mohan for a long time, only to hear this first sentence.
He had expected Qin Mohan to call him to warn them, the bug race, not to attack humans or something similar. He had even mentally rehearsed his responses. Yet, he called him just to ask about his health.
This wasn't like your usual persona, Your Highness the Crown Prince. Where was your aloof and silent demeanor?
Why were you suddenly asking a stranger about their health?
This was...
Another day of the Crown Prince breaking character.
Although Lin Hao was inwardly grumbling about Qin Mohan not following the script, he still answered his question honestly, as it was a matter of diplomacy.
"Oh, are you interested in visiting the Empire?"
After saying this, Qin Mohan quietly waited for Lin Hao's answer.
Because of Qin Mohan's words, the entire conference room, which had been watching with interest, instantly felt like it had hit pause. Everyone turned their heads in unison to look at Lin Hao, awaiting his reply.
After all, this was the Bug King's first diplomatic engagement with another party, and everyone couldn't help but pay attention.
Although this Bug King appeared easy to talk to, they were still wary of him being two-faced.
In truth, they all wanted to establish diplomatic relations with the bug race, but they feared that if they invited them to their planet, the bugs might end up wiping them all out. Wouldn't that be disastrous?
Now that someone had brought it up, they could see the Bug King's attitude.
"Do you think the Bug King will accept the Empire's diplomatic request?" Li Huan whispered into Bai Chen's ear from a distance. He spoke very softly, as any loud noise would be jarring in such a quiet place.
Bai Chen, standing beside Li Huan, felt the warmth from his childhood friend. His ears instantly turned red from his words, and he looked somewhat unnaturally at Li Huan, saying, "I don't know."
Of course, Bai Chen also whispered this into Li Huan's ear. Then, he slowly turned, allowing Li Huan's leaning body to make more contact with him, creating a sensation as if he were leaning into his embrace. After finishing his sentence, he even seemed to lightly blow into his ear.
Li Huan, who had been craning his neck, waiting for the Bug King's response, felt his childhood friend's mischief. He turned and glared at him before turning back to look at Lin Hao and the others.
Despite the glare, Bai Chen's good mood was unaffected. He looked at Li Huan dotingly before also turning his attention to Lin Hao and the others. He was quite interested in the Bug King's answer.
However, in a place Bai Chen couldn't see, Li Huan's neck subtly turned red.
At this moment, Zhao Feier walked up to Qin Mohan. Her tone was somewhat anxious as she looked him in the eye and said, "Mohan, why are you making decisions on your own?"
This was diplomacy between two powerful organizations; how could it be so reckless?
If that were truly the case, would she have a chance...
"This is my invitation, not an invitation from the Empire," Qin Mohan said, glancing at Zhao Feier who had appeared before him, before turning his gaze back to Lin Hao.
Meanwhile, Lin Hao was under everyone's scrutiny, his mind a complete blank.
He was being invited to the Empire as a guest?
Should he go or not?
Logically, establishing diplomatic relations with the Empire would be beneficial for the bug race.
But if he went, the little bugs might be unhappy. Lin Hao quickly turned to look at Elfar and the others. "What are your thoughts?"
He should ask the little bugs what they thought.
"Whatever the King likes is fine," Elfar said.
After all, those humans wouldn't harm their little ones. If their little one liked it, it could be considered a trip.
"Everything is according to the King's wishes," Xier said, standing next to Elfar.
Her thoughts were pretty much the same as Elfar's.
"Your humble servant obeys the King's command," Yasi Lan said, having no objection to going to human territory.
After all, humans hadn't yet created anything that could stop Lightning.
"Okay, I will go," Lin Hao said to Qin Mohan upon hearing the little bugs' support.
"Good, I will be waiting for you in the Empire," Qin Mohan said. His eyes warmed slightly upon hearing the answer he desired.
Zhao Feier, standing beside Qin Mohan, heard the result and said nothing further. She lowered her head, lost in thought.
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