Chapter 85: The Threat
Ye Zhile still didn’t speak, but the moment Mide retracted his pheromones, he felt a bit better. Mide sighed repeatedly. “I didn’t expect Ji Shuohan to be such a scoundrel. Are you still thinking about him?”
Ye Zhile shook his head gently and asked him, “Where is my child? And my friend?”
“Don’t worry, they were taken by Ji Shuohan,” Mide said. “As for your friend, he was probably rescued as well. That dog is likely planning how to attack me right now, so I can’t let you go. With you, I have a safeguard.”
Ye Zhile felt relieved. He covered himself with the quilt, not wanting to hear Mide speak.
Mide laughed out of anger and spread his hands helplessly. “Fine, I won’t talk. But itâs time to eat. If you don’t eat, I can’t guarantee you’ll be alive to see your Dudu.”
Ye Zhile climbed out of bed again.
It was like a grand banquet; servants constantly brought food to the table. Mide smiled from the side. “This is my sincerity, and also the treatment for you coming to Rhea Star as a guest.”
Ye Zhile ate the food in front of him and said stiffly, “I didn’t want to come either.”
“Don’t be like that.” Mide propped up his head, watching the youth eat slowly. The aura surrounding the youth made him feel thin and fragile, like a slender willow swaying in the wind. He gave a soft laugh. “Truly a pity to see… Are all the Omegas in your Empire like you?”
Ye Zhile lowered his eyes and didn’t answer. No matter what Mide said after that, he remained silent.
Mide didn’t want to make a fool of himself further, so he simply shut his mouth and ate quietly.
Being in an unfamiliar place, Ye Zhile could go nowhere and could only stay in the bedroom.
“Master Ye, you can walk around the palace and get familiar with it,” the servant guarding him said.
Ye Zhile shook his head. “No need.”
In the middle of the night, while Ye Zhile was asleep, a sudden alarm blared through the entire palace. He heard hurried footsteps outside. Ye Zhile got up and opened the door to see a group of soldiers pouring in downstairs. Mide walked over with long strides, a dark smile on his face.
“Ji Shuohan really won’t give me a moment’s rest!” Mide said as he pulled Ye Zhile away.
“Whatâs going on?” Ye Zhile asked him.
“He blew up my Legion A armory! Damn it! That scoundrel!” Mide was fuming.
Ye Zhile tried to shake off his hand. “Where are you taking me?”
Mide stopped and said naturally, “I have to use you as a shield. That way, he won’t dare attack me. Haha!”
“…” Ye Zhile was speechless. He cursed in his heartâmadman. “Using me is useless. Why do you think we got divorced? It’s because he doesn’t like me.”
“I don’t think so.” Mide smiled. “Besides that, I think your identity as the youngest son of the Military Minister is even more effective as a deterrent.”
“If you have the ability, go fight him for real! What kind of skill is it to use me as a threat?!” Ye Zhile said angrily.
“This is called ‘all is fair in war.’ What does a brat like you know?” Mide said nonchalantly, letting him scold as he pleased.
Ye Zhile was taken to the interstellar space station by Mide and then onto an interstellar battleship. His hands were tied in front of him, and his mouth was taped shut. Mide brought him to the command deck of the battleship, and before them was a whole fleet of Empire mechas that had already crossed the border.
At this moment, the mechas on both sides were roughly equal, but a major battle had already taken place here. Rhea Star had been forced into a retreat, and the Empire’s legions had even destroyed an armory.
Mide leaned down, approaching the intercom on the command deck. His eyes were fixed on the lead battleship ahead, and he saw Ji Shuohan at the forefront with a single glance. He curled his lips into a smile and said, “People of the Empire, listen up. The son of your Military Minister is in my hands. If you dare attack Rhea Starâs battleships, I will immediately detonate the ship and leave him without even a corpse.”
After saying that, Mide turned his head to look at Ye Zhile and said with lingering attachment, “Little beauty, Iâm afraid youâll have to stay here today. What a pity.”
Ye Zhile turned his head, not wanting to deal with him.
Inside the Empire’s largest battleship, Ji Shuohan clearly saw the provocative look in that man’s eyes. His gaze fell on Ye Zhile beside him. The Omega seemed unwell and staggered slightly. He picked up the intercom. “Commanders of the Empire, hear my orders. No one is to attack the battleship where Mide is located.”
“Sixth Legion, copy!”
“Fifteenth Legion, copy!”
…
“That guy Mide! Heâs actually using Lele as a threat! Despicable villain!” Ye Zhichen cursed loudly. Ye Zhijin stood before the command deck with his arms crossed, observing the situation.
At this moment, Rhea Star was very alert. Flanking was not an option, and they were very worried that Rhea Star would use this point to put Ye Zhile in even greater danger.
“Mide,” Ye Zhijin called out. “Since my brother is the guarantee of your safety, let’s make a deal. Release my brother, and we will withdraw from the border. How about that?”
Mide snorted. “What I want today isn’t peace. This great war should have happened long ago. Itâs just a pity Ye Zhile is unlucky enough to become a sacrifice in this war.”
“Don’t you dare touch my brother!” Ye Zhichen was fuming with rage!
“In any case, itâs bound to happen. The grievances between Rhea Star and the Empire have accumulated for a long time; one more won’t make a difference.” With that, Mide pulled Ye Zhile in front of him and choked him by the neck. “But I advise you not to act rashly. Let him live for as long as he can.”
“Ugh!” Ye Zhileâs face was filled with pain, and he struggled.
“Mide!” Ji Shuohanâs heart tightened. He shouted at the battleship opposite, “I can give you anything you want! Including the territories on the Empire’s border! Just release Ye Zhile!”
“My Lord!” The commander beside him was shocked. “This is inappropriate!”
Ji Shuohan turned to look at him, his eyes cold. “What is inappropriate about it? Have Minister Yeâs contributions all these years not been enough? Is his sonâs life not a life?”
The commander realized his words were even more inappropriate, so he lowered his head and admitted his mistake. “Yes.”
“Mide, I advise you to think carefully. Haven’t you wanted the Empire’s territory all these years?” Ji Shuohan said.
To his surprise, Mide suddenly gave a tragic laugh. “You’re wrong. I don’t want the Empire’s territory. What I want is your life.”
“Years ago, you destroyed my legion and killed my commander!” Mide suddenly became crazed. “It was you, Ji Shuohan! We were clearly just a step away from registering our marriage! Because of you! It was you!”
Mideâs fingers squeezed harder. Ye Zhileâs face turned red, and his eyes were bloodshot. Ji Shuohanâs heart skipped a beat. He shouted, “Mide! Don’t you want my life? Release him! My life is yours!”
“No, no, no!” Mideâs eyes were filled with tears and madness. He laughed. “I want you to taste the feeling of losing your beloved too! Ji Shuohan! Live in pain for the rest of your life!”
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