MORIC - Chapter 191
Chapter 191: Meetings Are So Tiring
After the spaceship arrived at Planet B-E23, it merged with the warship. Xi Zhoumeng had absolutely no time to flirt with Chi Yueshan, and Ling Xun was quickly assigned to a team.
Her assignment was much easier than Xi Zhoumeng's. After all, she had spent some time with Xi Mingguang in the Expeditionary Force before. This time, she went from having no official status to having one, and her rank was even a level higher than Xi Shuang's, which made Ling Xun very satisfied.
Xi Zhoumeng first held a meeting with the captains of the various squads in the Expeditionary Force.
During this time, Chi Yueshan went to the mecha division. As expected, the captain gave her a teasing look. Even without a word being said, Chi Yueshan felt her face flush with embarrassment.
Before, she had been so adamant, saying things like, "I don't care about her anyway, I'm definitely going to the Mecha Guild."
Now, appearing in the Expeditionary Force with her Alpha, damn it, no matter how you looked at it, it seemed like she was the one revolving around Xi Zhoumeng.
"Alright, don't say anything."
Chi Yueshan preempted the other person just as they were about to speak, changing the subject to ask about the recent damage to the mechas from Zerg attacks.
The other person nodded and led Chi Yueshan into the repair bay.
Xi Zhoumeng had never attended such a formal meeting before, and she felt uncomfortable all over.
Back in the Prime Century, she had never shown her face, and with her poor health, she always had an excuse not to go. But things were different now. This was completely her territory, and the people under her were all Xi Mingguang's former subordinates. Even though there had been another commander in between, the casualties had been disastrous, dealing a severe blow to the Expeditionary Force's morale.
These officers, all older than Xi Zhoumeng, looked haggard and worn. Some even attended the meeting with injuries, taking pain medication while jotting down notes.
In the end, Xi Zhoumeng couldn't manage to sit upright for more than a few minutes.
She leaned back in her chair. The proper uniform that Xi Mingguang used to wear looked like a costume for a uniform-themed fashion show on her. Even with the top button fastened, compared to Xi Mingguang's years of high-ranking authority, Xi Zhoumeng's overwhelming beauty was what now created the illusion of being unapproachable.
But everyone present understood that an Alpha's pheromones held absolute dominance over those of the same gender. Even though everyone was wearing pheromone patches, this new commander was the best of the best.
They had heard the previous Commander Xi say that her daughter wasn't very special.
That was a complete understatement. How was this not special? Who paints their nails during a meeting?
Such disregard for military discipline... ah, but she was the commander now, so she was the military discipline.
The person in question was painting her nails while listening to the report, occasionally glancing up at the combat logs displayed on the huge screen in the conference hall.
The captured "Mary Sue" Zerg looked no different from the one she had seen before, but Xi Zhoumeng could clearly sense that this creature now had emotions.
At least it hadn't been this violent when she fought it last time.
Back then, it was like a simpleton; now, it seemed to have been activated by something, or perhaps it was specifically targeting humans.
Why?
What had happened in the past few months?
Xi Zhoumeng had someone pull up the previous combat logs involving this Zerg, and she clearly noticed a significant increase in its power.
It was as if it grew stronger with each passing day, and it didn't seem to distinguish between friend and foe. It would often devour its own kind, whether high-level or low-level.
But it was, indeed, the leader of this Zerg swarm.
The combat log now playing was from the attack on the previous commander.
The previous commander was also a high-level Alpha with extensive combat experience. She had been groomed as Xi Mingguang's successor. But the first-person perspective from her mecha was too immersive. One second, the Mary Sue Zerg Queen was ten kilometers away; the next, it was right in front of her mecha. In the replay, the attack was incredibly fast, alarms blaring everywhere, as the previous commander tried to turn the tide. But then the perspective suddenly shifted—amidst the sound of pouring rain, the mecha cockpit's visual screen shattered. Then the entire combat log went black, leaving only the horrifying mix of Zerg crawling sounds and the sound of rain, which was utterly chilling.
Xi Zhoumeng accidentally smudged her nail polish. She grabbed a wet wipe and cleaned it all off, her long fingers tapping on the table.
"After watching so many combat logs, how much combat power do you think is needed to deal with this one?"
As she asked, she reviewed the combat logs of Xi Mingguang and the commander who came after her. She discovered that only Xi Mingguang had been lucky. The Zerg had appeared just as suddenly for her, but for some reason, it only launched a brief attack, as if it had a sudden fit and turned to attack its own kind nearby.
But even that brief attack was incredibly powerful. Xi Mingguang's mecha had just had its defenses reinforced by Chi Yueshan, who had teleported from the ZR-Galaxy. If it weren't for that final layer of added defense, she might not just be in a wheelchair slowly recovering now; Chu Jing might have lost her Alpha wife.
The Expeditionary Force's formations were different from Shen Yu's standing army. They focused on small-group tactics, which were useful for clearing out Zerg on planets with rugged terrain.
The atmosphere was heavy; watching the combat logs of several commanders was difficult for anyone. Yet, the new commander sitting in the center seat was remarkably relaxed, even eating toasted muffins she had brought from home while an AI robot served the officers the most expensive flower tea to the tune of cheerful music.
Everyone present except Xi Zhoumeng: ...
Can this person really handle this?
Although she's an S+ Alpha, she doesn't seem very Alpha-like at all. Besides her pheromones, she just seems like a delicate young lady.
After a long silence, someone finally spoke.
It was a subordinate who had been relatively close to Xi Mingguang. Before Xi Zhoumeng arrived, Xi Mingguang had given her a rough overview of the Expeditionary Force.
This Alpha officer, with the surname Fu, had short hair and was about the same age as Shen Yu, with a somewhat sorrowful expression.
"It's not a matter of combat power. We've discovered that this Zerg is specifically targeting the commander."
As she spoke, she started looping the data. Xi Zhoumeng continued to paint her nails while listening.
"When a commander takes office, their mecha is marked with a special paint. This makes it easier for us to find them when we're scattered across different locations and communications fail."
Xi Zhoumeng: "Don't your mechas have markings too?"
Fu Ling: "The paint is different, and so are the patterns."
Xi Zhoumeng nodded. "Tell me all your thoughts. I'm listening."
Her tone was still light and airy, forming a stark contrast with the solemn star map behind her. Yet, this casual tone and inattentive posture made her seem insurmountable, as if she were naturally protected by an unscalable barrier.
Chi Yueshan was far more familiar with the Expeditionary Force warship than Xi Zhoumeng was. The room assigned to her by logistics was the same one she had stayed in before.
However, she had wanted to say that Xi Zhoumeng might not be happy about it, but she didn't have the courage to bring it up.
After returning from the mecha repair bay, she went back to her room and replied to messages on her light-brain.
Most of them were from her family on the Capital Star.
Xi Li: [Image] Your and Zhoumeng's child is awake and playing now.
Xi Chun: [Image][Image] Mother got peed on.
The attached picture showed Xi Mingguang's pained expression and Chu Jing standing beside her, laughing heartily.
Xi Yang, on the other hand, sent a series of outfits, all dresses for the baby, saying that Xi Zhoumeng had asked for them.
It gave Chi Yueshan a headache. She felt she had absolutely no control over Xi Zhoumeng's enthusiasm for dressing up their child.
She spent a long time with the mecha technicians. On her way out, she ran into Ling Xun, who was just getting her team in order. Ling Xun mentioned that Xi Zhoumeng was still in a meeting.
The Zerg population on Planet B-E23 had been significantly reduced. According to the original plan, the Expeditionary Force's next step was to clear out the remaining Zerg on nearby planets and then investigate the situation in M-Galaxy.
But Chi Yueshan never expected Xi Zhoumeng's meeting to last until the next day.
Chi Yueshan had already completed her online handover with the Mecha Guild on the Capital Star and had gone to sleep when she heard a beep from her door in the middle of the night.
The AI robot was very cold: No authorization.
"Hello, incorrect password."
"Hello, authorization violation."
"Hello, incorrect password."
"Hello, fingerprint mismatch."
At first, Chi Yueshan was groggy and didn't understand what was happening. After another "incorrect password," she shot upright, almost suspecting she was back in the cage houses of the Lower World, with a thief trying to break in.
The breathing light by her bed automatically sensed her movement and lit up, and only then did she realize where she was.
The only person who would be at her door at this hour was that person.
The next second, the door opened, and someone burst in, a fragrant scent that was familiar to Chi Yueshan filling the air.
Xi Zhoumeng sighed and pulled Chi Yueshan into her arms.
She was already tall, and when she wore dresses with high heels, she seemed to reach another level.
But now, dressed in the commander's uniform, her long boots still had heels. The way her long legs moved didn't have Xi Mingguang's sternness, but rather a casualness that could kill without a trace.
Whether from exhaustion or sleepiness, she clung to Chi Yueshan the moment the door opened, refusing to let go. She buried her head in Chi Yueshan's neck, sniffing her pheromones. Probably finding the pheromone patch annoying, she tore it off with her teeth.
Chi Yueshan hissed and raised a hand to hit her, but Xi Zhoumeng scooped her up by the waist, kicked the door shut with her long leg, and it beeped as it automatically locked.
Her voice was a bit hoarse, possibly from sleepiness. "Why don't I have authorization? Aren't I the commander? I should be able to open any door I want."
Chi Yueshan retorted, "That's not a commander, that's a psycho, isn't it?"
The floating clock on the wall was still ticking away the seconds. It was 3:12 AM. The blue light from the clock and the breathing light did little to illuminate the room.
Chi Yueshan could only make out her silhouette and smell her scent.
Before she could say much more, Xi Zhoumeng kissed her fiercely. It was an almost invasive kiss. With their one hundred percent compatibility and complete marking, Chi Yueshan was powerless to resist at times like this. Xi Zhoumeng could do whatever she wanted; her legs went soft, her heart went soft, everything went soft.
Xi Zhoumeng kissed her while taking off her jacket. The Expeditionary Force uniform, admired by many Alpha students, was tossed aside carelessly. In her haste, she used too much force and accidentally knocked the floating clock off the wall. Chi Yueshan exclaimed, "You'll have to pay for that..."
Then her legs were bound by Xi Zhoumeng's belt. She cursed, "Are you crazy?"
Xi Zhoumeng replied, "Afraid I'll go crazy, afraid you'll go into heat."
Her long hair had been tied back for the meeting, but now some strands had fallen loose from their intimate rubbing. The laziness, which had been slightly restrained by formality, seemed to pour out, transforming into a lingering kiss under the soft glow of the breathing light.
Chi Yueshan said, "I'm not in heat yet."
Anyway, she wouldn't be for six months after the pregnancy. She was quite relieved about that.
Xi Zhoumeng chuckled. "Are you sure?"
Her voice carried a low, gentle tone, yet the atmosphere and her actions added a teasing quality that made Chi Yueshan's whole body burn.
She subconsciously swallowed, but Xi Zhoumeng's finger touched her throat. With one hand, Xi Zhoumeng unbuttoned her own shirt, complaining, "I hate wearing shirts, especially these with stiff collars."
But it looks so good on you.
Having seen Xi Zhoumeng in dresses so often, Chi Yueshan was too embarrassed to admit that she actually loved seeing her dressed like this.
It was as if a jeweled sword had been sheathed, its appearance becoming understated and restrained, but no one knew how dazzling the light within was.
It could even burn people. Just drawing the sword was enough to make Chi Yueshan burn with an insatiable desire.
Chi Yueshan said, "You have to get used to it."
This is good too. I don't have to worry about how I'm going to earn money to support such a flamboyant Omega anymore.
She has her own job now, not just lazing on the sofa all day trying to kill time.
Does Xi Zhoumeng even know how captivating she is when she's working?
Xi Zhoumeng said, "I only know I'm most captivating when you're sleeping with me."
Chi Yueshan's habit of mumbling her thoughts aloud still hadn't changed. At this, Xi Zhoumeng laughed. "You're wet here."
She pointed at Chi Yueshan's chest.
Chi Yueshan gasped, trying to cover herself but realizing that even her hands were now bound by Xi Zhoumeng. This person still had the habit of wearing a waist chain even with the simple Expeditionary Force uniform.
Doesn't she find it uncomfortable?
This chain was strung with pearls and gems, like the most expensive shackles in the world.
It easily bound Chi Yueshan.
Chi Yueshan said, "Are you crazy? It's past three in the morning. Don't you have things to do?"
Xi Zhoumeng continued to unbutton her shirt. She rarely tore clothes off roughly. Now, in the dim light, as she undid her shirt, it was as if she were narcissistically admiring her own body in a mirror.
Xi Zhoumeng said, "Have a little faith in me."
The next second, she sounded a little aggrieved. "Who was it that helped me put on my pants this morning? It's made me feel like it wasn't enough all day."
After all, this morning had been just a taste. Chi Yueshan had fed the tiger to appease her, and in doing so, had given herself away completely.
Now, on the warship with her, her plans were completely disrupted.
The culprit was now turning the tables on her. "You have to take responsibility."
She looked down, admiring the wet spot that had soaked through Chi Yueshan's pajamas, and removed the bone clip from her long hair. Her golden hair instantly cascaded down, her eyes still soul-stealing under the glow of the breathing light.
Chi Yueshan demanded, "Untie me!"
Xi Zhoumeng replied, "No."
"It's so rare to have a day like this, without family bothering us or a child crying."
Chi Yueshan argued, "What's the situation now? It's an emergency, how can you still—"
Xi Zhoumeng covered her mouth. "I need you so much."
Her eyes seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words, as if today's exhaustion could truly be soothed by Chi Yueshan. "After all, the official battle starts tomorrow. I'll feel very sick."
The blonde Alpha leaned down, whispering in Chi Yueshan's ear, "Master, can you satisfy me?"
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