ICAWZ Chapter 108

Agu, when he was brought over yesterday, looked disheveled like a little beggar, with dark skin and only a row of large white teeth visible in his mouth. Today, after finally cleaning himself up, Faeus stared at his face for a long time, feeling a strange sense of familiarity, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

Where could he have seen him before…

Faeus reached out and pinched the chin of this young rascal, forcing him to lift his head and look at him. He couldn’t help but furrow his brow, lost in thought. Squinting, he carefully examined Agu’s facial features, his gaze meeting those emerald green eyes, and suddenly, a flash of recognition sparked in his mind—

Is it him?

Faeus was shocked to realize who this young rascal in front of him resembled. Besides being a bit darker and thinner, Agu’s facial features surprisingly resembled Zog’s childhood appearance by seventy to eighty percent!

But how could this be possible?!

Faeus, as if needing confirmation, asked in a deep voice, “Kid, how old are you?”

Agu grinned and bared his teeth, “Rawr!”

Agu, perhaps due to a tumultuous childhood of wandering, often scavenged animal bones to chew on for sustenance, damaging his vocal cords and leaving him unable to speak.

Xu Cenfeng stood nearby, observing this scene and understanding that Faeus must have discovered something. He gently pressed Faeus’ arm, signaling him not to startle Agu, and spoke up to explain, “He has a problem with his throat, he hasn’t learned to speak yet.”

After pausing for a moment, seeming puzzled, he glanced at Faeus. “What’s wrong? Why ask all of a sudden?”

Faeus had actually long forgotten about having a younger cousin, but Xu Cenfeng’s persistent inquiries yesterday jogged his memory. General Wesley, while away on campaign, had his youngest son, Uguz, abducted by enemy forces, and there had been no news of him for over a decade.

Faeus couldn’t recall exactly how many years it had been since the child went missing, but Agu seemed to be about the same age.

“It’s nothing,” he replied quietly.

Faeus couldn’t definitively confirm the truth of the matter. He reluctantly released Agu, who was still struggling, and decided to take him back to General Wesley’s to conduct a genetic test. Seeing Xu Cenfeng looking at him in “confusion”, Faeus didn’t explain immediately. It wasn’t until they were seated at the dining table that he voiced his suspicions.

Faeus sat in his chair, lost in thought, tapping his fingertips rhythmically on the tabletop, pondering deeply. “I think I mentioned yesterday that Zog had a younger brother?”

Xu Cenfeng, seated opposite quietly eating, nodded. “Yes, you said he died young.”

Faeus spoke with a hint of ambiguity, “Actually, he didn’t die young. General Wesley was stationed away on campaign when the child was born, and shortly afterward, an enemy commander abducted him. Because he hasn’t been found in over a decade, everyone assumed he was dead.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Cenfeng paused briefly, feigning ignorance, “What do you mean?”

Faeus lifted his chin slightly and subtly gestured towards Agu, who was playfully scratching the railing with his claws at the staircase landing. He replied, somewhat annoyed, “That young rascal over there looks a lot like Zog did when he was young, and he happens to be around the same age—just over a decade old.”

Xu Cenfeng turned back to look at Agu upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. “Are you saying this young cub could possibly be your cousin?”

Faeus’ eyelid twitched sharply, correcting him with displeasure. “He is Zog’s actual younger brother.”

This young cub is as dark and ugly as a skinny monkey. How could he resemble his cousin?

Xu Cenfeng withdrew his gaze upon hearing this, thinking to himself that Zog’s actual younger brother was indeed Faeus’ cousin. He twirled his chopsticks thoughtfully, inexplicably reminded of General Wesley’s involvement in the coup d’état with Yenia in a past life. After a moment of silence, he asked, “Do you intend to send Agu back to General Wesley?”

From Xu Cenfeng’s perspective, Faeus should have secretly kept Agu hidden away, using him as leverage when General Wesley rebelled, which would have been the most effective and bloodless strategy.

However, Faeus clearly didn’t grasp Xu Cenfeng’s suggestion. He found the idea unnecessary and chuckled dismissively, “Ridiculous! Am I supposed to keep this brat with me for the rest of my life instead of sending him back?”

Faeus joked, stating he hadn’t even considered if he wanted to have his own offspring, let alone raising someone else’s child.

However, Xu Cenfeng suddenly asked, “If someday General Wesley betrays you, would you regret returning his child today?”

He wanted to know how Faeus would choose, knowing full well that Faeus despised betrayal more than anything else.

Upon hearing this, Faeus unconsciously furrowed his brow, sensing that Xu Cenfeng’s question today seemed somewhat peculiar, or perhaps it wasn’t just today—Xu Cenfeng’s behavior had always been peculiar. “Why do you ask?”

Xu Cenfeng casually remarked, “Just curious.”

Upon hearing this, Faeus actually pondered for a moment. Today, he had not brought his gun downstairs, so he gestured with his hand as if holding a gun, his narrow eyes narrowing like targeting prey, locking onto Xu Cenfeng with a cruel smile curling at the corner of his lips. Half-serious and half-playful, he uttered, “I would kill him. No zerg can betray me.”

Despite Hossburgh being a place that advocates betrayal, they yearn for all darkness that runs counter to the light.

Xu Cenfeng: “Who would you kill?”

Faeus responded naturally, “Of course it would be General Wesley.”

Xu Cenfeng paused. “And what about Agu?”

Faeus casually leaned back in his chair, shirt collar slightly open, revealing a sturdy chest with a bronze hue. The kiss marks from last night had not faded, adding a hint of ambiguity to his demeanor. “Only a coward would have trouble dealing with a weak little brat.”

Implicitly, he would still send Agu back to General Wesley’s side.

Xu Cenfeng, upon hearing Faeus’ words, instinctively looked at him. Honestly, he hadn’t expected such a response, and he couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised. “Are you sure?”

Faeus raised an eyebrow, thinking why this Western brute would be so surprised, and replied with a meaningful tone, “In the North, ambition is revered, not cowardice.”

He may be shameless, but he wouldn’t stoop to such levels over this matter.

It must be said that Xu Cenfeng was somewhat surprised. It was akin to him having accepted all the cold-blooded ruthlessness and dominance of this young rascal before him, including all his flaws big and small. Yet one day, you unexpectedly discover there is still a glimmer of brilliance in him.

Quite rare…

Xu Cenfeng smiled imperceptibly, then lowered his head to continue eating. He picked up a piece of food for Faeus and spoke up, “Then let’s send Agu back sooner. General Wesley should be pleased.”

Faeus nodded. “I’ll call a doctor shortly for a paternity test. Once we confirm the results, we’ll contact General Wesley.”

After pausing for a moment, he slowly added a piece of the story. “Actually, the enemy abducted that brat initially to threaten General Wesley into surrendering. However, he didn’t agree to their terms. Later on, no one knows where that brat ended up, and there’s been no word for over a decade… The previous leader once mentioned that the Empire owes General Wesley for this matter.”

So it’s only right to send him back.

Xu Cenfeng thought to himself, no wonder General Wesley was so devastated after Zog’s death in his past life. When one mishap after another happens to one’s children, anyone would go mad and lose control.

Faeus didn’t want any misunderstandings. After finishing his meal, he immediately called to make an appointment for a doctor to come over. He instructed them to extract Agu’s DNA, take it back to the hospital, and compare it with the stored blood sample of Zog kept in the military database. He requested to be notified as soon as there was any news.

However, before the test results were available, General Wesley preemptively visited Faeus at his home.

In the afternoon, Xu Cenfeng was originally upstairs reading a book when he suddenly heard the urgent ringing of the doorbell downstairs. Peering through the window, he saw seven or eight senior military officials standing outside, their expressions grave as if something significant had occurred. Leading them was none other than General Wesley himself.

Seeing the situation, Xu Cenfeng closed the book and instinctively glanced at Faeus, who was lying in bed seemingly asleep. “Why are so many military officials here?”

Faeus had been awake for some time but hadn’t gotten up. Upon hearing Xu Cenfeng’s question, he used his terminal to connect to the surveillance feed outside and confirmed that the visitors were indeed several high-ranking military officials. He replied with a playful tone, “Oh, they’ve come to ‘settle accounts’ with me, of course.”

Yesterday, he shot Hill in the lower half of his body, and the news inevitably caused quite a stir. It’s not just among civilians; even the military has been shaken to its core.

In this era of scarce and rare males, the disappearance of any male would cause deep regrets and lamentations among females. After all, Hill was the male with the highest purity of blood in the entire North. When the outside world learned that Faeus had crippled him with a single shot to the lower body, many radical females were furious to the point of tears.

That feeling is akin to a poor beggar seeing a wealthy man throw a substantial amount of money into a bonfire—painful and infuriating:

Why the fuck wouldn’t you give it to me instead?!!!

Why burn it?!!!

You see, Faeus is the leader of the entire North, with plenty of males at his disposal. Even noble scions like Zog never lacked males to entertain them. But among the common folk, there are still countless females who can’t find partners.

Faeus could easily have thrown Hill into Blackstone Prison to entertain the inmates, and if lucky, he might have even sired a few male offspring. But he didn’t—he shot Hill’s balls to pieces!!! It’s an absolute waste of a valuable resource!!!

Several high-ranking generals in the military had their affairs with Hill, making them feel obligated to seek justice for their “little lover.” Under public pressure and media scrutiny, these influential figures had no choice but to pay Faeus a collective “visit.”

Xu Cenfeng felt oddly concerned. “What should we do?”

However, Faeus remained unfazed. He threw off the blanket, got up from the bed, swiftly put on his military pants and shirt, buttoning them up tightly. With a cold smirk, he replied, “If they’re so regretful for that piece of shit, I don’t mind letting them accompany Hill.”

Upon hearing Faeus’ boastful remark, Xu Cenfeng immediately realized Faeus was exaggerating. As for the other generals, that was one thing, but would Faeus really dare to shoot at General Wesley? After all, he was ostensibly his uncle.

Xu Cenfeng could only advise, “Be careful and try not to start a fight.”

Faeus doesn’t like to argue. When things don’t go his way, he usually prefers to shoot straight away.

General Wesley and several other officers waited at the door for about ten minutes before they heard the remote-controlled lock click open. They pushed open the door and entered the living room, where they saw Faeus casually coming downstairs, exuding an air of satisfaction and laziness.

General Wesley frowned, “Leader, we came here today to discuss something with you.”

Faeus descended the stairs and gestured for them to sit on the sofa. He took the central seat, casually crossing his legs and lighting a cigarette. “What’s the matter? Speak up.”

As he lit the cigarette, a strand of red hair quietly slipped down, and his deep emerald eyes seemed to conjure flames, sharp and icy, intimidating anyone who dared to meet his gaze.

The other generals felt a sudden jolt in their hearts upon seeing this, but since they had come together, their courage was greater than that of other insects. One of the generals boldly spoke up, “Leader, there are rumors circulating throughout Hossburgh that you crippled Lord Hill with a single shot. Can you confirm if this is true?”

Faeus heard this and squinted at the general named General Laming. He slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, mocking, “General Laming, if you’re so eager to know the truth, shouldn’t you be visiting the esteemed Lord Hill in the hospital today? Why step foot here?”

General Laming was immediately taken aback by Faeus’ words, his face changing colors from pale to flushed with anger. His voice couldn’t conceal his agitation, “Leader, all the residents of Hossburgh know about this now, and public outrage is rampant! Lord Hill has the purest blood in the North. Even if he committed the most severe crime, you should have followed protocol and sent him to Blackstone Prison to serve his sentence, not… not cripple him with a single shot!”

After hearing this, Faeus’ gaze instantly turned cold and fierce, as he uttered four words icily: “A bunch of idiots!”

He felt that those who dared to protest for Hill today, despite Hill causing Haite to miscarry, and could tomorrow cause another female zerg to miscarry, must have their brains filled with insect excrement!

Faeus said in a deep voice, “Anyone who dares to speak up for Hill, each one of them, send them all to be stationed in the Lagona Sea area. Let the seawater there wash their brains clean!”

General Wesley also doesn’t like Hill, but the fact remains. Fa’ers’ initial actions were indeed too rash. If it had been any other male zerg with lower purity of blood, there wouldn’t have been such a strong reaction. “Leader, the blame shouldn’t fall on the masses. There are simply too many female zergs protesting outside, and we can’t suppress them. If necessary, we may have to issue a public apology letter.”

Xu Cenfeng had been observing the commotion downstairs from upstairs. When he heard those words, he knew something serious was happening, and his heart sank. Faeus had never apologized to anyone in his past life or even in this life, let alone to Hill. Apologizing to Hill would be like dumping feces on his head—

Perhaps having feces dumped on his head would be better than making him apologize.

If you were to dump feces on Faeus’ head, he would beat you half to death. But making Faeus apologize to a male like Hill would be considered a fate worse than death.

Bang—!

Suddenly, a loud gunshot rang out downstairs, and Faeus was indeed struck by those words. Expressionless, he drew a gun from behind his waist, and with a loud bang, shattered the vase on the coffee table. His narrow eyes narrowed dangerously as he coldly addressed General Wesley, “Anyone who wants to accept my apology can come here and face my gun. I don’t mind apologizing, but I doubt they have the stomach for it!”

General Wesley stood up in frustration, “Faeus! You’re becoming more and more insolent! Is this how a leader should act?! Hill is the male zerg with the highest purity of blood in the northern region. The female zergs in the slums, who have never found a mate in their entire lives, are already going crazy over male zergs. If you shoot and disable Hill now, how can they not be angry?”

At that moment, Hawke rushed out of the hospital in a hurry, carrying Xu Cenfeng’s blood test report. He hurried to Faeus’ residential area, only to hear a gunshot as soon as he entered the door, leaving him stunned. “??!!”

What just happened?!!

 

 

 

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The author has something to say:

Hawke: QAQ I’m scared, why did you shoot?

Faeus: Just setting off a firecracker to celebrate my mate’s 100% blood purity.