He Assaulted Me

Chu Sui also liked to kick things when he was in a bad mood, but he had his limits. He really hadn't expected a Male Zerg to actually lay a hand on a seven or eight-year-old Zerg Cub. With quick eyes and fast hands, he helped Dahn up from the floor, only to see that a patch on his forehead was broken, and blood was already faintly visible.

Most Female Zergs were forbearing and well-behaved. Dahn seemed to be scared stiff; tears welled up in his eyes and fell with a plop. When he cried, he didn't dare make a sound, his small face flushed red from holding it in. A Female Zerg who had been busy at the counter saw this, his face instantly turning pale. He rushed over, gathered him into his arms, and said in a panicked voice, "Dahn!"

Although the abuse of Female Zergs by Male Zergs was a tacitly approved behavior in The Empire, laying hands on a Zerg Cub was just too classless. The surrounding diners frowned subconsciously at the sight, casting looks of condemnation.

The Male Zerg who had struck was clearly still furious and hadn't noticed the change in the gazes around him. With a cold face, he tugged at his collar, standing on the steps and looking down condescendingly at the worried-faced Female Zerg holding Dahn. He narrowed his eyes and said maliciously, "Your Zerg Cub wasn't just in the way, he also bumped into me, you know?"

He was clearly just looking for trouble to vent his anger, and it was a case of the villain suing his victim first. Dahn was small and thin, and he was sitting in a corner; how could he possibly have blocked his path, let alone bumped into him?

Hearing this, Dahn's tears fell plop, plop. He really thought he had made a mistake. His expression was helpless and terrified as he sobbed, "S-sorry... Female Father..."

Hearing this, Colin silently hugged him. With his head lowered, his expression was unclear, but veins bulged on the back of his hand from forbearance. He moved aside to let him pass, swallowing his anger and apologizing, "I'm very sorry, Dahn didn't mean to block your way."

This shop was clearly new. In a place like the Imperial Capital's A-rank star where every inch of land was precious, one couldn't afford to offend any Zerg, let alone a noble Male Zerg. Other than apologizing, he had no other options.

The Male Zerg didn't seem satisfied with this solution. His tone was unfriendly, "Your Zerg Cub bumped into me, and we're just going to leave it at that?"

As soon as he said this, even the Male Zerg accompanying him couldn't watch anymore. His expression showed a bit of impatience as he said coolly, "That's enough, Chelsea. You spent three months in that godforsaken place, how come you're still so hot-tempered after getting out? I have a massage appointment, and I'll be late if we delay any longer, you know?"

"Shut up, Jia Wen!" Chelsea glanced back at him, his face dark as if a sore spot had been stepped on. He said word by word, "You mind your own business!"

The Male Zerg called Jia Wen shrugged, leisurely walked down the stairs with his Female Attendant, and then found a seat nearby to watch the show.

Colin just wanted to resolve the matter quickly to avoid bigger trouble. He had a staff member take Dahn to treat his wound and stood up straight, saying, "I'm very sorry. We will cover the cost of your meal. I hope this can compensate for your loss."

His face was quite handsome among Female Zergs, and he had a pleasant temperament and spoke gently and politely, which was quite refreshing. Hearing this, Chelsea sized him up with a somewhat aggressive gaze. His wicked nature was hard to change. He reached out to touch his face, a smirk on his lips, "How much can one meal be worth..."

Before he could finish, his wrist was suddenly seized by someone, followed by a sharp pain. Chelsea's face turned pale from the pain. He saw that it was a Female Zerg wearing a black mask who had clamped down on his wrist. His face ugly, he said, "Who are you? Let go of me now!"

After speaking, he tried to pull his hand away, but to no avail. He had no choice but to say exasperatedly to the Female Attendants behind him, "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and teach him a harsh lesson for me!"

The method for determining female and male in this world was very simple. From the moment they hatched, Female Zergs would have faint Zerg Patterns on their necks or the sides of their faces, while Male Zergs were completely clean. Another way was through Pheromones, but Male Zergs generally didn't release their Pheromones easily, otherwise it could easily cause a Female Zerg to go into heat and lose their minds.

Female Zergs were mostly superior in appearance, tall and well-built. Male Zergs, on the other hand, were more ordinary, short and slender. In most cases, they could distinguish male from female by body shape alone.

Chu Sui just wanted to eat a meal in peace, so he wore a mask to cover his face. At first glance, his figure was much taller than an ordinary Male Zerg, so many Zergs subconsciously mistook him for a female.

The few Female Attendants with Chelsea had military backgrounds. They vaguely felt that Chu Sui looked familiar and hesitated to move. In that moment of distraction, with a loud bang, Chelsea was kicked to the ground by Chu Sui, knocking the adjacent table and chairs askew.

His Female Attendants were all aghast at the sight, "Male Master!"

It had been a while since Chu Sui had last struck, ever since he beat up Capet. This kick was delivered with full force. Chelsea couldn't get up for a long time. When he finally managed to stand with the help of his Female Attendants, he only felt a dull pain where he had been kicked. His face contorted in pain, he said, "You... you dare to harm a Male Zerg... I'm going to sue you!"

Chu Sui raised an eyebrow at his words, kicked the nearby chair aside, then grabbed Chelsea's collar and pulled him close. He inexplicably felt this Male Zerg looked a bit familiar, but couldn't quite recall. Hearing his words, he said with great interest, "Sue me? You're going to sue me for what?"

Now that they were closer, Chelsea's Female Attendants finally recognized Chu Sui. After all, a Zerg with black hair and black eyes was extremely rare, not to mention he worked at the Military Department every day. This was the master who even dared to beat Young Master Capet, and his Male Monarch was Lieutenant General Arno. Chelsea was just an ordinary C-rank Male Zerg, and not from a noble family. It was one thing to show off in front of Female Zergs, but he was nothing in front of Chu Sui.

They wanted to remind him, but had no chance to speak. Furthermore, Chelsea usually either beat or scolded them, so his Female Attendants hesitated, and for once, did not intervene.

Chelsea was so angry he couldn't speak clearly. He had lived for half his life and had never seen such a bold Female Zerg. "You, you, you... you dare to harm a Male Zerg, I'm going to send you to the Interstellar Prison!"

He was used to being a tyrant. How could he not hold a grudge after being kicked by Chu Sui? His anger flared, and without another thought, he threw a punch at him. Chu Sui dodged and punched him back, knocking him to the ground. 'Another fragile chicken,' he thought, 'even more fragile than Capet.'

"Then go ahead and call the police. I'm ready whenever you are."

After speaking, Chu Sui shook his slightly numb and aching hand, casually dragged over a chair, and sat down in his previous spot, looking not the least bit panicked.

The surrounding Zergs were all stunned. They never expected a Female Zerg would dare to hit a Male Zerg. While they felt a sense of vindication, they couldn't help but worry for Chu Sui. As the law stipulated, harming a Male Zerg was a serious crime.

As the shop manager, Colin was extremely anxious. After all, Chu Sui had only acted to help them. If the patrolling troops arrived soon, it would be difficult to handle. He lowered his voice and urged, "You should leave quickly."

'Why should I leave,' Chu Sui thought, 'my cake hasn't even arrived yet.' He silently adjusted his mask, and from the corner of his eye, he saw Chelsea using his Light Computer to call the police. He calmly averted his gaze, pretending he hadn't seen a thing.

'Go ahead and report it. It's not like I'm not a Male Zerg too.'

This was the Capital Star, where security was strict. Basically, every street had a military patrol passing through. In addition, the dessert shop was located in a bustling area, and through the transparent glass window, one could see the fight inside at a glance. Less than a minute after Chelsea called the police, the patrol team closest to his coordinates arrived swiftly.

When a Male Zerg got into trouble in his territory, he couldn't escape responsibility. Captain Rex, who was in charge of security for Area A, rushed over with his team the moment he received the news. A troop of soldiers swarmed into the shop, making everyone's nerves tense up.

Rex scanned the surroundings and saw that the Zergs in the shop were vaguely divided into three groups: one group of diners and staff, another group with Chelsea and his Female Attendants, and finally, Chu Sui sitting by the window.

Rex looked at Chelsea. For some reason, his brow furrowed for a moment. Then he stepped forward, showed his credentials, and asked according to procedure, "Lord Chelsea, are you the one who called the police?"

From his tone, it seemed they knew each other.

Half of Chelsea's face was bruised purple from Chu Sui's beating. Hearing the question, he pointed at Chu Sui in a rage and said, "He attacked me just now for no reason, causing irreversible damage! The injuries on my face are the proof, arrest him immediately!"

Colin's face paled, and he quickly explained, "No! This is just a misunderstanding..."

Before he could finish, Rex stopped him with a raised hand. He frowned at Chu Sui, then walked up to him, his military boots making a dull thud on the floor. "Was it you who assaulted Lord Chelsea?"

Seeing this, the surrounding customers thought it was over. Now, being exiled to the Interstellar Prison would be a light punishment for Chu Sui. Chelsea was notoriously despicable and shameless.

Chu Sui raised an eyebrow and looked at Chelsea, who now seemed to have some backing, looking at him with a wild and smug yet gloomy gaze.

Chelsea was indeed tyrannical and unreasonable, but Chu Sui was the ancestor of tyranny and unreasonableness. He directly denied Rex's question, "No, I did not assault him. On the contrary, he assaulted me."

Chelsea glared at him upon hearing this, probably not expecting Chu Sui to be so shameless. "You're talking nonsense!"

Rex felt that Chu Sui was playing with him, and his voice involuntarily deepened. "Then could you please explain how the injuries on Lord Chelsea's body were caused?"

Chu Sui crossed his legs, sitting lazily in his chair. He glanced at Chelsea, then made a gesture to Rex. "His face, it ran into my fist. It's that simple."

Pfft.

Some of the surrounding Zergs couldn't help but let out a laugh, then forcibly held it back.

Chelsea's face turned pale with anger. Ignoring the attempts of his Female Attendants to stop him, he was determined to pursue the matter to the end. He roared at Rex, "What are you standing around for? Arrest him already!"

Chelsea was considered a "famous Zerg" in the Imperial Capital. He was the protagonist of the banned drug case that had caused a huge stir on the StarNet some time ago. Seeking thrills, he had privately taken banned drugs, not only torturing his pregnant Male Monarch but also causing the death of their Zerg Cub. For this, he was imprisoned in the Interstellar Prison for three months and had only recently been released.

Rex had no good impression of Chelsea. He ignored his words and simply had his subordinate retrieve the surveillance footage for evidence. At the same time, he frowned at Chu Sui and said, "Harming a Male Zerg is a serious matter. I hope you're not joking. If you have anything to say, say it to the judge in court..."

Before he could finish speaking, all the Zergs saw Chu Sui suddenly take off his mask. The corners of his eyes were slightly upturned, his nose bridge high, a dashing and amorous face. The side of his face and neck were clean, without a single Zerg Pattern. He was actually a Male Zerg!

Rex's pupils shrank at the sight. Before he could recover from his shock, he heard Chu Sui say, "I am an A-rank Male Zerg. This damn C-rank Male Zerg offended me. You tell me, how should he be punished?"

There was also a hierarchy of superiority and inferiority among Male Zergs. When a conflict arose between two of them, the one with the higher rank naturally had the advantage. Announcing one's rank was, in a sense, the same as shouting "My dad is so-and-so." Although it was a bit childish, it was the most effective way to solve problems. It was just Chelsea's bad luck to run into a loaded gun.

Rex had seen Chu Sui in the Military Department cafeteria before and only now recognized him. Hearing his words, he certainly couldn't question them. Chelsea's reputation was already rotten, so a little punishment would be good for him. "My apologies, Lord Chu Sui. For you to be offended in my jurisdiction... please describe the course of events in detail so I can make a judgment."

Chelsea as a whole Zerg was dumbfounded. 'What the hell, how could Chu Sui be an A-rank Male Zerg!'

Chu Sui's skill at making things up was top-notch. "I was sitting here eating just now when he suddenly rushed over. His face ran into my fist, his stomach ran into my foot..."

As he spoke, he showed Rex the back of his slightly red hand and said pointedly, "My hand hurts a lot now."

After all, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Hitting a Zerg was also very tiring.

Rex glanced at the ashen-faced Chelsea and asked Chu Sui, "Do you wish to press charges?"

That would require hiring a lawyer to write a complaint, giving a deposition, and testifying in court. The whole process would take at least ten days to half a month. Chu Sui thought for a moment and simply gave up. "If he is willing to compensate for emotional damages, I can choose not to pursue it. Otherwise, I'll see him in court."

In the face of a strict hierarchical system, the fairness of the Zerg Race was just for show.

Chelsea would rather die than go back to that godforsaken place, the Interstellar Prison. He finally realized he had kicked an iron plate. His arrogant aura deflated like a punctured balloon in an instant. He stammered, "Com... compensate... I'm willing to compensate..."

Rex subtly increased the legally stipulated compensation amount by 15%. After seeking Chu Sui's opinion, he looked at Chelsea. "Lord, can you accept this amount?"

Even if he didn't want to accept, he had to. Otherwise, he would be locked in the interrogation room again. Chelsea could only swallow his own broken teeth, endure the heartache, and nod in agreement. He signed the electronic settlement on the spot and left a Crystal Card as compensation.

The matter was thus concluded. Finally, Rex bowed slightly to Chu Sui. "I'm sorry to have disturbed your meal. I assure you, this kind of thing will not happen again in my jurisdiction."

After speaking, he nodded an apology to the shop owner, Colin, then led his team out of the shop. Chelsea also left dejectedly, supported by his Female Attendants.

Colin hadn't expected Chu Sui to be a Male Zerg, and an A-rank Male Zerg at that. After all, in his definition, most Male Zergs were arrogant and tyrannical. Only a few low-ranking commoner Male Zergs were reasonably polite. Otherwise, he wouldn't have forbidden Dahn from playing on the second floor.

Colin's face was still a little pale, not having recovered from the twists and turns of the incident, but his attitude remained polite. "Lord, thank you for your help. I apologize for the poor hospitality. Would you like a private booth on the second floor?"

Chu Sui actually thought their service was fine. "No need, this is fine. Just bring all my food out as soon as possible."

He was about to starve to death.

Colin naturally agreed to everything and hurried into the back kitchen to prepare. However, the customers in the shop couldn't help but keep looking at Chu Sui, as if their gazes were rooted to him, unable to move. Some even took out their Light Computers to secretly take pictures.

It was approaching afternoon. The setting sun spilled onto the street, casting a retro orange hue. Chu Sui sat by the window, his side profile distinct. A hazy halo of light coated the tips of his hair and his shoulders, making him look like a figure in an oil painting.

A few staff members tidied up the toppled table and chairs, but they could no longer work with the same focus as before. They stood in the corner in twos and threes, secretly watching Chu Sui and whispering among themselves.

"I thought all Male Zergs were fierce, but I didn't expect there to be such a kind Lord."

"Yeah, he was the one who helped Dahn up when he fell."

"I didn't even realize he was a Male Zerg when I welcomed him into the shop just now. I should really go to the Medical Center to get my eyes checked."

The back kitchen resumed its work, and Chu Sui's meal was quickly served, filling the entire table. He picked up his fork, ready to eat, but then seemed to notice something. He paused and said to Colin, who had served the meal, "You've brought the wrong order. I didn't order this much."

Colin smiled. "Thank you so much for saving me and Dahn. These are complimentary. I hope you enjoy your meal."

Chu Sui wasn't short of money, nor would he take advantage of others. He didn't refuse, just planning to settle the bill privately when he left later. He unexpectedly thought of the little kid who was injured earlier and asked casually, "How's your Zerg Cub?"

Colin was stunned for a moment before realizing he was asking about Dahn. "Thank you for asking. He's getting medicine applied in the back. It should be nothing serious."

The shop had just opened not long ago. When business was busy, Colin couldn't look after Dahn. Plus, he wasn't yet school-aged, so he could only let him play in the shop. Fortunately, Dahn was very well-behaved and basically never caused any trouble. What happened today was a complete accident.

Chu Sui nodded and didn't ask anything else. He picked up his fork and started to eat. The cake was rich and milky but not overly sweet. Paired with the shop's secret recipe fruit tea, the taste was just right. He ate two before stopping. When he came to his senses, he saw a Male Zerg at the opposite table looking at him. It was the one who was with Chelsea earlier, Jia Wen, was it?

'He's not here to pick a fight, is he?' Chu Sui thought.

Seeing that Chu Sui had noticed him, Jia Wen stood up and walked over openly, had his Female Attendant wait at a distance, and then sat down opposite him. His way of greeting was quite direct, "Hello, C-rank Male Zerg, Jia Wen."

Chu Sui asked, "What is it?"

Jia Wen's hair reached his neck, making him look a bit like a performance artist. His features were decent, worlds better than Chelsea from before. "Don't mind me, I just want to be friends with you. After all, that guy Chelsea is really classless."

Male Zergs were rare, and they tended to stick to the same few circles. Expanding one's social circle seemed like a very normal thing to do. Besides, Chu Sui seemed different from other Male Zergs.

Hearing this, Chu Sui couldn't help but think of his old fair-weather friends. It seemed he didn't have any friends on the Zerg Star, neither in his past life nor this one. He gave his name, "Chu Sui."

Jia Wen remarked with a sigh, "A unique surname. I've never heard of it."

Chu Sui firmly believed in the saying "birds of a feather flock together." "Are you good friends with Chelsea?"

Jia Wen shrugged. "Just having a meal. Can't be helped. You know, A-rank and B-rank Male Zergs don't play with C-rank Male Zergs."

That was true. Different ranks meant different social circles.

Chu Sui leaned back in his chair and took a sip of fruit tea. A glance from the corner of his eye revealed Dahn hiding behind a table, secretly watching him. There was a piece of gauze on his forehead. Perhaps because he had been frightened earlier, he just stood there, a tiny ball, not daring to come over.

Chu Sui rested his hand on the back of the chair and beckoned to him. Dahn hesitated for a moment, then came running over with a pitter-patter. Chu Sui reached out and lifted him onto his lap. He felt that the teddy bear his cousin used to play with as a child was bigger than this kid.

Chu Sui didn't ask him anything. At most, he just thought the kid was cute and wanted to tease him. He took a cookie from the table and handed it to him. "Here, eat."

Dahn glanced at him, took it hesitantly, and said in a soft, sweet, childish voice, "Thank you."

He had a pair of deep blue eyes, clean and translucent. For a moment, they overlapped in Chu Sui's mind with those of another Female Zerg. They were very similar, yet not quite the same.

'I wonder if Arno was also like a little milk bun when he was a kid,' Chu Sui thought. He unconsciously stroked Dahn's head, his gaze suddenly tinged with a bit of pity.

A very well-behaved Zerg Cub, but he wasn't born into a beautiful world. When he grew up, he would most likely just repeat the old path of many Female Zergs.

Jia Wen glanced at Chu Sui. "You seem to like Female Zergs a lot?"

Most Male Zergs didn't particularly like female cubs, as only male cubs were the most precious.

Chu Sui retorted, "Why, can't I?"

Jia Wen smiled. "Of course you can. You're much better than those Male Zergs who are already teetering on the brink but are completely unaware of it."

Day after day, Male Zergs indulged in pleasure and laziness. They clearly had no strength, yet they could whip powerful Female Zergs without any psychological pressure. They clearly had no certainty that they could guarantee the Female Zergs would always obey them, right?

Jia Wen was one of the few Male Zergs who had self-awareness.

Because of his words, Chu Sui's actions paused for a moment.