The Arrogance of the Insect Race

Since entering into a marriage contract three years ago with Major General Solon, who saved his life on a minor planet, Misi has often felt wronged over various matters. Perhaps it was having his meals repeatedly snatched away by the major general’s adjutant, or perhaps it was the disappointment of never receiving a response. In any case, after discovering that the necklace he gifted to the major general appeared on another male insect the very next day, he filed for divorce. After the divorce, his peaceful life finally began to stir. Major General Solon repeatedly came to seek reconciliation, apologizing for his arrogance over the past three years; the insects who had taken advantage of him also surfaced, demanding he return the Mining Planet… But these matters were no longer relevant to Misi. Lucifer’s antics were already keeping him busy enough, leaving him no time to bother with these unrelated insects. Lucifer had taken a liking to a male insect who already had a female spouse—a male insect who, despite being male, managed to graduate with perfect scores in “Exoskeleton and Bio-Armament” and other compulsory courses for military female insects, and whose grades consistently ranked first at the Empire’s First Military Academy. Recently, Lucifer wore a terrifying smile all day long. He was very happy. Misi was finally getting divorced! Fearing the male insect might soften, Lucifer used his influence to complete the divorce proceedings, which should have taken months, in just one hour. A male insect leaving with nothing was so noble, yet so helpless. Everything was so perfect. “Lucifer, I have no star coins to give you.” Misi sat nervously on the sofa, deeply moved that Lucifer had taken him in despite his penniless state, disregarding the female insect’s reputation. The pitiful male insect lowered his eyes, even his pheromones turning bitter. Look, how ignorant this male insect was. Clearly trapped in a carefully woven nest, yet still thinking Lucifer was some kind of good insect. “It’s alright, Misi.” Lucifer’s eerie golden vertical pupils gleamed with excitement, but fortunately, his thick eyelashes prevented the male insect from noticing. After everything settled into a routine, Misi faced a new worry. As a male insect, he should widely accept female attendants to contribute to the Empire’s continuity. However, as he looked at the seemingly obedient female spouse kneeling before him, who in reality showed no remorse, “Lucifer, do you know you were wrong?” “Misi, you are mine!” Lucifer was completely unrepentant. “Misi, I’m in so much pain. Did my wound reopen…” After all, Misi had always been soft-hearted. As long as he “got a little injured,” his male master would forgive him. In the end, because of Lucifer, this obstructive female insect, he still failed to become a perfect male insect.