Pregnant Bunny, Obsessed Beast Husbands

News of this had already spread throughout the ship the moment Ms. Zhi Zhi left the room with the chocolates.

Almost everyone in the legion knew.

—Si Qi’s hatred for the Valoran Empire was known by all.

But he had actually given Miss Rabbit a snack—and sickeningly sweet, liqueur-filled chocolates at that?

Si Qi’s unusual behavior and the radiant smile on Miss Rabbit’s face sent everyone’s imaginations running wild.

For some time now, Yu Zhizhi had been treating the Sea Serpent Youth’s injuries.

She had accepted the captain’s payment and dedicated herself to the task, visiting Si Qi on time every day without fail.

Seeing Lord Shen He lower his longsword, the brown-haired youth stepped forward and offered him a bowl of ice water. "My Lord, Ms. Zhi Zhi is different from other females."

Shen He’s mind was still on the box of liqueur chocolates. He glanced at his subordinate. "How so?"

"She’s never been arrogant or condescending toward us soldiers because of her noble status. Ms. Zhi Zhi is the cutest, gentlest, kindest, and most curious S-Class female I have ever met."

The ship swayed gently as Shen He downed the bowl of ice water in one go.

"—She was brought here as our captive."

’Trapped in an enemy camp, would she dare act arrogant and domineering?’

The brown-haired youth fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "Ms. Zhi Zhi is from the Valoran Empire, but she’s been following Doctor Moluo and treating the wounded. She’s never held it against us that we belong to a different Empire."

Recalling the sight of Miss Rabbit, the brown-haired youth smiled faintly. "In her eyes, I see only sincerity, worry, and concern; not loathing, disgust, or contempt. It’s no wonder Si Qi gave her chocolates."

’If Miss Rabbit were healing me every day, I’d be moved too.’

Shen He stared at the sea ahead. The sky was thick with dark clouds, threatening rain. He drew his longsword and resumed his tedious training drills.

After just two sets of movements, he stopped. "She was happy?"

The brown-haired youth paused, taken aback. "Yes, she was."

’What young lady wouldn’t be happy to receive a gift?’

Lord Shen He fell silent again.

「A long while later.」

The brown-haired heretic finally heard Lord Shen He’s voice. "Have you finished investigating the matter I assigned you?"

He quickly replied, "I have. Ms. Zhi Zhi’s call was to Noel of the Rabbit Clan in Greenfield City."

Noel of the Rabbit Clan, a prodigy of the Healing System.

He advanced to the rank of Top-level Healing Master at the age of twelve and is only eighteen this year.

A young prodigy with a boundless future.

The Valoran Empire is truly blessed by the Beast God to have such a brilliant talent.

The brown-haired heretic continued his report. "Noel and Ms. Zhi Zhi seem to have a good relationship. I heard Ms. Zhi Zhi once gave him a Luck Bag. For some reason, though, they never got together."

"Also, about that course she mentioned last time—he’s the instructor, and Ms. Zhi Zhi is his only student."

"He’s teaching her through a special online course. It’s one-on-one tutoring."

"They’re both from the Rabbit Clan, and they both awakened a Healing Talent—"

The brown-haired youth couldn’t help but remark, "They’re actually a good match."

When Shen He heard the words "Luck Bag," he turned and glanced at the little rabbit’s closed door on the second floor.

’What a flirt.’

An indescribable feeling welled up in him. Shen He remembered that night at the ship’s bow. When the young female was dialing the number, she had typed a few letters, hesitated for a long time, then deleted them.

He’d had someone trace the location associated with those first few letters.

Varolan. The Imperial City.

They had eventually pinpointed the Duke Mansion.

’So, her first instinct that night was actually to call Duke Bolan.’

’I just don’t know why she changed her mind.’

"What’s the situation with Duke Bolan?" Shen He sheathed his longsword. Leaning back against the mast, he watched as a downpour instantly swept across the sea.

The brown-haired youth felt the rain, and a primal joy surged through him. His Beast Form even began to show—

He was a brown sea lion.

Sea Beastmen loved water, rain, and the ocean. They never took shelter from the rain; on the contrary, they would always go out during a downpour to make intimate contact with the water gifted from the heavens.

Fierce winds and violent waves battered the ship, causing the furled sails to sway precariously.

The brown-haired youth reported dutifully, "Ms. Zhi Zhi lived at the Duke Mansion for a while. It seems nothing special happened. The Duke treated her as he would any S-Class female."

"After she went to Moonrise, there didn’t seem to be any reaction from the Duke Mansion."

No one could fathom the thoughts of the Valoran Empire’s First Duke.

However, one thing was no secret—

He intended to marry a female from the Snake Clan.

Various powers were eager to form a marriage alliance with him. Over the years, many envoys had come and gone, but he remained cold and indifferent, showing little interest.

It was originally thought he would marry the Little Princess of the Valoran Empire, whom the Royal Family had adopted from the Snake Clan.

But as it turned out, the Snake Princess was to be wed to the Third Prince of the Moon Rising Empire.

Once this news broke, the various powers began to stir, looking for ways to get their own candidates into the Duke Mansion.

The brown-haired youth wanted to laugh. ’The Deep Sea Empire had also made a move on this front.’

They had also selected an exceptionally beautiful female from the Snake Clan and already sent her to the Valoran Imperial City.

The torrential rain hammered down, rattling against the sails and the deck in a relentless barrage.

The sound of a door opening came from the second floor.

Shen He pulled his gaze away from the sea and turned to look.

The little rabbit’s figure appeared in the doorway. She was wrapped in a thin, red-patterned blanket. After pushing the door open, her eyes swept across the deck, landing on the only two figures there: the captain and his trusted subordinate.

The brown-haired youth hurried over. "Ms. Zhi Zhi, what’s the matter?"

Yu Zhizhi said softly, "My room is leaking."

The storm was so strong that her balcony window wouldn’t stay shut. Water had already pooled on the floor, making a mess of the room.

The brown-haired youth used his communicator to call for help, and two soldiers in charge of ship maintenance quickly ran over.

"It’s cold out here. Let’s go to the dining hall first. I’ll make you a pot of black tea."

"Okay," Yu Zhizhi agreed, following him to the dining hall.

As soon as she entered, she saw the man already resting inside.

Yu Zhizhi took the initiative to greet him. "Good evening, Captain."

At the head of the table, Shen He sat on a chair, drenched from the downpour. His body was dripping wet, and his shirt was unbuttoned low on his chest, offering a glimpse of firm, bulging abdominal muscles.

Yu Zhizhi sat at the far end of the table. The brown-haired youth brought her a steaming pot of black tea, along with a few cranberry cookies.

After he left, only the two of them remained in the dining hall.

Shen He set down the telegram in his hand and watched the young female drinking her tea. Her soft, white rabbit ears drooped slightly. She took a small bite of a cookie with a crisp CRUNCH. Apparently pleased with the taste, she gave a little smile.

A sudden thought flashed through Shen He’s mind.

’The Duke... a snake.’

’Si Qi... a snake.’

A strange expression crossed Shen He’s sharply sculpted features—

’Could this little female rabbit be using his soldier as a substitute?’

"Miss Rabbit," Shen He said, staring at her with a smirk. "You’ve been getting quite close to Si Qi lately. What is it, have you taken a fancy to him?"

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