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Chapter 186 – Brutal Beastman Marshal vs. White Lotus, Black Lotus, Pitiful Plant Prince (13)
Breathing in the lingering scent of his beloved on the garment, a flash of longing passed through Cromwell’s eyes. Leaning against the bathroom wall, he let the sound of the shower cover his fantasies of better things.
Perhaps because he stayed in the bathroom for too long, when he finally emerged, he found his dear little one had already fallen asleep, leaning against the headboard with a pillow in his arms.
Seeing his beloved’s peaceful sleeping face, Cromwell couldn’t help but smile. He quietly approached Mu Jin, gently laying him flat on the bed and covering him with the blanket. After turning off the light, Cromwell also lay down. The thought of his loved one sleeping beside him filled him with happiness.
Most beastman have excellent night vision, and Cromwell was no exception. In the darkness, he could still clearly see Mu Jin’s features. Staring at the young man beside him for a long time, he finally gave in to his longing and pulled Mu Jin into his arms.
Only then did he feel that the secret yearning in his heart was somewhat satisfied. Seeing his beloved nestling obediently in his arms and finding a comfortable position, still sleeping soundly, Cromwell breathed a sigh of relief. His gaze softened as he looked at Mu Jin.
He cherished the feeling of being close to his loved one, wishing time could stand still at this moment. He gently stroked Mu Jin’s cheek, planning to watch him all night, but the peaceful atmosphere seemed to affect him. The tension from his time on the battlefield made Cromwell feel tired.
Slowly, he closed his eyes, and before long, he joined Mu Jin in a sweet dream.
The next morning, when Mu Jin woke up, he found himself in the arms of the tall man beside him. His face flushed red, feeling both sweetness and a bit of frustration.
He had planned everything perfectly last night, intending to finish his bath before Cromwell came in. He knew how attractive he was to his lover and had hoped to add fuel to the fire when Cromwell emerged from the bathroom. Who knew he would fall asleep instead?
Feeling both annoyed and amused, Mu Jin still put on a shy expression. He raised his head to see Cromwell’s serene sleeping face. Even though Cromwell’s breathing was steady, Mu Jin knew his lover was pretending to sleep.
He must have wanted to see how Mu Jin would react upon waking up in his arms—a truly cunning guy!
But Mu Jin had no intention of exposing his lover’s little tricks. In fact, he quite enjoyed these sweet gestures. Smiling unconsciously, he quietly observed his beloved, his gaze traveling from his brows and eyes to his high nose, and then to his beautiful lips.
He knew his lover well, especially since Cromwell was the mighty Imperial Marshal, strong in both spirit and physique. There was no way he could sleep so deeply under Mu Jin’s gaze.
Initially, he found it amusing to tease his lover, but as he seriously looked at Cromwell’s face, he couldn’t help but become captivated.
Though the scar on his lover’s face added a ruggedness, perhaps due to his beastman nature and the fact that his lover’s true form also had a beast shape, in this small world, the man’s human form was the most consistent with his original appearance.
Although he didn’t have golden horns, his hair remained silver-white. His amber eyes appeared lighter when open, and his tightly pressed thin lips exuded a natural authority.
Suddenly, Mu Jin felt a strong desire to see his lover’s beast form. Although he had often seen Cromwell’s heroic figure on the battlefield, it was mostly in human form or piloting mechas. He was genuinely curious about what Cromwell’s true beast form would look like and how similar it would be to his original form.
Cromwell, who was already awake, naturally sensed Mu Jin’s gaze. Feeling pleased that his mate was so captivated by him, he pretended to wake up slowly. Opening his eyes gently, he looked at Mu Jin with a tender gaze and asked, “Awake?”
Mu Jin nodded, his heart fluttering as he met Cromwell’s bright eyes. Blushing, he let out a soft cough and lowered his head.
No matter when, Mu Jin found himself completely defenseless against his man. Even when Cromwell did nothing, Mu Jin felt an overwhelming urge to pounce on him.
Fortunately, Cromwell understood the concept of moderation well. Seeing his little one not resisting being held in his arms upon waking was an unexpected joy for him.
At this moment, Cromwell had no idea that Mu Jin was battling an intense desire to either pounce on him or be pounced on himself. If he had known, he would have been frustrated at missing such an opportunity.
Sitting up slowly, Cromwell began to change his clothes deliberately in front of Mu Jin. Although he didn’t make any overtly provocative moves, he didn’t shy away from showcasing his well-defined muscles and tall, robust figure.
His actions had the desired effect. Seeing his lover’s impressive physique, Mu Jin felt a wave of excitement.
Regardless of the world, even if his initial living conditions were poor and left him somewhat gaunt, Cromwell’s body would always become tall and strong once proper nutrition was provided.
Seeing his lover’s powerful form, Mu Jin couldn’t help but swallow. Cromwell, sensing Mu Jin’s gaze, instinctively displayed himself more, a natural trait of a male beastman.
After dressing, Cromwell glanced at the blushing Mu Jin, his eyes filled with amusement. He kissed Mu Jin’s cheek before leaving the room.
Only after the door closed did Mu Jin, inwardly groaning, roll around on the bed before hurriedly getting up to dress and head to the dining room. When he arrived, Cromwell had been waiting for some time, and breakfast was, as always, sumptuous.
Mu Jin was delighted to learn that Cromwell could stay for an extended period after the recent battle. He was also quite pleased with Cromwell’s suggestion to send him to the Imperial Academy and did not refuse.
However, when they were almost at the school gate, Mu Jin had Cromwell park the small starship in a more discreet location, choosing to walk the last stretch.
Cromwell was slightly miffed that his partner didn’t want him to make an entrance, but Mu Jin comforted him, explaining that he didn’t want to scare his classmates. Only then did Cromwell reluctantly agree. After all, the Imperial Marshal was not someone people saw every day, and arriving at the school gate might cause a scene, which could be troublesome.
To soothe his disgruntled lover, Mu Jin tugged at Cromwell’s sleeve, acting cute. Seeing his little companion being so obedient, Cromwell couldn’t help but feel his heart race. After a moment’s hesitation, he said to Mu Jin, “If you don’t want me to escort you inside, you’ll have to give me a kiss.”
Cromwell felt a bit nervous after saying this, but since he had already voiced it, he didn’t want to miss this opportunity. He stared at Mu Jin with a burning gaze, his eyes full of anticipation.
To his delight, Mu Jin blushed and leaned in, planting a kiss on his cheek. Even though it was just a peck on the cheek, it was the first time his partner had kissed him voluntarily, which was enough to make Cromwell’s heart race.
Unable to contain his excitement, Cromwell, true to his domineering nature, pulled Mu Jin into his arms and passionately kissed his rosy lips, leaving Mu Jin breathless before finally letting him go.
While they were lost in their kiss, they failed to notice a female beastman not far away, staring at them in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Mu Jin didn’t mind being seen with Cromwell. His reluctance to have Cromwell appear was mainly because he knew many fans of his lover were at the Imperial Academy, and he didn’t want others coveting his man.
Throughout these many worlds, Mu Jin had felt his possessiveness over Cromwell growing stronger and stronger. In this small world, his lover had an incredibly strong aura and was very lucky. As long as he ensured Cromwell didn’t encounter any mishaps, good fortune would naturally come their way without Mu Jin having to intervene.
While Mu Jin enjoyed showing off their love, he decided to keep a low profile until he had fully won Cromwell’s heart. He never bought into the idea that one must achieve great things before settling down.
What belonged to his lover also belonged to him, and vice versa. Although Mu Jin was never dependent on others, if his partner could easily resolve something for him, why should he be pretentious?
They were, after all, a unit. For instance, while others needed to go through rigorous assessments to enter the Imperial Academy, Mu Jin was given special treatment due to being Cromwell’s partner and a prince of the Plant Empire. He didn’t refuse the preferential treatment, understanding it was one of the reasons some people resented him, even though he was only in the relatively unpopular pharmacy major.