Chapter 79 – Rough Star Pirate Leader VS War God Empire Prince [AA] (6)
Mu Jin shook his head at Chester’s words, and then heard his lover continue, “Xiao Jin, rest assured, we only plunder some military reserves and items transported by some conglomerates. We won’t go after civilian aviation or the poor. Although we are space pirates, we won’t kill indiscriminately.”
Seeing Mu Jin’s face finally relaxed, Chester felt relieved. In reality, space pirates weren’t as peaceful as he described, but what he said wasn’t entirely wrong. His own pirate group did indeed limit themselves to the activities he mentioned.
These were rules set by the old man who adopted him. The old man was once a regional overlord, but after various twists and turns, he became the leader of a group of space pirates. In the old man’s eyes, ordinary people were the weak.
They considered robbing the weak with their strength as an act of cowardice. Therefore, they chose to fight against the military and conglomerates. The items they plundered in such battles were considered their honor.
Mu Jin thought about the original plot where, at the border of the empire and the federation, many remote and impoverished planets were under the protection of Chester and his group. Many children, after growing up, would join the alliance of space pirates.
For the people there, resources were scarce. Some planets even suffered radiation pollution due to their location, making life extraordinarily difficult. With the empire and federation unable to reach these areas, the people naturally turned to the embrace of space pirates, making it their way of life.
Mu Jin didn’t expect his lover to explain so much, but regardless of what Chester said or didn’t say, he believed that his man wouldn’t be someone who bullied the weak. Despite being fierce and ruthless, he still had his own way of handling things and principles.
This was the first time, upon entering this small world, that Mu Jin felt an exceptionally strong aura around his lover. It was likely because Chester carried the trust of his brothers and the gratitude of people from some remote protected planets.
If he could integrate more pirate groups like in the original plot, accepting more barren planets, his lover’s aura would undoubtedly become even more powerful.
Although the later plot mentioned that Chester would eventually be killed by the protagonist due to a mental breakdown, according to the storyline, the actual incident should occur a year later. However, now that he was in this world, Mu Jin wouldn’t let Chester face real danger.
In fact, the act of Chester’s pirate group plundering supplies, when viewed from another perspective, mostly involved distributing these goods to people on remote and impoverished planets.
These desolate planets originally belonged to the empire and the federation, but due to their extreme remoteness, maintenance required significant manpower and resources. Although they struggled to provide comprehensive supplies and assistance, the space pirates managed to do so, filling the gaps left by the empire and the federation.
So, the reason the empire and the federation tolerated the alliance of space pirates in the later stages had a deeper layer. However, only the emperor of the empire and the eldest prince at the front line were aware of this, and the emperor’s brother, Mu Shao, remained ignorant.
Suddenly, thinking about the original timeline where Mu Shao killed Chester, causing a greedy person to take over the space pirate alliance, which resulted in disasters, Chester didn’t understand the whirlwind in Mu Jin’s heart. Seeing his lover not afraid of his identity as a space pirate, Chester felt extremely joyful. Watching Mu Jin enjoy the fragrant food, he secretly vowed to work even harder to find more delicacies for his beloved.
As the original owner’s personal items were destroyed in the explosion, Mu Jin didn’t have any replacement clothes. After eating and receiving clothes that could be substituted, he wrapped himself in a blanket, looking somewhat aggrieved as he gazed at Chester.
Being stared at by Mu Jin’s eyes, Chester felt his heart melting. However, on this ship, most were tall Alphas, and Mu Jin’s petite figure seemed only suitable for Omega’s clothes.
After searching the ship, Chester could only find a set of clothes from a relatively petite Beta. He took an unworn set and gave it to Mu Jin, saying that when they returned to the pirate’s old base on Das Star, he would take Mu Jin to their district to choose more suitable clothes.
Satisfied with a full stomach and replacement clothes, Mu Jin felt that there was nothing to be picky about in the current situation. He gratefully nodded at Chester.
However, Mu Jin’s figure remained petite in any world, and the people in this world were generally tall. Alphas were around two meters, and even the shorter Betas were at least 1.8 meters tall. Only a portion of Omega individuals were below 1.75 meters.
So, the clothes he received were still somewhat large for Mu Jin. He had to roll up the sleeves and pants legs a few times to make them barely fit.
After changing into the clothes, Mu Jin followed Chester out of the room. It was Chester who took the initiative, saying he wanted to walk around the cabin with Mu Jin and give him a brief tour of their spaceship.
Following behind his lover, Mu Jin looked around and noticed that the crew members of the space pirate ship were secretly casting curious glances at him. After all, everyone now knew Mu Jin’s true identity as the crown prince of the empire.
Fortunately, the people on the ship were not too many, and they were all trusted brothers of Chester. Chester had great trust in these brothers of his, considering the deep bonds they had. So, after informing them, he wasn’t worried that they would reveal Mu Jin’s secret.
Mu Jin was quite comfortable on the spacecraft, considering it as his lover’s territory. However, apart from the tenderness toward his man, he resumed a poker face when facing others.
Chester was very satisfied with the understanding shown by these crew members. He brought Mu Jin to a cabin door where the outside scenery could be seen. Through the transparent glass cover, Mu Jin could see the magnificent view outside.
The galaxy was extremely tranquil, and countless stars could be seen through the window. It was a breathtaking sight that was not easily observed in the past. The spaceship was moving at a fast pace, but the people inside felt nothing.
Mu Jin stared blankly at the scenery in front of him. When he recovered, he realized that his lover had somehow produced a cup of beverage and placed it in front of him.
The liquid in the cup resembled the galaxy, with tiny stars seemingly floating inside. Mu Jin shook the cup curiously and asked Chester, “What is this inside?”
Chester didn’t answer Mu Jin’s question upon hearing it. Instead, he just smiled and said, “Xiao Jin, go ahead and taste it. It tastes really good.”
Seeing his lover enthusiastically recommending it, Mu Jin didn’t hesitate. Without any worries, he took a sip of the liquid in the cup. The rich and colorful fruit aroma burst on his taste buds, a flavor he had never experienced before.
It could be said that this beverage was not inferior to the ambrosia he had tasted in the heavenly realm. The taste was exquisite.
The flavor was so good that Mu Jin couldn’t help taking another sip, and he looked at Chester in front of him, gesturing to share it with him.
Chester saw Mu Jin willingly sharing with him, seemingly very pleased, but still declined, insisting that Mu Jin should drink it himself. Mu Jin thought his lover found the beverage intriguing and wanted him to taste it properly. He quickly drank up the contents of the cup, and even after finishing, he licked his lips, still savoring the flavor.
Chester, seeing Mu Jin enjoying the sweet drink, also felt happy. However, noticing the eager look in Mu Jin’s eyes, he could only apologetically ruffle Mu Jin’s hair and softly said, “Sorry, Xiao Jin, this is a rare treat, and there’s only this one cup. If you like it, I’ll make more for you next time.”
Mu Jin nodded at his words, a clear smile appearing on his face.
However, passing by, Bishop stopped in his tracks and pushed up his glasses. In a cold tone, he said, “Not just rare, this is Zhu Fruit juice. It has a powerful nourishing and healing effect on the body.”
“Zhu Fruit can only be bought on the black market, and in the last fifty years, there have been no more than three for sale. We found this one on a remote planet, and we were planning to sell it at a high price.”
“Captain, I’d like to ask, where are you planning to get the ingredients for the second cup of this juice for him?”
Chester, with his words exposed, glared angrily at Bishop. He was always firm in his decisions, holding great authority within the space pirate group. Only Bishop made him unable to do anything.
They grew up together, and Bishop had an absolute talent in medicine. Despite his own turbulent psychic power, Chester had relied on the potions created by Bishop to barely suppress it for many years. Additionally, his beloved’s life was also saved and healed by Bishop.
While this guy was usually casual in his speech, now he was dismantling Chester’s plan in front of his precious one. Chester couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed.
Knowing the truth, Mu Jin was deeply moved. Searching the memories of the original owner, he had heard of Zhu Fruit but had never seen it.
He didn’t expect that his lover gave him something so precious, and they had just met. Even though Chester fell for him at first sight, they hadn’t spent much time together in this world. Nevertheless, his lover was willing to let him consume such a precious Zhu Fruit. How could he not be touched?
Suppressing his lips, Mu Jin looked deeply at the somewhat remorseful Chester and couldn’t help but plant a kiss on his cheek.
Caught off guard by Mu Jin’s sudden kiss, Chester stared dumbfoundedly. He never expected his beloved to kiss him suddenly. He looked at Mu Jin with a silly expression, and as Mu Jin was looking at him, he whispered softly, “Chester, thank you for being so good to me!”
Chester, shaking his head at the words, couldn’t help but reveal a silly smile. This was his first time being kissed by his beloved, feeling the soft lips land on his cheek.
Although the kiss was fleeting, like a feather, it still made his heart uncontrollable, as if a wave of heat penetrated his entire body.
Looking at his lover, who was completely dumbfounded, Mu Jin’s eyes showed warmth. He sincerely expressed, “Chester, you are really wonderful. I am fortunate to have a lover like you.”
Hearing Mu Jin’s words, Chester felt that his efforts were truly worthwhile. Scratching his head, he laughed foolishly for a moment, not knowing how to respond. He just felt that the little guy in front of him seemed to have a kind of magic. Any casual words could leave him defenseless.
While Chester was feeling blissful, Bishop, watching the interaction between the two, frowned slightly. He couldn’t help but worry about his brother. Although he was currently living happily, the person he fell for was not an ordinary figure.
That was a significant weapon, the crown prince of the empire, and even the future heir to the imperial throne.
Although Mu Jin had lost his memory now, there was no guarantee that he wouldn’t remember in the future. His face was too recognizable. When they got off the ship, even on Das Star, someone would surely recognize his true identity.
When all the truths were revealed, and if Mu Jin recovered his memory, it might turn into an irreparable tragedy.
Revealing that the drink was Zhu Fruit juice was intentional because Bishop knew Chester so well. He knew that this guy was planning to keep it a secret. However, he couldn’t let Mu Jin be ignorant of Chester’s efforts. He hoped that even if Mu Jin recovered his memory, he would show mercy to Chester.
After this incident, all the crew members on the ship became even more aware of Mu Jin’s position in their leader’s heart. The fact that their captain could give away even the most precious Zhu Fruit juice for his sake proved that their leader was indeed sincere.
These people had been with Chester for a long time. They were space pirates, disdainful of figures like the imperial prince, but for them, Chester was their faith.
Since this person was held in high regard by their leader, it was perfectly justifiable to address Mu Jin as “Sister-in-law” when they saw him.