After the Cannon Fodder Male Zerg Clings to the Interstellar Tyrant

After the insectoid star's army commander died in battle, his treacherous relatives conspired to claim his inheritance. They poisoned his only male offspring, leaving him mute, then sent him to the far reaches of space to fend for himself.

Bruised and battered, the poor little thing eventually fell into the hands of a gang of border bandits. In his panic, he grabbed hold of the bandit chief's leg and let out a wail, but no tears came. Still, no matter what, he refused to let go.

To stay alive, the little one clung to the bandit chief like an octopus. He took the man's seat at mealtimes, snuggled into his bed at night, and even followed him to the bathroom. His big eyes darted around, and if he saw something he shouldn't, he'd just grin foolishly, baring his teeth.

Before long, the bandit had coaxed him into bed, and he became an adorable little tool for keeping the bed warm.

The men on guard gossiped excitedly. What a novelty! The tyrant, who only ever knew how to fight and kill, was interested in a little one!

Late one night, a clear, soft voice, sweet enough to make one's bones itch, came from the room: “My dear husband~”

A moment later, the low voice of a female insectoid replied, “Hm?”

The men on guard wiped their faces. The little tool had risen through the ranks! Who was it who said he wanted to take a number a few days ago?!

"One year later"

“Monster! Give me back my money!”

Now bearing the swagger of a bandit, the adorable male insectoid returned to the insectoid star and stood before his wicked relatives, shouting at their door. He was determined to take back everything that belonged to him!

But the bandit chief who had come back with him had somehow found himself a dazzling alien military uniform. He silently wrapped his arms around the little one's waist from behind and nuzzled him. “What's for dinner tonight?”

The crowd took a closer look. Wasn't that one of the four great military commanders of the Imperial Star, stationed away from home year-round?!

The wealth, as good as piles of manure, came pouring back into his hands. The gold, silver, and jewels meant as an apology nearly filled the room.

The once-pitiful little one now lay on the sofa like a little dragon sleeping on a hoard of treasure. He pouted, grumbling unhappily.

“Why?! I even went out of my way to seduce that big bad wolf for revenge! And this is all I get? I haven't even done anything yet...”

The female insectoid had been resting with her eyes closed. She opened her dark green eyes at his words, amusement filling her deep gaze. “How do you know the one you seduced was only a wolf?”

The little male insectoid was about to reveal his identity and demand repayment of the debt before breaking up with the bad female insectoid. Now his fair little face was scrunched up like a puff pastry.

Oh no! It looks like I'm stuck spending the rest of my life with this space bandit!!!

"Innocent, adorable, resilient chatterbox × domineering, taciturn, mischievous leader"

"Sweet romance and caretaking + mutual healing and redemption + the couple's goofy everyday life"

Theme: When you run into trouble, keep your head down and grow stronger. Don't get cocky!