Rumor Has It, That Omega Rocked the Stage Again! - Chapter 22

The Mecha Club’s training continued. Since the Mecha League would provide the mechas for the competition, they opted for real mechas instead of simulated training on StarNet. Operating a mecha was far more challenging than hand-to-hand combat, so Ji Yu provided one-on-one combat guidance to each member.

A “beep” sounded as Bai Jingli received a message—the principal had instructed them to complete their competition registration as soon as possible. Due to incomplete documentation last time, the final submission had been delayed. Mu Li, having just finished her training session, was tasked with delivering the prepared materials.

After Gu Chen left the Mecha Club, Bai Jingli, being the eldest and most composed, had taken over as the new club president and Mecha Squad leader. Any important updates were relayed through him to the rest of the team.

Once Mu Li left, Ji Yu waved her hand, signaling the next person to board the mecha.

After submitting the materials and completing the registration, Mu Li left the administration building during class dismissal. The main pathways were crowded, so she chose a shortcut through a small grove that led back to the Mecha Club. The grove was usually deserted, save for the occasional couple seeking privacy.

But today was different. A noisy commotion came from a group of people up ahead.

Approaching cautiously, Mu Li spotted Mu Anming and his gang of delinquents not far away, injecting something into their arms. Those who had already taken the injection were flailing about, seemingly lost in euphoria.

Recreational drugs—known as narcotics in Ancient Earth times—had been refined in the interstellar era to minimize physical harm. However, their hallucinogenic effects often led users to crave repeated doses. The drugs themselves weren’t addictive, but people became addicted to the experience.

Such substances were strictly prohibited at the disciplined First Military Academy. After the apology incident, the delinquents had kept a low profile, wary of crossing someone like Ji Yu with powerful connections and too ashamed to show their faces in public.

With no one to torment, they sought their own entertainment—and recreational drugs became their go-to choice. As their dosage increased, they frequented the grove for their fixes.

Mu Li wanted no trouble and turned to leave. But a stray kitten darted past, its noise alerting the group. Suddenly, she was exposed to their gaze.

Under the influence of the drugs, the delinquents were already hallucinating, their minds too hazy to recognize Mu Li—but they were captivated by her striking appearance.

“Hey, boys, look at this little beauty,” one of them slurred.

Mu Li watched them warily. Though outnumbered, she knew she could hold her own if it came to a fight.

One of the intoxicated delinquents lunged at her, his mind blurring the line between the academy and a nightclub. Mu Li sidestepped effortlessly, but the evasion only enraged the others. Several charged at her, leaving her no choice but to fight back. In their disoriented state, they were no match—Mu Li dispatched them with ease.

But then, the unexpected happened.

Focused on the group ahead, Mu Li failed to notice the latecomer approaching from behind. This one recognized her immediately—he was the son of the male Omega who had led the previous confrontation.

Since childhood, he had been the center of attention, rarely encountering anything he couldn’t obtain. But Ji Yu’s appearance left him unable to retaliate, so he could only double his hatred toward the others.

The Alpha pulled out a bottle of Omega aphrodisiac from his clothes. He enjoyed targeting well-bred Omegas and loved the contrast of seeing innocent Omegas forced into arousal, so he always carried the spray with him.

After witnessing Mu Li’s strength, he feared she wouldn’t be easily affected. So he unscrewed the cap of the spray, preparing to douse her directly.

Mu Li had just finished dealing with the few who had lunged at her when she heard movement behind her. Turning around, she was caught off guard as some liquid splashed toward her. Unaware of what it was, she inhaled some of it. Not daring to take any chances, she quickly wiped the liquid from her face, knocked the others to the ground, and ran toward the Mecha Club.

As she ran, Mu Li began to feel something was wrong with her body. Gradually, dizziness set in, and her stamina drained rapidly. It felt familiar, yet she couldn’t recall why. Only when the heat spread through her body did she realize the severity of the situation. And the inhibitor Ji Yu had repeatedly reminded her to carry—she had left it in her bag!

By the time Mu Li reached the Mecha Club’s entrance, the last of her strength was spent pushing open the door before she collapsed to the floor.

Inside, the others had just been “disciplined” by Ji Yu and were sitting aside, drinking water to recover, when they heard a loud thud—Mu Li had rushed in and fallen to the ground.

The moment Ji Yu saw Mu Li collapse, it felt as if her bl00d had frozen in her veins. She rushed to Mu Li’s side at top speed. What followed was the scent of pheromones emanating from Mu Li’s body.

The pheromones grew stronger—far beyond normal levels. Unless Mu Li had gone into heat!

Ji Yu was about to search for Mu Li’s inhibitor when the other four also ran over. But the four seemed to suffer a severe assault—not just from the choking peppery scent but also from the overwhelming pressure of an SSS-Rank Omega’s pheromones. Due to this immense Mental Strength, Mu Li’s pheromones had no effect on them.

Only then did the four realize just how formidable Mu Li’s true strength was. How much had she suppressed her Mental Strength during training? The sheer pressure made it impossible for them to approach within five meters.

Ji Yu shook Mu Li gently, trying to rouse her. “Mu Li, Mu Li, it’s Ji Yu.”

Mu Li’s eyelids fluttered weakly, her body writhing restlessly from the unbearable heat.

Seeing that Mu Li still seemed somewhat conscious, Ji Yu pressed on, “Where’s your inhibitor? Where is it? I’ll inject it for you.” She had only been away from Mu Li for a short while, and yet Mu Li had already fallen into heat. Ji Yu clenched her fists in frustration.

Leaning down, Ji Yu heard Mu Li whisper a single word: “Bag.”

Bag? Where was the bag? Ji Yu frantically scanned the surroundings and spotted Mu Li’s bag. Gently laying Mu Li down, she hurried over, rummaged through it, and retrieved the inhibitor before administering it.

Ji Yu let out a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to lift Mu Li and take her somewhere else to rest, she detected an even stronger wave of rose-scented pheromones. Mu Li was now completely unconscious. With so many Alphas at the First Military Academy, Ji Yu didn’t dare delay. She scooped Mu Li into her arms and rushed out.

“Instructor, Mu Li is currently in heat. You can’t take her away,” a voice called from behind.

Ji Yu ignored it and continued striding forward.

The four of them, enduring the involuntary Mental Pressure radiating from Mu Li, covered their noses and mouths to avoid being overwhelmed by the peppery scent, blocking Ji Yu’s path. “Mu Li is an Omega in heat. Even as the Marshal, you have no right—”

Though they trusted Ji Yu’s character, she had never been affected by Mu Li’s Mental Strength before. Even the most upright Alpha would succumb to biological instincts when faced with an Omega in heat.

“If I don’t have the right, do any of you?” Ji Yu, now influenced by Mu Li, felt a surge of possessive madness. Their words provoked her like a territorial beast.

Kevin insisted, “Mu Li is in danger right now. At the very least, she can’t be left alone with any Alpha.”

Unable to hold back, Ji Yu blurted out, “Then let me ask you—since I’m her Alpha, do I have the right or not?”

Ji Yu’s declaration stunned the other four, freezing them in place. Seizing the moment, she carried Mu Li onto the spaceship without looking back.

The Mecha Club erupted into chaos. What kind of bombshell was this?

Ji Yu was Mu Li’s Alpha? Ji Yu was married?

Mu Li and Ji Yu actually knew each other? So someone really could handle Mu Li’s overwhelming Mental Strength and Pheromones?

Countless questions flashed through their minds, but by the time they thought to ask, Ji Yu had already left with Mu Li.

“Oh my stars, what did I just hear? Mu Li and the Marshal are actually a couple!” Ailina exclaimed excitedly.

Chen Xiyuan asked, “Right? There were zero signs before. But how did they even meet? It can’t be that they fell in love in just a few days at the First Military Academy, can it?”

Ailina, a longtime fan of Ji Yu’s looks and career, followed her news closely and said mysteriously, “Remember a few months ago, when the Marshal suddenly recovered from her illness? Rumor had it a mysterious Omega was involved, but the Ji family never revealed her identity.”

Bai Jingli nodded. “I remember that announcement.”

“So you’re saying… Mu Li is that Omega?” Kevin said in disbelief.

Ailina clapped her hands. “If that’s true, the Omega who cured the Marshal must have Mental Strength of equal or higher rank. Since the Marshal is SSS-Rank, the highest level… does that mean Mu Li is also SSS-Rank?”

Chen Xiyuan sighed. “Holy stars, who have I been training with all this time? No wonder I could never beat Mu Li. I used to feel embarrassed, but now I can accept it.”

“It’s not just you who can’t beat her. Why feel embarrassed?” Kevin shrugged.

“Glad I’m not the only one who thought that,” Ailina agreed. “As an Alpha, not being able to withstand an Omega’s Pheromones was bad enough, but losing to her in fights? I used to feel so ashamed. Now that I know Mu Li’s Mental Strength is that high—and that she never slacked off during training despite it—I suddenly don’t feel so bad anymore.”

Bai Jingli interrupted their discussion, saying, “Everything right now is just speculation. Let’s wait until the two of them return before discussing further. Moreover, if Mu Li truly is that high-level Omega who saved the Marshal, it would be best for us to help conceal her Mental Strength until she chooses to reveal it herself.”

Bai Jingli’s considerations were very thorough. The others nodded in agreement after hearing this.