"What’s wrong? Just what kind of insect is it? Is it something serious?"

Princess Gwan-do's persistent questioning only made my headache worse.

Her sharp gaze bore into me, urging me to answer immediately.

But the problem was...

How the hell was I supposed to explain this?

I hesitated, glancing at my father-in-law with a troubled expression.

Sensing my distress, he quickly stepped in.

"Your Highness, may I have a brief word with my son-in-law? He might be feeling a bit nervous in front of someone of your stature."@@novelbin@@

"Ah, I see. Go ahead, then."

Once we were given permission, he leaned in and whispered.

"What’s going on, son-in-law?"

"Come closer, please."

"Closer? Is this something that must be discussed in secrecy? But the princess is right there..."

"It’s fine. Talk all you need."

Princess Gwan-do reassured us, mistakenly assuming that I was just too young and overwhelmed.

Technically, I did look young.

But when it came to this particular subject, I was probably more experienced than most people in this world.

Seizing the opportunity, I pulled my father-in-law’s head down and whispered into his ear.

"[The insect’s name is... well, it’s kind of inappropriate to say in front of a lady.]"

"[An inappropriate name? What do you mean?]"

"[It’s called... M-Mating Bug (交接蟲).]"

"...Mating Bug!?"

My father-in-law’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

His voice dropped to a hushed but incredulous whisper.

"[W-what kind of obscene insect is that!? First, it was the Kissing Bug (接吻蟲), and now it’s the Mating Bug!? Why is it that every bug you find has such... inappropriate names!?]"

I had the same question.

Seriously.

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