Kela Star, the most underdeveloped small planet in the Emperor's Star System, experiences either a rainy season or a drought season all year round, with no distinct seasons. The environment and climate here are extremely harsh.

Moreover, because the planet is too small, the empire does not bother to pay attention to it. They only provide some essential supplies and mobile resources to the planet at regular intervals each year. In addition to occasional passing merchant caravans for minimal trade, the rest is left for the people on the planet to fend for themselves.

Krakans are a rare sight on the planet, as anyone with even a hint of ability tries their best to leave for other planets. The majority left behind are the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled, earning the planet the nickname "Beggar Star."

"Damn it, ended up in this godforsaken place. Looks like heaven wants us dead, Lote. Do you have any last wishes?"

Lying on a sandy beach, Sain covered his eyes with weak, soft hands to shield himself from the sunlight. He muttered curses with a hoarse voice, his chestnut-colored short hair messy and sticking to his forehead. His handsome face was gloomy, and his brown eyes were filled with annoyance.

I glanced over to see Lote, the handsome and dignified God of War, lying beside me. At this moment, he appeared quite disheveled. His once chiseled and elegant face, pale as paper, resembled a finely carved statue. His previously silky golden hair now clung together in a tangled mess, with bits of dirt and sand sticking onto it. The formal military uniform he wore was long ago running wild and tattered, to the point that it could no longer be considered clothing, except for barely covering his body.

"I won't die. If anyone's going to die, it'll be you. I can't begin to imagine how many people would be eager to dig my grave once I'm gone, especially considering I won't have even left behind a single offspring."

Luo Te opened his eyes and turned his head to the side. His azure blue eyes still sparkled with vivacity, but his attractive thin lips were already chapped, and his voice had become hoarse. Nonetheless, he managed to force out a teasing smile.

"Che..." Sain shot him a disdainful glance, licked his own chapped lips, and asked, "Lot, can you get up?"

Luo Te shook his head.

"No, it's impossible. Steering the escape pod here and helping you climb out was already pushing my limits. I recall this medication can paralyze and soften the tissues of a powerful alpha's body for 48 hours. It's a drug specifically designed for alphas."

Saien paused for a moment and asked again, "How many hours have we been here?"

"It's been 28 hours, but by the time our medication wears off, I'm afraid we'll have died of thirst."

Lotte replied, pausing for a moment before giving a bitter smile:

"And, didn't you smell it? There's a salty scent on the beach where we're laying. This place is most likely a saltwater lake."

"It's easier to dehydrate this way."

Sai En gritted his teeth in anger, saying, "Damn it, if I survive and go back, I'll definitely skin alive the person who plotted against us."

Luo Te sneered, "'

"All the people on the spacecraft, apart from us, have died. Even if we were to return, they would have long since disposed of the evidence. Who are you going to approach?"

"...... It won't end like this, unless I die here."

After a brief moment of silence, Sain clenched his teeth and spoke with determination.

"Of course, but the prerequisite is that we have to make it back alive, so for now, keep your mouth shut and endure through the day, and things should be better in the evening."

After finishing speaking, Lote remained silent and conveniently closed his eyes. It was almost noon, the hottest time of the day, and talking more would just be a waste of breath.

Saen closed his eyes, but he continued to complain, "There are still twenty more hours. Damn, is there really no one in this place...?"

"Originally, there were very few people on the planet Kela. Who would come to such a place at this time? And even if someone did come, can you guarantee that they won't pose a threat to us?"

Lot's response was a curt "Sain, no more talking," and the two fell into silence.

It becomes even harder to endure in silence. Their clothes are thin and the sand on their backs slowly heats up. The sun scorches them from the front. Sain thinks, if they were to die, they would likely turn into mummies.

After a moment of silence, Sain spoke again, "Lot."

Luo Te replied in a low voice, "Hmm."

"How did you happen to have a lifeboat prepared in advance?"

Sane remembered that moment when the spaceship's control room completely lost control and all the cabin doors couldn't open. Furthermore, his body was getting weaker and weaker. As an alpha, he had already felt despair. However, Lote, in the instant of the airflow explosion, pulled him into the lifeboat and skillfully flew out with the airflow.

The airship was subjected to a tremendous impact, causing them to end up here. Just as the airship was about to plunge uncontrollably into the lake, Lote grabbed him and leapt out, landing perfectly on the beach. To be prepared for a sudden high tide, they dragged him a short distance before finally lying down together here.

Now thinking about it, if it were just Lotte alone, the situation would probably be much better. At least a lot of energy could be saved, finding a place to hide and waiting for the medicine to take effect. Being dragged down by him now has turned things really terrible.

"When encountering unforeseen circumstances becomes a habit, you will adapt to being prepared for any eventuality," Lotte casually replied. "Even on an imperial spaceship, at any given moment, the most reliable entity will always be oneself."

"......"

Upon hearing this, Sain remained silent for a long time and only spoke after a moment, saying, "Lot, thank you."

"Idiot," Lotte scoffed in an annoyed tone, "thank me when we get back."

"I'm afraid there won't be a chance. Although you can be so domineering that it infuriates people, deep down, you're still a good person. If we manage to go back, I'll speak up for you regarding the military's budgetary expenses in the future."

Sain put on a facade of ease and laughed, but Lotte did not respond. After a long while, he softly murmured an "mm-hmm." Therefore, they both must strive to make it back alive.

The sun grew larger and larger, and the surrounding sandstones were constantly crackling under the scorching heat. Lott and Sain felt their ears buzzing from the heat, and every breath they exhaled was scorching. They were going to die here, both of them thought simultaneously. They could barely move their fingers, which they used feebly to shield their eyes. The rest of their bodies felt as boneless as jelly.

"Sshhh"

"Ssssss..."

"Dada—-"

Dizzy and disoriented from the scorching sun, they suddenly heard a rhythmic sound approaching. It was the sound of footsteps on the sandy beach. Instinctively, they opened their eyes, only to realize that the sound was coming from above their heads, out of their line of sight.

Sain glanced over at the side and whispered, "Lot."

"I heard it, but let's not act rashly for now."

Lotte replied, both of them held their breath, closed their eyes, and waited for the sound of footsteps to draw near.