Lu Xia was never one to procrastinate. Having already spoken her mind to Graces and the others, she refused to let Her Majesty the Queen’s presence cause her any further hesitation.

Besides, the gene fusion agent had already met the standards for public release and was advanced enough to satisfy the needs of most people.

Of course, the research wouldn’t stop. An 80% success rate was not the final goal.

The long-silent No. 2 Institute suddenly released an official announcement—

At the end of this month, the No. 2 Institute will officially begin selling the gene fusion agent to the public. The success rate for the gene fusion agent has been raised from 50% to 80%, with each dose priced at 500,000...

The moment the news broke, it immediately sparked widespread attention and caused a massive sensation among the public.

No one had expected the gene fusion agent to be released so suddenly. With the ongoing turmoil in the Empire, many believed it would never have a chance to go to market. No one imagined the day would come so abruptly.

"Wait, am I seeing things, or am I still asleep? Can someone please tell me if what I’m seeing is real? The gene fusion agent is actually going on sale?"

"You’re definitely not the only one, OP! I just saw it too. Heavens, I closed and reopened the page like ten times, and it’s still there. Not only is the gene fusion agent going on sale, but the success rate has jumped from 50% to 80%! Oh my god!"

"AHHHHHHH! My mom just asked why I’m kneeling on the floor! It’s because I just saw that the gene fusion agent is going on sale—with an 80% success rate! At the end of this month! That’s in three days! In three days, can I finally become a Gene Fusion Expert?! And it’s only 500,000 a dose! Oh my god!"

"I’m losing my mind! This is insane! What’s the deal with the No. 2 Institute?! Heavens, I can’t believe my own eyes!"

"Duke Lu Xia. Remember her name. She’s Duke Lu Xia, the founder of the No. 2 Institute and the No. 1 Institute. The beauty cream, the hair growth liquid, and the gene fusion agent are all products of her research. I just looked it up, it’s true. A gene fusion agent for 500,000 a dose... I wouldn’t have dared to dream it."

"SOB... I feel like crying. I don’t even know why, I’m just so moved."

"At a time when the Imperial Family is so utterly worthless, there’s still someone looking out for us. Duke Lu Xia, I’ll love you forever!"

"I’m so excited my hands are shaking that I can’t even speak. I’m trembling as I type this. I never thought the gene fusion agent would just be released like this, with an 80% success rate! And most importantly, it’s only 500,000 a dose! That’s a world of difference compared to before. For 500,000, even an ordinary family could save up, pinch and scrape, and afford a dose. An 80% success rate!"

"While everyone else is freaking out about the gene fusion agent going on sale, I just want to know why the announcement was so sudden. What made the No. 2 Institute change its mind? Did Her Majesty the Queen finally agree to let it go?"

"Can you believe someone is still this naive? I’d rather believe this was Duke Lu Xia’s decision alone than anything to do with Her Majesty the Queen. The Imperial Family is rotten to the core. Don’t get your hopes up about them."

...

After the news of the gene fusion agent spread, the public grew frenzied with excitement, both online and off. Everyone was thrilled to the point of madness. After all, most men in the Empire were considered "defective," having been suppressed, insulted, and mocked for so many years. Now, there was finally a chance for change. Who could possibly not celebrate this!

Her Majesty the Queen, of course, learned of such major news. Upon hearing it, her shock turned to desolation, followed by a derisive laugh. It seemed that now, no one gave her any consideration at all.

The attendant at her side wanted to offer words of comfort but couldn’t find any.

Her Majesty the Queen saw this and raised a hand, signaling that there was no need to speak. She remained silent for a long time before finally asking, "Was I really wrong to do what I did?"

The attendant didn’t dare reply and could only lower their head, pretending not to have heard a thing.

After the No. 2 Institute’s announcement, preparations for the gene fusion agent’s market launch began. However, due to Lu Xia’s physical condition, the matter was handed over to the old butler.

Meanwhile, the batch of gene fusion agent that Lu Xia had prepared for the Alliance Army was transported to their garrison via the Rafaelde family’s shipping lanes.

Lu Xia breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that everything was moving forward.

Then, a month before her due date, Lu Xia was going about her morning. She had gotten up and washed as usual and was about to have breakfast when she felt something strange as she walked downstairs.

Just then, Smelian returned from his work. Noticing that something was wrong with Lu Xia, he immediately contacted a doctor.

Upon receiving the call, Doctor Eugene rushed over at once without the slightest hesitation.

He was thrilled as he examined Lu Xia. ’After all,’ he thought, ’to personally deliver a naturally conceived infant... isn’t this an incredibly fortunate opportunity?’

’Once word of this gets out, who knows how many people will be envious. I’ll be the first doctor in centuries to personally deliver a naturally conceived child! When the people at the Fertility Research Institute hear about this, they’ll probably die of jealousy.’

Because all the medical equipment had been prepared in advance, Lu Xia’s delivery went very smoothly. What’s more, with the help of the Spiritual Spring Water and her previous experience, she gave birth even faster this time.

When a fair-skinned infant was carried out of the delivery room, Smelian merely gave a brief glance before asking, "Is Lu Xia all right?"

Doctor Eugene smiled. "The Duke is doing very well. She can come out as soon as she’s freshened up."

After speaking, Doctor Eugene looked at Smelian again. "Aren’t you going to hold your little female cub?"

Smelian paused, then looked intently at the small, fair-skinned infant in Doctor Eugene’s arms.

Smelian reached out and took the little thing in his arms. She was so soft, so tiny he could cradle her completely in his two hands. She looked exceptionally fragile and delicate, and in that moment, he finally felt that he had truly become a Male Father.

The tiny female cub was cradled carefully in Smelian’s arms. Just like him, the delicate little one had white hair and golden eyes. She was staring up at him with wide, curious eyes, and they regarded each other with mutual wonder.

Cecil heard the news and rushed back. Seeing the infant in Smelian’s arms, she gasped, "Is it a little girl? She’s so cute!"

Smelian nodded. "I think so too."

Before long, Doctor Eugene wheeled Lu Xia out of the room.

Having just given birth, Lu Xia’s complexion was rosy. If Doctor Eugene hadn’t insisted, she felt she could have walked out of the delivery room herself. Noticing Cecil and Smelian were both there, she smiled. "Smelian, the baby looks just like you."