Chapter 247: A Shift in Mindset

Anno is wide awake now.

Her mother didn't look for her, but went to Sitar's room next door.

She lay on the sofa in front of the fireplace, playing with the small statue in her hand.

The small statue was carved from a single piece of dark blue-black ore, and it gleamed with a hazy glow under the firelight.

Looking at this little Sitar, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but slowly turn up.

For the next period of time, she stayed in the palace with Sitar, who was still absorbing the inherited memories of the Zerg, which could not be absorbed all at once.

During the day, Sitar absorbed the inherited memories while she continued to learn about the knowledge of the foreign tribes, as well as her favorite vehicle knowledge, and drew some design drafts.

His father would also personally teach Sitar some things, and even let him start learning about combat.

However, these past few days, the father and mother have been taking Sitar to the nest, the research base, and the temple.

Because Sitar's birth was somewhat unusual, his parents wanted to find out about his origins themselves.

She also went to the abyss to see Caesar twice, both times with Sitar accompanying her.

These two times, Caesar and Secris seemed much more harmonious, with no more fighting or brawling, and Caesar was much more respectful to her than before.

She knew it was all because of Sitar's appearance.

The young male king has a natural ability to suppress the retinue of the queen beetle.

The Zerg have this kind of social model, and their genes drive them to follow it.

She took the opportunity to talk to her mother briefly, basically saying that they shouldn't be locked up for so long, that they knew they were wrong and that the punishment was enough, and that they should see if they could be released early.

The mother posed the question to Sitar.

"Sita, do you think their punishment is enough?"

Sitar sat in his chair, his fingers, which had been writing and drawing on the projection screen, stopped. "That's not enough. According to the laws of the Zerg, he needs to be imprisoned for another month."

His tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Anno's hand trembled, and he almost broke the stylus in his hand.

She took a deep breath. "Sitare, they are my retinue."

Sitar hummed in agreement. "It's mine too."

Anno pursed her lips, suppressing the urge to vent her frustration. "This whole thing started because of me, and they've already been punished."

Sitar looked down at the projection screen in front of him, his fingers swiping idly. "The Queen is going to punish them for a month, but they've only been locked up for fifteen days so far."

He looked up at him, his dark blue eyes calm and undisturbed. "Anunu, you are the King Worm. Even if you are wrong, they should bear the consequences."

"Besides, this time it was their mistake. They are already adults, while you are still in the juvenile stage. They should guide your thinking correctly."

The kin, especially the highest-ranking kin, are not merely robots that obey orders. Although the Queen is the supreme ruler and can decide everything for the Zerg, they can still offer advice and suggestions.

The Zerg's growth and its place in this vast universe cannot be solely attributed to the Queen's decision-making; it is the accumulation and inheritance of the Zerg's wisdom.

Sitar hasn't fully absorbed all the Zerg's inherited memories in the past few days, but he already knows all of Anunu's memories.

Naturally, they wouldn't let these relatives off the hook; they needed to be properly disciplined.

Especially Caesar.

Sevier sat to the side, watching Anunu and Sitar disagree on the matter of their familiars, leaning back in her chair, not intending to get involved.

Anunu's attitude toward his family must be corrected by Sitar.

Over the past decade or so, she has developed a different way of thinking. For example, in her relationship with Caesar, she feels sorry for him and indulges him because he has done the most for her.

This became Caesar's weapon to exploit her soft heart.

The mindset of the Zerg's familiars can spread and influence other familiars; they will simply follow suit.

Even if their retinue dies for the Ohmu, it is their duty; it is their innate mission.

Anunu can use this mindset to treat outsiders: repay kindness with kindness, and return gifts received from others without any problem.

But it doesn't work against the Zerg.

Strictly speaking, the servants' relationship with the Ohmu is not one of giving, but of dedicating themselves, giving everything they have.

She wanted to help Anunu gradually change her mindset and accept the situation.

Anno watched as Sitar sat upright in his chair, speaking in a calm tone, not at all like a newborn cub.

She frowned, unable to contain her temper, "They are my family, and I will release them."

This little temper of hers is nothing compared to some of her more irritable relatives; it's hardly a temper at all.

Sevier wished her Anunu had a bigger temper.

The Zerg are known for their ferocity and rage, which is what makes them feared by other races.

She figured that, given Sitar's personality, it wouldn't be long before Anunu became irritable.

Sitar remained unfazed. "If the Queen won't release him, neither will I. The vote is one to two."

Anno was furious and dragged Augsis over.

Seeing Sevier's leisurely gaze, Augsis dared not say he would let her go.

He chuckled awkwardly, "Sweetheart, we've already discussed this. They should be punished. Be good, listen to your mother."

"dad....."

Anno wanted to act cute towards Augsis, but Sevier glanced at Augsis and Augsis immediately said, "Sweetie, Nunu, Daddy still has a meeting to finish. We'll talk after the meeting."

With that, he kissed her forehead and then made his escape.

Anno looked at Sevier, who knew Anno's trick and smiled, opening her arms. "Sweetheart, do you want Mommy to hug you?"

Seeing the smile on her mother's face, Anuo gave up on this tactic.

She sat down angrily, gripping the stylus so tightly it looked like she was poking a hole in the drawing board.

She turned her head to look at Sitar, and seeing that he showed no intention of backing down, she suddenly became angry. "Sitar, you are my male insect king, why are you unwilling to stand with me?"

Sitar's gaze shifted from her angry face to her hand gripping the stylus.

He got up and walked over to her, loosening her fingers one by one, removing the stylus, and rubbing her fingers, which were red from gripping too tightly.

"Don't be angry anymore, I will always stand by you."

Anno curled his lip and said, "Then let them go."

Sital: "Okay."

Before Anuo could be happy, he said, "I'll take their place in my place, and I'll be released after a month in jail."

"In this way, you both stabilize the laws and regulations of the Zerg and fulfill your personal feelings for them."

Without any emotion, Sitar was very calm, even reassuring, as if to assure Anno that they would be allowed to come out.

Anno paused for a moment, unsure of what to say.

Sitar looked down at her. "I'll go and bring them back right now."

He said he would go, and immediately turned and walked out.

Anno watched his retreating figure and suddenly stood up from his seat.

Seeing this, Sevier felt it was time to give Anunu another push, and she spoke up at the right moment: "Baby, Sitar is a Queen Worm."

The thinking of the Ohmu is completely different from that of its subordinates. Let alone speaking on their behalf, it is already extremely difficult for the Ohmu, which is born into a high position, to say such a thing.

If it were Augustus, he would have simply found an opportunity to beat his family half to death and then imprisoned them for a year or two.

She was already being extremely lenient by only detaining them for a month.

Now is the perfect opportunity to help Anunu gain some insight and change her mindset.

As Anno watched Sitar's retreating figure, countless thoughts raced through his mind.

That's not right.

She can't do that to Sitar.

Sitar... Sitar is an Oommu, how can he go to replace his own family?

He must be saddened; his Anunu has sent him to take the place of his family.

Anno's Zerg mindset finally prevailed, and she chased after them, grabbing Sitar's arm. "Don't go!"

Sitar turned to look at her. "Don't you want them to come out?"

Anno looked at his handsome face, which still had a youthful touch, and it flashed through his mind.

He was truly willing to trade with them without any complaints, just so she wouldn't be angry and could have her wish fulfilled.

She shook her head, her eyes red.

"Don't be sad, I won't let you go in their place."

Sitar wiped away her tears with his fingers. "Don't cry, I'm not sad."

They were just a few relatives; he would gradually make Anunu understand that he was the one who truly understood her heart.

From the moment of their birth, their souls will resonate with each other and love each other forever.

Whether it's the body or the soul, they are the most compatible.