Chapter 467: His Changes

"Mom, we Zerg communicate with each other through the consciousness network. What if one day our consciousness network is blocked?"

Anno's body sank down, and she returned to the dream world, where she saw her mother and herself.

She remained isolated by an invisible barrier, unable to approach anyone in her dreams. She was like a spectator, watching a life story that did not belong to her.

She's had this dream a lot these days, and after having so many dreams, she now knows she's dreaming.

Anuo thought that perhaps it was because of regrets in the past that these dreams were things she had longed for and wanted to make up for.

He grew up with his mother and father, along with his family, living a carefree and proud life.

Only when I see my mother and father in my dreams do I feel safe.

She sat down on the railing in the courtyard, watching her mother hold little Anunu and teach her some knowledge about the Zerg.

Each time Anunu enters a dream, she is at a different age stage.

Strangely enough, these dreams were like fragments of her memories. Although she knew they were not things she had experienced, she didn't feel any sense of incongruity about these dreams that didn't belong to her life.

“My dear, we Zerg will always be one. Even if our consciousness network is blocked, our consciousness and our souls still contain all known consciousness.”

Sevier grasped a small ball of light in her hand and placed it in front of Anunu. As she opened her hand, countless points of light emanated from it.

Anunu watched this scene in surprise, excitedly reaching out to grab it. When she grabbed a few points of light and opened them again, they merged into a larger ball of light.

Sevier used this method to make Anunu understand what she had just said, "So even if we are in a foreign land in the future, without our tribesmen by our side, don't panic or be afraid, we will always be in your consciousness."

Anunu watched as the ball of light in her hand turned into countless specks of light and flew away, and then voiced a question that had been bothering her: "But I heard from Nancy and the others that if a member of the Zerg is left alone outside and cannot return to the Zerg, they will die very quickly. They are so pitiful. If I am alone outside, without my parents or any members, I will be very scared too."

Sevier patted her head and explained to her, "In the past, only the Overlord of the Zerg had independent consciousness. Other servants would only obey orders. The Overlord was very lonely. Gradually, more and more of the Zerg's servants gained souls. However, the servants' consciousness varied in strength, which is why there were different levels among the servants."

“Our retinues have souls and consciousness because of us Ohmu. So once they leave us, their consciousness will not be responded to, and they will become empty and numb, and their lives will have no purpose or meaning.”

“We King Insects are different. If we are outside, we must survive no matter what, because when we live, we are an entire species. Their consciousness exists in our minds. Anunu, never be afraid, because we will always be by your side.”

"Anunu, your mom and dad are always with you. Even when we're not by your side, our souls will stay with you."

When Anno woke up, it was already dusk outside.

She's sleeping longer and longer; we can't delay any longer.

As soon as she moved, she felt someone lying next to her.

She turned her head and saw that Mingxiao was still asleep, unlike usual when he would immediately open his eyes as soon as she woke up.

Mingxiao stayed in the Golden Palace every day and was also greatly affected.

She wiped away the tears that hadn't yet dried from the corners of her eyes, her hand transforming into its original form, and pressed it against Mingxiao's cheek, covering his disturbed consciousness and awakening him.

Mingxiao woke up quickly, still a little dazed, but he instantly snapped out of it upon seeing Anuo.

"Your Highness, we must leave here quickly! It's too dangerous!"

After Mingxiao's consciousness was awakened by Anuo, the feeling of being suppressed and controlled by that powerful consciousness these days was like a terrifying nightmare.

Anuo patted Mingxiao's hair. "Yes, we'll be leaving soon, don't be afraid."

Mingxiao shook his head and said, "Your Highness, I'm not afraid. I'm just worried about you. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you."

Anuo smiled slightly and looked at him tenderly, "You've protected him very well, Mingxiao. You've always done a great job. You're a wonderful little bug."

Mingxiao's eyes lit up when he was praised. The little prince praised him as a wonderful little bug!

After a quick wash, Anno sat down at the dining table to eat. She could clearly hear the maids talking quietly, their expressions showing some worry.

She can now understand some Lyca language; the maid said something outside had collapsed.

Anno got up and went to the courtyard. Looking out from the balcony, he saw several floating mountain peaks falling into the city in the southeast, with flames and smoke rising everywhere.

Perhaps the energy of the Heavenly City could no longer sustain it, or perhaps it was silently resisting.

Either way, it's a reminder to Anno that it's time.

That evening, she arrived at Xi's palace. As usual, she wore a comfortable robe and watered the flowers in the courtyard.

These flowers are different from those in the Anno Palace; these are all planted in the soil.

Seeing Anuo come over, Xi picked a flower and said, "This flower is called a rose. It's a seed left by my mother."

She removed the thorns from the rose with her bare hands and handed it to Anno.

Anno looked at it for a while, then took it.

“You’ve been sleeping for almost a day, you must be hungry. Let’s have a meal together first, and then I’ll take you out for a walk.”

After Anuo returned yesterday, she ignored her and went straight back to her palace. She didn't ask or mention it, acting as if nothing had happened.

Xi greeted her as usual, but Anuo had already made up her mind that Feixing was ready to open the core for her at any time.

Anuo ate her meal quietly with Xi. At this moment, she no longer wanted to continue the pretense with Xi.

Xi rested her chin on her hand and looked at her with gentle eyes, as if she were looking at some kind of cute little animal.

Anno suddenly couldn't hold back any longer and threw the spoon in her hand away.

The sound startled the maids nearby. Seeing the usually gentle princess suddenly become angry, they assumed it was because they hadn't served her well, and they all knelt down in a flurry.

Anno frowned and said, "You can leave. This is none of your business."

The servants glanced at their queen and then withdrew.

Xi sat down next to Anuo. "What's wrong? Is it not to your liking?"

Anuo pushed away Xi's outstretched hand, her expression indifferent: "Don't touch me."

Xi picked up a handkerchief from the side and wiped the soup that had spilled in front of her. "Can you tell me why you're unhappy?"

Anno turned her head sharply. "Don't you know everything? Why are you asking me?"

Xi looked at her with a gentle expression. "Even if I have the ability to read minds, sometimes I can't guess what people are thinking. People's hearts are always fickle."

“I can’t understand you,” Anno said. “I can sense the emotional changes of many people I’ve met in the past, but I can’t sense yours.”

Xi smiled slightly. "Does Anunu want to understand me? That makes me so happy."

She saw a hint of understanding in Anuo's expression. "Anunu is unhappy because you think I lied to you?"

Anno didn't speak. She glanced at the energy stone hanging around Xi's neck and waited for Xitar and the others' final signal.

Xi rested her chin on her hand thoughtfully and said, "Let me think, could it be because of this?"

Anuo didn't know what Xi was talking about. Suddenly, Xi leaned over, and Anuo could feel Xi's breath on her face.

And the scent of her pheromones has become increasingly strong for some reason.

She had a gut feeling that something was dangerous, but her instincts were still affected by the pheromones on her body, and she couldn't help but want to get closer.

Anno clenched his fists, pinched his palms, and sat in his seat, his body tense.

“It’s okay to tell you.” Xi seemed oblivious to her reaction. She took Anuo’s hand, gently pried open her fist, and placed her hand on her chest.

Anno instinctively tried to pull away, but froze when he touched her chest.

Separated only by a thin outer robe, she should have been touching something soft, not this hard, obviously masculine chest.

Xi found Anuo's reaction quite amusing.

She, or rather he, placed his hand on the back of Anuo's head, gently stroking her cervical spine, "I originally thought you were too young and wanted to wait a little longer, but you are just too cute, and I can't wait any longer."

Anno blinked. "You... what did you say?"

Xi leaned closer to her, her voice magnetic and alluring, making her feel restless and itchy, "You're so cute, I want to eat you up."

Anno drew the knife hidden in her leg almost instantly, but Xi seemed to have noticed it beforehand and pressed her hand down.

"Anunu, don't resist me, you'll like me."

Seeing the light gleaming in his purple eyes, Anunu immediately closed her eyes, her fingertips extending sharp claws as she forcefully slashed at his neck.

She heard a soft, rustling sound, and then a hand pulled her away from Xi's embrace.

A familiar scent enveloped her, and Anuo knew who was holding her even without looking.

She hugged his neck tightly, inhaling the scent of his pheromones to clear away the lingering smell of Xi's pheromones.

"Anunu, I'm here, don't be afraid."

Sitar kissed her cheek and whispered comforting words.

Anno asked in a hoarse voice, "Did you get the key to Caius?"

"Got it."

"Yes, I got it too."

Anno opened his eyes, left Sitar's embrace, and opened his right palm, where Xi's energy stone lay.

She said to Sitar, "I didn't expect my pheromones to have such a big impact on Xi, making her so impatient."

Sitar took her hand. "His pheromones will affect you too."

Anno turned to look at Caesar and the others who were fighting with Xi. "I'm not afraid. Even if his pheromones are like those of the Zerg, he is not. I can tell."