Chapter 25 He found a clue to the king
Looking at Fedorok who appeared in front of her, Ai Ying already had her answer.
When she activated her 'Resonance' ability, she clearly sensed the location of all the insects within the manor.
It was only a fleeting moment, but that was enough.
As a human, she would have no way of detecting a Zerg lord of that level using her mental powers.
It was indeed because of her identity as a Gu Master that she was recognized as the Insect Queen by all the insects.
She blinked slowly, suppressing all the chaotic thoughts in her mind, and also trying to control her rapid breathing caused by mental exhaustion.
She looked down at Fedorok, who was kneeling before her, looking up at her with devout and focused attention.
In his dark purple eyes, there was only her, always only her.
She leaned down slightly and gently patted his head reassuringly.
Since she was recognized as the Insect Queen because of her Gu Master abilities, there is no need for her to always demand herself according to the King's rules.
Although she still needs to command the awe of these insects, she can still incorporate some of her true personality into the process.
After all, she felt a bit more at ease now that she no longer had to resort to bloodletting at the slightest disagreement.
Ai Ying recalled the faint presence of other insects she had sensed during the resonance, and stopped stroking her head. Her voice, though still gentle, carried a hint of warning:
"No fighting."
Remembering Fiedlock's formidable strength, she paused for a moment, then changed her words:
"And you're not allowed to bully other insects either."
Do you know?
Upon hearing Wang's words, Fedorok's eyes dimmed for a moment, then brightened again.
The king didn't want to see any other insects!
Wang only wants to see him!
He bowed his head reverently and gently rubbed his head against the king's palm.
"yes."
“Fidelock, as the King commands.”
Feeling his movement, Ai Ying gently ruffled the top of his head:
"Good girl."
Hearing this gentle praise, Fedorok stiffened.
He looked up.
As he moved, Ai Ying's fingertips traced from the top of his head to the side of his face.
As Fiedlock gazed at the king's gentle gaze reflected in the gemstone, a feeling he had never experienced before welled up within his insect core.
His dark purple pupils held a hint of cautious anticipation:
"king……"
Ai Ying withdrew her hand, straightened up, and her expression returned to calm.
"I need to rest."
"Quiet down."
The tone was still disciplinary, but it lacked some of the coldness and admonition, and instead contained a hint of... indulgence.
Upon hearing the word "you" from the king's mouth, Fiedlock obediently nodded:
"yes."
In the dark room, the black energy aggressively and dangerously pierced the lifeblood of the three subordinates, but stopped at the last moment.
The aura of these energies was so terrifying that it seemed capable of destroying an entire planet, yet it was as if it was half-tied up by something, unable to move forward even an inch.
Looking at the closed bedroom door, Fiedlock lowered his head, concealing all expression on his face:
The king truly remembered those insects.
A space tore open, and the black energy hurled the three subordinates into the rift.
Fiedlock straightened up, his eyes narrowed, his pupils dark:
So what if the king knows about their existence?
The king didn't want to see them. The king only wanted to see him.
The star system farthest from Anfiso is just short of a few more insects mining for the king...
He turned around and withdrew all the energy from the dark room:
Let them stay there and dedicate the rest of their lives to the king.
The dark room was deathly silent.
After being cleansed by the energy, there was no trace of insect blood or any trace of insects left.
It was as if none of the previous events had ever happened.
In the bedroom.
Ai Ying slowly walked back to the bedside.
She no longer had the strength to get into bed, so she could only lean against the bed and slide down onto the carpet beside it.
Just now, she used the most basic ability of a Gu Master to deal with Gu worms: resonance.
But the moment she sensed Fedorok, all her mental energy was instantly drained.
Just before withdrawing the Gu technique, he could only vaguely sense the presence of other insects around him.
Gu magic...
Ai Ying hugged her knees and buried her head between her legs:
Actually, even though she hadn't said it aloud, she still harbored a faint hope.
The original owner had lived on a desolate planet since she had memories, and had no idea of her origins.
Perhaps she really is the Zerg queen who has been living in exile?
After all, the Zerg wouldn't just randomly recognize a human as their king.
If she were truly the queen, she would no longer have to live in fear and could live peacefully in the Zerg territory, occasionally visiting the human empire when she was bored.
In the human world, she could use her status as a queen to support Charlotte and let her do whatever she wanted.
This allows Charlotte to use her identity to bully and punish all those who have wronged her.
She can also live with those silly insects and teach them to take good care of themselves...
Ai Ying tried to force a smile, but still couldn't manage it.
Who would have thought that the Zerg would actually be similar to the Gu worms, and that they could both be influenced by the Gu Master?
Although the Zerg race also contains the word 'bug,' to her at first, they were like powerful aliens who looked somewhat like bugs.
She couldn't even hide in time; it was impossible for her to, and she dared not, have the idea that she could control them.
Therefore, she has never actively used the Gu Master's abilities in her mind.
It doesn't matter.
Ai Ying raised her head, her eyes gradually hardening with determination:
It doesn't matter if you're not a king.
Anyway, she didn't have high hopes for the king's identity.
A Gu Master is a Gu Master.
If it weren't for her Gu Master abilities, she would have died in the collapsed cave long ago.
Her greatest asset right now is her ability to control insects using Gu techniques.
Ai Ying took a deep breath, feeling her gradually recovering mental energy, and frowned slightly:
She is too weak now.
The Gu Master's abilities are integrated with their spiritual power, and are essentially equivalent to the strength of their spiritual power.
That momentary resonance had almost completely drained her mental energy.
If it weren't for the fact that Fedorok was restricted by her status as 'King' and dared not investigate her current situation, he probably would have noticed something was wrong with her just now.
Right now, let alone forming a contract with Fedlock, she can't even establish the most basic Gu worm link with Fedlock.
Just like a silkworm thread, it's impossible to tether a wild elephant.
Forcibly binding a wild elephant will only result in the silkworm's silk breaking.
Ai Ying's gaze was solemn:
Moreover, just because you've made a contract with a Gu worm doesn't mean you can rest easy.
Gu masters are also always at risk of being devoured by powerful Gu worms.
Some Gu masters will suppress the Gu worms in every way from the beginning, so that even if they become powerful, they still dare not resist the Gu master.
Although she didn't have any Gu worms, she had been caring for Gu worms since she started practicing Gu techniques.
Therefore, the Zerg will be soothed by her blood from the beginning, rather than being provoked to reveal their ferocity by it.
However, on the other hand, if simply caring for a Gu worm could make it obedient, then there would be no way for Gu Masters with other personalities to exist.
Even when showing care for a Gu worm, one must still exercise the Gu master's suppression.
Thinking of this, Ai Ying's eyes showed a hint of relief:
Fortunately, when she unconsciously made a contract with Bilia, he was still just a lowly insect and remained loyal to her.
Otherwise, she would probably have already experienced the backlash from the Gu worms against the Gu Master.
Ai Ying stood up and sat back on the bed.
There's no way she can escape from Lord Fidelock now.
She must improve her mental strength as soon as possible.
Only in this way can she continuously use the Gu Master's abilities to make all the insects believe that she is the queen and not easily doubt her identity.
Whether to escape or stay.
She must have a strong enough foundation.
But how can one improve their mental strength?
Ai Ying looked ahead in confusion:
The original owner of this body grew up on a deserted planet and didn't even know some basic interstellar knowledge, let alone how to improve mental strength.
Recognized as queen by the Zerg, the various nutrient solutions and energy supplements were initially very effective in replenishing her mental strength.
However, as time went on, she could clearly feel that her mental strength had reached a bottleneck.
Even with more energy and nutrition, it would be of no use.
Just then, Ai Ying seemed to remember something and took out the optical computer she had bought today from the folding space.
She turned on the personal terminal.
Because she lacked identity verification, she could only use the simplest browsing mode.
She looked at the shrinking screen in front of her, impatiently reaching out her hand, wanting to skip the first advertisement with one click.
Just then, a school recruitment advertisement made her stop what she was doing.
Interstellar...school?
She blinked thoughtfully.
*
The next day, Ai Ying sat at the dining table laden with a sumptuous meal.
She looked at the pair of eyes in the corner, which appeared even more pure and beautiful in the sunlight, and gently waved to the owner of those eyes.
She is a Gu master.
From a very young age, the Gu Master she chose to cultivate was to cherish Gu insects.
As he grew up, he continued to study how to interact with Gu worms as a Gu Master and how to make them grow happily.
Although her current identity is the Insect Queen, she still controls the insect race using Gu magic.
Therefore, she doesn't need to abandon her strengths and choose her weaknesses, trying every day to put on a fierce and ruthless appearance.
All she needs to do is maintain a proper balance, ensuring that these insects dare not overstep their bounds or harbor any suspicion.
and……
They may seem fierce, but they are actually very well-behaved.
Seeing the insect with bright, sparkling eyes that walked towards her as soon as she beckoned, her heart softened.
In modern times, she was always shunned by the Gu worms.
Where else could one encounter such a powerful yet obedient and sensible Gu worm that would find food for her, offer her gems, and gaze at her so intently?
She watched as the figure appeared before her in a few steps, pointed to the Zerg energy liquid in the corner of the dining table, and decisively commanded:
“Eat them.”
Fiedlock was taken aback.
Even though the king had given him food once before, he still didn't react immediately.
The Zerg's genes are inscribed with a possessive desire for food and resources.
No insect would be willing to share.
He dared not go against this instinct for a moment, fearing that his encroachment on the food would make the king feel that his position was being challenged.
"Are you disobeying me?"
“Fidlock”.
This tone, though not one of command, immediately threw Fiedlock into a panic.
This kind of affectionate discipline was like an invisible rope, gently yet tightly wrapped around his worm core.
He couldn't bear to let the rope go; he just wanted it to be tighter, even tighter.
This time, it wasn't out of reverence for the king's command, nor out of loyalty flowing in their blood.
He just wanted to fulfill any request she made.
The Fiedlock worm could no longer recall any bloodline or genes. Almost the instant Ai Ying finished speaking, the black energy rolled up a bottle of energy liquid and put it directly into its mouth.
The hard bottle was instantly crushed by his teeth, and the contents, along with the energy liquid, merged into the insect core.
Seeing that Wang didn't react, his movements paused for a second:
Isn't that enough?
He then rolled up a bottle of energy liquid and put it in his mouth.
He continued to devour the energy liquid while occasionally glancing cautiously at Wang.
His dark purple eyes held a pitiful look, the kind only a houseworm could have:
Your Majesty... don't be angry.
He is obedient.
He will be very obedient.
Ai Ying's heart skipped a beat when she heard the sound of the energy liquid bottle being easily chewed up.
She already knew all too well how sturdy those bottles were.
And so, Fedorock... chewed it up?!
Moreover, the way he looked at her while crunching on his energy drink... she always felt like he was using her as a snack.
It made her bones ache slightly.
"That's fine."
Her voice sounded light and airy, lacking any real intimidation.
But Fedlock immediately put down the energy liquid in his hand.
At the same time, he thought he had secretly taken out more Zerg energy liquid from the folded space and placed it in the empty space he had just eaten.
All the energy liquid was squeezed together, taking up a whole corner of the table.
Ai Ying looked at the energy liquid on the table, which seemed to increase with each bite, and didn't say anything more.
Although she liked Gu worms and wanted to protect them, she knew even more clearly that a Gu master must have the power to intimidate Gu worms.
Her relationship with Fedorock is just right now.
She can care for him and feed him, but she cannot lose her dignity.
Now that she knows that both the insectoid race and the Gu insects can be affected by Gu magic, she can stop being as cautious as before.
Ai Ying rested her chin on one hand:
"I saw on the StarNet that all humans have to go to school."
She glanced at Fedlock, her voice tinged with interest:
"I want to go to the best school on the planet."
Now, Fidelock no longer questions any of the king's actions.
Even if the king were to say now that she wants to unify the human empire and become the queen of humanity, he would do so without hesitation.
He bowed deeply and replied:
"yes."
Ai Ying stood up, and as if remembering Fedorock's ruthless nature, added:
"Don't scare those humans."
Fiedlock lowered his head, his eyes slightly narrowed:
What kind of schemes and tricks did those humans use to make the king treat them so carefully?
Human beings don't even have faith.
If you kill one group, another group will grow up quickly. You can just kill them for fun. The king doesn't need to be so careful at all.
However, even as his loathing for humans grew, his eyes still only saw the obedient and docile Mo Zi:
"yes."
Ai Ying glanced at Fedlock and suddenly remembered that she was still an unregistered resident in the human world.
Even the personal computer can only use browsing mode and cannot register.
but……
As if she had thought of something, she blinked and walked forward with light steps.
*
The United Military Academy is one of the most powerful military academies in the Empire.
The school's courses in military command, mecha construction, and mental strength training are among the best in the empire.
This is the birthplace of more than a dozen imperial generals and noble generals, and it is the school that countless students dream of being admitted to.
However, the admission requirements for the United Military Academy are very high. At least a B+ in physical fitness and mental strength is required, as well as an exceptionally high score on the written test in order to have a chance of being admitted.
At the entrance of the Joint Military Academy, a majestic sculpture gazes upon the passing crowds.
He was the founder of the United Military Academy and one of the greatest generals in the history of the Empire.
The military academy's main gate is an arch several meters high, with simple yet powerful lines that inspire awe.
Under the main gate, military academy students came and went.
Occasionally, when non-military students try to enter the school, an alarm will sound at the gate to drive the intruder away.
Ai Ying watched the farce unfolding at the door, then walked expressionlessly toward the guards standing at the entrance.
She is the queen now.
One must have the demeanor of a king.
If she really did take the same written test as other students, then the physical test, and finally be rejected by the school.
Fiedlock would only think that she, the queen, had gone mad... and had ruined the school in the process.
She didn't have time to waste like that.
She walked up to the guard, didn't look up, and simply said:
Where is your principal?
"I want to see him."
Nick was standing guard obediently.
When he saw two people walking towards him out of the corner of his eye, he assumed they were students inquiring about enrollment and didn't pay them any mind.
Countless students want to get into the Joint Military Academy.
During the few days he was on guard duty, he had already gotten used to the envious looks from passersby.
He is an outstanding third-year student at the Joint Military Academy, which is why he is qualified to stand guard here.
As he sensed the two people getting closer, he straightened up, his pride becoming even more pronounced.
Just as he was waiting for the person who came to ask him respectful and admiring questions, the words spoken by the girl walking in front of him instantly stunned him.
What?
Who do I need to see?
You want to see the principal?!
She's insane!
This is a joint military academy. As a student, she might not even get to see her teachers, let alone the principal.
Their principal was extremely busy, and even the most talented and academically gifted students in the school only saw him a few times at most.
Even if the Duke were to visit the Joint Military Academy, the principal would have the right to refuse to see him.
She's just an ordinary person who can't even get through the gates of a military academy, yet she wants to see the principal?
“You think you can just see the principal whenever you want—” Nick turned around impatiently to look at the two people who had stopped in front of him.
In an instant, it felt as if something was choking him, and he could no longer utter a single syllable.
Danger!
When he met those emotionless, dark purple eyes, he instantly felt a danger that seemed capable of devouring everything.
This was a power he had never encountered before, far exceeding his capacity to withstand.
Nick's teeth chattered incessantly from fear, and his gums were bleeding.
He cried out in his heart:
alarm!
A being of super-SSS level is trying to infiltrate the Joint Military Academy!
But he couldn't make a sound at all.
Just as he was about to unleash his spiritual power to warn others, all the pressure suddenly dissipated.
The girl in the lead only glanced back at what was behind her.
The figure that made him tremble obediently lowered its head.
There was no longer any sign of danger in the surroundings.
People were coming and going at the entrance of the military academy, and no one noticed what had just happened.
After warning Fedlock, Ai Ying turned around and calmly dropped a bombshell:
"I will donate a building to the school."
She tilted her head slightly, gesturing for the person behind her to take out star coins, and then continued:
"Can I see your principal now?"
Before the fear on Nick's face could fade, he heard Ai Ying's voice.
For a moment, the fear and confusion on his face were mixed together, making him look particularly distorted:
"Please donate the building..."
Use dedicated donation channels.
But looking at that terrifying figure, even with its head down, he swallowed the rest of his words.
Nick's mind was completely incapable of thinking. Although he was terrified, a sliver of stubbornness still lingered within him:
This is a joint military academy.
There are countless outstanding alumni, and many people are willing to donate to the school.
It's just a donation... a donation of a building, what's the big deal...?
!!
This is obsidian!
That's a dark energy cluster that could only be generated when a planet collapses!
That's the planet's core!!
That is...
These are priceless treasures; military academies might not be able to acquire even one in decades!
These rare gems and energy sources are enough to fund the Joint Military Academy for twenty or thirty years!
That's enough to make other schools envious and jealous for decades to come!
Nick's face finally contorted into a grotesque grin.
He could no longer care about fear; only ecstasy filled his heart.
Oh my god, classmates, teachers, principal—the school is rolling in money!!
He shakily pulled out his communicator and yelled into the other person's ear:
"Teacher, please call the principal to the main gate immediately!"
"There's treasure here!"
"There are so many, many, many treasures!!"
*
Savile looked at the desolate planet around him, his delicate profile displaying a calm and rational demeanor.
But if you look into his eyes, you can see a crumbling despair within that deep blue.
The wings behind him were so transparent that they were almost imperceptible to the naked eye.
But the invisible energy links around him continued to extend relentlessly, refusing to stop.
Savile lowered his head little by little, his long eyelashes casting a shadow beneath his eyes:
It's not here either.
He had searched all the planetary territories under Fiedlock's jurisdiction, but found nothing.
Where exactly did Fiedlock hide the king?!
The moment Savile realized he couldn't find the king, he searched every single low-level insect on Carlo.
Recalling what he heard from them about what happened that day, the calm on his face shattered piece by piece:
The king—surprisingly, did not devour Fidelock.
The king also praised his eyes.
Even just a few words of description were enough to drive him to madness.
He was consumed by insane jealousy, and he desperately wanted to kill every insect that witnessed this scene.
But his remaining rationality made him stop:
He wanted to appear before the king completely clean.
He would not do anything that would make the king even slightly unhappy.
Even as his sanity was on the verge of collapse, even as he frantically wanted to destroy everything around him, he ultimately just erased the insects' memories and turned away.
Driven by twisted jealousy, he had no energy left to think about anything else.
I don't wonder why the king didn't devour Fidelock.
Don't think about why the king would appear on a weak planet.
All he wanted was to find the king.
His remaining rationality was only enough to drive him to search for the king.
As Savile listened to the king's call that had been sealed away that day, his body trembled slightly.
Each time he heard it, it was like a knife being cut into his worm core.
But he couldn't control himself at all.
This was the only time he sensed the presence of a king.
He raised his head, his deep blue eyes filled with a suppressed madness:
Where did Fiedlock take the king?!
Just then, his subordinates found him through the insect web:
"grown ups."
"On the planet Aris, I discovered Lord Fidelock's three heavily wounded subordinates."
"Their injuries were caused by Lord Fiedlock's energy."
Saville's pupils contracted instantly.
His voice was clear and elegant.
"very good."
Only those familiar with his subordinates can detect the excitement beneath his calm demeanor.
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