Chapter 23 She rubbed his wrist vigorously…
After the incident at the restaurant that day, Ai Ying was even more cautious than before for the next two days.
No matter how tempting the food was, she didn't even glance at it if she had never eaten it before.
Even casual remarks are firmly remembered.
Even when Fedorok wasn't by her side, she didn't relax the expression on her face.
She showed 'king' pickiness and disdain when he offered her those rare gems and energy blocks.
She also tried her best to make her tone as fierce and hateful as possible when giving orders.
Even she herself felt that her status as a 'king' was detestable enough.
Perhaps her actions during this period had been effective, because the danger and vigilance that had been present in Fiedlock's gaze were no longer there as they had been on that day.
He acted even more devoutly and loyally than before, wishing he could embellish her dwelling with countless jewels that could provide energy every day.
Ai Ying glanced around at the decorations, which had been almost completely changed, and closed her eyes helplessly.
It's not that she doesn't know how lucky she is.
Rather, these decorations can diffuse a certain amount of energy.
Her mental strength was already stretched thin by the nutritional supplements she took every day, and then there was all that energy in the bedroom...
She gained a deep understanding of what it feels like to be a high-energy person.
It's probably about sleeping only two hours a day and still having the energy to run a marathon in your spare time.
Ai Ying opened her eyes and skillfully comforted herself in her mind:
In any case, life now is much better than scavenging on a wasteland or mining on Carlo Star!
These are rare treasures in interstellar space, treasures that can enhance mental strength and improve physical condition!
What normal person would complain about having too many babies?!
Moreover, apart from having better energy and a stronger mental state, she has no other discomfort.
Ai Ying sat up in bed, crossed her legs, and began to think about her next move:
She has been on Amphiso for three days.
This has also dispelled Fiedlock's doubts about her focus on humanity.
It's time to move on to the next step of the plan.
If you stay in this manor without moving, apart from not seeing any other insects, it's no different from being in Fedlock's territory.
With that thought in mind, she got out of bed and pushed open the bedroom door.
She had gotten used to Fedorok appearing at the door on time every day.
Upon seeing the king, Fiedlock's dark purple pupils focused intensely.
His longing for the king made him want to see the king every moment and to receive the king's gaze.
After that day at the restaurant, he never paid attention to the bloodline memories and instincts of the Zerg that had lasted for hundreds of years.
In his view, all the problematic genes and instincts of the King of Prophecy were the result of their backwardness or even distortion.
The king cannot be wrong.
Therefore, the only one who could be wrong is him.
He inhaled the warm and comforting scent emanating from the king, and a satisfied sigh escaped from the depths of his insect core.
Ai Ying felt the burning, excited gaze of Fedlock, but her heart didn't even beat faster.
She gave a direct command in the manner of a king:
"It's so boring here."
"I want to go and explore places where there are actually humans."
Upon hearing her request, Fedorok immediately knelt on one knee and accepted the order.
His worm brain would never again ponder why the King was so curious about humans.
They also wouldn't consider the differences between the king and their bloodline memories.
A king is a king.
A king will always be a king.
He cannot hesitate in any way to obey the king's orders just because of the king's leniency.
When Ai Ying saw that he did it without hesitation, she was somewhat relieved, even though she had expected it.
It's good that he didn't suspect anything.
She watched Fedorock's departing figure as he prepared, and as if remembering something, she immediately said:
"I want to observe what a normal human being looks like."
"Don't arrest them, and don't let them realize that something is wrong."
Upon hearing the king's voice, Fiedlock's steps involuntarily faltered, and the black energy that had been hidden within his body flickered guiltily.
So it turns out that you can't bring humans to the king and make them perform for him.
When Ai Ying saw Fedorok's reaction, her eyes widened for a moment:
If she hadn't said anything, would he really have done that?
She realized once again that the Zerg would not treat humans as an equal species.
Her subsequent orders concerning humanity must be rigorous and precise, leaving Fedlock no room for improvisation.
besides……
Ai Ying lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the anxiety she was suppressing:
She must keep her human identity a closely guarded secret.
Now, she is the queen.
She is the queen of the Zerg.
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In the Interstellar Technology Mall.
Ai Ying stepped out of the customer-only energy elevator.
She tried to remain composed as she looked around, but her eyes still held an irrepressible curiosity.
Is this the in-game store in interstellar space?
Various energy barriers divide this place into areas with different functions.
The entire area is transparent, allowing you to clearly see the items being sold inside.
There are food supply areas that provide various foods, combat areas that can train human combat skills, and sales areas for various interstellar technology products.
People come and go here, and everyone's clothes are made with interstellar technology, giving them a certain degree of defensive capability.
It looks somewhat similar to a modern shopping mall, but it also incorporates technologies that are not found in modern times.
Ai Ying continued to observe and stroll around.
Fiedlock followed behind her, his gaze never leaving her for a moment.
The humans around him posed no threat to him and were not worth his attention.
He only needed to look at the king.
They would only look at the king.
At this moment, people around the mall unconsciously turned their attention to the two people in a corner of the mall.
Their first reaction was that these two people were really good-looking, even among interstellar people.
However, what intrigued them even more was the relationship between the two.
The girl walking in front was even considered thin; she looked like an ordinary human being with little strength.
About half a step behind her, a figure followed closely beside her.
He was handsome, but his aura was dangerous and terrifying.
Just by looking at him, you can tell that he is a dangerous existence even in the entire interstellar space.
But he willingly slowed down and followed behind the girl, his gaze fixed on her, never wavering.
Every time the girl simply glanced at him with a blank expression, the dangerous aura emanating from him would instantly vanish without a trace.
Like a ferocious beast, it hides its claws and tries to act like a domesticated animal when facing its master.
What a strange couple!
At that moment, the girl turned around again.
Ai Ying turned her head again to look at Fedlock following behind her, not daring to let her guard down for a moment.
There are many humans here, and given her curiosity about humans these past few days, she was afraid that he might suddenly decide to grab a human for her to play with.
Sensing the king's gaze, the black energy surrounding Fiedlock instantly lost all its threat.
His dark purple eyes looked beautiful and obedient as he gazed intently at her.
Looking into those eyes, Ai Ying felt a moment of tenderness.
However, she knew even better the terror hidden beneath his docile exterior.
She maintained her cold expression and turned her head away expressionlessly.
As she continued walking forward, she suddenly saw a shop.
Inside the shop, there was a small, watch-like item on display. Someone pressed the button on the item, and a transparent screen suddenly appeared in front of them.
Ai Ying paused in her steps:
Is this the quantum computer that Charlotte once mentioned to her?
With a quantum computer, many things have become much more convenient.
Thinking of this, Ai Ying turned and walked towards the shop.
She originally thought that in the interstellar world, convenient and labor-saving robots would be used to introduce products.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the store, a human sales assistant dressed in an interstellar suit greeted her.
Bial had been idly waiting in the shop for half a day.
As a sales associate, his monthly income is closely related to the number of computer computers he sells.
Only by earning more star coins can he stay on the stable planet Anfiso for a long time.
If he and his family fail to pay a certain amount of star coins every year, they will be expelled from the planet and sent to a lower-ranking planet.
On a planet one level lower, he might not even have the opportunity to find a job. Without the ability to earn star coins, he would be expelled from the planet.
After being driven away time and time again, they might end up on a legendary, desolate planet where survival is extremely difficult.
For his own and his family's sake, he must do everything in his power to sell the quantum computer and earn more star coins.
So, as soon as he saw the two people entering the shop, he greeted them with a big smile.
Bial glanced at Ai Ying's expensive clothes, the fabric of which he couldn't even tell at first glance, and smiled even more brightly.
He was about to start introducing the quantum computer to the customer when he saw the figure behind Ai Ying.
The moment he was stared at by those dark purple eyes, Bial lost the ability to speak.
Danger!
At that moment, he felt as if he were surrounded by a bottomless black hole, and could be swallowed up and killed at any time.
His brain told him he had to escape now, but his body was completely immobile; he could only stand there, his eyes filled with terror and despair.
What exactly is this thing?
Shouldn't such a powerful being simply remain high above, allowing subordinates to offer them homage?
Why would you condescend to appear here?!
Ai Ying saw Bial staring wide-eyed at the person behind her in horror. As if realizing something, she didn't turn around, but instead reached out and tapped Fedorok's hand as a warning.
Bial watched this scene in horror.
This gesture may seem intimate, but a closer look reveals that it is a form of admonition, a warning from a superior to a subordinate.
How could such a powerful and terrifying being tolerate such an insult?
Moreover, the person who made that gesture looked even thinner than him—
How dare she?!
Just as Bial was trembling with fear, he suddenly realized that the god of death had not erupted. Instead, he obediently bowed his head to the seemingly weak person in front of him.
His actions showed no anger or resentment; in fact, they were quite obedient.
Even the terrifying aura surrounding him subsided.
He now looks like a ferocious beast with a gag on him; though still fierce, he now has a master to restrain him.
Bial finally recovered from the fear that Fedlock had instilled in him, panting heavily as if he had escaped death.
Once he was certain he was finally safe, he couldn't help but look up at the entity that could stop the god of death:
Is she the real superior between the two of them?
Who exactly is she, capable of taming such a terrifying beast?
Ai Ying felt the gratitude and shock in Bial's gaze, but her expression remained unchanged.
She maintained her 'royal' demeanor, giving him an arrogant glance and gesturing for him to explain the optical computer in the shop to her.
His instinct to earn star coins made him react instantly, and he once again forced a warm smile at his customer.
Regardless of their true identities, his mission is to sell quantum computers.
Ai Ying listened to Bial's trembling voice explaining the quantum computer to her, and didn't make things difficult for him.
She knew how terrifying Fedorok was in the eyes of ordinary people, so she decisively chose the most expensive optical computer.
After paying, she walked straight out of the shop without lingering inside.
Anyway, the one thing she has in abundance right now is 'money'.
Villa, standing in the shop, stared blankly at the enormous starstone in his hand.
Although he was just an ordinary sales assistant, he had served some wealthy nobles.
Therefore, they can recognize how precious the gemstones in their hands are.
Starstone.
A gem that would tempt even the nobles of the empire.
Bial looked at the shimmering starstone in his hand, and after realizing what had happened, his body trembled uncontrollably, and his eyes turned bloodshot.
Now he and his family have enough Star Dollars to buy permanent residency on Amphiso.
No more worrying about being kicked out of here at any time.
They can finally live in peace!
He took a deep breath and quickly hid the starstone in his hand into his folded pocket.
Although Amphiso is relatively safe, there are still people who are tempted by money.
He looked up at Ai Ying, who had already disappeared into the shop's entrance, and bowed deeply towards the doorway, his eyes filled with gratitude.
Even if they had simply taken the quantum computer and left, he wouldn't have dared to do anything. It was Ai Ying who signaled to the person behind her to take out the Star Stone.
She was the benefactor who changed his life.
Ai Ying had no idea of Bial's gratitude.
She casually fiddled with the quantum computer in her hand for a few moments, then put on a bored expression and tossed it into the folding space.
It's normal for a king to have some interest in human things.
But if you show too much liking, it will definitely arouse suspicion.
Besides, she has more important things to do next.
Thinking of this, she looked ahead, her voice unusually gentle:
“Fidlock”.
"I really like the lively atmosphere here."
Ai Ying glanced indifferently at the insects behind her and coldly commanded:
"So, don't mess with these lively humans."
Fiedlock still couldn't understand why the king was so kind to these humans.
But it doesn't matter, he doesn't need to know the reason.
He only needed to carry out the king's orders.
He placed one hand over the insect core, and in his dark purple pupils, only the king's reflection could be seen:
"yes."
Hearing his reply, Ai Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew that Fedorok would not disobey her orders.
She turned her head nonchalantly and walked into a shop that sold aircraft.
From the sales assistant, she learned that the starships had always been under the control of the Imperial government:
Without the ability to buy a starship, it's equivalent to being unable to leave this planet alone.
She concealed all her thoughts, casually pointed to three or four aircraft, and acted as generously as a domineering CEO in a modern-day wealthy drama:
"I don't want this, this, or this."
"Wrap up the rest for me."
If she wanted to escape, the aircraft would be much faster than her two legs.
Buying more aircraft is definitely the right thing to do.
Under the sales assistant's gaze, which seemed to regard her as a god of wealth, Ai Ying then went to the next shop.
Buying only optical computers and aircraft seems to have too specific a purpose.
She needs to buy some other things.
Next, she went on a shopping spree in other shops.
During this process, she occasionally showed curiosity about humans.
This reinforces the idea in the Fiedlock worm's brain that it cannot move the humans around it.
After observing the layout of the entire interstellar mall, Ai Ying stopped.
She glanced 'casually' at someone not far away who was holding a bottle of plant extract, her eyes filled with just the right amount of curiosity.
"I want to drink that stuff."
She gave the order to Fedlock behind her as a matter of course.
Fiedlock would never disobey her orders.
He lowered his head, and his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.
Ai Ying sensed his disappearance, took a deep breath, and walked in the opposite direction.
Fiedlock was heading to another corner of the mall.
The time it took him to come and go was enough for her to test him.
Ai Ying walked casually, as if she were just strolling around, but she left the mall floor in just a few seconds.
As she walked, she silently counted in her mind:
"one two three……"
Just as she reached a shop in a corner, an excited figure emerged from the shop.
Ai Ying couldn't dodge in time and bumped into her.
Alicia instinctively reached out and grabbed the person she had bumped into who was about to fall:
Are you alright?
Ai Ying staggered a few steps, regaining her balance with the force of the hand she was being pulled into. Her voice was calm, but tinged with suppressed anxiety:
"I'm fine."
Time was of the essence, and she didn't want to linger in one place for too long.
By this time, she had already silently counted to twelve in her mind.
Alicia breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing her answer, but when she looked up, she saw her thin figure and pale face.
Seeing her stagger to a stop, her breathing still a little rapid, her expression was uneasy:
Is she really okay?
Alicia, remembering her S-rank physical attributes and feeling the slender wrist of the person in front of her that seemed completely untrained, momentarily forgot about letting go:
Did she accidentally hit someone and hurt them?!
In her memory, there was a story about an S-class powerhouse who accidentally injured an ordinary person who had just recovered from an illness, and ended up paying for a medical pod in the process.
What a coincidence, she's also S-rank.
What a coincidence, the person she hit didn't seem to be in very good health either.
Alicia's gaze gradually turned to despair:
Just as she was beginning to mentally assess her meager possessions and contemplate the possibility of having to work hard to pay off her debts, the person holding her hand coldly repeated:
"I'm fine, let go."
When Alicia heard her words, her expression remained worried, but also showed a touch of emotion.
Having seen so many treacherous teammates at the joint military academy, she had never met anyone so gentle and kind.
She hit her and she's in such bad shape, and she doesn't even blame her!
She looked at her carefully, and after confirming that there was really nothing wrong with her body, she loosened her grip on her hand a little, but still said with some concern:
“I am Alicia, a second-year student at the United Military Academy. You can come to me anytime if you feel unwell.”
"I will definitely take full responsibility."
Ai Ying had no idea that in Alicia's eyes, she had become an ordinary person with a kind heart but poor health.
She is fair-skinned because she lived on a desolate planet where she never saw sunlight, and was later sent to Carlo Planet where people mined every day, so she never had the chance to become tanned.
She was thin because she was always hungry and cold as a child, and no amount of nutritional supplementation could immediately reverse that.
Her breathing was rapid because, since being made queen by the Zerg, she had hardly had any chance to walk. The occasional large movements, coupled with the tension of trying to escape, caused this.
Just as Ai Ying was about to pull her hand away, a familiar yet dangerous aura suddenly came from behind her.
Her movements faltered slightly, and her heart sank:
Twenty-seven seconds.
Previously, she deliberately lingered in many places in the mall, and there should be traces of her presence in many shops.
Even with the confusion of those scents, it only took Fiedlock twenty-seven seconds to find her.
This was after she had lured him to another corner of the mall and ordered him to buy things there.
In reality, it would only take him a shorter time to find her.
A simple experiment made her realize how difficult it was to escape from him.
Ai Ying did not turn around, nor did she explain to Fedorok why she left the spot.
She is the queen.
The king has no obligation to wait for an insect in the same spot.
If the insect cannot find her, it is his dereliction of duty.
Just as Ai Ying had thought, Fidelock was not puzzled by the change in the king's position.
Upon appearing beside the king, he immediately witnessed the king's hand being gripped by a human:
This human dares to disrespect the king!
She actually dared to touch the king's body and even tried to control his movements!
Black energy suddenly appeared around Fiedlock, and boundless killing intent surged towards the weak human:
Because he found the king so late, this human had time to harm the king.
He will punish himself.
After he killed this audacious human.
Alicia was overwhelmed by terrifying killing intent the moment she saw Fedorok.
Her hair stood on end, and her body's instincts screamed incessantly:
Run!
She is no match for this man!
But under Fidelock's pressure, her body was completely unable to move.
With both her physical abilities and mental strength at the S-level, she was utterly powerless against this being, which was the first time she had faced such a being.
what to do? !
Ai Ying also sensed the terrifying killing intent rising from Fideloc's body, and was startled:
She had only felt this way when she first met him.
Even though his murderous intent carefully bypassed her, it still made her heart race. She quickly pulled her hand away, suppressing her fear, and said:
"I'm fine."
"She didn't hurt me."
Upon hearing the king's voice, Fidelock's eyes softened for a moment, then his gaze towards Alicia hardened with murderous intent.
The king's tolerance is never a reason for these humans to overstep their bounds...
With a wave of his hand, black energy coalesced into a sharp blade carrying an aura of destruction, about to strike Alicia.
Ai Ying didn't know if her command would stop Fedorok at this moment.
There's no time left for experiments!
She had to use the most effective method to stop his actions.
Ai Ying looked at the black energy wrapped around Fideloc's wrist and reached out to grasp it without hesitation.
She knew these energies were dangerous and sharp; they could easily cut her.
That's exactly what she wanted.
The order might not work, but her blood was enough to appease the rioting Zerg.
She cannot bleed a human being without a reason.
But he could use it to extort money from the enraged Fedorock.
Ai Ying closed her eyes and reached out to firmly grasp his wrist.
She was prepared to get hurt, but the pain she was waiting for never came.
Was it because she... wasn't holding on tight enough?
She hardened her heart and vigorously rubbed the black energy on Fiedlock's wrist with her hand; even a tiny wound would be enough.
There was still no pain.
The sensation under her hand seemed to grow softer and hotter.
what happened?
Ai Ying opened her eyes, and a bright red ear tip suddenly came into view.
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Author's Note: Ai Ying: Trying hard to get into a fight
Fiedlock: The king is touching me!!!
Mwah to all my little ones who are watered with nutrient solution, making a super big heart!
Red envelopes will still be randomly given away today!
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