Chapter 439 Isn't this a time for parent-child bonding?
As fellow female military personnel, they should have a lot in common.
Eli fell silent again.
He had to admit that although his younger brother was young, he had a commanding presence and seemed to be in control of everything.
Eli felt his worldview was being repeatedly challenged.
Is he really destined to embark on the path of becoming a powerful ruler in the future?
This sounds...so surreal!
Tan Chi's soft, sweet voice, characteristic of a cub, was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet back garden.
Especially since Eli's sudden departure startled both the Insect King and Bass, it was difficult for them to hear it even if they didn't want to.
"My lord, Achi says the empire will face an invasion by star beasts in the future..."
The Insect King frowned and withdrew his gaze from Eli and Tan Chi.
The Star Beasts roam the universe; they are not intelligent and only attack any living creature they encounter.
Therefore, every year the Imperial Army has to wipe out the Star Beasts around the Empire, and also deal with the sudden appearance of lone Star Beasts.
These things happen every year, but they always happen on the outskirts of the empire.
The Insect Emperor simply couldn't imagine the scenario of star beasts directly invading the Empire.
Bass knew from the Insect King's expression that he was overthinking things again.
He couldn't help but raise his hand and pat the Insect King on the shoulder, saying, "Darling, didn't you hear the key point of what Achi said?"
The Insect King looked up at Bass suspiciously, carefully recalling what Tan Chi had said, but still couldn't find the point Bass was referring to.
Isn't the main point that the Empire was attacked by Star Beasts?
Bass sighed helplessly, "My dear Your Majesty, Achi said that this situation will only occur when Eli becomes a general. Look how old Eli is now. Even if he becomes the youngest general in the empire, this will only happen after he comes of age."
Insect Emperor: "..."
"So you have many years to plan ahead, and even prevent this from happening in advance. So, female insect, I command you to put aside your worries and focus all your attention on me, this one insect."
Bass braced himself against a pillar with one hand and grabbed the Insect King's chin with the other, forcing him to look directly at him.
Insect Emperor: "..."
Great, but sometimes I really want to call the police.
He took a deep breath and immediately changed the subject, "Master, Ah Chi just said that Eli will be paired with that little male insect from the Reeves family that just hatched not long ago. Should we try to build up our relationship with the in-laws beforehand?"
He just read Tan Chi's positive review of the Reeves family.
If they can establish a good relationship in advance, it will help his son avoid some detours in the future.
“The Reeves family…” Bass frowned slightly, trying to search his memory bank for information about the family.
His fingers unconsciously stroked his chin. "Their powerful lord... indeed, he's almost never been seen at court banquets or social events in recent years. I always thought it was because he was a low-key person..."
Unexpectedly, it was because of social anxiety.
This reason left Bass speechless for a moment, because the male insects of the Empire couldn't wait to go out and display their authority every day.
The male insects in Reeves' family are indeed unique.
Bass thought for a moment before speaking again, "Achi just said that the female ruler of the Reeves family is very powerful, so it wouldn't be bad for us to get to know her in advance."
Moreover, judging from Tan Chi's foresight, their two families are destined to be in-laws in the future, and they cannot afford to hold their son back.
The Insect King tilted his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two small figures in the distance who were still diligently digging and planting seedlings. "Instead of waiting until the children grow up to establish a relationship, it's better to start laying the groundwork now. Since that female ruler is so capable, establishing a good relationship in advance will be helpful for both Eli's future development and the relationship between the two children in the future."
Bass nodded. "You're right. It seems we should find a suitable opportunity to make contact with that female ruler of the Reeves family."
Establishing a good relationship with a powerful family that may form a future marriage alliance is a sure-fire way for the royal family to make a profit.
Just as Bass and the Insect King were pondering how to establish contact with their future in-laws, Tan Chi's voice suddenly came over.
"Female father! Male father!"
Tan Chi waved to the Insect King and Bass, signaling them to come over.
Without hesitation, the two insects walked along the ridge of the field.
The Insect King rarely gets a break from his heavy political duties, so he's willing to spend more time with Tan Chi and the others.
He thought that if Tan Chi also asked him and Bass to accompany Letekar to plant natural plants, it might be a good experience.
But as he approached, he saw Tan Chi raise his little face and say, "Father, I need to improve some seeds. Please help me set up a special laboratory as soon as possible to conduct research and cultivation of natural plants."
Insect King: "???"
Isn't this a time for parent-child bonding?
How did we suddenly jump to government affairs?
The Insect King looked blankly at Tan Chi, listening to his calm tone that was beyond his years as he continued, "Also, I need the female father to help me select a group of capable and trustworthy female insects to come to the laboratory to assist in the cultivation of natural plants."
"You, you want to find other insects to help cultivate natural plants?" It took the Insect King a long time to understand what Tan Chi was trying to do.
Tan Chi nodded. "We can't let a mere insect cub do all this, can we? Besides, finding more trustworthy insects can help the female father solve the royal family's financial problems."
The natural food sold in interstellar space nowadays all comes from some remote asteroids.
These natural plants were all harvested by them, not cultivated by them.
The Zerg cannot cultivate natural plants, so they can only rely on gathering them from various interstellar forests.
If he can ensure the royal family's stable cultivation of natural plants, he can elevate the royal family to a position of immense power.
As Tan Chi spoke, he placed the seedling in his hand into the Insect King's hand. "I'll leave this matter to the female father. As for the laboratory, I will teach them how to cultivate natural plants properly after it is established."
The Insect King felt the heavy weight of the seedling in his palm and looked at the well-organized offspring before him. The last trace of doubt in his heart vanished.
He carefully closed his palms, then nodded solemnly. "Okay, Father Female understands. Give Father Female three days, and I will definitely arrange the laboratory and the insect personnel according to your requirements."
Tan Chi nodded in satisfaction, and then continued to follow behind Letekar as they planted natural plants in the garden.
Suddenly, the Insect King remembered something else. He considered his tone before speaking again, "Achi, regarding Letkar... shouldn't we send an Insect to the Lanetta family to formally inform them?"
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