“He’s right. Even the schemes against me on the front lines were orchestrated by those guys from 079. I was already considered the leader of the 078 insect planet at the time. When I heard they had captured humans, of course I had to go and join in the fun. If I could trick them, that would be even better.”
"Then I ran into Janchi again." Thinking of the scene, Liz smiled. "He probably didn't expect that the Zerg would be humanoid. He was such a poor little guy back then."
What was he doing going to the Zerg?
Liz's gaze fell on Yi Jun. "His situation is probably similar to yours. He was tricked into coming here by his master. But his master tricked him into coming here much more than Xiao Han. His master tricked three or four humans into coming here."
Yi Jun: ...
Liz continued, "At that time, Master was indeed captured by them, and James wanted to rescue him. I thought that helping him rescue Master would be a way to repay a debt of gratitude, and I could also get 079 Insect Star to eat a meal, which was quite a good deal. Unfortunately, those guys were really cunning. Although I rescued Master, I was exposed."
"It's not exactly an exposure. I now think they're using me, who's always been their enemy, as a scapegoat because they can't explain the missing humans they captured to Planet 001."
“But by sheer luck, they succeeded. You were forced to flee, and news of the betrayal of the leader of Insect Planet 078 spread throughout the Zerg,” Kasper interjected.
“That’s how it is.” Liz smiled bitterly. “Those guys from 079 even tortured my guardian to death in order to threaten and retaliate against me. The feud has become huge.”
Lian Han: ...
She thought she had a good grasp of Liz's intelligence, but she hadn't expected her to be even more foolish. Two insectoid planets were at odds; the enemy leader had gone to their side, and then the hostages were lost. This leader was obviously the prime suspect! Wouldn't it have been safer for Liz to feign a return first, and then secretly come back to help Jangchi?
Furthermore, to be fair, even if 078 and 079 have a long-standing grudge, the hostile relationship between humans and the Zerg is an undeniable fact. Liz's siding with humans will definitely not end well. As for Zhanqi saving Liz—didn't he know she was a Zerg at the time? Otherwise, he would have definitely killed her instantly.
Thinking this, Lian Han's expression became much more complicated. "So, you two developed feelings for each other over time?"
“I suppose so,” Liz said, then looked at Casper. “It’s your turn to speak. I’ve always been curious, haven’t you ever regretted abandoning your mate to go with your master?”
Lian Hanyi Jun: ?!
Why would Your Majesty abandon your wife for an old man like Juecheng? What's going on here?
Even Casper, who was usually good-natured, was taken aback by Liz's description and said helplessly, "I haven't told you yet, but adult Zerg mates are assigned by the Mother Tree of the Zerg Star. After reaching adulthood, you go to the Mother Tree, and the Mother Tree will bestow upon you a leaf with your name engraved on it, and that is your mate."
"Zerg or arranged marriage?"
“I suppose so. Adult Zerg must mate with a member of the opposite sex assigned by the Mother Tree; it’s Zerg custom. No one knows for sure whether the Mother Tree assigns mates randomly or how, but my mate—” Kasper paused, his voice tinged with sarcasm, “has fallen for another Zerg, so she wants me dead.”
"Huh?"
"After the death of a mate, the mother tree is responsible for redistribution."
"This works?!" Lian Han and Yi Jun felt their worldviews were about to crumble.
“Alright. I should go on my shift.” Kasper checked the time. “Your quarters are in the next room. Since you are Zerg larvae and siblings, you will need to rest in the same room to avoid arousing suspicion. We will prepare new rooms for you after your infancy period.”
With that, Casper stood up. "See you tomorrow, children."
Lian Han and Yi Jun exchanged bewildered glances. Zerg larvae could share a room, but they were alone together, a man and a woman…
Seeing their hesitation, Liz ruffled Lian Han's hair. "You two aren't sleeping in the same bed, what are you afraid of? That guy and I are going to sleep together from now on. That's how the Zerg are, there's nothing we can do about it. You have to keep this a secret from Zhan Qi for me."
"no problem."
Liz nodded, "Then I'll show you the rooms."...
As night fell, Lian Han and Yi Jun lay in silence, looking at each other. The room was quite large and fully furnished, with two single beds. They were quite impressive that they could set up such a room for one night.
It just feels a bit awkward.
Even though she and Ye Ying shared a dorm room at school, they were in different rooms. Lian Han had never slept in the same room with anyone before—not counting when Die lost her senses.
As for Yi Jun, the only son of Yi Wei, the current leader of the various factions, it's impossible for him to share a room with anyone. He's never even shared a room with someone of the same sex, and now he's with someone of the opposite sex right off the bat—it's a bit too exciting, isn't it?
"Aren't you going to sleep?" Lian Han finally couldn't help but ask.
"Sleep, go to sleep right now." Yi Jun turned over, his back to Lian Han.
Lian Han frowned and took out a communication card. When her identity was exposed, Ning Jue had asked for a few extra communication cards. At the time, she hadn't paid much attention to them, but now that she was on Insect Planet, they had become one of the few sources of amusement.
Anyway, Ning Jue told her to contact him, so it's not unreasonable for her to talk to someone when she can't sleep. She needs to vent about the shock she experienced today.
As for Ning Jue at the front line—although he said yesterday that Lian Han could contact him more often, he really didn't have much hope that the girl would take the initiative, so he was a little surprised when the communication card showed signs of mental fluctuation.
"General Ning, are you there?"
Ning Jue glanced at an officer who was giving a post-battle summary and his subordinates who were attending the meeting, and calmly sent out a wisp of his mental energy to recover, saying, "General Ning is not here."
"Is Ning Jue here?"
"Yes, I'm here. What's wrong?"
"Are you busy right now? I'd like to tell you about the customs and culture of the Zerg."
Although she found it strange that she was being so proactive, Ning Jue replied, "Go ahead and tell me. I'm listening."
Lian Han thought for a moment and decided to start with the Zerg offspring. "You know what? The Zerg offspring are conceived by the mother tree of the Zerg planet, and then they are adopted by the adult Zerg. That adoption process is like picking out goods, which I really can't appreciate."
"So you're a cub now?"
“Yes. We know nothing about Zerg, so disguising ourselves as adult Zerg would only make us more easily exposed. But we were directly adopted by Liz in disguise.”
"That's good."
"And there are adult Zerg. I've really learned something new today. Their mates are also assigned by the Mother Tree. I wonder how they're assigned them—randomly? Arranged marriages are so baffling. And what if the assigned mate dies..."
Lian Han then went on to talk to him about a lot of things, but she was careful not to reveal too much. She mainly complained about the customs of the Zerg and did not reveal any details about Liz and Kasper's past.
General Ning was simultaneously holding a meeting and responding to the girl's complaints. At the end of the meeting, he still gave a summary as usual, multitasking without revealing any flaws.
Only the adjutant, who watched the general leave, was somewhat puzzled. The general seemed to be in a good mood? But why?
"Um, did I talk too much nonsense?" Lian Han asked suddenly after finishing his rant.
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