The front lines were already teeming with countless insects, and the Swarm near the hive had also set out.
An ultralisk with a terrifying aura galloped past. The sudden pressure it exerted left the black sub-dragon lady in shock.
“What kind of monster is this?”
Heavens, it seemed even stronger than her.
She looked at Xia Jin again, her expression shifting instantly.
“Are these all your subordinates? Wife!”
Hearing the word 'wife,' Xia Jin’s face darkened. “When exactly did we get married?”
“It’s fine, I’m just calling you that in advance. Don’t be so stingy.”
Thump!
Without hesitation, Xia Jin gave her a rap on the head.
“Oww.”
The black sub-dragon lady clutched her head, looking aggrieved, as if asking why she was hit.
“Hmph, I’m not a magic beast like you think. I’m Zerg, a true civilization from above the stars. Of course, it’s impossible for you to understand. My goal is the sea of stars,” Xia Jin said with great confidence.
“So cute.”
For some reason, Xia Jin’s 'I’m so incredible' act made little stars pop up in the black sub-dragon lady’s eyes.
“As expected, you truly are the one I can’t help but fall for... Uh, Zerg... wait, insects?”
Suddenly realizing something, she turned to look at the surrounding Swarm, then looked back at Xia Jin intently.
As if unable to believe it, she grabbed a nearby locust and examined it closely.
The black sub-dragon lady: “...”
She seemed to understand now.
Literally, insects.
“These insects are not like those insects; they aren't the kind of things that crawl around on the ground.”
The Zerg were only named that because they resembled ants in some ways. In reality, their genes and structure were vastly different from actual bugs.
“No need to explain. It doesn’t matter. Even if you are an insect, so what? As long as I like you, it’s fine.”
Biu.
Xia Jin’s cheek was given a light, fleeting kiss.
The black sub-dragon lady turned her head away shyly.
“Emmm...”
Xia Jin felt things were taking a rather strange turn.
So this magic beast lady really liked her; her face was actually that red.
“My true body is actually very terrifying.”
Xia Jin deliberately put on a scary face, her hands suddenly swelling into frightening masses of flesh as she slowly approached the other girl.
Seeing the throbbing fleshy arms, the magic beast lady looked surprised. Then, she suddenly reached out and poked Xia Jin’s hand, pouting her lips. “Cute.”
Xia Jin: “...”
Fine, I lose.
She felt that even if she completely turned into some eldritch horror, the girl opposite her would still like her.
Her devotion was ridiculously singular. Wasn't this better than some messy drama?
“Ahem, well, since that’s the case, why not join my race? For instance, by becoming a part of the Zerg.”
“No, no, no. You should be the one joining the magic beasts. That way, we won't have to keep fighting. The Magic Beast King would definitely welcome you... Wait, no. The Magic Beast King would definitely be charmed by you too. That’s too terrifying. You’re so cute, I can’t let that guy see you.”
Seeming to think of something, the black sub-dragon lady grabbed Xia Jin’s hand and said seriously, “Let’s elope. To the ends of the earth, let’s wander together.”
Xia Jin’s lips twitched. “Are you serious?”
Unbelievable.
“Anyway, don’t underestimate the strength of the Zerg. You will witness the Border Forest change hands. Well, if I really can't win, I’ll run faster than anyone else.”
Xia Jin thought of her hive and true body hidden underwater and felt very confident.
“I see. In that case, I’ll join the Zerg.” She gave Xia Jin a big, decisive, and excited hug. “Forget being a magic beast, I’m quitting!”
“...”
Excellent. Truly a magic beast—betraying her own species so easily.
But she felt an unpleasant gaze watching her.
Glancing back, she saw the little magic monster princess looking resentful and aggrieved.
“I see. So this one is a love rival?”
The black sub-dragon lady narrowed her eyes at her, while the little magic monster princess puffed out her chest and raised her head defiantly.
Xia Jin couldn't be bothered with such things. Since the black sub-dragon lady had decided to join, she would naturally take her to the hive.
With her Tier 10 strength, it was impossible for her to resist the modification.
“Come on, I’ll take you somewhere. Once we’re there, you can become a member of the Zerg.”
Xia Jin chuckled. New genes were coming her way.
The sub-dragon’s wings seemed very powerful; perhaps they could provide beneficial genes. Maybe even the genes of lizard dragons could be utilized.
So, under a curious gaze, the black sub-dragon lady was led all the way to Clearwillow Lake.
“Can you swim?”
The black sub-dragon lady shook her head, but added after a few minutes, “Holding my breath for half an hour shouldn't be a problem.”
“You can't swim, but half an hour is enough. Follow me down.”
Splash!
Water sprayed as the two girls dove down together.
Beneath the surface, a massive number of Zerg were crawling along the lakebed. The sight left the black sub-dragon lady utterly stunned.
Along the way, although the scale of the Swarm was nowhere near as large as at the front lines, she had seen quite a few. From this, she could infer just how staggering the total number of Zerg was now.
Of course, the Border Forest was vast, and currently, the vast majority of the territory was still controlled by magic beasts. Therefore, in terms of numbers, it was hard to say who would come out on top.
Rate on N.U.
