Xia Jin was currently observing the scene, her consciousness linked to this particular hydralisk.
Suddenly struck by a playful impulse, she made the hydralisk move forward several dozen centimeters, closing the distance between it and the elf.
Seeing the hydralisk approach, the elven girl backed away in a panic until she was nearly pressed against the large tree behind her.
“Wuu~~”
The hydralisk seemed to have its full attention fixed on her. The poor young elf’s eyes widened, and her expression grew increasingly uneasy.
In the next second, the hydralisk suddenly extended the spine on its right side, giving her a massive wall-slam against the tree.
The elven girl, who had been retreating in a daze, slammed into the trunk behind her and let out a startled cry.
“Wh... what do you want?”
She stared into the hydralisk’s deep, large eyes. Thinking of something terrifying, she frantically covered her chest and tilted her small, panicked head back, tears shimmering in her eyes.
“No... please don't.”
Those two innocent, wide eyes watched the slowly approaching hydralisk as she let out a tearful, pitiable plea.
Unfortunately...
The hydralisk's “hand” suddenly lunged forward.
“Ah...!”
The girl shrieked and squeezed her eyes shut in fear.
...
Several seconds of silence passed, but the expected sensation never came.
The elven girl tentatively opened one eye, only to find the hydralisk using its massive spine to gently flick a bug off her head before smoothing out her long hair.
After observing her seriously for a moment, Xia Jin nodded in satisfaction. She then relinquished remote control, letting the hydralisk turn and walk away, leaving the elven girl sitting there, frozen like a wooden statue.
...
After the battle had raged for over ten minutes, the magic monsters realized they had suffered heavy losses and began a temporary retreat.
Although the elven defensive line had looked like it was on the verge of collapsing, its structure remained solid. Combined with the advantageous terrain and the coordination of powerful ranged units, the magic monster commanders realized that a simple frontal assault would lead to excessive casualties, prompting them to order a withdrawal.
Seeing this, Vigaya’s lips curled into a smile. She turned to the bearman slowly walking back to her side and asked, “Well, Bearman Patriarch, do you believe me now?”
The Bearman Patriarch said nothing, but the complex expression on his face clearly betrayed his feelings.
These Zerg warriors were incredibly strong!
It wasn't just their basic strength; it was their combat discipline, which was far beyond that of ordinary people.
“They are indeed very powerful. I am truly impressed. But... their numbers are still too few. Even with all our tribes combined, how long can we really hold out?”
“There is no need to worry. The Zerg Queen will be sending even more insects to support us,” Vigaya said with a smile.
At that moment, a commotion suddenly erupted from the rear.
Many elves and insects moved to either side, clearing a path through the center.
A petite girl with silver-white hair walked through, accompanied by two lurkers.
There were even two strands of hair sticking up like a cowlick on the girl's head.
Upon seeing her, the Elven Queen immediately stepped forward. “Welcome, respected Zerg Queen.”
“Hello, Your Majesty.”
Xia Jin’s projection, which replicated her true body’s appearance, responded.
The bearmen were stunned.
Such a tiny human.
Indeed, from any angle, Xia Jin looked petite and delicate.
While her height wasn't particularly short for a girl her age, her temperament and her lithe, soft presence gave off the impression of someone just beginning to blossom.
That kind of aura didn't seem to have anything to do with being powerful.
It was like seeing a newborn kitten that could barely walk and could only let out innocent meows; you would never imagine such a creature could swat a tiger away with one paw.
“Hello. You are the Zerg Queen?”
The bearman stepped forward and reached out a hand toward Xia Jin.
However, as soon as he saw the girl's small, tender palm, he paused for a moment and offered a single finger instead.
Xia Jin’s cheek twitched slightly as she shook it.
Well, her entire hand could only really grasp one of his fingers.
He was so tall and strong—truly a bear.
No, a real-world bear definitely wouldn't be this large.
Beside them, the even larger Treant Patriarch slowly approached.
“Respected Queen, thank you for your assistance. I have heard from the Elven Queen that your character is noble beyond measure. I assume these insects must also possess admirable and noble qualities.”
“Uh...”
Hearing this, Xia Jin almost couldn't keep a straight face.
Since when did the Zerg have anything to do with a word like “noble”?
She glanced at the Elven Queen and saw her looking perfectly composed. Xia Jin let out a breath. “I have sent a total of three thousand insects this time, consisting of three types. The main force is the melee-focused zergling, ranged support is provided by the hydralisks, and these lurkers are our ground-based helpers.”
“They are all very impressive creatures.”
Averaging Tier 4 to 5, such strength was truly perfect.
At the very least, they possessed the power to contend with most low-tier magic monsters.
As for high-tier threats, although the Zerg hadn't provided any yet, they might be able to hold out for a while by relying on the experts within the three tribes.
“With three thousand of them, we could even launch a counter-attack. I wonder if the Queen is willing to let your swarm take that risk?”
“Of course,” Xia Jin said without hesitation. “The insects can strike right now.”
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