Zerg Mother Nest

Linsey set off that very day.

Three days later, the fog-shrouded Insectfolk Canyon came into view.

Compared to my previous visits, the changes here are not drastic; there is only a new, man-made, flat dirt road that extends towards the Banyan Forest.

But Linsey's companions were no longer just the few people she used to be with.

Besides him, a group of dozens of people followed closely behind.

In addition to Linsey's trusted confidants, soldiers, and Awakened Ones, there were also outsiders who were invited to witness this allegiance ceremony.

"Lord Linsey, you have arrived as promised."

The Lamenter walked out of the canyon step by step.

The current ruler of the Insectoid Tribe looks quite energetic, and he is holding a metal spear that was provided by the Banyan Forest.

Behind the Lamenter, other Insectoid Tribe also appeared one after another.

After more than half a year of exchange, they learned to imitate the way human society works, and some even began to try wearing linen clothes.

The insect people have completely cleansed their bodies of the Corruption Poison.

What's being done in the canyon now is to slowly clear the disease seeds from the vegetation, soil, and rocks, allowing this land to gradually return to a normal state.

Linsey stepped forward and nodded slightly to the Lamenter.

He said in a loud voice:

"The Moon Weeping Mountain Range World has fallen to such a state decades ago."

"For our common development, for the revitalization of this world, and for giving everyone hope for the future! It's time to unite all necessary forces to save this unacceptable situation!"

Linsey finished speaking at noon that day.

The Lamenter somehow obtained an ancient ritual from the Insectoid Tribe.

Linsey entered the Misty Valley, first taking off his clothes, and then, shirtless, engaged in a one-on-one battle with a Mutated Sheath Blade Insect.

After killing the creature, all the insectoids swarmed towards the center of the canyon.

The lead Lamenter stood before Linsey.

On the human side, the knowledgeable elder Ryan stepped forward. He respectfully presented a cloak with both hands and draped it over Linsey in front of everyone.

Brush--

Linsey drew her longsword.

To demonstrate his seriousness and respect for this land as much as possible, he took out the Law of Icing, a gift from the Law Knight Han Si Ke.

Linsey took the oath as prompted by Ryan:

"I, Linsey —in the name of the Lord the Banyan Forest, hereby pledge to use my wisdom, courage, and strength to protect this land and every human or insectoid on it. From this day forward, we shall stand shoulder to shoulder and face the storms and challenges of the future together."

After Linsey finished speaking, the Lamenter nodded in response.

Now, when he refers to himself, he has completely abandoned the Zerg 'Yeyedar' accent and describes his name in the Common Language:

"I, the Azure Lamenter —in the name of the Insectoid Guardians, declare that from this day forward, Lord Linsey is our new Guardian. From this day forward, we will serve you, our fates and futures intertwined!"

Those Lamenter will place the Law of Icing on their heads.

Upon seeing this, the onlookers who had come to the canyon applauded, but some of them looked serious.

Just like I said before.

Linsey wants to make this takeover plan a flagship program.

Now that the ceremony has concluded smoothly, those who did not support it Absolute Darkness plotted to sabotage the plan are looking at each other in bewilderment.

No one dared to step forward.

Aside from worrying about their own future, none of these people wanted to be the first to stick their neck out.

Even having witnessed the lushness of Banyan Forest, and knowing that life would be more comfortable if one were to immerse oneself in them.

But for those who are obsessed with power, the answer is different.

Linsey's gaze swept around.

He did not draw a conclusion immediately, but continued speaking in a loud voice:

"Dear friends, after this period of trading and getting along, you are probably all aware of the policies of Banyan Forest!"

We do not force anyone to join!

"But just like our insectoid brothers, the Banyan Forest welcomes the participation and cooperation of all friendly forces!"

"I know you all have reservations, but in this increasingly impoverished Wasteland, isolation is not a sustainable way to survive. We must unite all forces, not for any one person's claim to power, but to gather all our strength and save the world from this crisis!"

"If the whole world becomes a completely desolate place, then what's the point of becoming a ruler?"

"..."

After Linsey finished speaking, the onlookers were also in an uproar.

Some people understood that this was reality, and their eyes naturally showed a sense of being persuaded. But others felt that this was just Linsey's rhetoric to establish her rule, and their gazes were full of disdain.

The ceremony ended half an hour later.

Some people chose to leave directly, while others chose to stay and continue to observe what would happen next in the Insectfolk Canyon.

Linsey didn't say anything more.

He entertained the guests briefly, then called the Lamenter, and the man and the insect headed toward their underground nest.

The Lamenter, already familiar with human communication, now adopted a respectful attitude:

"Lord Linsey, the method to cleanse the Corruption Poison is progressing very smoothly, but it is taking a long time. The cleansing of the plants should take about half a year, and the absorption of the Corruption Gold is even slower, probably more than three years."

Linsey nodded to indicate that she understood, but did not ask any further questions.

Instead, he gave the Lamenter a mysterious smile:

"Those Lamenter, let's not rush into that."

"Take me to your house first, the one you showed me around last time."

The Lamenter was completely unaware of Linsey's purpose.

But he had already pledged allegiance to the man before him; the insectoids' simple mindset left him with no doubt or resistance.

He walked ahead, leading Linsey all the way to that room they used to live in.

"..."

Linsey looked delighted.

He silently opened the Attribute Panel and found the information in the [Real-Time Strategy] module.

[Convertible Target - City Center: Zerg Mother Nest]

[Transformation Requirement: Acquire leadership of the Insectoid Tribe and research Second Base Technology.]

Linsey tried clicking on it.

The leadership of the insectoids and the technological projects of the [Second Base] have both been satisfied.

Linsey felt the Essence within her body flowing out rapidly, and the ground of the entire Mist Canyon began to tremble.

Immediately, the scene before Linsey's eyes began to change dramatically.

Unlike the human camps in the Banyan Forest.

Inside the Lamenter's insectoid cave, the air grew even lower and darker.

Meanwhile, dark red flesh and blood tissue grew on the ground and the surrounding walls, spreading along the soil and into the entire Underground World.

In the blink of an eye.

One second the cave was dry and clean, the next it turned into a bizarre and twisted underground hellhole!