Probing

The Zerg Queen, who had awakened from "serious injuries and unconsciousness," showed no confusion whatsoever. Though she had been captured by the Epoch Clan, despite there being no obvious markings in the cabin, she accurately identified the ship's owner. It was hard not to wonder whether she had truly been unconscious before.

However, the mysterious organization did not dwell on the matter. For a creature capable of using a Negative Energy Shield, adding something else to her body—such as a biological recording device—did not seem particularly difficult.

Perhaps because the Zerg's simple and brutal style was so deeply ingrained in people's minds, neither side wasted much time on meaningless pleasantries before getting to the point. In truth, the mysterious organization wanted to flatter her a little more and build up some goodwill, but after thinking it over, they had no idea what the Zerg Queen liked. If they started praising her without preparation or a proper plan, and accidentally offended her instead, wouldn't that be a waste?

"Your Majesty, may I boldly ask: there have always been reports claiming that the Zerg inherited the legacy of an ancient civilization. Is that true?"

Regardless of the truth, at least on the surface, Sarah had been rescued by the mysterious organization. As the queen of an adorable race that clearly distinguished love from hate, repaid kindness with kindness, and avenged grudges with vengeance, Sarah had to acknowledge this favor. Though the question was indeed presumptuous, after thinking for a moment, she still answered, "That's right!"

Before this, the claim that the Zerg had obtained an ancient inheritance had always been the Epoch Clan's one-sided assertion. By a strict definition, it was little different from a rumor.

But when that rumor was so casually and simply confirmed by the person involved, even though