The Demon Emperor looked at the Insect Queen strangely. "I don't think a few small alliances can defeat the Angel Empire and the Abyss Empire. There's a reason they've survived so long. I have no desire to be used as cannon fodder."
The Insect Queen immediately snapped in anger, "You're afraid of the Angel Empire and the Abyss Empire, but aren't you afraid of us? You've basked in the insect race's glory and taken such a vast territory. Can you really enjoy it with a clear conscience?"
The Demon Emperor gave the Insect Queen before him a puzzled look. He felt that she had no emotional intelligence whatsoever and carried herself with a thoroughly self-righteous air.
The Demon Emperor spoke thoughtfully. "If you want us to send troops, that can be arranged. I'm very interested in your insect race's genes. What allows you to evolve so quickly?"
The Insect Queen's eyes lit up. "Of course! I can offer some of our genes in exchange. As long as you help me, you will be my steadfast allies."
Demon Emperor Daochen frowned at her. She really was easy to deceive. An alliance wasn't something formed with a few casual words. What if he tricked her and never sent troops, only supplying some resources? That would still count as an alliance, wouldn't it?
Still, looking at the adorable Insect Queen, he felt that she wasn't quite so frightening after all.
"It seems your insect race has quite an advantage right now. Why do you suddenly want an alliance?"
After all, the insect race had only a handful of intelligent beings, and communicating with them had previously been extremely difficult.
In their eyes, all other races were food.
The Insect Queen spoke with some embarrassment. "Mostly because they're pressing me too hard."
"Powerful beings