Approximately half an hour later, Catherine returned to the Zerg bed, quietly settling into Charles's embrace.
Softly, she spoke, "Master, I have successfully extracted the genes from all the invaders. Thanks to the worker bees, our nutritional supply is quite sufficient, and we can start producing troops."
Hearing this, Charles put aside the parchment and asked with a hint of excitement, "Tell me, Catherine, which types of units can we mass-produce now?"
As far as he knew, there were already worker bees and zerglings. However, the Bloodthirsty Insect required blood-attribute dark creatures, and for the moment, he couldn't find the necessary materials.
Nodding earnestly, Catherine replied, "At present, we can mass-produce worker bees, zerglings, worms, and a new gene sequence I created, which I call blade bugs."
"The first three are in our database and familiar to you, Master. I'll explain the blade bug gene sequence."
"The blade bug is an enhanced version of our species, combining my Queen's Blade gene, rare minerals, and special monster DNA."
"This type of insect is akin to a patchwork creature, with its strength varying based on the materials used. This time, I estimate it to reach the upper tier of the first level, using the dark gorilla as the base. We can create two gorilla blade bugs."
To put it simply, the original dark gorilla was only around mid-tier rank one, but with Catherine's programming and the addition of the Queen's Blade weapon, its combat capabilities were significantly enhanced.
Although the weapon's power doesn't quite match the original, it still greatly boosts the blade beetle's combat potential, bringing it up to high-tier rank one.
Hearing that two upper-tier first-level insects would soon be at his disposal, Charles nodded in satisfaction and leaned in to kiss Catherine's delicate lips.
However, Catherine dodged, not out of rebellion or shyness, but with a hint of embarrassment, she said, "Master, I've consumed a lot of your semen. I've heard that men are a bit squeamish about this. Why don't I just lick your penis?"
A day never passes without this lustful slave girl craving a good fuck.
Charles, helpless yet amused, tousled her hair and teased, "You say that. But every one of your three holes has been filled with my semen, and your body has been coated in it. What are you worried about?"
"Once these stressful days are behind us, Master will lick your slutty pussy, and then we'll both be equally 'unclean.'"
After a brief moment of flirting, Catherine returned to her task of producing blade bugs and worms. For now, zerglings, which are more suited to ambushes, were not the optimal choice.
The novice villages in the Lord's Continent had only just begun, and lower-tier first-level worker bees sufficed as the main force. High-level combat power was represented by the two blade bugs, while the top-tier strength came from Charles and Catherine. Hence, infrastructure development was currently more critical.
Many worker bees were still exposed to the elements because they lacked a proper hive, a situation that required the worm units to construct subterranean nests.
Because Charles had previously discussed the importance of efficiency, Catherine utilized her Queen's Clone technique, effectively doubling the speed at which the blade bug genes were programmed.
The process of creating a blade bug from scratch took approximately two hours, and with the night only halfway through, Charles's plan to explore the darkness could still proceed.
Indeed, on his very first day in the Lord's Continent, Charles was already preparing to venture into the night.
This shift in plans was entirely due to Catherine's mention of the blade bugs. With the addition of these two upper-tier first-level insects and the Queen's Clone, the Zerg Mother Hive would remain secure.
...
[Zerg]
[Type: Blade Bug]
[Combat Level: Upper-Tier First Level]
[Skills: Queen's Blade (Imitation), Earth-Shattering Slash]
The blade bug, over two meters in length, was covered in corrosive fluids. On either side of its insect claws were blades identical to Catherine's Queen's Blades, exuding a menacing aura.
Charles nodded in satisfaction. The blade bug had indeed met his expectations. Its combat power and skills ensured it was not at the bottom of the upper-tier first-level ranks.
With this formidable force safeguarding the brood nest, he felt at ease.
Subsequently, he turned his attention to another species within the swarm.
These were creatures deeply rooted underground, somewhat reminiscent of tentacle monsters in appearance. In truth, if fully exposed, they would closely resemble desert worms.
[Zerg]
[Type: Worm]
[Combat Level: Non-Ranked]
[Skills: Hive Construction, Burrow]
An excellent and decisively executed skill.
As for the Non-Ranked combat level, Charles dismissed them outright. If there ever came a time when the worm-like creatures were required to defend the hive, it would likely mean he was already on the losing end of this lordship game.
Charles then commanded Catherine, "Share the construction blueprints for the primary Zerg nest through the information network to the worms. Instruct them to create a hive capable of housing approximately two thousand worker bees."
Worker bees were a Zerg unit that could never be too numerous. Even in the later stages, they would remain the main force in resource gathering, forming the backbone of the Zerg's agricultural base.
Catherine nodded, her antennae twitching slightly.
Immediately, the worms burrowed into the ground and began their work. According to Charles's plan, constructing the basic hive would take about two days.
With these orders given, the two of them stepped into the unknown night.
While staying within one's comfort zone might keep one ahead, possessing a spirit of exploration opens up limitless possibilities!
In the world of Lords, nighttime was always taboo because the suppression of dark creatures would lessen to a certain extent.
The night serves as a revelry for the creatures of darkness.
Yet, here came a fearless individual with a cheat-like advantage. While others were still in the novice zone, hunting low-level non-ranked monsters to gather resources and create minions, Charles had already wiped out most of the non-ranked monsters around him.
There's no doubt that it was all done by the worker bees...After all, monsters are also a type of resource.
"Look over there, Catherine, that dark river is actually a corrosive river, inhabited by the Five Venomous Toads." Charles said excitedly, pointing to a black river as they passed by.
If Catherine could extract the genes of these Five Venomous Toads and combine them with the Zerg, it might be possible to create a wide-range AOE venomous insect.
At least for now, the Lord's Continent was still a world where carbon-based lifeforms prevailed, making venom a very effective attribute for wide-area destruction units.
Upon hearing Charles, Catherine directed her gaze towards the dark river. Even as the Zerg Queen, she felt a physiological repulsion towards the deep, filthy waters.
However, it seemed logical for venomous creatures to inhabit such a place. The monster genes in the Lord's Continent were superior to those in the Zerg's initial data banks. If there were truly venomous creatures here, they might compensate for the self-destructing bugs' shortcomings, transforming them into potent, venomous AOE units.
But how could she coax these creatures out willingly?
Tilting her head in thought, she asked, "Master, I sense numerous creatures in this dark river, but the water is not only filthy but also highly toxic. How can we lure them out?"
Charles paused in silence for a moment before shaking his head. "Using conventional methods to bomb the river won't work on the Five Venomous Toads. Each one of them is cunning."
"Hmm... let me think. There must be a way."
He rubbed his head in frustration. Encountering a monster that was both manageable and useful in the dead of night was no easy feat.
Suddenly, a black streak darted across the lake. Upon closer inspection, it was a large crow hunting insects.
It was a non-ranked Four-Eyed Crow, a lower-tier monster that fed on carrion and insects.
In the next moment, a crimson tongue shot out towards the crow, and Charles's eyes lit up. "Catherine, one of the Five Venomous Toads has emerged. Kill it and save that Four-Eyed Crow; perhaps we can use it as bait to lure out the rest of those fools!"
[Five Venomous Toad]
[Combat Level: Mid-Tier First Level]
[Skills: Tongue Strike, Venom Spread, Toxic Body]
Nodding in acknowledgment, Catherine moved with lightning speed. She leaped into the air, swinging her Queen's Blade at the crimson tongue.
Crack!
Unsurprisingly, the venomous tongue was severed, causing the Five Venomous Toad to hop around in pain.
Without losing momentum, Catherine found a foothold mid-air, stepping on the innocent Four-Eyed Crow. As she leaped again, she flung the crow to the shore and continued her assault on the toad.
With a sound akin to a bullfrog's croak, the Five Venomous Toad spewed its internal venom towards Catherine.
But, when it came to toxins, no creature could surpass the Zerg. The venom had no effect, and Catherine swiftly decapitated the toad with a single slash.
[Ding! Congratulations to the Lord for obtaining a Silver Treasure Chest.]
The Five Venomous Toad met its end in an instant!