Two months have passed, and the parasites on Marie and Jeanna have increased to 100%. I succeeded in bringing them with me all the time, helping the gardeners, making a good impression on others. In short, I showed them that I wanted to change, and with the help of the Love Parasite, their loyalty skyrocketed.
I tried giving them various different orders. For example, I ordered them to undress and have sex with me. I started small to be sure, and the percentages did not decrease at all, even after a bit of wild sex. After that, I told them to hurt themselves with a knife, and they did! As before, the percentage did not drop. Then I ordered them to commit suicide; if I hadn't stopped them at the last moment, they would have really done it! And the percentages remained at one hundred. Thanks to this, I know that once at 100%, the value will never decrease, while I can give them any orders I want, even the most cruel, and they will gladly comply!
"Rosia, with the two servants at 100%, we can start the next phase of the plan."
"Yes, my queen."
"Don't forget, start slowly, with only two slaves; your actions can be easily spotted."
"I know, my queen. Don't worry, I won't disappoint you."
"Good."
With the parasite at maximum, I can now summon my slaves mentally. Obviously, I can't speak to them through thought, but giving simple orders like "Come" is quite possible.
Once Marie and Jeanna came into my room, I talked to them about the plan.
"Do you know about the black market? More specifically, the sale of slaves?"
The two thought for a moment, then Marie spoke up.
"I know a little, but only rumors."
"I order you to find information, but do it without being seen."
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
At the same moment, my, no, our queen emerged from behind my hair. The two servants were surprised, but quickly knelt down directly on the floor.
"We have seen our queen!"
"We have seen our queen!"
I was astonished that my two human servants acted this way. But after thinking for two seconds, I realized it was because of the parasites. After all, even if I am half Zerg, I remain a Zerg! And my parasites are too; isn't it natural for their host to also know their queen?
Our queen climbed onto Marie, hiding in the maid's clothing. Then Marie and our queen, Pallas, went to gather information. As for Jeanna, she stayed with me.
"Do you know of a pet shop that does shady business for animals, but discreetly?"
"Yes. A woman is known for that, but without proof each time, allowing her to remain free."
"Good. Good…"
I smiled cruelly. This seller and the slave dealer will give my queen and me a lot of power…
"Take me there!"
"Yes!"
With Jeanna, we went. I took a carriage and directed myself toward the pet shop. The pet shop is in the wealthy district. Once stopped in front, I got out of the carriage with my servant, then entered the building. A charming woman, who had the air of a sweet big sister. My type! Wait… How long have I liked women? I realize now that I've enjoyed having sex with my two servants… Is it my queen's influence? To return to the woman… Yes… I will parasitize her… Yep…
"Oh my ~ What brings the princess to my humble shop?"
I pretended to blush and act shy.
"I would like to buy animals and insects."
"Of course. Do you have an idea of what you would like?"
I pretended to think. In reality, my queen and I had already thought about certain insects. To complete my evolution and become a complete Zerg sub-queen. Pallas gave me the choice of insect genes that I wanted, since I am the first sub-queen. And I chose spider genes. However, I don't know which ones for now. There are just too many species, but especially I'm not sure what the seller can provide.
"Yes. I want spiders. The more, the better. And if possible, with several different species."
"Mmmh… I have a few, but very few. I have some Phidippus and Heteropoda. Do you want them?"
"Yes! Do you think you can get a lot more and more species?"
"Yes, but it will take a little time."
"That's fine too. In any case, I plan to buy more animals and insects. I intend to start a collection to pass the time."
"I see. Very well, princess."
The seller prepared everything for me after about thirty minutes, giving me everything needed to house them in terrariums and food. I took it all.
"That will be ten gold coins."
I paid. Then I was about to leave, but before exiting, I looked at her with a shy smile.
"I hope we will have a good cooperation, madam?"
"Annie. Call me Annie, princess."
"Have a good day, Annie."
I left for home. Once in my room, I let Jeanna take care of the spiders. I ordered her to take extremely good care of them. Then I went to the gardens for the weekly meeting. Naturia was already there.
"Princess, you are late today."
"That's true. I apologize; I should have sent someone to let you know. And if you tell me your favorite pastry so I can have it on the tray tomorrow?"
"No need, princess."
"Yes. I want to apologize properly."
"Okay. I really like macarons."
I nodded; tomorrow I will ask the pastry chef for some. We ate and drank quietly, talking about everything and anything. Naturia was enthusiastic about the new tools. After an hour, she left, and I went to the library. Then in the evening, back in my room, Jeanna finished setting up the spiders. I went to bed to sleep.
Naturia — 30%.