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This is one of the most crucial reasons why the Ironclad Girls were able to resist the insect swarm.
In addition, more and more Grammer veterans, amidst the ongoing resonance and brutality of war, are beginning to sprout the seeds of "self".
Even the new recruits, who had only been around for a few days, were subtly different from the cold combat chips of the Republic era under the influence of the resonance network and the veterans.
This is of course a good thing.
Even if the war is not over, Titania hopes that the children can find themselves and become human.
Rather than weapons.
Of course, there are also drawbacks to doing this.
The Iron Rider Girls' feelings for Sora grew deeper and more intense.
If Liu Ying really has a Shattered Dream Blade, she might be able to upgrade it to the level of a Commander through power feedback.
Qiong and Qiniana exchanged a glance, needing no words.
The unspoken understanding between their two selves allowed Qiniana to comprehend his intentions simply through their eyes.
The next second, through telepathic transmission, Qiniana projected a grand perspective overlooking the entire starfield battle, a perspective that only Queen Grammer could see, into the consciousness of everyone on the bridge.
The waves of brownish-purple-black and silver-white-red intermingled and engulfed each other.
The swarm devoured all living matter and built its own fleshy mother nest on the planet.
The Grammer Ironclads, on the other hand, displayed ruthless efficiency no less than that of the insectoids, draining every planet on the front lines and frantically forging new arsenals from their remains.
Apart from color and shape, Grammer's iron cavalry and the swarms of insects seem to be no different.
They are equally efficient, but more resilient and more relentless.
But they are ultimately different.
"Next, we will use a 1-1-3 formation to capture point B."
Qiong discusses the battle plan with Qiniana in the telepathic network. Qiniana can command all the iron cavalry through telepathy, and the two command together.
He was very serious, as if he were playing a strategy game with a monster, and the loser's bet was to call the other person "daddy".
Perhaps treating reality as a game is somewhat heartless, but this is precisely the most powerful and efficient state of Sora as the Masked Fool, enabling her to command most effectively and lead the Iron Cavalry to victory.
"In life, we stand and strive; victory is in sight."
The clear and ethereal song of the robin rang out at just the right moment.
Pure, harmonious energy surged towards Kiniana like a warm tide.
Qiniana transmitted this song to the star system through spiritual resonance, which can suppress the meme pollution of the swarm.
"Is there...is there really nothing we can do?"
March 7th paced restlessly, her pink skirt swaying uneasily.
Seeing that Qiong, Kiana, and Robin were all making their contributions, while she and Xing could only watch from the sidelines, a strong sense of urgency almost overwhelmed her.
"Preparing troops and training horses to await the opportune moment for battle is merely a temporary measure."
Xing shook his head, switched to Harmonious Fate, and performed a blessing dance for Qiniana and the Robin.
"If there is nothing to resist in this world, then hide deep and wait for the right time."
"Huh? What? Can't you speak properly?"
March 7th frantically pulled at her hair with both hands, shouting in a state of collapse.
"And when did you become so cultured?"
"Qiongzai taught him that!"
Xing put his hands on his hips, looking self-righteous, then sighed and patted March 7th on the shoulder.
"I know you're in a hurry, and I'm in a hurry too, but there's no use in being in a hurry."
They wanted to go out and fight for the Iron Cavalry, but in space, their mobility was no match for the Iron Cavalry's, and they might even become a burden.
"Then...then shall we transform into the Giant of Light, Ace, and go help?"
On March 7th, I recalled that moment of glory from a month ago.
They once transformed into Ultraman Ace, not only helping the Iron Knights win a crucial battle, but also pushing the battle lines forward considerably.
"Crystals are limited, so they should be used where they are most needed."
Xing looked out at the distant starry sky, its light obscured by the swarm of insects.
"I'll be able to play soon."
The Grammer Ironclads, through this brutal war, sliced open the entire star system that had been devoured by the Zerg swarm from the side.
Now, the starships are heading into the heart of the Zerg under the cover of the Iron Cavalry. If they can kill the Zerg commander and the Overlord, they can almost say that they have won 80% of the battle.
"All right……"
But if she didn't do something, March 7th felt uncomfortable all over, so she transformed into a magical girl and gave the group a shield.
To put my mind at ease.
"Where's Liuying? Has she gone to the front lines again?"
She looked around but didn't see the silver-haired figure.
"Ah."
Xing scratched his head, looking somewhat helpless and worried.
Neither she nor Qiongzai wanted Liuying to become a filler girl, but Liuying refused their attempts to persuade her to stay.
"You said that there will always be a firefly that leaves the scorched earth and flies up to the high sky."
"Therefore, I want to fly to a higher place to light up the light of those fireflies that have broken out of their cocoons."
The girl's smile was so open and radiant that even the starry sky couldn't solve it.
Although she returned from each campaign covered in wounds.
The future firefly shares the same thoughts as its past self, but the final barrier, as thin as paper, remains unbroken, seemingly needing a catalyst.
Seeing her lover being kissed by the Queen and her sisters one after another, with hats piling up on his head until they formed a mountain, Firefly was so anxious that she almost woke up on the spot.
But whenever she thought that this might be the last kiss her compatriots would receive before they died, she couldn't be anxious anymore; all that remained was a heart full of bitterness and understanding.
"The situation is not optimistic."
Kiniana and Sora maintain a mental link, allowing them to know each other's thoughts and feelings.
"Indeed, this is a bit difficult."
Qiong frowned slightly.
Beneath the relaxed mask of a jovial person lies a sharp insight into the battle situation.
Under the influence of Kiniana's Resonance Song, the Grammer Empire could be considered to have the upper hand, but the number and intensity of the insect swarm became somewhat strange.
As a half-empress, Qiong had a clear understanding of the battle situation.
The complete annihilation of the Grammer Empire in history, and the near extinction of its iron cavalry, much like the insect swarm, may have been due to the collapse of the empire, the republic, and the death of the empress.
Another overlooked fatal factor might be that the opponent possesses an Overlord!
Under the Insect King's throne are six Great King Insects and six Great Commanders.
In a true global locust plague, the mere flapping of the wings of the breeding insect king would be enough to shatter the entire Grammer star system in an instant.
Stars will collapse into eggs, the larvae will hiss from inside the chest cavities of mechs being manufactured on assembly lines, infants in the wombs of pregnant women will grow carapaces and tentacles, and twisted alien giant worms will crawl out of people's nightmares.
Any act that symbolizes reproduction, creation, or birth can become a breeding ground for the arrival of insect swarms.
The fall of Taizyuros will have some impact on the six great overlords, essentially severely damaging their reproductive destiny, but it will not affect their life authority.
Swarms that rely solely on reproductive instincts and secondary swarm consciousness are merely cosmic calamities, while swarms ruled by queen insects can recreate a corner of a real global locust plague!
"But why didn't it make a move?"
Qiniana murmured in confusion.
If it were the Breeding Envoy who intervened, Grammer would not have been able to survive until now.
"There are many possibilities."
Qiong's voice was calm and analytical.
"Perhaps it is severely injured and its power is diminished... or perhaps it is the Merciful Demon?"
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As the former Seventh Breeding Envoy, Qiong has a deep understanding of the Six Great King Insects.
The abilities and specialties of the King Worms are just like their names suggest: Shattering Star specializes in destruction, Progenitor of Calamity is responsible for mass production of troops, Illusionary Moth transmits intelligence, and Bewitching World excels at deception and command.
The Cinie King Insect's authority lies in—evolution.
Unlike other queen beetles, it is not designed for invasion; its core purpose is survival.
The Star God ascended to the throne during a time of despair when all his brethren had been wiped out.
After becoming a Star God, he never wanted to see what he had experienced happen again.
The Compassionate King Worm was created to provide protection for this purpose.
Its role is to help the swarm adapt to any extreme environment and evolve optimally to ensure the continuation of the swarm.
Because of this crucial responsibility concerning the survival of the race, Taizyuros endowed the Evil with power far exceeding that of other Ohmu, making it the strongest breeding envoy.
However, very few living beings have ever witnessed this power.
Aside from the insect swarm's despairing adaptability, evolutionary speed, and continuous optimization of its carapace and functional organs, the Cinie King Insect seems to exist nowhere.
Survival, survival, only by surviving can one survive.
"If it really is that... then we're in trouble."
Kiana is Sora, and having Sora's memories, Kiana naturally knows the terror of the Cinie King Mushroom.
"As long as the Queen Worm still exists, even if the swarm is wiped out to only a few scattered groups, or even a few fragile eggs hidden under the dust of some unknown planet... they can respond to the bloodline call of the Benevolent Queen Worm and reproduce and grow again, becoming another catastrophe that sweeps across the starry sea."
Qiniana's narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and a captivating spiritual light flowed deep within her pink-blue eyes. Her natural languor and charm were now mixed with solemnity.
"In that case, the war in Grammer will never end, and Titania and her children... will have no future."
Not to mention that Ci Nie is the first-tier messenger under the Breeding Throne. The other party's status in the Breeding Destiny is comparable to Fen Feng in the Extinction Grand Monarch and Huang Quan, the non-existent Void Messenger.
Even if Huang Quan's long white legs were to face the Cinie King Insect leading the swarm, they would probably only be evenly matched.
Unless Kiana appears...
But where can we find such long, white legs to use as fusion material right now?
One of the materials for fusion is limited to Star, Sky, or Kiana, while the other can only be fused into a fusion warrior that is close to the Commander if one is a top-tier Destiny Walker.
It's only close.
In more fantastical terms, he's a half-step envoy.
However, there are currently no top-tier Fate Walkers in the Grammer Cavalry.
Fireflies have a special appearance.
She didn't regain her memory, so she couldn't retrieve the firefly that illuminated the universe.
The Firefly now is just a powerful Grammer veteran.
Even with the amplification from Kiniana's resonance, it's still far from enough.
The fallen pioneer team and the Grammer Empire currently have no means to counter the Envoy, nor can Tom and Jerry use them.
"If that's the case, then we can only..."
Qiong looked at the system store panel, resting her chin on her hand in thought.
"Hopefully, this isn't the worst-case scenario."
As long as you can demonstrate a power that makes the Jasmine King Mushroom feel threatened, it may not be necessary to defeat it head-on.