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Chapter 1458. Rat, I'm going to be awesome now
The insect nest at the border of the Eternal Rift is still sending out incorrectly evolved insects, and the tunnels used for "discarding corpses" are full of pits and valleys. This proves that the genetic bomb sent by the two entomologists has been successfully detonated and the aftermath of its impact is still continuing to deepen.

"This hive is finished."

On the way back to Deep Shadow City with some samples selected from the tunnel, Terranova reported to Murphy confidently:

"Relying solely on the reproductive power of a marginal insect nest is simply not enough to crack the destructive genome. Even if they clear the fungal carpet in the nest, the newly bred insects will continue to evolve out of control.

The faulty gene has spread, like poison dripped into a reservoir.

The shadow elves don't even need to actively attack it, the hive will continue to weaken until most of the bugs lose the ability to evolve independently. They can no longer hatch genetic messengers, which means that the combat information they have collected about the shadow elves will be interrupted.

I think this is a very good observation point.

Perhaps you can order the rats to keep it here. The bugs will continue to multiply, and the rats need food. Now that the rats have learned the cooking techniques of the other world, this nest that will eventually lose its combat effectiveness will become the most perfect food source for the nearby rats."

"You mean, let the rat people try animal husbandry?"

Murphy said in surprise:

"Raising insects sounds scary enough. I feel like if we're not careful, the rats will be in trouble."

"This is actually what inspired me to say Ashina-chan just now."

Nova rubbed her forehead and said:

"Considering that Scale Father will definitely be killed by the warriors, after losing the control of the Hive Will, the future of the Zerg swarms that have spread across the continent is a question that must be considered. If it gets out of control, an ecological disaster will occur in a matter of minutes.

I heard that the royal insect trainers of the Songhai Empire also see this as an opportunity for the scarab colony to evolve. Since the Songhai people have a thousand-year tradition of insect training, it shouldn't be a big problem for the rat people to learn from them.

Moreover, given the ratmen's horrific appetite and their reproduction speed comparable to that of an insect swarm, after the belief in the giant gluttonous rats takes root, it is really not certain which of the two is stronger.

The ratmen tame bugs just to get food; they don't have the ability of insect trainers to crossbreed and breed new war bugs. You don't have to worry about the insect swarm getting out of control in the hands of the ratmen.

Of course, this is just a suggestion.

The Scale Father, the Hive Consciousness, and the control mode of the Hives under his command are still a black box. We cannot give a definite answer until we make a breakthrough in our research. If the Scale Father dies, it is not impossible for all the insects to die overnight. "

"Well, I'll think about it."

Murphy accepted Nova's suggestion and planned to discuss the matter with Hei Pusen later.

The rat leader led the rats of the Mejewa hive to victory in the war and held a grand communion. His majesty has been established in the hive. In addition, Black Servant is an ambitious guy. Maybe after this hive disaster, the rat kingdom he has always dreamed of will really be established in the Eternal Rift.

The area of ​​this place is large enough. If you count the barren areas that the shadow elves look down upon, the area of ​​this place is even larger than that of Trancia. It is more than enough to accommodate two small kingdoms, not to mention that the Eternal Rift is only the entrance area of ​​the Underdark in the "hidden map".

That mysterious inner world has not yet been explored on a large scale.

If Black Servant had better luck, maybe in ten years he could call himself the "King of the Underground".

Murphy, riding on the saddle of the Skeleton Night Watcher, thought about these things, and looked back at Xiao Weiming in the team. Little Potato was using his lunch to feed the alien dragon worm that was picked up. The latter had successfully shed its shell in the operation performed by Jim, and was now very weak.

Ordinary insects do not have such unnecessary things as emotions. Every one of them is a cold-blooded killer. However, as a naturally powerful swarm lord, the dragon worm has more complex genes, so it is difficult to say whether this unique existence has the possibility of "self".

Little Potato really likes this dragonworm that has the same unfortunate fate as her. If her three career columns had not been filled up, she would probably have changed her career to an insect tamer.

However, in the future, when Little Potato really comes to Transia, she will no longer be restricted by the gameplay and can freely explore the true meaning of the road to power. By then, she and this insect that is judged to be "disabled" may really have some unique stories.

Speaking of "reincarnation".
Murphy raised an eyebrow.

He calculated the time in his mind. If he set out from Deep Shadow City to the edge of the Gray Desert at noon today, and went at full speed, he would reach Sinburgh by noon tomorrow at the latest. The city of Sin Dwarves was not far from the Eternal Rift, which was a prerequisite for them to partner with the Shadow Elf family in the slave business.

Once we get there and Murphy restarts the creation machine under the dwarf city, the real "highlight" of the 4.0 version of "Real Alien World" will begin.

Murphy was sure that this was a method that could arouse the enthusiasm of all players. He was also sure that under the temptation of such rewards, the players would burst out with unprecedented terrifying fighting spirit.

Well, do you like my pure trial version of The Fourth Disaster?

Thinking of this, Murphy could not help but mourn for the Zerg and the scholars behind them.

The scholar really brought out his "trump card" this time. Unfortunately, in this chessboard, Murphy was eager to throw out the chicken in his hand. This is unreasonable.

By the time the expedition team returned to Deep Shadow City, Happy Stick had already gathered the players who had rested for eight hours, and asked them to converge at the city gate starting point from various parts of Deep Shadow City. Three hours later, the Gray Expeditionary Force would leave Deep Shadow City and head towards the Gray Desert.

The time of this march was set by the Lord. Due to the ferocious swarms of insects near the Gray Desert, he will send the Holy Blood Regiment to pick up the players at the same time.

Military missions cannot be carried out casually, but fortunately, the elite players have always had a good reputation in this regard, and they have become a real alien force.

Today, the radiant Tris greeted Murphy at the city gate. The satisfied smile on her face made Lord Murphy's waist ache again, but Murphy noticed the strange woman standing next to Tris.

Although he was an elf template, he was as tall as a barbarian, with long fiery red hair that reached his legs, like a gorgeous flaming cloak.

She also selected a set of ceremonial elven armor for herself from the Madam Drusilla's Matron's treasury, and wore a dragon tooth sword received as a gift. This set of equipment alone made her look like the legendary "hidden" powerful NPC.

The lady's face was not delicate, but full of powerful majesty. Tris's little dragon lay on her shoulder, raised its head and squeaked at Murphy, obviously recognizing an acquaintance.

"You have a real gift for exaggeration, Ms. Runar."

Murphy stepped forward and took the initiative to greet him. He looked up and down at the incarnation illusion of the Red Dragon Mother, and then said in surprise:

"I also sensed Yunlan's magic, so, have you communicated with those dragonborn?"

"of course."

Ms. Runar shook the Yunlan Holy Emblem wrapped around her wrist and said:

“I have talked with Ms. Drusilla and her dragonborn guards. The dragonborns believe that Apolis and I are also dragons, and can naturally be considered as Ao Tianzun’s followers.

Just this morning, with the help of the dragonborn ritual, I sent a request to Yunlan Jingshi Tianzun to submit. Tianzun gave me and Apolis a sacred mission. After we help the Order Alliance to take over the Greenhouse of Life and regain our breeding power, we will become one of Tianzun's followers like the Star Realm Dragons. "

"This thigh is really well hugged." Cui Si also praised beside him:
"Lunard and Apolis obviously have very flexible bodies, which means that their long future lives are destined to be full of adventures, but Apolis is a little lacking in psychic manipulation, and it is still clumsily shaping its own form.

However, Grandmother Shadow sent a family psionicist to assist it, so it would definitely be able to complete the formation of its new form when it set out.

By the way, the Dragon Mother also said that she is willing to help us create a batch of special templates with dragon blood, just like Yu Ji Dragonborn.

It is clear that Runar also wishes to have his own dragonborn followers to help her collect the dragon eggs that were scattered everywhere by the insect plague. "

"We used to hide dragon eggs in the Black Mist Mountains because we thought they could not hatch. The theft by the Bafolk is not an isolated case."

Runar said with a sigh:
"I can sense that the farthest of my dragon eggs have been sent to a cold place. I hope to retrieve them and bring them back to the Dragon Island you created for us once the conflict is over."

"Of course, you can use it as the main mission for the root grabbers."

Murphy expertly suggested:

"They will definitely be willing to help you complete these tasks, provided that you are prepared to provide a sufficient reward. Considering that you have nothing, we will advance the first batch of rewards, but you and Lord Apolis will have to figure out how to raise the rest."

"I heard some outrageous legends about dragons from Tris."

Runar said very depressedly:
"Although I don't know why mortals from other worlds think we are a greedy race, but if it is for the sake of our race, then it's not impossible for me to appear as a wealthy person."

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This little rant made both Murphy and Trish laugh.

The appearance of this strange new NPC also attracted the attention of some more perceptive players, but no matter how they used reconnaissance skills, the results they got were all "???".

This obviously means that this strange NPC also has an extraordinary origin.

Murphy used the time that followed to have a brief discussion with other high-ranking elves who had gathered in Deep Shadow City.

General Ferosir decided to station the Fallen Godson in Deep Shadow City to help the Shadow Elves survive the upcoming turbulent period, and to assist her retainers in stabilizing the situation while Lady Drusilla was temporarily away from the Eternal Rift.

This means that they will miss the next action of the Holy Blood Legion, but Philosir is not a vampire, so the Holy Blood Land does not have much meaning to her, and staying here can be of greater use.

When the expeditionary force attacks Zerg Hive No. 0, Suiying City will certainly encounter attacks from the Zerg swarm, and a strong army is indeed needed to be stationed here.

For the same reason, Black Servant will stay in the Eternal Rift to continue to prepare its ratman army. No matter how it handles its diplomatic relations with the Shadow Elf Kingdom in the future, it must first ensure that both sides can survive the Zerg's attack.

Murphy was quite reluctant to take a pregnant woman to the Gray Desert, but when he saw the fully armed Western Dragon Guards beside Ms. Drusilla, he quickly changed his mind.

Many players are eager to unlock the quest line to the ancient country of Callum, but the Gray Desert makes large-scale travel basically impossible.

Murphy has also been worried about this matter. He had tried to get close to Prince Bai before in the hope of bringing out this quest line. Now, with the help of Ms. Drusilla's relationship, perhaps he could legitimately open up the exploration rights of the ancient country of Callum to players in the name of "Eternal Rift Protectorate".

And this time she went there to spend the last moments with Walter White.

If this enviable relationship was coldly rejected by Murphy, I'm afraid that the players who pursue "truth, goodness and beauty" would not agree.

So, when the players enthusiastically mounted their mounts and set off towards the Castle of Sin along the road east of the Eternal Rift in Deep Shadow City, there were more shadow elves accompanying them in the team.

Black Servant brought his "Big Stomach Army" to escort Murphy and his team all the way to the exit of the rift, and then he waved his claws to bid farewell to the players with deep affection.

There is a reason why it works so hard.
Black Servant is very envious of the Wolf Army composed of players under Hogg's command, and he hopes that Murphy can also open the Skaven template to the players.

But this request made Murphy feel a little embarrassed.

It’s not that adding a ratman template is difficult, it’s just asking the WIFI goddess to create a quest line. At present, Rose is already familiar with it and has evolved it into the most useful "automatic plot generation AI tool".

The main problem is that the ratmen have neither strength advantage nor good looks, and their living conditions and hygiene habits are terrible. For the players, the mental pressure of staying in a dark nest with hundreds of thousands of noisy rats all day long goes without saying.

What's the point of opening this template?
Would anyone really choose to start as a Skaven?
Just like Dagon had previously opened the "Tidal Murloc" template to Murphy, the Murloc template has been released to the present, and the number of players is still 0.
Hei Pusen also knew the disadvantages of his race.

So after a brainstorm, this guy generously said that once you come, you are family! The cult of the Big Stomach Rat God has just been established. As long as there are players willing to come, the status of God's Chosen will be given on the spot!
And as long as you come under its command, you will be immediately given a warlord position!

The reward of 10,000 rats can be spent at will, the army can be commanded as you like, the construction can be done as you like, and any losses can be replenished immediately.

There is no need to do any trial missions, nor do you need to work hard to gain reputation, nor do you need professional skills with command talent, it’s free right here!
This is the chosen one and the warlord.

Even if Rat is God's Choice, he is God's Choice in a serious manner. Such generosity may really trick some guys with outrageous aesthetics or those pursuing "dynasty hegemony" into starting with Rat.

Apart from anything else, with the initial force of 10,000 ratmen alone, in the hands of some players who like to make cool moves, they might be able to conquer a large territory and establish their own achievements.

Despite Hempson's generosity, Murphy remains pessimistic about the "rat incentive plan."

He said he could give it a try, but told Hei Pusen not to expect too much.

However, it turns out that Murphy, the idiot planner, doesn't understand players at all.

When he deliberately leaked this news to the forum as "development materials" and used the identity of "uncle party" to exchange for a small account, it immediately triggered a heated discussion among players.

Although many people expressed contempt for the ratmen, there are indeed some guys who think that this race is actually quite good.

They gave up individual strength but gained unparalleled numerical advantage. The post also said that in the future the ratmen will have a special "dungeon lord" job transfer option, which makes it clear that this is an advantageous race specially prepared for "strategy players".

Giving away 10,000 soldiers at the beginning is enough for those strategic masters to come up with many different tricks.

Some people even set up a group to discuss this matter, and Murphy was stunned by the various weird ideas they put forward.

I thought to myself, Hei Pu Sen might really hit the jackpot with this move!
These guys are so insidious and ambitious. It is unknown whether Hei Pusen can play tricks on them. If they are overthrown by the player warlords, it will be a disaster.
"An insect swarm is ahead! Prepare to fight!"

At the moment when the player army left the Eternal Rift and officially stepped into the new map of the Gray Desert Border, the vampires serving as scouts in the front immediately sent back news that a large number of insect swarms were closing in on them, and the number of dragon worms observed alone exceeded six.

The sea of ​​insects just outside the desert is already so exaggerated that it is hard to imagine what kind of monsters they will encounter when they really get close to the No. 0 insect nest.

Phew, the real challenge level has been opened, and elite players are about to face their own trials.

(End of this chapter)