Volume 1: Chapter 35: Can I get Zerg to lick it?

　　In a simple yet cozy wooden house.

　　Talulah threw the wood into the fireplace.

　　Then she turned around—

　　At this moment, there were five people crammed into the small wooden house.

　　She and Alina.

　　Skadi and Zerg.

　　Kiana fainted, with suspicious red marks on her face and branches and some dust in her hair.

　　"Miss Skadi, please use it."

　　The Elafia girl held the hot tea in her hand and handed it to the girl with white hair and red eyes.

　　"I'm sorry, the conditions are so poor, this is all I can offer."

　　Alina had an apologetic look on her face.

　　"It's okay, Alina."

　　Skadi didn't mind the simple conditions.

　　Wandering on land, she experienced even worse living conditions.

　　"Zerg wants it too!"

　　The little kid, who was a little taller than the wooden table, stood on tiptoe, trying to get the Elafia girl's attention.

　　"Here, Zerg, this is yours."

　　Looking at such a cute child, Alina couldn't help but smile gently.

　　At least Talulah had never seen a friend like this before.

　　It's almost like she's already a mother.

　　That maternal radiance...is too dazzling.

　　"Drink slowly, Zerg. The tea is still a little hot."

　　Handing over the hot tea, Alina couldn't help but rub the little kid's head.

　　Zerg did not resist. Instead, he rubbed her hand a few times, his eyes slightly narrowed, as if he was very comfortable.

　　“…”

　　The Elafia girl noticed Skadi's look.

　　She reluctantly withdrew her hand.

　　This child... is so cute!

　　Alina couldn't help but think.

　　The Deep Sea Hunter lifted Zerg into his lap.

　　The little insect swarm leader felt as if something was placed on his head.

　　Soft and warm.

　　But his attention was soon attracted by the hot tea.

　　“Ouch!”

　　The Elafia girl was about to say something, but then she saw the little child open his mouth and swallow the hot tea along with the wooden cup.

　　"Why?"

　　Alina was stunned.

　　The same goes for Talulah.

　　"What's wrong?"

　　Noticing the surprise of the two girls, Skadi asked calmly.

　　She held the hot tea handed to her by Alina in front of Zerg.

　　The Overlord of the Swarm opened his mouth, waiting.

　　The Deep Sea Hunter's expression did not change, and then she loosened her hand, allowing the wooden cup and the hot tea to disappear into Zerg's mouth.

　　"that……"

　　Alina's expression became forced.

　　"If you want compensation, I can give you a piece of red gold."

　　Skadi said calmly.

　　“…”

　　Elafia's words were swallowed.

　　1. A piece of pure gold?

　　Alina looked like she had never seen the world.

　　She couldn't help but calculate in her mind how much food and firewood one piece of red gold could be exchanged for.

　　Maybe some brand new warm clothes?

　　"Skadi... has Zerg always been like this?"

　　Talulah couldn't help but look at her fingers.

　　When Zerg came before, her finger was swallowed.

　　"Yes."

　　Maybe the people on land looked strange, but Skadi was used to it.

　　After a battle, deep-sea hunters, in addition to indulging in revelry, will also choose to overeat to relax themselves.

　　It is normal to eat a piece of meat at a time.

　　There are also deep-sea hunters with pica who choose to swallow stones or plastics.

　　“…”

　　The dragon girl was speechless.

　　"Zerg wants more!"

　　The tiny swarm leader carried a heavy burden on his head, revealing his sparkling eyes.

　　Alina wanted to use the little food she had at home to entertain the guests.

　　Then--

　　“Boom!”

　　A brand new piece of red gold was placed on the table.

　　"Zerg has a big appetite, so just let me buy your extra food."

　　Skadi said so.

　　She could see that Alina's family was not that well off.

　　To be honest, this place is incompatible with Talulah's temperament.

　　Even though the uniform she was wearing had become a little pale from being washed, one could still tell that its material was of high quality and it didn't look like something a farmer's daughter could afford.

　　But the deep-sea hunters don't care.

　　After all, there are few people on land who can threaten her.

　　"This, this is just too much!"

　　Alina looked at the glittering red gold and almost held her breath.

　　As a farmer's daughter, the Elafia girl had never seen such a huge amount of wealth in her life.

　　For her, who lived in a remote village in Ursus, red gold was just something she had heard from others, but she still knew that red gold could be exchanged for a lot of money.

　　"I can't have it."

　　The girl shook her head.

　　This piece of pure gold was enough to buy the small shabby house she lived in, along with everything in it and some left over.

　　If it is only used to buy extra food, the value is far exceeded.

　　Even her parents, who are busy doing farm work, would do the same if they saw her.

　　“…”

　　Skadi just looked at the girl quietly.

　　Those blood-red pupils made Alina feel extremely pressured.

　　Then she felt her hand being held.

　　"Alina, please go out first. I will help you deal with it."

　　Talulah said so.

　　"Skadi, I want to talk to you."

　　Then, the Dragon Girl looked at the Deep Sea Hunter.

　　Skadi is far more powerful than Kiana—it even makes her a little afraid of her.

　　The other party casually took out a piece of red gold.

　　Apparently, this piece of red gold was only a tiny part of his wealth.

　　The other party came through the so-called [Dimensional Chat Group], but took out...precious metals popular on the land of Terra.

　　Talulah wanted to know something.

　　"……Can."

　　After thinking for a few seconds, Skadi nodded.

　　"Zerg, you should go out with her."

　　The Deep Sea Hunter picked up Zerg reluctantly and put him on the ground.

　　He then took out a can of Agor and stuffed it into the little child's mouth.

　　This can was found by Broken Tooth from the ruins.

　　“Crack…Crack…”

　　Zerg nodded happily as he chewed on the can.

　　“…”

　　Alina looked at the little child with some fear.

　　Zerg...it seems like his teeth are a little too good.

　　"Alina, go out and play!"

　　Raising his hands, the little swarm master cheered.

　　"……Um."

　　The Elafia girl took a deep breath.

　　Then she took the little child's hand, walked out of her house, and closed the wooden door.

　　…………

　　The fire in the fireplace burned quietly.

　　The gray pupils and the blood-red pupils looked at each other.

　　"Skadi, where are you from on Terra?"

　　Talulah was the first to break the silence.

　　"Agor."

　　The Deep Sea Hunter replied calmly.

　　“…”

　　The dragon girl's pupils suddenly contracted.

　　Agor?

　　That mysterious Agor?

　　As the heir of the Duke of Koschei, her education naturally also included an introduction to Agor.

　　It is said that it was an extremely developed country, and with just a little help from Agor, Iberia ushered in its golden age.

　　And now, an Agor stood in front of him.

　　"Don't delve into my identity, Talulah."

　　The deep-sea hunter looked calmly at the dragon girl opposite him.

　　However, Talulah felt tremendous pressure, as if she was being targeted by some terrifying predator.

　　"If you get too close to me, misfortune will come upon you."

　　Zerg and his swarm of insects are not afraid of Seaborn, and Kiana comes from another world, so she doesn't have to worry about Seaborn either.

　　But Talulah was in Terra.

　　Deep-sea hunters have therefore issued a warning.

　　“…”

　　The dragon girl wanted to open her mouth to say something.

　　"Ahahaha, I seem to have been knocked unconscious just now and just woke up now."

　　A silly female voice sounded.

　　"What are you talking about?"

　　The white-haired ball sat up suddenly in shock from his dying illness.

　　This time, what came into view was not the purple mysterious space.

　　It seems like I exposed something to my inner demon before, but it doesn’t matter.

　　Kaslana's ancestral amnesia technique is worth believing in!

　　Kiana Kaslana is confident.

　　She believes in her own iron fist of justice!

　　“…”

　　The Deep Sea Hunter and the Dragon Girl turned their heads at the same time and looked at the white-haired ball that was causing trouble.

　　"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

　　Kiana Kaslana was confused.

　　And is there one person missing?

　　She glanced around the room.

　　Where's my Zerg?

　　Where is my lovely Zerg?

　　"Skadi, which country is she from?"

　　Talulah asked.

　　"I am Kiana Kaslana from another world!"

　　The white-haired ball stood on the land of Terra, and as a pioneer, she declared his identity to the Terrans from another world.

　　I'll come and see you!

　　"...Kiana, was I too harsh before?"

　　Talulah walked up and touched Kiana's forehead.

　　She couldn't believe this fact which was beyond her comprehension.

　　Koshelna never taught her the relevant knowledge.

　　For a young fighter... the other world is beyond comprehension.

　　So the Dragon Girl thought that Kiana’s brain might have been damaged by her.

　　"...Kiana is indeed different from us. She comes from another world."

　　Skadi's expression was somewhat complicated.

　　Kiana Kaslana previously claimed that her world was peaceful and tranquil, and was an extremely beautiful world.

　　The previous experience -

　　That's true.

　　"???"

　　The dragon girl opened her eyes wide, looking extremely shocked.

　　Is she really a visitor from another world?

　　She looked at the white-furred ball with her hands on her hips, as if she was swelling up.

　　The average IQ in the other world...isn't it a bit low?

　　Talulah couldn't help but become worried.

　　…………

　　“It’s snowing.”

　　After leaving the simple hut, Alina sighed while holding the little child's hand.

　　This winter...how many people will freeze to death in the village?

　　Her expression was somewhat worried.

　　It would be fine if it was just bad weather, but... those greedy infected patrols would come to the village from time to time to exploit them.

　　Based on the patterns learned from past experience, perhaps those greedy patrols will come again.

　　"Alina, what is this?"

　　Zerg looked at the ice crystal flower falling in his palm and tilted his head.

　　"It's snow, Zerg."

　　Alina was brought out of her thoughts when she heard the little kid's voice.

　　A gentle smile appeared on her face again.

　　Well, you can't show sadness in front of little children.

　　"Snow?"

　　The Swarm Master widened his eyes slightly.

　　"Yes, winter is coming to Ursus."

　　The weather was extremely gloomy at the moment, without any warm light shining down.

　　"Zerg, are you cold?"

　　Alina suddenly remembered that the little child seemed to be wearing only a thin piece of clothing.

　　"Zerg isn't cold!"

　　The body of the Swarm Master is not afraid of cold or heat.

　　"Really?"

　　Squatting down, Alina couldn't help but reach out and touch the little child's cheek.

　　It was very warm, and there was no blush from the cold.

　　What a magical child.

　　The Elafia girl couldn't help but sigh.

　　She's not stupid.

　　Zerg has already shown his peculiarities.

　　Teeth that can bite through metal and a body that is not afraid of the cold.

　　Did he master some kind of Originium technique?

　　Alina lowered her eyes slightly and thought so.

　　It would be nice if she also knew Originium techniques.

　　Obviously I...

　　"There are black stones on Alina's body?"

　　The sleeve at the wrist was lifted up at some point, revealing a fair wrist - and spots of purple and black stones dotted on it.

　　Zerg observed the black color that didn't blend in with the white surroundings.

　　His eyes widened slightly.

　　"Wait, Zerg, don't touch me!"

　　Alina suddenly came to her senses and immediately lowered her sleeves to cover her wrists.

　　She took a few steps back in panic.

　　"Alina, what's wrong?"

　　The little swarm master was a little confused.

　　"…Don't come near me, Zerg."

　　Alina said this after being silent for a few seconds.

　　"Sister...I'm sick, and I don't want to infect you."

　　It is said that oripathy can be transmitted through physical contact. Alina doesn't know if it's true or not, but she basically doesn't come into contact with other people.

　　Except Talulah...and her father.

　　Because Zerg was so cute, the Elafia girl forgot that she was suffering from oripathy.

　　It wasn't until her sleeves were lifted up and the demon stone in her sight reminded her -

　　I am a person with mineralogy who is hated by others.

　　"Zerg doesn't understand?"

　　The Swarm Master was confused.

　　The black stone looked like a combination of some organic and inorganic substances.

　　But this is not the most important thing -

　　Black stone is a resource that can be utilized.

　　It is also a very high-energy resource.

　　If the Zerg wants to develop, it needs a lot of resources.

　　Although a lot of resources can be obtained by dismantling Agor city buildings, the decomposition efficiency and conversion rate are not high.

　　However, the black stone just seen is a high-energy substance. If it is put into a hatchery, it may soon be transformed into a resource that can be used by the insect swarm.

　　But why does Alina have this kind of stone growing on her body?

　　"Zerg, just don't get close to my sister."

　　Alina smiled reluctantly.

　　It seems that Zerg is not from Ursus.

　　Otherwise he would definitely show disgust and disdain at this moment.

　　This made the Elafia girl feel strangely relieved.

　　"Alina, can you give Zerg a lick?"

　　Then the little kid made some strange request.

　　"?"

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