Chapter 52
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 52
Chapter Title: A Trio of Miracles
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“Well, this is nice. No need to worry this time.”
The evolution list. I’d faced it countless times after getting a queen’s growth rate to 100%.
The results had always varied drastically depending on my choice, leading to endless deliberation and reliance on the queens’ foresight. This time, however, there was no need for such concerns.
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[Notification]
※ Having met the conditions, the Imperial Topaz Queen Bee (★★★★) has opened a path to evolve into an Imperial Topaz Queen Bee (★★★★+). As her master, please choose its path. Time remaining: 30 minutes.
※ The Wild Jewel Beehive Fragment (★★★+) has been used as an additional material. -> All stats for the Imperial Topaz Queen Bee and the bees in her swarm will slightly increase. The evolution list choices will be specialized and condensed. The Imperial Topaz Queen Bee and the elite bees she births will gain the knowledge to build a wild hive.
[Evolution List]
* Evolution of the Wild Hive Architect's Knowledge: A special power will be imbued into the honey produced by the Imperial Topaz Queen Bee and the bees in her swarm. / There is an extremely low chance for an Imperial Topaz Architect Legion Commander Bee (★★★★) to be born.
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The Wild Jewel Beehive Fragment.
Was this the influence of the 3-star+ evolution material that Ninekito had personally selected?
Or was it a synergistic effect with the Imperial Moth Cocoon I’d used on the Topaz Queen Bee during the focused evolution of her spawning and reproductive organs?
For whatever reason, only one option appeared on the list.
[Would you like to choose the Evolution of the Wild Hive Architect's Knowledge? YES / NO]
As if sensing this, the system prompted me to make the only choice available.
“YES.”
For Seong-hyeok, who valued time like gold, there was no reason to refuse.
I accepted without a moment’s hesitation.
*Bzzzz— Bzzzzzz—!*
“I’ll be counting on you from now on, little queen.”
[The Imperial Topaz Queen Bee (★★★★+) has secured a nest.]
[Spawning will now commence!]
The new family member, who finished her third evolution without a hitch.
The golden queen began her spawning in earnest.
* * * * *
Seong-hyeok’s bee farm was represented by the red Ruby Gem bees and the green Peridot bees.
Following them, the ones to react first to the sight of the Imperial Topaz bees, who had quickly completed their eclosion and were wiggling their golden rears, was Yeon-ah.
“Whoa, Seong-hyeok! What are these? I’ve never seen yellow butts before!”
“You’re really something else.”
I knew from the moment I met her that she was crazy about bee butts.
But was it because she saw them all the time?
Even while busy working with her versatile hands, Yeon-ah had spotted it in an instant.
“I can’t wait to see what cute things these new ones will do!”
“You’ll find out soon enough.”
The game’s effects had granted the bees additional abilities and enhancements.
The various mushrooms that had started sprouting everywhere thanks to the spore mycelium bees.
Since every new species had brought a novel change, it was only natural for Yeon-ah to be filled with anticipation.
And, sure enough?
It didn’t take long for a change to occur.
[You have discovered an Imperial Topaz Bee Cocoon (★★+)!]
[You have discovered an Imperial Topaz Bee Cocoon (★★+)!]
[You have discovered an Imperial Topaz Bee Cocoon (★★+)!]
…….
The countless Ruby Gem scout bees and their leaders, the Lilies, were constantly patrolling the area.
They discovered the bee cocoons scattered throughout the farm and, while gathering honey, worked together to carry them back with their legs.
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[Imperial Topaz Bee Cocoon (★★+)] x 128
* Classification: Material
* Description: A ★★+ grade Imperial Topaz Bee Cocoon. It can be processed in various ways.
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The bee cocoons looked like small, yellow tufts of cotton.
It went without saying that their appearance was due to the influence of the newly integrated Topaz Queen Bee.
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[Imperial Topaz Silkworm Bee (★★★-)]
* Skills: Forage (Lv.5), Stinger (Lv.2), Flight (Lv.3), Bee Cocoon (Lv.1), Silk Spray (Lv.1)
* Honey Storage: 0 / 54(+25)
* HP: 280(+61) MP: 170(+40)
* Attack: 13(+6) Defense: 35(+11) Magic Resistance: 22(+8)
* Description: A ★★★- grade Imperial Topaz Silkworm Bee that inhabits the dimension ‘Deltaria.’ Due to the Imperial Moth Cocoon, its oral organs have undergone a special evolution, allowing it to spray silk.
※ This swarm belongs to a queen bee with a master. Its stats are partially boosted according to the master's level.
[Bee Cocoon (Lv.1)]
* Classification: Skill
* MP Cost: 0
* Effect (Passive): Produces 1 Bee Cocoon every 10 hours.
* Description: An ability acquired by absorbing the Imperial Moth Cocoon. It periodically produces a bee cocoon. As the level increases, it can produce a greater quantity of cocoons, and the chance of a higher grade increases.
[Silk Spray (Lv.1)]
* Classification: Skill
* MP Cost: 100
* Effect (Active): Sprays silk.
* Description: Sprays silk to bind a target or obstruct its vision. However, using this skill resets the production cycle of the bee cocoon. As the level increases, it can spray a greater quantity of silk.
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The silkworm bees were a superior species among the bees born from the Imperial Topaz Queen Bee.
Befitting their name, their skills were related to silk. Depending on the situation, this silk could be used for production or to hinder monsters’ movements, playing a significant role in reducing bee casualties.
And was that all?
*Bzzzz— Bzzzzzz—!*
The bees were calling me.
As I approached, the bees hovering around the hive proudly presented a single bundle to my hand.
Unlike the bee cocoons I’d seen so far, this one had a more brilliant golden hue and an unimaginably soft texture. It was, of course, no ‘ordinary’ bee cocoon.
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[Imperial Topaz Queen's Bee Cocoon (★★★+)] x 2
* Classification: Material
* Description: A ★★★+ grade Imperial Topaz Queen's Bee Cocoon. It exudes an air of elegance and possesses both incredible durability and softness. It can be processed in various ways.
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A gift from the adorable queen, helping me in every way possible by producing a queen’s bee cocoon even while laying eggs.
“Thank you.”
*Bzz— Bzzing—!*
*Bweeeeng~*
When I expressed my gratitude for the admirable creature’s hard work, the surrounding bees performed a dance of joy with their rears and an acrobatic flight, as if they understood.
And was it in response to my thanks?
Or had the energy of the universe gathered to help me?
[A Peridot Bee Larva Pupa (★★) has completed its eclosion.]
[An Imperial Topaz Bee Larva Pupa (★★) has completed its eclosion.]
[A Peridot Cordyceps Legion Commander Bee (★★★★), an elite bee, is added to the Peridot Queen Bee's (★★★★+) swarm.]
[An Imperial Topaz Architect Legion Commander Bee (★★★★), an elite bee, is added to the Imperial Topaz Queen Bee's (★★★★+) swarm.]
[An Imperial Topaz Princess Bee (★★★★-), a special species, is added to the Imperial Topaz Queen Bee's (★★★★+) swarm. Current Princess Bee Population: 1 / 2]
“……?”
Each had an abysmally low birth rate of less than 0.1%.
Defying those odds, three miracles occurred at once in Seong-hyeok’s bee farm.
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A single video was being secretly broadcast.
It showed a human leaping for joy. The administrator of the Korean server.
The Pet, Riggle, rubbed its hands together with its characteristic sly grin.
- Is this to your satisfaction?
[A Transcendent Being, Insect King Phrainkyto, smiles with all its mouths.]
[A Transcendent Being, Zion, the Patient’s lips curl up by 1mm.]
[A Transcendent Being, Bo, the Mad Inquirer’s gaze is pleased.]
…….
In life, there are two types of ‘coincidences’ when good things happen.
One is an unintended outcome, a matter of probability occurring because the person in question is simply incredibly lucky. The other is an intended result brought about by someone’s intervention.
Naturally, the case of the human in the video.
The simultaneous birth of three important bees for Seong-hyeok was strictly the latter.
In other words, it was a result of ‘intervention,’ not luck.
Just as it sounded, the administrator of this server, the Pet.
Riggle had wielded its authority to grant Seong-hyeok a benefit.
Of course, such a biased act was improper for an administrator and worthy of a penalty from the ‘World’ that governed all things. But, as they say, there’s an exception to every rule.
- As you have helped this lowly Pet, Riggle, I shall repay you with activities that will not disappoint. My dear Transcendent Beings!
Multiple Transcendent Beings.
They had pooled their limited chapter-use power of ■■■ to allow Riggle to use it, which in turn enabled it to avoid the penalty.
- Now then, we will return with the next video after a short commercial break.
After playing a short commercial to divert the Transcendent Beings’ attention, Riggle’s body trembled in a fit of overwhelming humiliation.
- Dammit! To think the day would come when I’d have to do this for a mere toy!
For an insignificant creature.
To use its authority in such a way for a mere human, nothing more than a toy for broadcasting, was the ultimate humiliation for a ‘Pet.’
It was an embarrassment so great it’d make one want to crawl into a hole if another Pet found out.
But what could it do?
Humiliating as it was, it was better than being stripped of its server administrator status already. Surviving for a long time and raising its rank was the fastest path to becoming a ‘Transcendent Being.’
- You livestock. Since it has come to this, you’d better prove you’re worth as much as my expectations.
The first time is always the hardest.
Riggle had already endured the mental shame once.
Now that it was on the bad side of the Chinese server’s administrator, Guphisgle, it only had one chance anyway.
In that case, wouldn’t the proper attitude for a ‘Pet’ be to shamelessly struggle with all its might?
- Now then, we shall use the remaining power of your ■■■ to add special terrain modifications and a dungeon for this player.
With the chime signaling the end of the commercial, Riggle began its sycophantic display to please the Transcendent Beings.
It was the start of a ‘biased broadcast’ for Seong-hyeok, with whom it had now entered a symbiotic relationship.