A Colossus rushes in at the start

Chapter 36 Bee Swarm Slogan: Love and Dreams

However, such a defense is not foolproof. Occasionally, some Star Alliance fleets will still intrude into the heart of the star field occupied by the swarm creatures and launch a surprise attack.

The reason for this is that some infected administrative stars were secretly sending intelligence to the Star River Alliance about the internal defense deployment of the Swarm Starfield.

This intelligence was obtained by the administrative star through observation of nearby star regions, and then secretly delivered to the Star River Alliance through trade, mixed in with the goods.

Once multiple sets of defense intelligence within the Swarm Starfield are collected, a rough Swarm defense deployment map can be compiled.

With the psionic network, these subtle actions on the infected planets naturally couldn't escape the swarm's notice.

"Another infected administrative planet has betrayed its neutrality and is secretly and actively contacting the Star Alliance. They deserve to die," a mastermind said angrily.

"Lu Shang, although the Dias Empire has completely fallen, there are still some restless administrative planets within it that have chosen to betray the trust given to them by the hive. We should send planetary creatures to destroy them," another mastermind suggested to Lu Shang.

Lu Shang is now in charge of overall operations. Without Lu Shang's orders, the swarm cannot issue attack orders.

"What are we even doing?" Lu Shang picked at his ear, looking uninterested, and scoffed, "How did you even come up with the idea of ​​using planetary creatures to destroy an infected administrative planet? Don't you know the strategic importance of administrative planets?"

The AI, which was being criticized, replied: "The agreement between the swarm and them is that as long as they behave themselves and remain neutral, they will not launch any form of attack on the infected planet. Obviously, they cannot guarantee neutrality and are instead harming the swarm."

Although these infected administrative stars provided the swarm with a lot of useful intelligence, they also caused trouble for the swarm. The Star Alliance fleet could penetrate into the swarm's defenses and go deep into its territory, launching surprise attacks from time to time. Although they did not cause much damage, this tactic was disgusting.

Lu Shang rolled his eyes and retorted, "I made this agreement. Do you think I didn't consider these problems when I drafted it? And if I did consider these problems, why did I still draft it this way?"

The noisy chatter of the network's masterminds suddenly quieted down.

Was all of this part of Lu Shang's plan?

This was something they hadn't anticipated. Had they known this earlier, they wouldn't have needed to suggest to Lu Shang that they attack the infected administrative star.

But upon closer examination, the mainframes couldn't understand Lu Shang's intentions.

"...Why do you do this?" one of the mainframes asked curiously.

Lu Shang paused for a moment, then asked with a forced smile, "I taught you before that my strategy is 'to have as few enemies as possible and as many friends as possible,' and now you're asking me the same question?"

"Ouch! Stop hitting me! I'll look through my notes right now! Stop hitting me!"

The main brain that had just been questioned was brutally whipped by the long, thin creature. Lu Shang even broadcast the process of it being whipped onto the psionic network, making the other main brains tremble with fear, feeling a sense of shared sorrow.

"Do you know why?" Lu Shang then turned to ask the other mainframes.

"..."

The mastermind's attitude is very similar to that of some students in a classroom who dare not look up when the teacher glances at them, for fear of being called on to answer questions.

Unfortunately, this was not a classroom, and Lu Shang was not a teacher at the school.

silence?

You'll get a beating even if you stay silent!

Don't think that silence will solve everything!

Thus began another round of criticism against the "masterminds" for their education...

Lu Shang rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, and muttered to himself, "I wasted my time teaching you guys the other day."

"Why can't you learn to utilize organisms outside the bee colony?"

The mastermind quickly learned other strategic ideas, such as mutual support or using swarms of bees to set traps and lure the enemy to attack and then encircle them.

However, it is very difficult for them to learn how to directly utilize other organisms outside the bee colony to achieve their own goals.

Could it be that the mainframe is used to controlling the swarm, and other creatures, lacking a psionic network, are not used to using it?

Lu Shang thought to himself, and at the same time, he generously explained to the mainframes.

"The infected administrative planets have secretly violated the agreement, which naturally risks the destruction of the planet. Given that the intelligence network remains unexposed, do you think these administrative planets that have broken the agreement will be able to gain the trust of the Star River Alliance to a large extent?"

"Didn't you guys not know how to infiltrate the enemy before? Wouldn't this gain the trust of your intelligence network and allow you to infiltrate the enemy?"

Lu Shang added, "Then, the races of the Star River Alliance obtained real information about the infected planets through the infected administrative planets, knowing how lively and active the infected planets are now, and even how they can secretly provide assistance to the Alliance. Do you really think that all the people making decisions in the Star River Alliance are truly overwhelmed by a sense of crisis?"

Finally, don't always be so aggressive. Being overly aggressive often doesn't maximize the benefits for the bee colony.

After listening to Lu Shang's explanation, the mainframes felt that the betrayal of some administrative stars was indeed a necessary matter.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that the very fact that these administrative stars break their agreement with the bee colony is what gives them their value.

"What are you all standing there for? Take notes!"

"I've taught you so much, how can you not take notes?"

Seeing through the psionic network that the mainbrains were just staring blankly after his explanation, Lu Shang was furious.

"Oh! I'll write it down!"

The mainframes trembled in fright. Seeing the long, wielding creature beside them, they hurriedly used their tentacles to pick up their notebooks and pens, fearing another beating.

Looking at the studious mainframes, Lu Shang nodded with satisfaction. Teaching and nurturing students was indeed very fulfilling.

He thought for a moment and then ordered the bee swarm, "From today onwards, the bee swarm's external propaganda slogan must be changed."

"The idea of ​​a swarm of bees devouring everything sounds ridiculous."

"There are too many things contained in 'everything,' such as black holes, spacetime, neutron stars, strange quarks, and so on. These swarms cannot currently devour them; they only make the swarms more aggressive and serve no other purpose."

"Therefore, the slogan must change, and we must start changing it today."

The mastermind, still taking notes, asked, "What title should the bee colony choose?"

"It's all for love and dreams," Lu Shang replied.

Silence fell over the psionic network once more. One of the mainframes cautiously asked, "...What are love and dreams? You don't seem to have taught us about them."

Lu Shang said, "I haven't taught that. It's a very philosophical question. Let me ask you this in return: what do you think the love and dreams of the Babel bee swarm are?"

What are the love and dreams of a bee colony?

The masterminds were momentarily at a loss for words.

The ruler asked, "What's the point of changing the slogan? I don't understand."

Lu Shangdao said, "Its significance lies in the fact that it makes aliens less resistant to embracing the bee swarm."

"What do you mean by 'devouring everything'? That'll only scare people away. It's different when it comes to love and dreams."

(End of this chapter)