Chapter 262

Chapter 262: Do You Want To? Do You Want To!

"Laying eggs? Like what Sister Red Pupil once helped Mom do?"

Little Liquor, who had been studying recipes in the back kitchen, first showed surprise at Lin Yu’s words before blushing crimson.

"But assisting Mom with egg-laying… isn’t that similar to, well… what happens between members of the human race? It’s slightly embarrassing."

"Then do you want to?"

Do you want? Do you want!

"Yes! I-I won’t lose to Sister Red Pupil or Stealth Eleven! The daughters… the younger sisters of Mom will be born through me!"

As if fearing Lin Yu might reconsider, Little Liquor’s expression abruptly turned resolute.

Thus the possession occurred again with Little Liquor, immediately followed by activating "Egg-Laying."

After successful activation, the control was revoked as consciousness returned to the original body.

"It seems… I didn’t feel anything."

Though somewhat reluctant about Lin Yu ending the possession, Little Liquor quickly shifted attention to her flat abdomen.

"But the… the thing between Mom and me is truly inside now, right?"

"Correct."

Please avoid such misleading phrasing though.

It’s merely the effect of the "Egg-Laying" skill working on you.

"Wonderful! I must strive to create more delicious dishes during this period."

Little Liquor smiled while caressing her smooth stomach.

"Ah, Mom can eat together too."

"…Mm."

…

After conversing with her daughter and sampling dishes with Little Tear who arrived hungry, Lin Yu departed the restaurant.

Though termed a conversation, it mainly consisted of Little Liquor’s chatter.

Then…

Magic Value remained at one-third capacity – sufficient for another daughter’s assisted production.

Untested ant variants included Weak Ant, Military Ant, Acid Ant, Earth Digging Ant, Demonic Ant, and Flying Ant.

With Army Lady, Lvzi, and Magic Rainbow occupied in the human race settlement, Military Ant, Acid Ant, and Demonic Ant testing would be postponed.

While other B Qualification ants exist, our acquaintance remains superficial.

At least I shared some time with Stealth Eleven.

Normally exchanging few words, only to initiate with "I require your assistance in egg-laying"…

However considered, this remains peculiar.

Moreover… I simply find it difficult to voice such requests.

So, the matter of having these B Qualification daughters lay eggs can be put on hold for now.

As for the Earth Digging Ants, much like the Military Ants, Acid Ants, and Demonic Ants, I’m not particularly familiar with them either. I’ll skip that as well.

That leaves us with Weak Sound, Purple Cloud, and Purple Mist.

Hmm, who should I choose~

Since there’s only one remaining opportunity, choosing either Purple Cloud or Purple Mist might cause resentment between the twin ants.

Therefore, Weak Sound it is!

Not that we’re choosing her because she seems easy to tease or anything, ehehe~ I said that’s not the reason, so it’s not~

…

Lin Yu immediately established a connection with Weak Sound through her Unique Skill.

Her vision synchronized with the girl currently battling over twenty Swift Leopards in the forested southern hills. Due to their speed and the near-extinction of natural predators from goblin consumption, Swift Leopard populations had been proliferating dangerously.

Recent attacks by these monsters had inflicted casualties on Class D Weak Ants and Class C Worker Ants traveling to the southern territories. Combat specialists like Military Ants and Iron Armored Ants were now conducting systematic sweeps through the hills to cull these overpopulated creatures.

The high-tier Class C Swift Leopards encircling Weak Sound lacked both Magic Essence Perception and Identification skills to gauge their target’s strength. Mistaking the petite girl for prey, they formed a tightening ring around her, muscles coiled to strike.

It was amidst this tension that Lin Yu’s consciousness merged with her daughter’s.

"Little Sound."

"Ah, M-Mommy…"

The girl froze mid-combat stance, flustered by the sudden mental contact. Her voice dwindled to a whisper as pink bloomed across her cheeks.

"Am I interrupting your hunt?"

"N-No, I…"

Before she could finish, several leopards seized the perceived opening to lunge from multiple angles.

Two dainty pink fists blurred through the air.

THUD-THUD-THUD-THUD!!!

Skulls imploded under catastrophic force, bone fragments crunching audibly as headless corpses collapsed mid-pounce.

"Oh… dirty now."

Weak Sound frowned at her blood-splattered tunic, momentarily forgetting her mental link. Clenching petite fists, she charged the remaining dozen predators.

The surviving Swift Leopards recoiled as their packmates fell instantly. A panicked howl from their leader signaled retreat, but screams erupted before they’d taken three steps – each cut short by wet crunches and thudding corpses.

Not a single leopard escaped the carnage. Every last monster fell with shattered craniums.

The leading leopard at the forefront glanced back while fleeing desperately, only to discover its Swift Leopard companions had been annihilated within mere moments.

In the next heartbeat, its vision abruptly soared upward as consciousness began to blur.

A heavy thud echoed…

The severed head struck the earth.

Thus concluded the lives of over twenty Swift Leopards.

Weak Sound finally regained her composure.

"Sorry Mom, I… got carried away fighting them…"

"No, the apology should be mine. I interrupted your hunt."

"N-no, not a disturbance…"

Her whisper carried lingering timidity.

This contrasted starkly with the ferocious glare she’d wielded moments before during combat.

Whenever their mental link activated, the young one would stiffen like startled prey – yet this vulnerability only amplified her endearing nature.

"Little Sound, come back to me for a moment."

"R-return now?"

"Yes. I require your assistance."

"With what exactly?"

"All will be revealed upon your arrival."

Hehehe, some mysteries should simmer awhile longer.

"R-right this instant?"

"Immediately."

At once! Without delay!

This mother’s patience wears thinner than dawn mist!

"What about Purple Mist and Purple One?"

As Weak Sound tilted her head upward, Lin Yu’s awareness expanded to the distant Flying Ants circling overhead.

"They’ll remain here. I only need my precious daughter."

"But… should I inform Purple Mist first?"

"Unnecessary. I’ll handle communications."

"Oh…"

The petite antennae dipped in acknowledgment before Weak Sound began her journey toward Granville Monster Forest.

Her movements carried unusual rigidity under her mother’s connection, slowing her pace considerably compared to normal.

Observing this through their bond, Lin Yu gently urged quicker progress before withdrawing her consciousness from the link.