BMN Chapter 154 (Patreon)

Chapter 154: Zegion and Apito

"From now on, you shall be called Zegion."

"And you, little bee, your name is Apito."

Zegion and Apito were precisely the two Insectars Rimuru saved in the original work. Both possessed extraordinary aptitude and would become top-tier powerhouses under Rimuru's command in the future.

Especially Zegion.

In the original storyline, Zegion would rise through the ranks to become a powerful existence surpassing even Benimaru and Shion. At his peak, his Magicules reached over 60 million, second only to the four Dragonkind. In fact, excluding Storm Dragon Veldora, Bai Luo felt Zegion was truly the number one fighter under Rimuru.

"Thank you for our master's gift!!"

Zegion and Apito did not gain any Unique Skills from being named. Bai Luo wasn't disappointed. He knew very well that Zegion's power was still dormant.

What surprised Bai Luo, however, was that Zegion had actually inherited a trace of bloodline power from him. Although it was just a trace, it was still the bloodline of the Star Dragon King, of extremely high quality.

【Zegion】
Race: Insectar · Beetle Type
Magicules: 30,000 EP
Special Skill: Phantom Spirit Force (Bloodline gift from master, symbol of loyalty pledge)
Sibling Bond: Apito

'Interesting.'

Bai Luo remembered that in the novel, Zegion's body was damaged while protecting Apito. Fortunately, Rimuru used a part of his own body to mend Zegion's. This also became the catalyst for Zegion's subsequent growth into a supreme powerhouse.

Now, thanks to the Ice Empress's timely appearance, Zegion wasn't injured. Bai Luo had initially thought Zegion's potential would be diminished as a result, but unexpectedly, his innate talent was just that strong.

Of course, the bestowment of the bloodline also made Zegion incomparably loyal to Bai Luo. He would absolutely obey any command from Bai Luo. Whatever it was, as long as it was Bai Luo's will, Zegion would carry it out.

【Apito】
Race: Insectar · Queen Bee Type
Magicules: 24,000 EP
Special Skill: Hive Mother Force (Bloodline gift from Bai Luo, symbol of loyalty pledge)
Sibling Bond: Zegion

"Hm?"

Bai Luo was somewhat surprised. It wasn't just Zegion; even Apito had received a trace of bloodline power from him.

Zegion's bloodline power was called Phantom Spirit Force. Apito's was Hive Mother Force.

Phantom Spirit and Hive Mother.

Bai Luo didn't know what these two special skills signified. But he had a premonition. Once the two fully awakened, they would become two sharp blades in Bai Luo's hands, sweeping away anyone who dared to defy him.

"What is this Sibling Bond?"

Bai Luo performed a Deep Appraisal on this term. The feedback he received left him quite surprised.

【Sibling Bond】
Description: Bond Skill. When Zegion and Apito are present, their Magicules resonate, significantly boosting each other's combat power.

"It works like that too?"

This was the first time Bai Luo had encountered a Bond Skill, and he was somewhat curious.

"Speaking of which, the fusion technique of the Ice Empress and Snow Empress, does that also belong to this category?"

Bai Luo felt that the power of Twin Martial Souls might very well be a type of Bond Skill. An ability where the more associated monsters present, the greater the enhancement to each other's strength.

'In that case, the potential of these two little ones might even surpass the Kijin.'

Bai Luo felt that if he had more Dependent slots in the future, he could try contracting them.

Shuna, Shion, Benimaru, Souei…

Bai Luo had always carefully managed his Dependent slots for the Cardinal World, only selecting individuals with the aptitude to awaken as Demon Lords.

'And the Insectars...'

Bai Luo hadn't forgotten his three Retainer Clan slots. The Insectars were an incredibly vast race. They lived in the spiritual domain and generally did not enter the material world. But with Zegion and Apito, Bai Luo now had the opportunity to counter-invade the Insectar race.

'Forget it, let's wait until they awaken.'

Thinking so far ahead was meaningless. Besides, just because Bai Luo lacked Magicules now didn't mean he would in the future.

'And given the evolution speed of Insectars, for them to fully awaken, it might have to wait until True Demon Lord status.'

Bai Luo thought: 'By that time, I'll probably have more slots than I can use.'

"How are you two feeling?"

Looking at the beetle and bee, whose appearances hadn't changed at all despite receiving names, Bai Luo gently patted the two little ones' heads, showing affection.

"Thank you, Master!"

"As long as you like them."

Bai Luo was quite fond of these two little ones; it felt like having new pets at home.

"Master, please let us work in the forest."

Apito's voice sounded like that of a well-behaved and adorable young girl. "Master will definitely like the honey I make."

"I'll help too."

Zegion's voice was quite magnetic, inspiring a sense of trust.

"I'll look forward to it."

"Wonderful!"

Receiving Bai Luo's approval, the two little ones immediately danced with joy.

"Work hard, let me taste the honey you mentioned soon, Apito."

"Yes, Lady Ice Empress!"

"Hey, hey, don't exploit them."

Bai Luo laughed and playfully sparred with the Ice Empress for a moment, telling her not to bully the newcomers. However, Apito didn't feel this was workplace exploitation at all. She was extremely grateful to the Ice Empress who had saved her and her companion, and she recognized her status as the leader of the Insectars.

Zegion felt the same way.

Thus, under the Ice Empress's smug expression, the two little ones followed her out of Bai Luo's home to play in the forest.

Soon, the time arrived at the afternoon of the second day after Bai Luo's return.

"Is everyone here?"

Violet: "Now, let the Executive Meeting begin."

Bai Luo gathered all the executives around him. Then, with Violet's assistance, Bai Luo executed extremely profound Spatial Magic, rearranging the entire layout of the town.

The new town layout featured a circle in the center, with four distinct regions partitioned at its corners.

"These four regions are arranged according to spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The distribution of seasons is fixed. But the four regions will rotate clockwise at intervals of once per season, allowing each region to experience the changes of all four seasons."

This power was precisely the Manifestation of the Natural World possessed by the Snow Empress.

"Surrounding the central area is a circular street, branching out into four main roads: east, south, west, and north."

Various shops would be opened on both sides of the streets for residents to consume, purchase goods, and entertain themselves. Furthermore, the most important structure, the Einzbern family castle, was successfully placed by Bai Luo in the central area.

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