Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 78

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: High Grade Zombie Crystals

Beast?

What can a beast want the most in their life?

Power. Strength.

As long as she promises to upgrade their strength, they will definitely agree to follow her.

Su Jiyai told her plan to system.

The system was silent for a while before asking,

[Host but how do you plan to increase their rank? Through the advancement potion? The host I can recommend some potions to you. There is an advancement potion that costs 30 million points but it can help…]

Before the system could finish its words, Su Jiyai interrupted it,

“Stop! I don’t plan to buy any advancement potions!”

[So are you thinking about buying advancement scrolls? Or advancement Talismans? There are also some accessories. Or maybe you are looking for advancement crystals?]

Su Jiyai’s head felt dizzy and she stopped the system,

“No! Wait! I don’t want any of that! I am thinking of exchanging zombie crystals with them in return for their cooperation.”

Su Jiyai’s eyes sparkled as she thought about her plan.

Zombie crystals were abundant in her dimension, and they were a resource she could easily obtain.

“System, can I offer the Steel Wasps zombie crystals as a way to increase their strength?”

[Host, zombie crystals could indeed be a valuable offer for the Steel Wasps, as they contain concentrated energy that can be absorbed to enhance their abilities. However, you would need to offer a substantial amount, especially to the queen, to make the deal enticing enough.]

Su Jiyai smiled, feeling more confident in her plan.

“I have plenty of zombie crystals. How many do you think would be enough to convince the queen?”

[Host, for a successful negotiation, I suggest offering at least 5 high-grade zombie crystals. These should be sufficient to show your sincerity and provide the queen and her workers with enough energy to consider relocating to your dimension.]

“Five high-grade zombie crystals?! System, are you trying to bankrupt me? I thought we were on the same team!”

[Host, I am always on your side. However, convincing the queen and her workers to relocate to your dimension requires a significant incentive. High-grade zombie crystals are one of the few resources powerful enough to entice them.]

Su Jiyai groaned, rubbing her forehead.

“But that’s practically all I have left! I’ve only got seven, and I’ve already used up two—one for myself and one for Lin Hao!

If I give five to the queen, I’ll be left with nothing! What if I need them later?”

[Host, it’s a calculated risk. By securing the Steel Wasps and their honey, your base will gain a tremendous advantage. You could produce more honey, strengthen your base members, and potentially obtain even more high-grade crystals in the future.]

Su Jiyai sighed dramatically.

She paced around the hive, muttering to herself,

“What if I try negotiating for fewer crystals? Or maybe I could throw in some low-grade crystals as a sweetener—literally sweetening the deal. Bees love sweetness, right?”

[Host, the queen is not a fan of low-grade crystals. She is used to the best, and anything less might be seen as an insult.]

Su Jiyai threw her hands up in exasperation.

“Of course she is! A queen with expensive tastes! Just my luck.”

She paused, then added with a smirk,

“What if I just gave her two crystals instead of five? I could hide the other three under my cloak and pretend that’s all I have. Maybe she’s not that great at math.”

[Host, the queen can sense the energy within the crystals. Deception would likely backfire.]

Su Jiyai sighed again. “Fine, fine! I’ll hand over the five crystals.”

She had a system that wanted her points, a high-rank expert who took away all of her low-grade crystals, and now a queen who wants her high-grade crystals…

Good!

Very good!

[Understood, Host. Your sacrifice will not be in vain.]

Su Jiyai carefully placed the bottles of honey she had collected into her bag and then retrieved the B-Rank Taming Potion.

Holding it tightly, she cautiously approached the deeper levels of the hive where the queen resided.

The buzzing grew louder, and the air became thicker with the scent of honey and the presence of the Steel Wasps.

Finally, she reached the queen’s chamber. The queen was much larger than the other Steel Wasps.

The queen’s metallic wings shimmered in the dim light, and her sharp, glowing eyes focused on Su Jiyai as if sensing an intruder.

Before she could take any action, Su Jiyai started to execute her plan.

With a swift motion, she sprayed the Taming Potion directly onto the queen.

The queen buzzed loudly, her wings fluttering aggressively for a moment before she gradually calmed down.

Taking advantage of the brief window of time, Su Jiyai stepped forward and spoke in a calm, soothing voice,

“Queen, I have an offer to make. I want you to return with me to my dimension. As long as you can agree, I can make you powerful.”

The Queen Steel Wasps looked at Su Jiyai in a daze.

Just when Su Jiyai was wondering whether the Queen Steel Wasps had lost her intelligence, she heard the Queen Steel Wasps say,

“Why…why do you have…that energy…why…”

“Huh?” Su Jiyai was confused. “System has she lost her mind?”

[No host.]

“So what is she muttering?” Su Jiyai asked.

The system didn’t respond.

Before Su Jiyai could continue to probe the Queen Steel Wasps suddenly said,

“Alright, I am ready.”

“Ah? But I haven’t told you the reason as to why I am taking you with me and how I will make you strong.”

Queen Steel Wasps shook its head,

“No need. You just need to give me a high-grade zombie crystal per month.”

Su Jiyai was surprised.

What?

Just one high-grade zombie crystal per month?

That was so cheap!

But suddenly Su Jiyai realized the problem. How did the Queen Steel Wasps know about Zombie Crystal?

Su Jiyai couldn’t help but ask,

“You…”

Even before Su Jiyai could frame her question Queen Steel Wasps explained,

“You… possess the energy… of those crystals. I can feel it… even now.”

Su Jiyai blinked, trying to make sense of what she just heard.

“Wait, you can feel the energy of the zombie crystals? But how? And more importantly, how do you even know what a zombie crystal is?”

The queen’s antennae twitched as if she were recalling a distant memory.

“Long ago… before the hive, before this form… I was something else. That doesn’t matter anymore. I fought creatures, absorbed their energy… I evolved. That energy… it is the same. I know it well.”

Su Jiyai’s jaw dropped. “You mean… you were like a zombie or something?”

The queen let out a low, amused hum.

“No. I wasn’t. Hm… it’s a long story, I will tell you later.”

“Alright, alright. One high-grade crystal a month, and you’ll be mine. Deal?”

The queen nodded solemnly. “Deal.”

Still grinning, Su Jiyai held out her hand as if to seal the agreement with a handshake, then realized she was dealing with a giant wasp queen who had a stick-like hand.

Awkwardly, she pulled her hand back. “Uh, right. So, welcome to my base, Queenie.”

“Wait here I will call my worker here. Do you have space or something?” The Queen Steel Wasps asked.

“Yes.” Su Jiyai nodded her head and asked the system,

“Can Queen Steel Wasps be stored?”

[Yes host. For a better experience I would suggest that you knock them out.]

Su Jiyai thought for a while and decided to let Queen Steel Wasps make the decision.

The Queen Steel Wasps tilted her head, her antennae twitching in curiosity. “Knock… us out? What do you mean?”

Su Jiyai chuckled nervously, trying to find a diplomatic way to explain.

“Well, Queenie, it’s just a suggestion. You see, I can store you and your workers in a special space to make the journey to my dimension easier.

But, uh, it’s more comfortable for everyone if you’re… um… not fully awake during the process.”

The queen buzzed thoughtfully, her wings fluttering slightly.

“You wish to… put us to sleep for this journey?”

Su Jiyai nodded eagerly.

“Exactly! It’s like taking a nice nap and waking up in a brand-new home! No discomfort, no weird side effects, and no need to worry about the logistics of traveling with a whole hive.”

The queen considered this for a moment before speaking.

“Very well. If it ensures the safety and comfort of my workers… I agree. But know this, if any harm comes to my hive during this process, our agreement is void.”

Su Jiyai raised her hands in mock surrender.

“You have my word, Queenie. I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly.”

“Wait let me ask my workers to make all the preparations.” Queen Steel Wasps suggested.

Su Jiyai nodded,

“Alright.”

Soon all the workers started to appear where Queen Steel Wasps was.

On the back of each worker was a hexagonal honey box.

Su Jiyai remembered how with just one hexagonal honey box, she had filled more than 100 honest boxes and was filled with excitement.