Chapter 225 Confrontation.(6) The Queen.

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all around him, the khryssari champions kneeled without hesitation. even ys had dropped to one knee, bowing her head respectfully. rex, however, remained standing, his gaze locked onto the queen. the hive queen's voice broke the silence, and it was nothing like what rex expected. it was smooth, charming, and teasing, with a melodic tone that felt completely out of place given her appearance. "so~," she said, her voice reverberating gently through the chamber, "you're the human i've heard so much about from my daughter." discover exclusive tales on empire rex remained silent, unsure of how to respond. his body was still frozen in awe and tension, his mind racing as he tried to process everything around him. the queen tilted her head slightly, her glowing green eyes narrowing in amusement as she noticed his hesitation. "mmmm, it seems that this form might be... a little intimidating for you." her tone was teasing, almost playful, though the raw power behind her words made it impossible to mistake her for anything less than a supreme being. she extended one of her smaller, slender appendages toward ys, brushing it gently against her daughter's face. a tiny droplet of ys's blood glistened on the tip of the appendage as the queen withdrew it, inspecting it with curiosity. "allow me to fix that," she said with a faint smile. with that, the massive figure of the hive queen shifted, lowering herself into a resting position that resembled her usual sleep posture. from the crest of her head, a smaller, humanoid form began to emerge, encased in a translucent, shimmering membrane. the process was surreal and unsettling, the humanoid figure slowly detaching from the queen's larger form like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. once fully separated, the membrane around the humanoid figure dissolved, transforming into an almost transparent dress that clung elegantly to her new body. standing before rex now was a humanoid woman of striking beauty. her skin had the same iridescent black shimmer as her larger form, and her eyes glowed faintly green, giving her an otherworldly appearance. her hair was long and silken, falling in dark waves that reflected a faint blue sheen. despite the overwhelming aura of power she still carried, her new form was far less physically imposing, though no less intimidating. she took a single step forward, her movements graceful and deliberate. before rex could react, she was suddenly standing directly in front of him, her glowing green eyes peering into his own through his helmet. "is this look more pleasing to you~?" the queen asked softly, her voice still carrying that teasing, melodic tone. rex instinctively stepped back half a step while his body tense, though he quickly caught himself and forced his feet to stay planted. his mind raced as he tried to find the right words, but her sudden proximity and the sheer weight of her presence made it difficult to think clearly. rex swallowed hard, his voice finally finding its way out of his throat. "well, you definitely know how to make an entrance," he said dryly, though his tone betrayed the nervous tension running through his body. the queen chuckled softly, her voice like silk. "and you," she said, "know how to amuse me. perhaps this meeting will be more interesting than i expected~." "darling~," she purred, her breath warm against his helmet as her hand trailed lightly across his chest. rex turned sharply, but she was gone, her teasing laughter echoing faintly through the chamber. he whipped his head back toward her throne, only to find her seated casually once more, her green eyes glinting with amusement. "now then," xytrallia said, as though nothing had happened, "since the introductions are over, let's get into the topic, yes~?" she leaned forward slightly, resting her chin on her hand. rex's guard remained up, but he nodded. "i hope you don't mind if i ask the first question. what kind of race do you come from?" the moment she asked, xytrallia's glowing eyes pulsed again, and rex felt an unsettling sensation ripple through his body. it was as if she were peeling back every layer of him, examining him down to his very core. he suddenly felt exposed, as though there was no point in lying, not that it would even work. "well," rex began, forcing himself to remain composed, "since you already know my name, i'm assuming ys told you plenty about me. so i'll just confirm it... i'm human... or, at least, i was. right now, i'm half-human and half-kaelzar." xytrallia tilted her head, her smile widening slightly. "half-human, half-kaelzar," she echoed, as if savoring the words. her gaze briefly lingered on him, and rex got the distinct feeling she wasn't just looking at him; she was analyzing him. he shifted uncomfortably, trying to keep his focus away from her since her almost transparent dress, which clung to her figure in all the wrong (or perhaps all the right) ways, wasn't helping. "mmm, yes, i do recall the kaelzars," xytrallia said casually, her tone laced with a faint edge of boredom. "boring creatures. too rigid. too proud. it's no wonder they went extinct." "the higher queen at the time despised them, you know, for what they did. they thought themselves untouchable. look where that got them." her expression shifted slightly, becoming more curious. she leaned forward, her glowing eyes narrowing. "but...are you sure you're human?" rex blinked, confused. "what do you mean? of course i'm human... well, half-human now, like i said." xytrallia tapped her lips thoughtfully, her gaze never leaving him. "mmm... i wonder." rex frowned. "what's that supposed to mean?" she chuckled softly, reclining once more. "oh, nothing~," she said teasingly. "i just find it amusing. you seem so certain of what you are, and yet... there's something about you, something... different. something even you don't seem to understand." rex blinked, his stance slightly stiff as he processed the hive queen's sudden shift in demeanor. she had moved closer to him, kneeling gracefully just a meter away, her glowing green eyes locked onto his with an intensity that made him feel like she was staring straight into his soul. her iridescent black skin shimmered faintly in the dim light, and her playful yet commanding aura made the hairs on the back of rex's neck stand on end.

Chapter 225 Confrontation.(6) The Queen.

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