Reincarnated To Evolve My Bee Empire

Chapter 246 - 246: Spirit Emperor in the flesh

That solution was to take the seeds from someone else who does agriculture—the humans.

By now, the trade channels we established with the nearest human village—Krisha, as it was called in their language—were reasonably stable. And we had spare gold to trade.

The Council had arranged the movement of provisions to support the unevolved beehives and hunt for extra meat supplies, and I rode on Scourge's back to Krisha re

The man's hook-like fingers were raised like those of a prayer mantis, his eyes were closed, and his mandibles moved silently. His thoughts were so loud that I heard them as soon as I got close enough to his head—I didn't even need to focus.

'…and though I've sinned, forgive the people under my care, at least. So many of them have been taken overnight, and I pray for their souls to travel smoothly to your eternal palace. But why, why didn't you take instead those who deserve it more? Like those who threaten to come after this land, after my people…'

Anad was so deep in thought that he didn't even hear me fly right in front of him. Even though I told Explanatory and my bodyguards ("This is already a large enough combat group, Father," she had said) to wait a couple dozen meters away.

Despite how loud my wings were, Anad only *now* had opened his eyes and looked at me.

Next moment he let out an ear-rupturing yelp and jerked away, only to lower his head in a deep bow with apologetic words in his language.

I flew closer and assumed my most theatrical tone and focused my thoughts. It was easier without needing a translator.

'Raise your head, human, stay in place, and speak to me with your heart, not your crude tongue. Be not afraid—I came here not because you or your people have angered me.'

'I apologize, I apologize, Spirit Emperor!' Anad thought, assuming his prayer position again. He clearly wanted to inch away from me when I boldly sat on his shoulder, but didn't dare to, instead watching me with wide eyes. 'I didn't expect to see you here in the flesh, Your Majesty, instead of your Spirit Messengers.'

Explanatory really didn't like when she said that diplomacy was blooming. I smiled—but this smile waned quickly.

Was his prayer just now related to the news that Explanatory mentioned? It didn't sound good at all!

'I came to the sound of your woes, Anad Shach. My messengers have carried your prayers to me, and I was affronted. Is there truly someone who wants to take over this place when it's under my protection?'