StarCraft: Everyone wants the Queen

Chapter 70 Calculation

From Ge Yuan, she learned about the conflict between the Elders' Council and Gatana.

Because Gatana did not become commander and ruler legitimately, the elders outwardly showed him deference, but secretly did not approve of him.

As the newly appointed commander, Gatana naturally wouldn't allow his position to be challenged.

Therefore, he needs a queen insect.

A truly genuine supporter of the insect queen.

Only in this way can he rightfully become the person in power and seize sole control of the Zerg.

"His previous large-scale research on insect mother substitutes with the research institute was also to consolidate his ruling position. Otherwise, why do you think he would go to such great lengths and spend so much money on research?"

Ge Yuan calmed her anger. She despised Gatana's act of stealing the Zerg's throne, but they were currently powerless to unite the Zerg.

We can only pin our hopes on a future coronation.

"So you mean Gatana is doing this because he wants power, and he just needs public opinion to push me to the top so that he can wield absolute power behind the scenes after I become the Queen of Insects? Am I right?"

After receiving an approving look, Shen Qingqing realized that they were facing not only a coronation, but also internal conflicts and disputes within the Zerg, as well as internal unity.

"Let's put that aside for now. How are you feeling right now? Is there anything that feels uncomfortable?"

"No, I'm fine."

Shen Qingqing removed her hand from her forehead. "I just don't know what we should do next."

"The next step, of course, is to cooperate with me."

A familiar voice rang out from outside the door.

The palace gates suddenly opened, and a well-trained Zerg army lined up from left to right.

Upon seeing the black-armored soldiers, Ge Yuan raised an eyebrow and then looked at the people walking towards them from not far away.

“Lord Gatana,” Nordlin bowed.

Waving that there was no need for formalities, Gatana changed into a white military uniform, with golden tassels swaying with his movements, and a double-sword badge symbolizing the family's honor on his chest.

"How have you considered what I told you?"

Gatana refers to the plan she discussed with him when they were brought back, which involved using the position of the Zerg Queen to elevate him to the status of the true ruler of the Zerg.

“My demands are not high, I just want the right to do what I want,” Gatana said, affectionately twirling a strand of Shen Qingqing’s hair and taking a deep, lingering breath. “After it’s done, I can give you anything you want.”

Shen Qingqing felt somewhat superfluous, not knowing what they had discussed in private.

She struggled to leave, but was held by the shoulder and pulled into an embrace.

Gatana breathed on Shen Qingqing, the intoxicating fragrance almost making her dizzy.

"You want to be crowned? I can help you, but afterwards I want to share the power with you equally, how about that?"

The terms he offered were very tempting, and what they needed was a strong backing.

Ge Yuan looked at Shen Qingqing, their eyes met, and then looked away instantly.

"Okay." After thinking for a moment, Shen Qingqing decided to place her hopes on him, even if the person in front of her was not a good person.

"But can you release Sarnster?"

"Let him go?" Gatana laughed. "You're really cute, but I can't let him off so easily."

"The title of Imperial Blade is well-deserved. Even injured, its strength should not be underestimated. I need to offer something as a hostage."

For a moment, the negotiations seemed on the verge of collapse when he heard that he wouldn't let Saenster go.

However, Gatana assured her that he would not harm her during this time, which Shen Qingqing found hard to believe.

"Is that all you want? Power? Nothing else?"

The man grasped her small hand and placed it against his chest, his dull, gray eyes looking at her. "If I say I want something else, would Mommy be willing to give it to me?"

"No!"

Shen Qingqing withdrew her hand without the slightest mercy.

"You really broke my heart, Mom."

No matter what the name is, he always manages to make it extremely ambiguous.

She felt that Ge Yuan's gaze on her carried a hint of mockery.

What a shame.

Kaghatana has no heart, and therefore does not know what shame is.

"Since you all agree, then I'll explain my plan."

“I plan to let her enter the upper echelons under a different identity, but I’ll keep that identity a secret for now,” Gatana said, sitting in his chair.

"The decision-making power rests with the Council of Elders, and they are already preparing to use a substitute for the authorization ceremony. The situation is urgent, and I had no choice but to resort to this measure."

“Since you want power, why not find other alternatives? They all serve the same purpose anyway.” Shen Qingqing didn’t understand why she had to come.

“Because you are the true Queen of Insects.” Gatana also knew her identity.

He then said, “Being crowned is not as simple as just putting on a crown as you think. Every Queen of Insects must undergo a test authorized by the Church before she can wield real power. However, the Church is not under my jurisdiction, nor is it under the jurisdiction of the Elder Council.”

“But the test subjects they used this time were not produced by the research institute, which touched my interests, so I need a real insect queen to help me.”

Upon hearing this, Ge Yuan revealed a knowing look. "So you never intended to let the Elders' Council go from the very beginning. You were probably planning this from the moment Qingqing boarded the spaceship, right?"

Gatana did not deny it, but looked at Shen Qingqing and said, "It would be more useful to give the power to me than to hand it over to those old fogies in the Elder Council. I can unite the Zerg after I gain command to resist foreign invasion, instead of being a coward like them."

He gathered her hair and wrapped it around his fingers.

Gatana believed he was working for the Zerg's development, unlike the old-timers.

He has more potential to be a Zerg commander.

He has the strength.

"If there are no problems, I will create a new identity for you. From now on, you just need to follow my orders."

So when Ge Yuan once again attended the banquet in her finest attire, the eyes of those old folks nearly popped out of their sockets.

Who said that Ge Yuan had already been tried and sent to the gallows?!

That bastard said it!

Why is she now standing openly at a noble banquet?

Still using the Nordlin family name?!

what is going on?!!

The elders were furious.

They knew without even thinking that it was Gatana who did it.

It's likely that from the very beginning, he deliberately used the pretext of issuing a warrant for Ge Yuan's arrest to bring her back as an advisor.

They really set a trap for their elders.

However, they soon discovered that a female had come with Ge Yuan.

And she faintly carried the scent of royal blood.

“I think I can smell the scent of ‘holy blood’.”