“An approach more advanced and efficient than our current methods. Of course, I am certain such a method exists.”
This was the first time Kane had mentioned the term “reared subjects.”
Currently, two types of servants lived within the Great Devourer's territory.
The first category consisted of individuals connected to the hive mind, including the Queens and the Legion Commanders.
They were the core of the Great Devourer species, wielding the vast majority of its influence.
The remaining category was what Kane referred to as the reared subjects.
They lived under the colony's banner but were not connected to the hive mind.
These individuals, including Hestia's servants, were survivors from the occupied territories who lived under the colony's physical surveillance and control.
Their role was to extract more resources or provide holy power to serve as energy for the colony.
“That is inevitable. The colony has never stopped researching and evolving since the very beginning.”
Celia, who could be considered the initiator of this project, nodded in agreement.
Saving as many people as possible was Celia's mission and belief.
But was simply keeping them alive enough?
Though they were called reared subjects, they could not be allowed to live like mere livestock that only ate, drank, excreted, and bred.
Celia had once been human as well.
She understood that for highly intelligent beings with various needs and desires, merely surviving was meaningless. That would only decrease productivity.
Furthermore, the colony would not deliberately keep inefficient personnel around.
“The colony... is grand and wondrous, harboring infinite possibilities. If we utilize its capabilities well, the reared subjects can not only prosper themselves but also bring immense benefits to the colony.”
And Kane, the 'administrator,' was precisely the one who proposed a plan to systematically manage and nurture the internal branch of the community Celia had saved.
Kane had already held a sense of awe and wonder toward the Great Devourer. Now that he was connected to the hive mind, he had an even clearer understanding of the colony's capabilities and reality.
He looked as if he could not wait to throw himself into his work.
“The reared subjects managed by the colony span across all planets, numbering in the billions. Even though many died during the war, there are still so many left.
There are many methods we can use. For now, our first step is to complete the reconstruction of the protected zones and re-establish a system. If we can quickly eliminate their resentment and hatred toward the Great Devourer and replace it with awe and aspiration, we will gain even more.”
Kane could even address problems that Gaia and Elise had failed to notice.
He claimed that managing the reared subjects could maximize productivity, and neither Gaia nor Elise opposed the idea.
“...A good idea.”
Even Celia, who shared a human background, found no issues with his plan, and it soon spread throughout the entire colony.
What was once merely an expanding horde of monsters was, at this moment, about to leap forward and become a massive force possessing a system and order.
This could be considered a milestone—they had continuously evolved, and ultimately, they would allow civilization itself to evolve.
“Indeed, internal affairs are also important.”
His vassals were the very definition of 'taking initiative and doing exceptionally well'—specifically, his Great Devourers.
Lin Miao praised Gaia's move of appointing Kane as a Legion Commander, allowing them to pay attention to areas they had previously neglected.
Although the Great Devourer controlled everything in its own way through the hive mind, since individuals unconnected to the hive mind had appeared within the colony, alternative methods were needed to manage them.
This was something the Queens, who were born and raised within the hive mind, could not accomplish. Thus, appointing someone capable as a Legion Commander and entrusting the task to them was a wise move.
‘Let's treat it as a testing ground.’
Lin Miao had another reason for being particularly interested in this part.
He wanted to see what kind of results would emerge under the Great Devourer's rule and control. If the outcome was promising, he planned to transplant this system to Earth in the future.
Even if Earth were liberated according to his plans, the gods of the Divine Net might reach out with their evil clutches again one day. In fact, because their competitors would have vanished, they might become even more persistent.
It was necessary to prepare for the aftermath of liberation.
A system would be needed during this process, and that system was the reared subject management system the Great Devourer was currently establishing.
‘If things go smoothly, we might even take it a step further.’
But would he be satisfied with just that? Lin Miao shook his head at the question.
Even liberating Earth was not the end.
The Great Devourer viewed the moment of stagnation as death.
As long as there was food, as long as there were opponents, they would keep moving forward.
The colony would manage the reared subjects on Earth and in other occupied territories in the same manner.
【Elise is watching with great interest】
Great Queen Elise was currently organizing the combat units and continuously researching new unit types.
With great interest, she observed the new system Kane was researching and refining to manage and control the reared subjects.
As the ruler of the colony, she could not help but care about how much fruit these reared subjects could bear during their captivity.
If the results were satisfactory, she would naturally offer active support to Kane.
After all, as long as it benefited the colony, she would naturally utilize any means necessary.
Even if the results were somewhat disappointing, it did not matter.
The ultimate control over their numbers would always remain in the hands of the rulers—specifically, her.
All she had to do was conduct various experiments and make continuous adjustments until inefficiency became efficiency.
During this process, no matter how many lives were lost, the Queen would not care in the slightest. Aside from Lin Miao, she viewed all living organisms in the universe as mere piles of organic matter.
“So, remember. Our results will decide the fates of countless lives.”
“...Of course.”
Legion Commanders Celia and Kane could not possibly be unaware of Elise's temperament.
To prove themselves to Elise, they had to deliver results.
Fortunately, they no longer had to worry about collapsing or dying from overwork as they had in the past.
The stimulants injected into their bodies as needed kept their physical forms and senses in peak condition at all times.
The fatigue and bodily damage accumulated from the side effects of the stimulants would be instantly repaired as cells and organs were replaced with new ones, while tentacles inserted into their blood vessels precisely supplied the necessary nutrients.
“This is truly wonderful. I don't feel tired at all, even after going days without sleep!”
People like Celia and Kane could work continuously, constantly reviewing and utilizing the massive amount of information provided by the hive mind.
“Being able to continue fighting even if my limbs are severed—what a fantastic benefit.”
People like Yuno were extremely satisfied that their bodies could regenerate no matter how much they fought or were damaged.
The ones closest to normal humans were probably Begrun and Lisette.
“I could never do that. I'd rather go on patrol.”
Lisette sighed and headed out through the Stargate to patrol.
In truth, this was by no means an easy task, but it was still better than voluntarily burying oneself in work.
“All requests from Celia and Kane are approved. The mock war exercise between Yuno and Kerrigan is rejected.”
The results generated through such hard work would, upon Elise's approval, immediately prompt action across the entire colony, implemented throughout the region as a unified whole.
There was not the slightest obstacle or opposition in this process.
The Great Queen synthesized the immense possibilities and information flowing through the hive mind, making the optimal choices regarding the gathered opinions and proposals, while the colony absolutely obeyed and swiftly executed Elise's commands.
Of course, most of Kerrigan's proposals were rejected by Elise. Mobilizing billions of individuals for a mock war was something even Lin Miao would not approve, so it ultimately caused no trouble.
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