Missed Opportunities

The fact that District 8 was profiting from the sale of two types of bugs, especially the booming sales of the sliding bug, made Districts 3 and 4 incredibly jealous. Other districts were envious too, but since the area was under the jurisdiction of Districts 3 and 4, they could come and chase Mo Mo away, but they didn’t dare!

When Districts 3 and 4 managed to drive Mo Mo’s troops out, the other districts were just watching and gloating. What they didn’t expect was that as soon as District 8 left, disaster struck.

The red, thread-like bugs were unstoppable. They infiltrated the mecha and sliced through the internal organs of the star warriors like wires cutting through butter.

People watching on StarNet had originally tuned in to see how the military of Districts 3 and 4 would catch the sliding bugs. Instead, they were met with a gruesome, bloody scene.

Mechas began falling one after another, and the audience, especially those with loved ones in Districts 3 and 4, couldn’t help but cry.

“Oh my god, how could this happen?”

“This is too brutal! How can the bugs be this vicious?”

“Wasn’t this supposed to be District 8’s battle? Why is it us, Districts 3 and 4, fighting now?”

“Shameless! You, Districts 3 and 4, saw General Mo making a fortune selling bugs, and you grabbed the territory. Now you’ve grabbed the Grim Reaper!”

“How are we supposed to handle these thread-like bugs?”

“This is insane. Districts 3 and 4 are doomed!”

“Is there no one who can save them?”

The generals of Districts 3 and 4 were losing their minds. They never expected that after seizing the territory from Mo Mo, they’d be inheriting death.

Ye Mo frowned as she watched the scene on her screen. If Mo Mo had stayed, the situation wouldn’t have been much better for him, either. Even though Mo Mo was powerful, these bugs were simply everywhere, and they were venomous.

About half an hour after the bugs launched their attack, they retreated. Ye Mo noticed that there weren’t that many of these red thread bugs, meaning they were likely a rare and precious type of Zerg.

Meanwhile, Mo Mo and his team were also watching the live stream from Districts 3 and 4. Seeing the red thread bugs, everyone shuddered. If Districts 3 and 4 hadn’t taken their place, it would have been them dying.

The soldiers looked to Mo Mo with wide eyes. “General, do you think they’ll force us to go next?”

“Of course they will! As soon as we arrived, they forced us to the wormhole They were jealous when they saw that were earning star coins!”

“I think half of Districts 3 and 4’s soldiers must be dead by now.”

“Their families must be watching them die right now.”

Unlike District 8, Districts 3 and 4 had shown everything, including the soldiers, during their live streams. In District 8, the camera had only focused on the bugs.

At that moment, Mo Mo received a package from Ye Mo. It contained two defence arrays, along with instructions on how to use them. Most people wouldn’t know how to handle them, but Mo Mo had no problem.

Mo Mo grinned, “Even if we have to go back, don’t worry. I’ve got a way to make sure those red thread bugs won’t stand a chance.”

Districts 3 and 4 withdrew, and Mo Mo received new orders from the Interstellar Alliance, directing District 8 to hold the line. However, Mo Mo made it clear that if Districts 3 and 4 tried to interfere again, District 8 would withdraw entirely.

The Interstellar Alliance knew they had acted unfairly. After all, this was originally the battlefield of Districts 3 and 4, and they couldn’t stop them from taking it. But this time, they agreed with Mo Mo: if Districts 3 and 4 caused more trouble, District 8 could pull out.

With that assurance, Mo Mo led his soldiers back to the battlefield and immediately set up the defence arrays around the bug hole.

They hadn’t been there long when the bugs started moving again. Since Districts 3 and 4 had left their livestream running, Ye Mo watched along with everyone else.

When she saw the creatures emerging, she burst into laughter and called Mo Mo. “Giant lobsters! These are actual giant lobsters. You just need to remove the black line from their backs, and they can be steamed or stir-fried!”

“Do they have any weaknesses?”

“I don’t know much, but their main attack comes from the large claws. Their tails are vulnerable, though.”

“Got it. I’ll see where they’re weakest.” Mo Mo hung up and leaped out of the defence circle.

The giant lobsters immediately swarmed him. Each one was about two meters long, with front claws over a meter in length, and they were highly aggressive.

Even without a mecha, Mo Mo easily dodged their attacks. He quickly severed the claws of one lobster and tossed it into the defensive zone.

Back inside the circle, Mo Mo declared, “Their tails are the weak spot. Once you take off their claws, they can’t attack.”

He killed the lobster and sent it to Ye Mo, who immediately started a live stream. She removed the black line and steamed it while explaining to viewers that it could also be stir-fried. If they didn’t know how to stir-fry, steaming was the easiest option.

Ye Mo also described other ways to cook lobsters, including a method called “drunken lobster,” where live lobsters were used. It wasn’t for the faint of heart, but she shared it for those interested.

Once again, the room filled with a delicious aroma, though different from the sliding bugs. It had its own unique fragrance.

Suddenly, Ye Mo had a thought and said, “I bet those sliding bugs eat bamboo. Right? Does anyone know?”

Sure enough, someone quickly responded, “Yes, they feed on bamboo.”

Ye Mo laughed, “Then they should be called bamboo bugs. Anything that eats bamboo would naturally have a fragrant body.”

Back on the battlefield, Mo Mo’s team was busy catching the giant lobsters. This time, all the mecha soldiers wielded energy swords, quickly severing the lobsters’ claws.

Soon, giant lobsters were on sale in District 8’s store.

Districts 3 and 4 watched enviously, but they dared not charge back into the fight. It was simply too dangerous.

In fact, they now felt like they had taken the brunt of the disaster for District 8.

Even as some soldiers from other districts started making snide comments, Mo Mo ignored them. After all, he hadn’t asked Districts 3 and 4 to grab the territory. It was they who had set him up in the first place.

Just then, the general from District 7 brought some of his troops over, offering to help District 8 defend the wormhole.

Seeing District 7’s support, other district generals wanted to join, but at that moment, they were hit by an intense assault from the beast tribes (beast tribes/clan = orcs), forcing them to fight elsewhere, consumed by jealousy.

(End of chapter)