"From now on, you shall be called Ze Qi'en."
"And little Bee, your name is Yapito."
Ze Qi'en and Yapito were precisely the two Insect Demon Race members that Rimuru saved in the original story.
Both possessed extraordinary aptitudes and would become top-tier powerhouses under Meng Wang in the future.
Especially Ze Qi'en.
It's important to know that in the original storyline, Ze Qi'en would later surpass Hong Maru, Shion, and others to become a powerful existence.
His magic essence value at his peak was as high as over 60 million, second only to the Four Dragon Kind.
In fact, not counting Storm Dragon Veldora, Bai Luo felt that Ze Qi'en was Meng Wang's top enforcer.
"Thank you, Master, for your grace!!"
Ze Qi'en and Yapito did not gain any Unique Skill from being named.
Bai Luo wasn't disappointed.
Because he knew very well that Ze Qi'en's power was still dormant "240".
What surprised Bai Luo was that Ze Qi'en actually inherited a trace of bloodline power from Bai Luo.
Although it was only a trace, it was the bloodline of the Star Dragon King, of extremely high quality.
[Ze Qi'en]
Race: Insect Demon Race · Beetle Type
magic essence: 30000 EP
Special Skill: Phantom Spirit Power (Bloodline gift from master, symbol of loyalty oath)
Sibling Bond: Yapito
'Interesting.'
Bai Luo remembered that in the novel, Ze Qi'en was physically mutilated while protecting Yapito.
Fortunately, Rimuru used a part of his body to fill Ze Qi'en's body.
This also became the catalyst for Ze Qi'en's growth into a supreme powerhouse later on.
Now, due to Ice Empress's timely appearance, Ze Qi'en was not injured.
Bai Luo had originally thought that Ze Qi'en's potential would be damaged as a result, but he didn't expect his talent to be so strong.
Of course, the bloodline bestowal also made Ze Qi'en extremely loyal to Bai Luo.
He would absolutely obey commands from Bai Luo.
No matter what, as long as it was Bai Luo's will, Ze Qi'en would execute it.
[Yapito]
Race: Insect Demon Race, Queen Bee Type
magic essence: 24000EP
Special Skill: Power of the Brood (A bloodline gift from Bai Luo, a symbol of unwavering loyalty)
Sibling Bond: Ze Qi'en
"Hmm?"
Bai Luo was a little surprised.
Because not only Ze Qi'en, but even Yapito, also received a trace of bloodline power from him.
Ze Qi'en's bloodline power was called the Power of the Phantom Spirit.
And Yapito's was the Power of the Brood.
Phantom Spirit and Brood.
Bai Luo wasn't sure what these two special skills meant.
But he had a premonition.
Once the two fully awakened, they would become two sharp blades in Bai Luo's hands, sweeping away anyone who dared to defy him.
"What is this Sibling Bond?"
Bai Luo performed a deep Appraisal on this term.
And the feedback he received surprised Bai Luo quite a bit.
[Sibling Bond]
Description: A bond skill. When Ze Qi'en and Yapito are present, their magic essence will resonate, greatly increasing each other's combat power.
"It can be like this?"
It was Bai Luo's first time encountering a bond skill, and he was a little curious.
"Speaking of which, do Ice Emperor and Snow Empress's fusion skills also belong to this type?"
Bai Luo felt that the power of twin martial spirits very likely belonged to bond skills.
A capability where the more associated monsters are present, the greater the increase in their respective strengths.
'In that case...'
'The potential of these two little ones might even surpass that of the Oni Race.'
Bai Luo felt that if he had more subordinate slots in the future, he could try to contract them.
Zhu Cai, Shion, Hong Maru, Cang Ying
Bai Luo had always carefully managed the subordinate slots on the Cardinal World side, only selecting individuals with the potential to awaken as Demon Lords.
'And the Insect Demon Race...'
Bai Luo didn't forget his three subordinate slots.
One must know that the Insect Demon Race is a very large group.
They live in the spiritual domain and generally do not enter the material world.
But with Ze Qi'en and Yapito, Bai Luo had the opportunity to counter-invade the Insect Demon Race.
'Forget it, let's wait until they awaken.'
Thinking so much is meaningless.
Moreover, Bai Luo's current lack of magic essence doesn't mean he will always lack it.
'And given the Insect Demon Race's evolution speed, it will probably take until they reach True Demon Lord status to fully awaken.'
Bai Luo: 'By that time, I'll probably have more slots than I can use, right?'
"How do you two feel?"
Looking at the Beetle and Bee, whose appearances hadn't changed despite receiving names, Bai Luo gently patted their heads to show affection.
"Thank you, Master!"
"As long as you like it."
Bai Luo was quite fond of these two little ones; it felt like having new pets at home.
"Master, please let us work in the forest."
Yapito's voice sounded like a sweet and obedient young girl: "Master will definitely like the honey I brew."
"I will help too."
Ze Qi'en's voice was quite magnetic, inspiring trust.
"I will look forward to it."
"That's great!"
Upon receiving Bai Luo's consent, the two little ones immediately danced with joy.
"Work hard, so I can taste the honey you mentioned, Yapito, soon."
"Okay, Ice Emperor!"
"Hey, hey, don't exploit them."
Bai Luo laughed and bantered with Ice Emperor for a while, telling her not to bully the newcomers.
However, Yapito didn't feel this was workplace exploitation at all.
She was very grateful to Ice Emperor for saving her and her companions, and she also recognized her status as the leader of the Insect Demon Race.
Ze Qi'en felt the same way.
Thus, under Ice Emperor's triumphant expression, the two little ones followed her out of Bai Luo's house to play in the forest.
Soon, time came to the afternoon of the second day after Bai Luo's return.
"Is everyone here?"
Violet: "Now, let the executive meeting begin."
Bai Luo gathered all the executives around him.
Then, with Violet's assistance, Bai Luo 0.4 used extremely profound spatial magic to rearrange the entire town's layout.
The new town layout was a circle in the middle, with four distinct areas divided at each corner of the circle.
"These four areas are arranged according to spring, summer, autumn, and winter."
"The distribution of the four seasons is fixed."
"But the four areas will rotate clockwise at an interval of once per season, allowing each area to experience the changes of the four seasons."
This power was precisely the manifestation of nature possessed by Snow Empress.
"A circular street surrounding the central area branches out into four main roads: east, south, west, and north."
Various shops will open on both sides of the streets for residents to consume, purchase, and entertain themselves.
In addition, the most important Einzbern Castle was successfully placed by Bai Luo in the central area.