I've died 47 times in this game, so I've decided to sell it.

The host's memory blockade is triggered by its own death mechanism and is a self-protective measure of the deep consciousness.

After each death and restart, the system automatically seals the deep painful memories corresponding to that death to prevent the host's consciousness from overloading and collapsing.

The memories related to Grammer are the most traumatic of all the host's past experiences and cannot be unlocked in a conventional way.

Two hard conditions must be met to unlock the memory lock:

First, the host actively contacts the core events of that memory segment.

Second, the host's current mental state is stable and sufficient to withstand the impact of regaining complete memories.

Qi Ye was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected it to be so troublesome.

"So the entire scene I just saw inside the formation was only a preview? It doesn't count as recovering my memories at all?"

[Correct. In preview mode, the host observes memories from a third-party observer's perspective, with emotions and consciousness highly separated, and it will not trigger the unlocking of real memories.]

To fully restore the complete memory, the host needs to immerse themselves in the entire process again from a first-person perspective.

This operation carries extremely high psychological risks, and the system does not recommend that the host attempt it in their current state.

"Okay, I understand."

Qi Ye rubbed his throbbing temples helplessly, suppressing his regret, and then posed the second crucial question.

"The second thing. I am clearly the mother of all the Iron Cavalry in my memory, and in theory I should be able to connect with the swarm and sense the Iron Cavalry, but I can't sense anything now."

"Forget about the Ironclad's consciousness signals, we can't even detect the slightest trace of the Zerg. Why?"

The host's current physical body is fundamentally different from the original mother body during the Grammer period.

The host experiences multiple deaths and restarts, with each resurrection completely reshaping the physical structure.

System scan revealed that the original Zerg gene fragments within the host's body have been repeatedly remodeled and layered, and are currently in a deep dormant state.

[System releases necessary conditions for gene activation:]

[1. The host body needs to re-expose itself to the same Zerg gene sequence as an activation medium.]

[II. The host must perform at least one action that aligns with the logic of the reproductive system to forcibly trigger the re-expression of dormant gene chains.]

Qi Ye raised an eyebrow, her face full of curiosity as she pressed for an answer:

"Secondly, behaviors that align with the breeding system? What exactly does that mean?"

The core logic of breeding is: continuation, diffusion, and cluster survival.

The Grammer mother worm breeding system, based on this logic, derives a complete cluster symbiosis and gene inheritance mechanism.

To awaken the dormant Zerg Primarch genes in the host, the corresponding core logic behavior must be matched.

Based on comprehensive system analysis and calculations, sexual activity is the optimal activation pathway among all feasible options for the host.

"Snapped"

Qi Ye loosened his grip, and the heavy booklet slipped from his hand and slammed onto the wooden table.

He was stunned on the spot, his face full of disbelief.

"W-what did you say?"

Sexual intercourse is the most efficient and time-saving method, with a gene activation success rate of approximately 97%.

Qi Ye was completely dumbfounded, and the only word left in her mind was "outrageous".

In all his years, he had never heard of such an absurd activation condition, and for a moment he even wondered if the system had a bug.

He swallowed hard, then checked again in disbelief:

"Say it again? Did I hear you right?"

This behavior represents the current unique optimal solution.

The host can interact with any individual carrying homologous Zerg genes that is compatible with its reproductive destiny, and can directly trigger the re-expression of dormant gene chains.

If no compatible individuals of the same origin are available, activation can still be completed with ordinary individuals, but the success rate will drop to 72%, and multiple interactions will be required for the activation to take effect.

Qi Ye never expected it to be so outrageous; the conditions for unlocking a genetic ability were so difficult.

"You mean... I have to have sex with someone else in order to activate the Zerg Primarch genes within me?"

The system only provides objectively optimal solutions and does not interfere with the host's private choices or social relationships.

Qi Ye raised her hand to cover her face, thought for a moment, and then suddenly asked.

"What if... I look for Firefly? She's a Molten Iron Knight, so she must have Zerg genes, right?"

[The Firefly is a genuine Molten Iron Rider clone, fully inheriting the homologous gene sequence of the Grammer Zerg.]

The host and the individual complete the corresponding interaction, perfectly adapting to the breeding activation logic, with a stable gene awakening success rate of 97%.

Qiye took her hands off her face and stared at the ceiling for a long time.

"That's really something."

He stood up, casually stuffed the booklet back into the box, not even bothering to close the lid properly.

"Never mind, this thing isn't important."

Whether it's activated or not, it won't kill anyone.

"Let the Zerg genes sleep; it's not like I have to be the empress."

He took a step toward the door, then stopped.

"However... if we really want to activate it..."

He leaned back against the table, crossed his arms, and started thinking.

"Liu Ying won't do; she's with the Star Core Hunters. I can't just run over there and tell them."

"Hey, I'm your queen, let's take a nap together and activate our genes." She'd probably just swat me like a bug.

He thought for a moment, then muttered to himself, "What about March 7th? Or a star?"

He could see the level of affection between those two people.

March 7th, 93rd

Star, 95

He touched his chin.

Xing's favorability rating is already at 95?

Could it be because she can also see the affection level panel?

Then I could sense that my feelings for her were growing, which in turn increased her feelings for me.

It's like stepping on your own foot with your left, or rolling yourself up in a spiral, causing your favorability to skyrocket.

It's so high on March 7th, is it because I'm too handsome?

Chapter 216 You Lost

Qi Ye was too lazy to think about those upsetting things anymore. She dusted off her clothes and pushed open the door to leave the archives room.

The sounds at the end of the corridor grew clearer, a mixture of Qingque's laughter and March 7's wailing.

He turned the corner and saw the two sitting at a stone table in Qingque, with a deck of cards spread out in the middle.

March 7th's face was scrunched up, clutching the last few cards in his hand, while Qingque crossed his legs, looking smug.

"You lost." Qingque slammed her last three cards on the table.

March 7th's eyes widened: "How did you win again!"

"Little Yue, you're still too green."

Qingque shook his head, acting like an experienced person.

"If you want to beat me, you'll need at least 20,000 years of training."

On March 7th, he slammed the cards on the table: "I'm not playing anymore! You're bullying me!"

"How did I bully you? You played the cards yourself, and you lost because of your own skill. That's called ability."

March 7th was so angry that her cheeks puffed up. She turned her head and saw Qiye walking over. Her eyes immediately lit up.

"Qiye! Waaaaah, help me! She's bullying me!"

Qi Ye walked to the table, looked down at the miserable state of March 7, and then at the smugness that Qing Que couldn't hide on her face.

"Little sparrow, you've got quite the nerve."

He pulled out a chair and sat down, looking at the person opposite him with a half-smile.

"You haven't forgotten your previous lesson, have you? Or are you planning another crushing defeat?"

Upon hearing this, Qingque's smile faded slightly.

Of course she remembered the last time she played cards with this guy, she lost pretty badly.

But that's the current her; she's no longer the Qingque she once was.

"A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days of separation."

Qingque slammed the cards on the table and straightened his back.

"Let me tell you, I am no longer the Qingque I once was."

"If you fight me today, you will surely lose. Do you dare to fight?"

Qi Ye smiled.

"Why don't you dare."

He gestured with his chin toward March 7th: "Make way for me."

March 7th felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and immediately sprang up and stepped aside, clasping his hands together: "Go for it! Avenge me!"

Qi Ye sat down opposite Qing Que and rolled up his sleeves.

Qingque began shuffling the cards with swift and efficient movements, clearly having practiced extensively in private.

"Let's get this straight, no cheating." Qingque shuffled the cards.

When have I ever cheated?

"Last time you played cards with me, my hand was so bad it was like it was cursed. You dare say you didn't cheat?"

"I was just lucky."

"You're lucky my foot. You're not going to be able to use that trick again this time."

Qi Ye smiled but didn't reply.

He turned to look at March 7th and said:

"Hmph, that's real strength. Little March, Music?"

March 7th scratched his head sheepishly: "What music?"

"Hurry up and make a name for yourself, it has to match your temperament, don't you understand, Little March?"

"Oh oh oh."

March 7th nodded blankly, took out his phone and scrolled through it for a long time before finally selecting a song he didn't know where he had downloaded it from.

The drumbeats rang out, sounding like the suona played by the street performers on Changle Street, creating a festive atmosphere.

Qiye took a piece of chocolate out of her pocket, tore open the wrapper, and popped it into her mouth.

He crossed his legs, tapped his fingers on the table twice, and struck what he thought was an incredibly cool pose.

"Hmph hmph hmph hmph."

Qingque stared in disbelief: "What are you doing?"

"Little Sparrow, this time you will witness my true strength."

He beckoned to Qingque with his index finger, "Shine my shoes."

Upon hearing the words "shoe shine," Qingque immediately perked up.

Of course she remembered what happened after that guy said that last time.