The Queen regrew the humanoid upper body, and the moment he saw her face, he felt something was off. She was smiling with what looked like genuine happiness.
"You are not that far into C-grade, yet still display such power,” she said while looking him over. “You truly are an exceptional specimen of a human, with Records surpassing my expectations. The offer still stands; you have proven yourself worthy of respect. Have your humans join the hive, and you can lead them. Whichever god you serve will also help strengthen their relationship with the Endless Empire, and all you would have to sacrifice is a bit of your misplaced pride."
"I thought the time for bullshit was over," Jake said, annoyed.
"Your defiance only makes you all the more enticing. Now, please do not struggle too much and m
