I Am The Swarm

The Ratfolk’s currency was utterly useless to Luo Wen, and their mineral resources held little value to the Swarm at present. Without the capability to leave this planet, the minerals were worthless; and once off-planet, minerals were abundant in the universe.

Thus, Luo Wen decided it was better to exchange these relatively worthless assets for technology or ideas. If even one or two proved useful, it would be worth the effort.

During this time, Luo Wen had been exploring methods to enhance his mental strength. Relying solely on luck to recruit followers was far from sufficient for his ambition to establish a Swarm Research Institute. At this rate, who knew how long it would take to reach that goal?

However, his understanding of this ability was limited. It was akin to how humans naturally use their arms but struggle to comprehend the underlying mechanics. Luo Wen, being an ordinary individual in this regard, found it challenging to fully grasp the concept. Therefore, he avoided doggedly pursuing this single path without alternatives.

While researching ways to enhance his mental strength, he also sought other methods. His foundation in genetics proved helpful, and it led him to discover a relatively clever workaround.

He developed a potion whose primary ingredient was the Brood Nest’s blood, diluted countless times. This potion could effectively increase the recipient’s compatibility with the Swarm Network. Simply put, it shortened the “distance” on the path to connection.

For example, enhancing mental strength was like improving stamina, enabling one to walk farther along the path to find the “door.” Similarly, if someone had poor stamina but the distance to the door was shortened, the result would be the same.

Due to the significant dilution of Brood Nest blood, the potion was inexpensive to produce but had a notable drawback: it required an extended fermentation period. Simply put, the earlier it was administered, the better.

Morgan began selecting suitable candidates from the Imperial Space Research Institute. His initial targets were his old acquaintances, though he spoke vaguely about the so-called “cult” recruiting members.