Unwritten Mythos

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Nanyan Hotel.

An upscale establishment.

Mei, dressed in her normal clothes, stepped into the hotel. Immediately, she noticed two women with rather unusual figures coming.

"Welcome, please follow us," they said in unison.

Odd... Why do I feel like I'm being observed?

Accompanied by the two women, Mei proceeded through the lobby and into the elevator, ascending to the top floor of Nanyan Hotel.

The pinnacle floor of the hotel sprawled magnificently. The decor was opulent, the illumination radiant, and a multitude of uniformed women stood in two orderly rows.

Their movements were as synchronized as clockwork, with expressions mirroring one another perfectly.

Apart from these women, a pair of industrial figures bustled about on the floor.

Their actions seemed governed by some unspoken directive, moving in a precise choreography.

Recalling her initial arrival at the hotel, Mei noted that the female attendants below adhered to a similar routine.

Now, Nanyan Hotel resembles an enormous honeycomb.

These women were akin to worker bees.

Yet, one question lingered: Were there any male staff members here?

The answer was resoundingly clear.

No.

At that moment, Vex entered, adorned in a white skirt and fur coat, a smile gracing her lips.

"Lord Aurora gracing us with a visit is truly the greatest honor," She greeted warmly.

Mei surveyed the scene, then turned her attention to Vex, "004, have you ever heard the saying?"

"If people work without respite, they'll wear themselves out."

Vex blinked, catching Mei's drift, "Ah, you mean..."

"Ensuring employees have ample time to rest each day, correct? Rest assured, my dear Lord, you needn't worry about that. I prioritize their well-being above all else."

...

Mei followed Vex to a round table at the front, where a 3D stereoscopic model of Beiling City sat.

"This is the gift you mentioned?" Mei inquired, eyeing the model.

Vex shook her head, then gestured towards the northern suburbs, where a coastal industrial zone was depicted.

"No, this is it."

"I sensed that you might need an even larger and entirely secure base, so I acquired all the factories and land in the entire Minami area."

"Of course, this transaction went smoothly thanks to the ability you bestowed upon me," Vex added, her smile widening.

"All the factories and land in the entire Minami area?" Mei echoed, incredulous.

"Indeed, it's merely a modest beginning," Vex replied, her tone serene.

It couldn't be...

How did she manage that?

Acquiring such a vast expansion of land and numerous factories...

...

After a moment of contemplation, Mei's thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of morning.

As breakfast was promptly delivered to her room, Mei couldn't shake off a nagging realization.

"Queen Bee's ability doesn't align with my initial analysis," She mused. Originally, Mei had presumed that Queen Bee could independently generate unique life forms, rather than relying on fluids to transform and manipulate humans.