As the Zerg hit the ground, their invasion turned into a merciless wave of massacre and destruction, ripping through the planet's peaceful landscape.
Fields and forests, once full of life, were soon left empty and broken. The Zerg moved with unrelenting hunger, wiping out every trace of greenery, trees, and creatures they encountered.
The wild beasts on the planet tried to escape but were hopelessly outmatched by the swift scouts and massive soldiers who didn't hesitate for even a moment.
These Zerg drones were nothing short of relentless predators, programmed to find and devour everything for the Queen.
The Zerg's efficient destruction caused the planet's environment to rapidly decay. With every organism they devoured, the ground grew darker, the skies began to dull, and the once vibrant landscape started to rot.
Flowers wilted, trees collapsed, and streams of clear water turned murky, poisoned by the energy-draining presence of the invaders.
As the initial scout forces moved further from their drop pods, they split into small groups, covering as much ground as possible.
One scout snarled as it dug its claws into the earth, its mandibles snapping in excitement as it tore apart the spiritual veins in the ground and absorbed the raw energy that flowed from it.
The energy was then stored in their stomachs, which seemed to have endless capacity, able to absorb anything.
This is something only the Zerg can do, similar to worker ants who help the Queen collect resources.
"More!" it growled, its many eyes gleaming with satisfaction as it observed the devastation through the hive's vision. "Leave no creature alive."
(A/N: I forgot to mention that the Zerg do have a different language, but I felt it would be too confusing to add that and then translate it, so I scrapped the idea.)
Every Zerg present worked in an organized way due to the many times they had done this before; their actions synchronized like a well-oiled machine, each member knowing exactly what to do.
The larger soldier drones lumbered across the landscape, crushing boulders and uprooting trees to clear the path for smaller units.
Some of the drones were dedicated to absorbing the minerals within the soil, draining every last ounce of energy from even the ground they walked on.
In one area, a pack of drones surrounded a massive tree. The tree, ancient and strong, held a dense concentration of energy within its roots.
Without hesitation, the drones sunk their claws into the tree's trunk, their bodies pulsing as they absorbed its life force.
In moments, the tree shriveled up and crumbled to dust, its energy absorbed into the hive and the Queen waiting far away.
One Zerg scout, small and agile, found a hidden group of creatures huddled together. The creatures tried to hide, trembling, but it was of no use.
With a swipe of its claws, the scout dispatched them and absorbed their energy, leaving nothing behind.
The ground where they stood became cracked and barren, no longer able to sustain any life.
The Hive Master continued watching from its throne on the ship, observing as the world, which was brimming with life, slowly decayed.
"This world weakens quickly," it observed, the low rumble of its voice filled with dark amusement. "So fragile. So easy to break. Such a waste of space."
What had once been a place teeming with life and beauty was now nothing more than a scarred, gray wasteland. "Another world for the Queen," it murmured, a satisfied growl in its voice.
Just as the last pods were being pulled in, one of the hive's navigators stepped forward, its eyes sharp and alert.
"Hive Master, we've detected another world nearby. Similar life signatures, even stronger energy readings."
This piqued the Hive Master's interest. "Another world? Show me."
The navigator pulled up a view of the new planet—a world of oceans, vast landscapes, and towering mountains.
It was Nexara, though the Zerg had no idea of the world's significance or its inhabitants.
The Hive Master's mandibles clicked in excitement. "A stronger source... promising. Prepare the swarm. We move to devour this new world."
Beside it, the lieutenant's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Perhaps this one will offer a real challenge," it hissed, eager for the thrill of the hunt.
The Hive Master leaned forward, its voice dark with hunger. "Let us see if this world holds anything worth our time. Ready the invasion pods. We begin again."
The hive-ship shifted direction, its massive engines powering up as it locked onto Nexara's coordinates.
Inside, the Zerg buzzed with anticipation, their claws twitching and mandibles snapping in excitement.
The Hive Master, watching the new world approach on the screens, allowed itself a twisted grin.
"Another feast awaits us," it murmured, voice full of dark promise. "And this time, perhaps we will find something more... fulfilling."
With that, the hive-ship surged forward, carrying its swarm of hungry invaders toward Nexara.
But what they thought would be a easy planet would soon become their worst nightmare, it's just that they don't know that yet, but they will soon.
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A/N: Hey there, from this and the last chapter, you must have been wondering why the Zerg were able to find a living planet, which was supposed to be rare, and these types of planets are rare.
But what the Zerg found is something different from Nexara, which is that this world does not have a race as the overlords.
This is where the difference comes: without a race inhabiting the world, the world's will cannot be born.
This makes the worlds with no World Will similar to a resource planet with abundant resources.
I hope this solves any confusion that you might have.
Thank you.
Author.