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BD - Chapter 212 - Don't Bee-veal Your Bee-sires!
🕑 Added 2024-12-20 20:05:00 +0000 UTCOnce the celebrations concluded, Belissar gathered his council. He told them of Hesfalle’s recommendations and the incoming rabbits. Chief Rohsuak and Metsaitti appeared quite excited about the rabbits.
“We also have enough DP for another shop purchase. Is there anything the Tower urgently needs?”
The karnuq shook their heads while the bees danced the negative, so Belissar continued.
“In that case, let’s buy another monster choice. Hesfalle recommended carnivorous bees to help with the Death room, so hopefully we can get some of those.”
The bees all saluted at that, so Belissar pressed forward. Tarwantrad’s expression waved for a moment, but Belissar was already navigating the DP shop and so didn’t notice.
Extra monster choice purchased. One monster choice now available.
Please select a monster:
- Monster Bee Captain (Rarity: Uncommon, Type: Bee)
- Monster Mason Bee (Rarity: Common, Type: Bee, Ground)
- Monster Bee Burster (Rarity: Uncommon, Type: Bee)
Belissar’s expression gradually fell as he read the choices. All repeats…and not a carnivorous bee in sight. He heaved a sigh.
“Guess we’re not getting it this time.”
Tarwantrad sighed herself and shook her head.
“It’s just a superstition but…if I happen to really want an option it never seems to appear. Especially if I saw it earlier and didn’t pick it…”
Belissar thought for a moment before nodding along. He recalled how many times he saw Dirt Tunnels and Digger Bees…until he needed them.
He shook his head. Like it or not, no carnivorous bees were on the table today and any new bees were helpful, so he proceeded to read the choices. They were all repeats, but he hadn’t seen them for a bit while several people present never heard them at all, so he went over them in depth.
Monster Bee Captain
Vitality: Minimal
Strength: Minor
Speed: Average
Magic: Minor
Defense: Minor
Resistance: Minimal
Special: Minor
Notable Skills: Poison Sting, Death Blow, Brood Offspring, Brood Commander
Evolves From: Monster Bee Soldier
Description: A monster bee soldier specialized in command. More intelligent than normal and able to command and buff squads of soldier bees. Not much stronger than a normal soldier, but a key part in improving the sophistication and coordination of the hive. In addition to existing monster bee soldiers evolving, a few monster bee soldiers may be born as captains.
Belissar rubbed his chin. Previously, he had declined monster bee captains because commanding and boosting the soldier bees seemed less impactful than acquiring new options. But now…the Tower had just received a bunch of new options from reward choices, Circle master boons, and the bees’ own efforts, and would receive even more in the near future. Not to mention Tarwantrad’s advice on support options hung fresh in his mind. Now might be an excellent time to pick up captains and see how they impacted the hives…
Monster Mason Bee
Vitality: Minimal+
Strength: Minimal+
Speed: Average
Magic: Minimal
Defense: Minimal
Resistance: Minimal
Special: Minimal
Notable Skills: Poison Sting, Mud Pack
Spawner Upkeep: 1
Description: A mason bee that has accumulated enough Ground mana to become something more. Capable of forming mud and other chewable materials into basic structures.
Belissar crossed his arms and hummed. Monster mason bees also had more to recommend them this time. He had acquired clay and could now use water stones and ponds to turn dirt into mud, so the mason bees would have plenty of material to work with. From the name he wondered if they could work with stone, which he also now had access to, though the description mentioned they had to be able to chew the materials. Even if not, with the Third of the Third organizing her hive, digging monster bees, bumblebees, and carpenter bees into a construction team, mason bees might prove useful to her. Plus, the existence of lumber bees that evolved from carpenters might imply that mason bees would also have an evolution.
And, as with the captains, now would be an excellent time to acquire a new kind of bee that wouldn’t directly contribute to the army.
Monster Bee Burster
Vitality: Minimal
Strength: Minimal
Speed: Average
Magic: Minor
Defense: Minimal
Resistance: Minimal
Special: Below Average
Notable Skills: Death Burst, Brood Offspring
Evolves From: Monster Bee Soldier, Monster Bee Sprayer
Description: This monster bee sprayer variant’s venom has grown so caustic and volatile that it cannot be contained. The monster bee burster holds its venom ingredients in separate glands, only to be mixed at the moment of attack. Once it does so, it soon explodes, subjecting its surroundings to a powerful blast that showers the area in toxins.
Belissar’s face still cramped reading this one. Resolutions to accept necessary casualties or not, he still really didn’t like this option. Even berserkers didn’t necessarily have to die to fight, they were at their most powerful when they did but they could hypothetically contribute to a battle as just a more powerful soldier. Bursters, on the other hand, didn’t even have any other attack skills besides Death Burst.
Well, it was the only direct combat option this time…right after he had selected a direct combat option. Belissar all but ruled that one out but he wanted to get his bees’ honest opinions on the choices, so he held his tongue for now.
“What do you all think?”
The Firstborn danced for the battle meadow queens, save the Third of the Third.
“Captains help coordinate, help with bigger army.”
The Third of the Third, meanwhile, danced as he expected.
“Masons build things? Use mud to build?”
Belissar nodded at her. He then tried to keep his expression neutral as he asked the necessary question.
“And bursters?”
The Third of the Third turned to the Firstborn, who danced for them both.
“Evolve bee for one attack. Could, but expensive. Hard to train.”
Belissar wanted to sigh in relief but held it in. If the bees didn’t care for the option, he could rule it out without any guilt or hesitation.
The Third of the Sixth agreed with the Firstborn’s assessment, while the First of the Fifth pointed out that captains might help them organize honey deliveries since soldiers were responsible for that task. The Orchard bees didn’t have much opinion besides the Fourth of the Seventh zipping around and calling all the options amazing.
The karnuq likewise weren’t particularly opinionated on this choice, which left Tarwantrad. Tarwantrad gave him a wink.
“I’d recommend holding off on mason bees for now. Otherwise…”
Her face turned complicated.
“I do actually make use of flowers similar to bursters so I can vouch for their effectiveness but…with bees…I can plant some of those in the nursery if that would help?”
Belissar smiled.
“It would, actually.”
Chief Rohsuak interjected as well.
“Juosiutik is also working on her firepots as an additional alternative, Tower Keeper.”
Belissar’s smile grew.
“Good, then safe to say we rule out that one?”
Tarwantrad and Chief Rohsuak nodded while the bees danced a salute. At that point, Belissar had made his decision. Between the bees’ own preferences and his recent conversations with Tarwantrad, it wasn’t difficult to pick.
“Let’s go with captains, then? Sounds like they’re a good choice to help out what we already have.”
Monster Bee Captains are now available. Monster Soldier Bees may now evolve into Monster Bee Captains. Some Monster Bee Soldiers will now spawn as Monster Bee Captains.
The bees erupted into their usual flurry of “Amazing, incredible!” and “King best king!” dances…drawing Tarwantrad into the celebration as well. Belissar and the karnuq laughed and smiled along.
When they all had calmed down, they discussed some future plans. Since they hadn’t gotten a carnivorous bee this time, Belissar decided to hold off on setting up the Death room just yet, since he wanted the bees there to start acclimating from the very beginning. Additionally, his DP income from the karnuq meant it would only take a few days for another choice.
Tarwantrad quietly lost focus for a bit when she heard that.
But the discussions went on even without her. Belissar decided to wait on upgrades and save his DP for monster choices until he got a suitable bee. His batch of mead for the gods was nearly done as well, so maybe the God of Bees would give him another rare monster choice. The karnuq and Tarwantrad’s eyes lit up when they heard Belissar was making mead.
With evening turning to night and the immediate course of action decided, the group called it there and dispersed.
***
First thing the next morning, Belissar checked on the mead jars. He took a sip out of one of the mana honey jars…and smiled.
It was ready. More than ready, even without any variation in the recipe, it was the best mead he had ever tasted. Even a sip filled his body with warmth thanks to the mana concentrated within it.
He checked the others as well. The healing herb mead was a tad bitter but had a refreshing aftertaste. The maddening mead was tart…though Belissar wasn’t sure as he washed it down with antidote honey. He knew it was safe for him to eat maddening honey…but he didn’t want to get too intoxicated at the very start of the day.
The same went for sedating, it’s taste more subdued in the first place. The mead from the digging bees’ honey, on the other hand, had an earthy taste and felt heavy in his stomach.
And then, finally, Belissar checked on the burning honey mead…
He frowned. The jar was still filled with diluted honey.
Author’s Note:
…flower one, you were supposed to warn Belissar about the desire sensor. But ah well, at least we got captains, finally. Hopefully the Queen of All Bees will cover it…
Once Belissar figures out what’s going on with the mead, that is. Well, at least Flower won’t be upset this time…
Anyways!
Will the carnivorous bee options ever show up again? Will the Queen of All Bees handle it? What’s going on with the fire mead? Tune in next time, to find out!
Comments
AEgamer1
The plan as of the moment is for the schedule to continue as normal, with the understanding that disruptions may occur.
Durphymcbob
Quick question with the holidays and new years coming up will you be taking time off to spend time with family? Or will the schedule continue as normal.
Lisa
They can’t actually make mason bees, since they’re a completely different species. But they might be able to get a mud bee by crossing swimming and digging bees.
Michael Grover
For once I agree that the burst bees have no place in this bee army. As pointed out. There are other ways to make booms or spread doom and death. Both of the other choices were solid and I think he made the right choice. Mainly because I get the feeling if he notes down the info on the Mason bees. The queens might figure out how to evolve one on their own. Just a matter of right base form and mana types.
Tsorov
I think the circle can't do what Bellissar does, since they have far less purifications. I would assume the little hunger shades form from what the tower can take from the greater hunger mass. Since the circle is surrounded by a barrier, their towers can't really make these little shades and so don't generate DP. Also, since they can't gain anything from it, they probably don't have any enclaves in the dungeons. But that is just my thoughts on this
TheLostGolem
Also, now that I think about it, most mead is diluted with water. But that makes no sense for fire mead, since water and fire are typically viewed as opposites. Maybe dilute the honey with lava? That with the fire yeast from fire mana flowers?
Bryan
I'm still stuck on the fact that the First of the Fifth was granted the idea that Ambrosia can be made by her tiny, tiny hands. That's epic quest kind of deal.
TheLostGolem
Let's bee real tho. Zerglings are the ultimate weapon of the final war.
TheLostGolem
It's IMBA. Lmao
The furry in your walls in your walls
Is the mead too hot for the yeast?
AEgamer1
Can you imagine how all the terrans would complain if we had bee banelings that can fly?
Durphymcbob
Thanks for the chapter! Monster bee captains! Good choice all and all, plus the busters are pretty much useless with howbthe bee army currently runs things just to much investment even if they had the ok for suicide runs. The army as evolved past fighting like normal bees to something more powerful and sofisticated that can easily handle constant battle. And this is the 3rd new monster we have gotten before they are actually implemented, wow, once we get the captians, assassins, and wax golems actually joining the battlefields we should have a large increase in power. And Tarwantrad being surprised by Belissar's DP income that is surprising actually all he did was dedicated a floor to building a village, and those villages pray and give gifts to the towers patron and challenge the tower to fight some shades and he doesnt even force them to they do it they give items and pray because they want blessings same with fighting the shades they want to train and get stronger. I'm honestly surprised the circle doesn't do that. And the fire mead hmm that is investing maybe since the fire mead is so far away from a source of fire mana it struggles to be made, or probably the heat of the fire honey kills the yeast in the mead not allowing it to ferment, or maybe it's something else who knows. Well he might not have the fire mead he needs to complete the god of fire and the god of flowers quests but, he should have enough to complete bees quest right? Maybe that reward will be some room or perk that helps with mead production, and would allow the fire mead to be made easier. I do remember Bee talking about investing more in Mead when she first got it from Belissar.
TheLostGolem
@Icalos. I have the solution to your fire mead issue. After doing some research, it turns out that most flowers do contain yeast in their nectar. Logically, Fire Mana flowers should have fire yeast in the nectar. When Bees process honey, it probably does kill off the yeast, (thus the honey doesn't turn into mead). While Belissar probably wouldn't know that, Tarwantrad is likely to be aware of the yeast existing in nectar, (since the whole flower dungeon thing) With this in mind, getting fire yeast is entirely viable! The problem is solved!
TheLostGolem
No bee banelings.... well, that would totally bee a waste anyway.
Jeremy Farnham
My guess is fire honey is too hot for the yeast to survive
Fernando Oliveira
Thanks for the chapter. Loved it. I understand that belissar wants to wait to set up the death room until he has the appropriate bees. He should keep developing other types of room in the meantime. The mead is ready! Most of it at least. Lol. Hmm the burning mead isn't ready yet, interesting. Maybe it has to be perpetually heated? Or maybe it needs more time.
Damian Karis
I bet the fire mead has to be heated, it’s definitely meant to be drunk hot
