I Am The Swarm

Chapter 270: The Story

The attendees’ eyes lit up. Dr. Balt’s explanation was straightforward, and everyone understood the implications.

Who wouldn’t want to live a few years longer? Especially for those in high positions of power, longevity was an irresistible temptation.

While the fruit’s actual problems went far beyond the “minor flaws” Dr. Balt casually mentioned, the allure of extended life would undoubtedly mobilize the entire civilization. With enough resources and effort, these “minor flaws” might indeed become trivial.

“Doctor, is there anything your re

Hence, the Swarm needed to craft a plausible narrative to support its actions.

For instance, the story of Kaida leading the Riken to discover the life-extending plants was carefully constructed. From Cross’s capture and subsequent rescue to her promotion of the patrol captain who risked his life to protect her, every step was deliberate.

The chain of events continued: with the Swarm resuming hunting operations, Cross retaliated by assigning the special forces to drop a nuclear bomb. The blast attracted Godzilla, leading to its pursuit, lair exploration, and eventual discovery of the “treasure.”

This sequence of events was supported by orders from higher-ups, mission logs, and gunboat travel records, all of which could be corroborated.

Even if someone were to investigate further, Cross’s rise to captain, her involvement in this mission, and even her personal background—family, education, career—all followed a reasonable trajectory.

This was the hallmark of a successful story.

Luo Wen understood that if the fungal carpet were to appear on a Riken planet, its origins would be scrutinized. Observers would need to determine how it arrived, making direct transportation by an insider implausible.

But a well-constructed narrative? That could carry the day.