Chapter 1, Reborn as a Cockroach

Undulating mountains, dense jungles, and a sea of living beings

Soon, due to excessive energy intake, it became necessary to stop eating, crawl out of the nest, and expend energy through exercise

The cockroach has a very small head and few brain cells, yet it seems to possess an infinite capacity for proliferation. The human soul drives the small head to contemplate complex issues, exhausting a number of brain cells, immediately consuming the stored nutrients and organic energy within the body, and generating new brain cells

Mountain range middle

Thousands of similar cockroaches coexist nearby, and during their feeding process, they also encounter issues of excessive energy and insufficient protein. Their intelligence is extremely low; they only know how to follow the guidance of inherited memories, crawling aimlessly at night, consuming energy through their movements while searching for the nearly impossible-to-find remains of insects

The nest is quite shallow, and the soft, withered branches and fallen leaves do not accumulate water. It is concealed by shrubs, making it impervious to wind and rain.

The leopard cat does not engage in futile efforts, but rather proceeds with a clear strategy in energy expenditure—struggling to climb a rock, and then gliding down gracefully.

The inheritance memory obtained upon completing the third molting reveals that the exact race of the patterned cloth is a branch tribe of the "Flying Fire Cockroach Clan," known as the "Red Cockroach Tribe," which rules over the entire jungle

The most wonderful aspect is that the decayed and decomposed leaves, softened and crisped by fungi, are easier to digest and absorb once consumed.

This is the original survival skill recorded in the memory of cockroaches

A completely black young cockroach stands on the tip of a leaf at the very top of the tallest tree on the mountain, swaying its antennae, slowly turning its body, and gazing in all directions

The position of the broken leg, a new walking foot is slowly growing out, one can feel that the little nutrients that were hard to store in the body have been completely consumed

The first four leg fractures were all due to accidental falls while training for flight capabilities

My soul should be a metal core radiated and mutated by escorting, fortuitously preserved in the air disaster, instinctively seizing the body of a gestating cockroach to continue surviving

A gentle breeze sweeps by, the leaves sway, and the great tree emits a subtle sound of "rustle rustle rustle".

The fervent enthusiasm just surged into my mind, only to vanish without a trace.

The nutrients required for growth and metamorphosis have all been consumed by the mind

The spotted leopard mournfully lifted its severed hind leg with its two front limbs and slowly began to gnaw at it

Banbu was skeptical about this

In the end, unfortunately, it fell heavily onto a hard pile of rubble.

The ability of short limb regeneration, which is possessed by many species of insects

Dusk

However, many bird species still inhabit the mountains, and they are active during the day, occasionally indulging in the leisurely capture of a few lost cockroaches for food

Alas, most of the sisters who were hatched in the same batch as me are already 7 years old

Where should I go and where should I come from

Cockroaches have wings, but they are generally not good at flying or may not be able to fly at all. Banbu intends to try exercising to see if he can master the ability to fly

The leopard cat clutched a thick, withered leaf and gnawed on it. After satisfying its hunger, it distinctly felt the organic energy consumed during the long journey and the rebirth from a broken leg rapidly restoring to fullness

Before dying, Banbu stood guard outside the warehouse, clearly remembering the moment when the warehouse shattered, and the radiation from the metallic core energy penetrated his battle armor without any obstruction. He lost consciousness, and when he awoke, he found himself in a brand new world, possessing a completely new body—a cockroach nymph that had just hatched from its egg sac

Thinking of it, I feel even more sorrowful

Which galaxy is this? The Milky Way? That shouldn't be the case. The Milky Way has long been fully explored by humanity, and there cannot be any primitive planets.

There are no excess nutrients in the body for it to grow back to its original form

Banbu finished eating its own insect legs and turned to look; the newly grown insect legs had only reached half the original size.

This is already the fifth time he has broken his leg, so he is behaving very calmly

The challenge lies in protein and other nutrients

Banbu speculates that it possesses human intelligence, attributing this to the reason of overthinking

The newly born grow at an exceedingly slow pace.

The nest of the mottled owl is established within the thick layer of fallen leaves accumulated in the underbrush

The reason why the mottled cloth persists tenaciously is to verify a question: Can cockroaches, like humans, change gradually through scientific training

It is rare to have meat, and one must not miss any morsel. Calmly holding onto one's severed leg, one leisurely gnaws at it.

Hephaestus Galaxy? Or perhaps a more distant galaxy?

The inheritance of memory guides, decayed leaves are the lowest quality food, only meat can aid in rapid growth, and this is indeed the case

At the age of 7, the transition to the juvenile stage at age 10 is already near, yet I have only completed 3 molts and currently remain in the weak stage of age 4

Then I will just live for now, taking one step at a time

The most fatal aspect is that my soul has been mutated by radiation, detaching from the realm of humanity at the level of the soul

If possible, then perhaps the weak cockroach could also become strong, even undergoing genetic evolution

However, the spotted cloth can immediately regenerate its short limbs

Low and elongated mountains, undulating peaks

Banbu carefully observed and realized that his ability was somewhat unique

The processes of eating, digestion, and absorption consume energy and also result in significant nutrient loss

Night has fallen

The consumed organic energy is easily restored

... ...

As a Galactic Federation interstellar warrior, I am most aware of humanity's attitude towards alien intelligent species. Sending a signal to summon the Federation's army is no different from seeking one's own demise

Instinctively, it desperately flutters its underdeveloped wings, carried by the gentle breeze, soaring through the air

Underneath a broadleaf tree is a thicket of shrubs

However ... ...

The leopard gnawed at its own leg flesh, silently contemplating

The juvenile cockroach standing at the top of the tree is named Banbu · Huo Si, belonging to the Galactic Federation Thunder Expedition Corps, 7th Army, Logistics Transport Unit, 419 Transport Team, Private 3. Its duty is to guard the precious cargo on the transport spaceship

Standing atop the leaves of the great tree, the patterned cloth fell into deep contemplation

Everywhere there are barren mountains and vegetation, this is an undeveloped primitive planet! A primitive planet that nurtures carbon-based life!

Climbing upwards and overcoming gravity can intensify energy expenditure

In the presence of flying birds, cockroaches have no capacity for resistance; once they are discovered and targeted, they inevitably become food. What kind of ruler does this make them

According to the inherited memory of cockroaches, I must complete at least 9 molts before the arrival of winter to reach the sub-adult stage; otherwise, I will not survive the harsh winter

The transport spaceship designated "Luan-K704," is currently transporting a vast amount of spoils plundered from the metal race known as "Kapas" in the Hephaestus star system.

Firstly, I am no longer human. Secondly, it is uncertain whether there are remnants of warships that have crashed on this planet. Even if warship wreckage is found, it does not necessarily contain a long-range communicator that emits a distress signal. Even if such a device exists, the distance may be unknown, and it may not be able to transmit to the command center.

The cockroach has six legs, but nowadays it has only five, which does not significantly affect its ability to walk. It nimbly climbs towards the hillside, returning to its nest along the same path.

At merely 4 years of age, the frail body is utterly weak, with one walking leg completely broken off.

Banbu analyzes high-level human knowledge, advocating for increased consumption and exercise, while suggesting reduced cognitive effort. Even with withered branches and fallen leaves, growth can be sustained. The fundamental reason for slow personal growth lies in the instinctive habit of overthinking problems.

The Kapas tribe is a semi-technological, semi-martial civilization that achieves self-evolution through cultivation, and has been completely destroyed by the human army. The spoils include 8 metallic cores of the dominator level, and it is said that in this endeavor, the human race also sacrificed 11 martial masters of the dominator level

It has become this way now, living on is rather meaningless

On its way back to the Milky Way, the ship K704 encountered a space-time turbulence during a spatial jump. In a fraction of a second, the sturdy hull was torn to pieces by an unmatched spatial force

Other cockroaches that lose legs or antennae can only regrow them during their next molting.

The mountains and fields are teeming with cockroaches, while other types of insects are scarce, and terrestrial animals are rare; they can be considered the rulers.

Now, I am no longer human, but have transformed into a nymph cockroach

A broken leg can regenerate, but the cost is substantial

I have struck it rich! Discovering such a primitive planet suitable for human habitation, how much merit reward can I obtain? Perhaps I could be promoted to become the governor of the planet...

Flapping and gliding, countering the gravitational pull of descent, consumes more physical energy while also conveniently training one's flying skills

The climbing ability of cockroaches is not strong; the shaking leaves shake off the speckles, causing them to fall to the ground

"Dying early leads to early reincarnation, or so they say... But what if, just what if, one cannot be reborn? Wouldn't that mean I would be truly gone?"

If it is not possible, then it means that cockroaches are a thoroughly inferior species, with no prospects to speak of. Living on in a state of mere survival is utterly meaningless; dying early and being reborn would be the wisest course of action

The nest is surrounded by an abundance of food, which, although of poor quality and lacking in nutrition, is valuable for its inexhaustibility and endless supply.

The night is the optimal time for cockroaches to be active

Like intertwined blue and green silk satin, a crystal-clear life planet, the most brilliant pearl in the universe