Mitch hadn't felt the need to check what that mutation entailed before, as "Broodhouse" was the only mutation with a title resembling heightened proliferative capacity.
If he wasn't misremembering things, it was also the only alternative that wasn't available to him as well.
Therefore, he hadn't bothered double-checking what the effects were.
"Isn't this change… actually ideal for our plans?" Katherine eked out after some time.
Indeed, while a surprise in this situation would usually be a nightmare, this one was very welcome.
Yet Mitch didn't feel elated whatsoever.
It was too… easy.
The blessing, the title, and even the original mutation. Mitch thought it was all coincidental, at least he did before. He had chosen that title on a whim, and the blessing was so he could converse with Madeline.
As for the last piece, the name was glitched on his interface. But Mitch knew that it had something to do with the ants. Specifically, the main queen's adaptability.