its not about the numbers. Its about sending a door bell ring to google. :D
Google doesnt have a canonical search node. its a cluster of machines workign to produce results.
you have 12 nodes producing results for your query. they have a time limit. common search results may be cached. Variable results numbers is expected under load.
not pleading the fifth, is cooperating… chill
for sure DING DING DING DING DING