Returning to Warahip, Kiana felt the sensations brought about by the partial soul fragments.
Her spiritual sea had expanded once again.
[Helped Kamen Rider overcome a crisis, killed the Spider-Man, obtained Gacha Spin *1]
[Chat Group Notification: Since Kamen Rider has fainted, the livestream will automatically close]
[Since a group member is seriously injured, the chat group will unlock a new function: Bug Tavern (includes Courtyard and Inn)]
Seeing the system notification for the newly unlocked function, Kiana tilted her head in confusion.
"Huh? Bug Tavern? Why does this name feel so insulting!"
Feeling that the name was full of malice, Kiana's face showed her indignation.
Before, that Little Dot Bronya always called her Tuna, Tuna!
She suspected the system was making a snide remark about Kiana—the embodiment of wisdom and beauty, innocence and kindness!
Impeach! Condemn! She had to severely criticize the system!
[Magical Girl: Why is it called Bug Tavern? I feel a strange sense of malice]
[Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Workhorse: To be honest, for real]
Just as Kiana was about to confront the system, the chat group issued another announcement.
[Update Announcement (v1.0): Bug Tavern: A place for Kianas to rest, entertain, recuperate, and gather]
[Once a Kiana enters the Bug Tavern, the world she is currently in will undergo a space-time anchor, ensuring that the time of entry and exit is consistent; no matter how long she stays in the tavern, only 1 second will pass in the outside world]
[Note: Space-time anchoring includes the physical body, so Kianas cannot exploit bugs to cultivate abilities in the tavern, but they can think and develop diversified uses for their own abilities there]
[The tavern is fully equipped, the courtyard scenery is beautiful, and the inn rooms can be arranged according to personal preference]
[Furthermore, tavern catering can be exchanged for a very small amount of points]
[Bug Tavern is an excellent little nest for Kianas' exclusive logistical support, recuperation, and chat gatherings!]
[And in the future, new group members will be pulled directly into the Bug Tavern for a reception before joining the group!]
"This is great! Doesn't this mean I can finally meet my group friends in person!"
Kiana's eyes sparkled, and then she looked at the ID 'Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Workhorse' with a meaningful smile on her face.
Jie jie jie, you spend all day thinking about sending This Young Miss off, so This Young Miss will send you off first today!
[Kiana: @Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Workhorse, sister, want to go to the tavern and hang out together?]
[Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Workhorse: (Clutching chest) What are you doing? I won't do anything to let Ganyu and Keqing down!]
[Gojo Kiana: You say that as if you've actually managed to woo them...]
[Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Workhorse: Speaking of which, it makes me angry. Every time I want to go out and ask them on a date, our Director always finds some reason to arrange something for me...]
[Kevin: Every time...]
[Kiana: It's always that coincidental...?]
[Senju Kiana: Watson, I think I've found the key point...]
[Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Workhorse:???]
[Goddess of Moonlight: I've figured it all out... Is this the so-called 'the spectator sees more clearly than the player'?]
[Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Workhorse: What are you all babbling about? Want a funeral package?]
[Gojo Kiana: Hahaha~ Let her stay confused, I'm going to the tavern to check it out first~]
With Gojo Kiana taking the lead, the group members entered the tavern one after another.
Kiana wanted to go in too, but Qingque's projection suddenly appeared in front of her.
"Kiana, the divination is out! It's bad, very bad!"
Qingque came out and gesticulated flusteredly at Kiana.
"What exactly did you calculate to make you panic like this?"
"According to the divination results, a haze is approaching this place. I fear Warahip will face a great calamity from the heavens..."
"Hey, hey, speak in plain English. Since when did you start talking in riddles, Qingque..."
Before Qingque could finish, Kiana interrupted her with a headache.
How could she understand that? Just give it to her straight!
"Ahem... that is to say, there's a group of guys hidden in this star system that can threaten the safety of Warahip."
"Moreover, the local civilization here has decayed to its limit, as if shrouded by a pair of invisible and greyish giant hands."
"I can only vaguely see human-shaped locust silhouettes and hear bursts of eerie insect cries. These are all that our Warahip's Matrix of Prescience could see."
Qingque pursed her lips and furrowed her brows, a look of trouble on her face.
"Can you only calculate something so vague...?"
"Yes, because the Imaginary Energy here is somewhat abnormal. For anything more specific, we'd need the help of Diviner Fu's Dharma Eye."
Qingque spread her hands helplessly and shook her head.
She wanted to see more too, but she had been in office for too short a time and her current strength was limited; there was really nothing she could do.
Seeing more meant a higher chance of winning against the crisis, and she didn't want to be in danger either!
She still wanted to keep her job and slack off properly.
Kiana thought about the vague information Qingque mentioned and fell into deep thought.
Perhaps a catastrophe occurred in Gresiavia decades ago.
And the mastermind behind that catastrophe... might be those human-like locusts.
Although she didn't know what means they used back then to directly control the local civilization and issue the Planet-locking announcement.
But without a doubt, these guys were not friendly, and they had a strong Swarm consciousness, were very united, and were cunning.
It wasn't hard to analyze that they had a significant connection with the Swarm.
Maybe it was a Swarm infestation.
But then again, among the Swarm in the entire galaxy, was there a branch whose appearance was so similar to humans?
Kiana didn't know the answer either; after all, she didn't know much about the affairs of the entire galaxy.
"Kiana, why don't we just detour? We can just notify the Alliance of the news here. The water here is a bit deep, it's not suitable for Warahip to wade in too early."
Seeing Kiana's contemplative look, Qingque spoke up to advise her.
Warahip had only just started not long ago, various aspects of people's livelihoods hadn't stabilized yet, and its military strength was slightly insufficient compared to other Arks.
At this time, it was not recommended to face an unknown threat at all. The best way was to avoid its edge and temporarily build up strength.
"Although you're right, Qingque, this involves the Swarm. If it's not controlled, it would likely be a devastating blow to the surroundings."
Kiana pinched her chin and looked outside, speaking with concern.
She also knew the dangers involved.
If she hadn't seen it or didn't know, it would be fine.
But now that she knew that the things inside coming out might harm the surrounding galactic civilizations... she couldn't help but want to protect them. She didn't know why, it was as if this instinct was engraved in her genes.
"Qingque, go back and continue the divination. We'll stay here and investigate for a while. Once there are results, I will report to the Alliance."
"Sigh... alright, alright. Having a General like you, I, Qingque, can only bear with it. Who let you be my slacking buddy~"
Qingque sighed slightly, her tone full of the compromise of 'I really can't do anything about you'.
"Hehe, before that, let's stay here for a while."
"Then I'll hang up first. I'll go back and divinate some more. If it doesn't work, I'll go consult my old boss..."
"Mm, don't overwork yourself, make sure to get more rest."
"When it's all over, play a few more rounds of Celestial Jade with me."
Qingque shook her head and waved her hand, then hung up the communication and disappeared from Kiana's sight.
"General, this humble girl has an important discovery."
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