In the Federation's office.
Xie Wen sat in his chair, looking at the StarNet beside him, then sighed.
He hadn't expected that thing to spare even the remote region of the Insect King.
Was that thing preparing to cast its net?
Xie Wen, with a headache, patted the 'iron pot' that had been lying by the corner of the table. However, the sleeping 'iron pot' seemed to dislike being disturbed.
With a nip, it gave him a loving "muah" and then, wagging its tail proudly, glanced at the "muah" before turning over and continuing to sleep.
Xie Wen looked at the "muah" on his hand and said to 'iron pot' with a stern tone, "Don't bite my hand, bite somewhere else."
How could a president show his face with this wound?
If it hadn't been a gift from that person, he would have stewed this goose long ago.
It was even more bothersome.
Xie Wen picked up his StarNet again and made a call.
Less than three seconds later, the other side answered.
The person on the other end was wearing a thick biohazard suit, and with somewhat clumsy hands, picked up the StarNet.
Seeing the President's face, the person saluted Xie Wen devoutly, "May the True Goddess bless you."
Goddess?
Xie Wen was momentarily bewildered by this sudden mention of a goddess, but quickly sobered up. The 'goddess' they spoke of seemed to be a deity that had suddenly become popular recently. He recalled watching her videos when it first started.
While he shouldn't casually comment on anyone's faith, this so-called deity was indeed dressed rather provocatively.
Cough, cough, this wasn't the time to ponder such things.
Suddenly jolted back from his strange thoughts, Xie Wen looked at the person on the other side and said, "How is your research progressing? We've discovered mature plants of that creature less than a hundred light-years away. I hope you have a plan to stop them."
He hadn't intended to tell these researchers about these matters, wanting them to maintain a normal mindset towards unknown organisms, but this time it was truly critical.
So, he still wanted to ask them about their research progress.
Upon hearing this, the person on the StarNet replied with a hint of dejection, "Reporting to the President, we still have no significant results. We are unworthy of the country's trust and training."
Could this truly be a catastrophe for humanity?
Xie Wen said nothing to discourage them. After telling them to "keep up the good work," he hung up the StarNet.
However, the researcher, who had been so dejected moments before, turned to look at some papers on the desk. After glancing at them, he put the papers into a shredder.
Less than a second later, the papers had been reduced to molecules.
The researcher, looking at the molecularized paper, leaned on the desk with both hands and laughed somewhat maniacally, "This way, the Goddess will reward me, won't she?"
-- A clueless space-hopping line --
Not a single insect spoke in the living room, as if the sound of a pin dropping on the floor could be heard.
Lin Hao had spent more than a week in such an environment.
Sigh, silence wasn't a perfect solution either.
It seemed he still needed to have a talk with that fish. Perhaps if he initiated a conversation with Xi Er, Xi Er wouldn't keep staring at his plate during meals.
With that thought, Lin Hao said to them, "I'm done eating."
Without looking at the other insects, he walked towards the room where the fish was.
When Lin Hao opened the door to the room, he found no sign of the fish.
Could he have snuck away on his own?
That fish dared to leave Hilde's side without a word?
He was too bold.
Lin Hao glanced at the lifeless room and turned back to the living room, saying to the insects still eating, "That fish is gone."
'Bang.'
Xi Er, who had been sitting by the table staring at his plate, immediately stood up from the table upon hearing the cub's words. He didn't even bother to right his fallen chair before disappearing from his spot.
Elfa, sitting opposite Xi Er, merely lifted his head to glance at where Xi Er had been after hearing the cub's words, and then lowered his head to continue eating from his plate.
However, Lin Hao noticed that despite eating for so long, the food on Elfa's plate had not diminished at all.
The only ones remaining motionless here were Aslan and Rila.
Aslan, after a few days of recovery, was gradually able to come to the living room to eat.
In less than a minute, Xi Er, who had gone to check on Lan Jiayao, returned. She approached Aslan, her voice tinged with urgency, and asked, "Where is that planet? Send me the coordinates quickly."
Aslan, who was being questioned, slowly raised his head and looked at the little girl, who had originally been so indifferent, now showing such worry for someone else.
Aslan seemed to show no signs of his recent serious injuries and playfully said to Xi Er, "Call me 'brother'." If you do, I'll tell you.
Before he could finish his unspoken words, he saw Elfa, sitting beside him, suddenly look up and stare at him calmly.
His eyes seemed to convey, 'Continue talking, why did you stop?'
Seeing this amicable gaze, Aslan immediately turned back to Xi Er and said, "Mekhan Star System 5445."
Don't go alone. That adult is very dangerous.
Before he could finish speaking, he saw Xi Er walk up to Lin Hao and say to the cub, "King, your subject will help you clear the garbage."
Then, the cub nodded and said to Xi Er, "Don't go alone. Bring more people, no, bring Elfa. I believe no one would dare to come to this planet."
Lin Hao's expression couldn't help but falter as he watched Aslan tease Xi Er.
How could this insect lack any social awareness? Xi Er was clearly anxious to know about that fish, and he was still teasing her now.
However, he thought he saw Elfa's fork pause for a moment when he heard the word 'brother.' Then, Elfa looked up at Aslan, after which that insect obediently revealed the planet's name.
This must have been his imagination.
He still wanted Elfa to go along.
After all, even if he were alone here, he would still have Aslan and many other insects protecting him.
He was in no danger here.
"No, your subject disagrees. Your subject can go alone. Let Elfa stay here to protect you."
"Your subject will protect you here."
Upon hearing Lin Hao's words, the entire room fell silent again.
Then, two voices spoke simultaneously.
Lin Hao, seeing Elfa and Xi Er stand up at the same time, did not change his mind. He told them his arrangement: "The two of you going together will provide mutual support. Also, there are many insects here to protect me. You don't need to worry about my safety."
"But King." Even hearing the cub's reassurance, Xi Er's face was still filled with worry.
"No 'buts.' The main task now is to bring back that fish. Do you understand, Xi Er, Elfa?"
Elfa, who had been about to say something else, heard the cub's final instruction and no longer spoke in defiance.
Xi Er also remained silent.
In less than ten minutes.
Only Lin Hao and Aslan were left in the living room.
Lin Hao looked out the window at the cloudless blue sky and thought to himself.
I hope all these events will end soon. And I hope you all return safely.
Mini-theater:
Will they be able to find the fish successfully?
1. Yes
2. No
3. The fish is dead
4. Eaten by the author
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