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In just a few hours, they can scan the entire surface of a planet with a certain level of precision, provided they are not accidentally shot down.
Why was no one buried after the Iron Cavalry sacrificed their lives? Weren't they heroes who wiped out the Zerg swarm?
March 7th couldn't help but press for an answer.
She thought the child was very polite. From this small incident, she realized that the people here didn't seem like the kind of people who would disregard the remains of their savior.
“Previously, the great leaders of the Republic issued laws strictly prohibiting us from contacting the remains of the Iron Cavalry, and even burying their bones was not allowed.”
Tim explained
"However, it is said that King Cruz has been out of contact with the Republic for a long time...and some people don't care about this law."
"Someone tried to express their gratitude and send the hero's soul back to earth, but found that they could not open those heavy armors or move the steel body."
Under the barrage of questions, Tim slowly recounted the history of this planet and the Republic.
The Republic of Grammer, a vast power that has endured for 13 millennia.
"How come I remember Firefly telling me about the Grammer Empire?"
Qiong rode on Xing's neck and shook Xing's head.
"I think it was also an empire."
Xing reached out and adjusted the egg, placing his second cousin in a position where he wouldn't feel uncomfortable.
The two exchanged a puzzled look and continued listening to Tim's story.
Legend has it that Grammer was once magnificent and powerful, with its territory spanning over 20,000 light-years, almost completely occupying the entire star system.
In the Republic's most glorious era, the ruling council once longed to spread the glory of civilization to more distant, wild lands, to let the entire universe feel the Republic's benevolence, and ultimately to achieve great unification.
However, instead of passing on the flame of civilization, the journey brought terrible disasters.
From beyond the heavens, an endless horde of insectoid creatures surged forth. Grammer's army resisted, failed, resisted again, and failed once more...
Many affiliated civilizations were lost one after another, and the steel fleet fell one after another.
Under the siege of the insect swarm formed by compound eyes and elytra, the cries of the Grammer people were swallowed by despair, and the sky was shattered from that moment on.
Until one day, a knight clad in silver armor descended from the sky and wiped out the swarming cysts.
From then on, the iron cavalry patrolled the various star sectors of the empire, traversing the ravaged lands, and fighting against calamities that could destroy star systems.
They seemed to be born to be the natural enemies of the insect swarm. No one knew the true faces beneath their cold masks, but their arrival was like divine mercy, bringing new dawn to the shattered sky.
"Where did all these bugs come from?"
Kiana subtly revealed her perfectly timed doubt.
According to her public persona, she shouldn't know these things.
"I know this, let me tell you!"
The teacher finally asked a question that Xing knew the answer to, and Xing raised her hand, eager to show off the little knowledge she had.
Her eldest son... oh wait, I forgot this isn't a simulated universe.
After the inherently evil insect king Taizyuros fell, his offspring did not disappear with the star god.
Even without their leader, the swarm continues its reproductive journey, constantly searching for suitable breeding grounds in the universe, multiplying and expanding at an incalculable rate, and bringing fear and disaster to the world.
Led by Tim, the group arrived at a settlement.
This is a small village located next to a murky pond, exuding poverty and hardship.
The widespread use of forbidden weapons has ravaged the land, rendering it unusable for cultivation.
"Although it's basically impossible to grow crops, quite a few plants have survived. There are also quite a few wild animals, so they can be used as food to survive."
Tim led the group to his home.
He skillfully dissected the hunted wild animal, built a fire, and quickly brought out several skewers of roasted meat.
"Brother Qiong and all the ladies, would you like some?"
March 7th stared at the remaining ferocious features of the wild beast, then looked at the sizzling, oily roasted meat, her little face scrunched up.
The brain says: It's too ugly; wild animals in this environment might not be able to eat it.
I said, "I want to try."
"I'll do it!"
Xing didn't have so many concerns; with her abnormal, inhuman physique, she could even eat it raw without any problems.
After confirming through empathy that the taste was alright, Qiong nodded and picked up another skewer, handing it to the hesitant March 7.
The pink-haired girl took a big bite, chewing while scratching her head in confusion:
"But this shouldn't be happening."
She encountered a giant stinging insect on the train's way to Pinocchio, and afterwards she deliberately bought a few lottery tickets.
This is the normal probability of encountering a Zerg swarm during interstellar travel.
Regardless of the faction, upon discovering the insects, they will immediately broadcast an interstellar message to summon nearby civilizations to help clean them up.
The principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" applies here. As long as the ruler is not a fool, he will send troops to support and work together to eliminate the threat.
There will be no chance for the insects to expand their numbers.
"Tim, what year is it in the astrological calendar?"
Qiong had asked Tim this question before, but the people here use the Grammer Era, and few people know about the Star Calendar.
"Brother Qiong, wait a moment, I'll go ask the old village chief right away."
Tim said, lifting the patched curtain and running out.
Not long after, he returned, his face bearing the certainty he had found out.
"The old village chief said that it is now the year 7631 of the star calendar, or maybe 7632, he can't remember exactly."
This answer was like a static current, plunging the entire room into an instant of deathly silence.
"what?"
On March 7th, the baby stood there with its mouth wide open, submerged in water, completely bewildered.
"This...this...how is this possible?"
The robin's emerald eyes were also filled with disbelief.
"Star Calendar... 7631?"
Xing blinked her big eyes, looking adorably incredulous.
"Qiongzai, we...we've traveled through time?!"
In an instant, various time-travel movie scenes that she had watched with March 7 flashed through her mind, and she immediately became excited.
Qiong thoughtfully played with Xing's slender, fair fingers, her gaze calm.
The year is 8142 in the Galactic calendar.
Logically speaking, even in a worldview where the power of destiny exists, true time travel is impossible, according to the Black Tower.
The grandfather paradox cannot be broken.
In comparison, the possibility of accidentally falling into an Apple universe with a different time flow or a different history is much greater.
However, considering that this incident involved a system bug, that's another matter.
The initial sense of déjà vu and familiarity came from the experience of testing a simulated universe locust plague.
"It's a pity we didn't bring Ruan Mei with us."
Since Ruan Mei has decided to become him, Qiong will also consider things from her perspective.
“This unusual situation would certainly interest her, even if her main field is biological science.”
And bring along my dad too.
It appears to be a five-person team, but it can actually be counted as a three-person team.
Starry Sky and Kiana, well... let's combine them, that makes four people.
That's exactly the setup for the game's first team.
But insects don't play turn-based games with you.
Without the envoy's long white legs and without friends in the simulated universe to help you in battle, the real-world Zerg swarm dungeon is definitely hellish!
Is this really reality?
Qiong was pondering why only the fireflies had disappeared.
He had a few guesses.
Firstly, if it is true time travel, could it be related to the existence of another firefly in this timeline at this point in time?
Secondly, Firefly herself cannot dream, and the way she enters the Pinocchio dream is special, involving chaotic dimensional distortion, so it's hard to say whether it will have any impact.
Continue communicating with Tim to gather intelligence.
"This planet is called Terra."
Terra?
Qiong's tone was subtle, drawing Tim's attention.
"It's okay, you can continue."
Is this name similar to Zhang Wei among humans, for a planet?
Luckily, there were no sacred places ahead, otherwise we would have had to run away with the bucket.
Terra is located on the border of the Republic of Grammer.
Although it is part of the Republic of Grammer, its remote geographical location has prevented it from enjoying the powerful technological support that allows it to traverse the stars.
Therefore, the level of civilization on this planet is actually not high. Despite being in the interstellar age, it gives people the illusion that it is still stuck in the surface civilization stage.
However, it can also be considered a blessing in disguise.
This prevented the area from becoming the main battleground for the insect plague and delayed the arrival of the apocalypse.
Only a small fraction of the insects that came here were wiped out by the Republic's iron cavalry and strategic weapons.
It is impossible for humans and other animals to survive on a planet that is normally used as a nest by insect swarms.
After enjoying a local specialty meal, the group discussed what to do next.
Qiong's phone suddenly vibrated and made a sound.
"A phone? There's a signal here? No, it's normal to have a signal... Why would someone call you? Is it Uncle Yang and Ji Zi?"
Little March immediately became excited.
"Of course not, my dear wife. It's already the year 7631 of the Star Calendar. How could someone possibly call me?"
Qiong smiled and patted the dog's head.
"What? You're calling me stupid again, aren't you?"
March 7th put her hands on her hips, angrily shook off Qiong's hand, and glared at him cutely.
"Qiong, what's wrong?"
Seeing this, the robin also came over, its ear feathers twitching gently, inadvertently brushing against Qiong's cheek. The ticklish feeling instantly made Xing Sha, who felt the same way, laugh.
"It seems that the satellite I launched has made a discovery."
Qiong looked at the photo taken by the satellite on her phone screen. The satellite had built-in scanning and facial recognition, and Qiong had made the preset settings based on the firefly photo on her phone.
"Is that a firefly?"
Kiana blinked her bright blue eyes.
The satellite photo on the phone shows a girl with silver-white hair. At first glance, she does look like a firefly, but the feeling and temperament she gives are different.
Moreover, her hair was longer than Liu Ying's, even covering her pert buttocks.
"It's quite far from here, we'll have to take a flying vehicle."
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