Honkai Impact: Star Railway: I'm really not a Star God!

"...You don't need to look at me like that. As long as it's in my best interest, don't worry, I'll handle it if I can."

Hearing this, Black Tower nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, this touches upon the existence of a Star God. Although I also really want to understand the mysteries of this existence, before that... my puppet is fine. It can help you hold off the swarm of insects. You just need to leave a spark for this civilization."

At this point, Black Tower glanced at Ling Kong from head to toe and slowly said.

"Let me tell you, I saw it clearly on the surveillance footage. That girl named Bertha is quite good. She has great potential. The remnants of their breeding force have lived on this planet for a long time. Although their appearance hasn't changed, my research has revealed that... some of their genes have evolved, just like the swarm. If they were given a more comfortable environment, their potential would be far greater than it is now. I don't think anyone would mind having the opportunity to have another subordinate civilization, right?"

Seeing that Ling Kong still looked indifferent, Black Tower gritted his teeth in anger.

"So what exactly are you planning to do? This can't even move you?"

"Cough cough cough! You're not allowed to yell at Brother Lingkong! What subordinate civilization? You act like nobody else has one. My brother is the Lord of Beloborg!"

Black Tower looked at Ling Kong and Iris with a puzzled expression and asked.

"Belloburg? Shouldn't this place be the territory of the city builders? I remember Belloburg being the capital of Arillo-VI, a place rich in earth marrow. How did it become yours?"

"That's definitely because you haven't been online for too long. It's normal, after all, it hasn't been that long. We just saved Belloberg a while ago, not much longer than you were trapped on this planet. A star core descended on Belloberg, and they held on for seven hundred years. Their situation was even worse than here."

Based on current intelligence and some information revealed by the Black Tower.

This place has something in common with Belleburg: both face extinction crises from the outside world. However, the people here are in a much better mental state than those in Belleburg, probably due to the Black Tower's scientific management methods.

Since the local technology couldn't be developed due to the strangulation of the insect swarm, the only option was to focus on the spiritual level. Fortunately, the Black Tower had kindly built a school for them back then.

"Don't you feel... that the people here are more like domesticated animals?"

Black Tower responded expressionlessly.

"So what if they are? So what if they aren't? It's good enough that the flame of civilization has been preserved. While they are hunting worker insects for food, they are also targets of soldier insects. Otherwise, why do you think the swarm would change their genes? It's a thankless task, just to create an enemy for themselves. This group of insects... is probably gathering information for the resurrection of the insect king. The modified Brad aliens just meet their needs. The few worker insects that die every day are insignificant to the swarm that is laying the groundwork for this area."

The harsh reality has been revealed, and the Black Tower remains expressionless.

She's an old woman who's lived for who knows how long, and she's long been able to look at these things objectively.

Although they are all called people, to be more specific, she is a person from the Azure Star.

Azure Star was already under the protection of the Black Tower Space Station, and the Bradian only helped out because she considered herself still human.

It wouldn't be in line with her style to risk everything for an unrelated civilization.

Seeing that they had finished talking, Black Tower stared intently at Ling Kong and asked curiously.

"Since that's the case, what is your choice regarding this civilization? Of course, don't put too much pressure on yourself. I believe that a strong person of your level wouldn't feel so much pressure. If you want to leave, I can help you get a chance. I need you to tell the main body something."

"what's up?"

"Recently, the insect eggs... have shown signs of movement."

The words had barely left his mouth when a violent tremor followed, then a deafening roar and screams from the crowd.

Iris was startled.

"An earthquake?!"

Because of the violent shaking, the soundproof shield of the office disappeared, and Bennett, who was guarding outside the door, rushed in without hesitation to protect the leader.

"Leader! The dome has been breached! Please come with me to the shelter!"

Bennett rushed in, ignoring Ling Kong and Iris. His eyes were fixed on the leader until he noticed there was another person in the office and that his leader had vanished.

The next second, his gaze sharpened, he retreated rapidly, and roared fiercely.

"Where did you hide the leader?!"

Chapter 121 The Dome Shatters

He glanced at Black Tower and Bennett, then shrugged in mid-air.

It's none of your business, just hang it up high.

“Black Tower, you can explain to him slowly. We’ve been chatting for so long without realizing it. I’m going to Berg’s house to see if dinner is ready. Iris, it’s time for you to show your skills. Go see what happened. A broken dome is no small matter here.”

"Good Le!"

Upon receiving Ling Kong's mission, Iris excitedly rubbed her little fists together.

She, Iris, also wanted to be a savior.

"Black Tower?!"

Bennett's face contorted with rage, his deepest-seated biological instincts triggered by Ling Kong's single glance. He looked at the woman who bore a striking resemblance to the statue outside, puzzled.

Why do these two outsiders... call her Black Tower?

Where is their leader?

With a gentle tap, a human-shaped gap was blasted open in mid-air in the office wall, causing Black Tower's blood pressure to soar.

"Remember to pay for my repairs!"

"Tsk, you even have to calculate this? Do you still need my help?"

......

At Berg's home.

Berg looked at the table of dishes with satisfaction as he prepared a sumptuous dinner from the delicious insect meat.

Even with one less eye and one less leg, cooking is still a breeze. Isn't cooking just something you can do with your hands?

Seeing Bertha's greedy look, Berg was furious and scolded her.

"Eat, eat, eat! All you think about all day is eating! Hurry up and find an opportunity to make those two outsiders more favorable towards you. Look at them, they were invited over by the leader as soon as they arrived, they must be extraordinary. If you can win their favor... haven't you always wanted to go out and see the world? This is your chance!"

Peggy and Bertha clung to Berg's arm, acting all cute.

"It's nothing~ Grandpa made so much delicious food today~ We've never had such a lavish feast for the harvest festival before~ I was just drooling~"

"Now that you're craving it, the next step is to try it, right?"

Berg said irritably.

"The two guests haven't returned yet, and your mom hasn't gotten off work. Want to eat? Wait!"

After being reprimanded by Berg, Bertha sheepishly let go of his hand.

"Okay~"

Seeing that Bertha had put her mind to something, Berg found a chair and sat down.

Sigh... I wonder if these two outsiders can take his granddaughter out of this world. Although they are called hunters... decades of hunting have not reduced the number of insect swarms at all, which has made him realize something.

They... are just domesticated creatures.

With such a powerful swarm mentality, where would they find so many lone worker worms to kill every day...?

Many people have actually come to their senses, but for the sake of the next generation and for the sake of a vague hope, they have never said a word.

Upon seeing the two outsiders, who wouldn't be envious? The reason they were able to cook such a delicious meal was entirely due to gifts from their neighbors. They knew that these worker insects sometimes brought not only their own insect flesh but also supplements transported to the insect nest.

They just hoped that he would mention their names to outsiders when the time came.

To give their descendants a chance.

If we behave civilly, these outsiders will lower their guard against this matter.

If everyone rushes to come, then no one will be able to leave.

Just as Berg was lost in thought, a loud bang came from the dome, and the violent tremor made the living room chandelier sway back and forth and flicker frequently.

Bertha, still secretly eating, looked at the chandelier in despair, somewhat regretting that she had taken a bite.

No way? I only took one bite... Is this divine punishment?

Sizzling...

Because the dome was suddenly and severely damaged, the energy supply to the underground world was disrupted, and the flickering chandeliers went out in an instant, plunging the entire world into darkness.

"Grandpa...Grandpa...what happened?"

"It's alright...it's alright...Bessa, don't be afraid, I'm here...Don't panic. Before the real information arrives, any speculation is just scaring yourself..."

In the darkness, the grandfather and grandson dared not move, and could only hear each other's slightly rapid breathing.

"grandfather..."

"What's wrong? Bertha, don't be afraid! If anything dares to show itself, I'll chop it in half with one strike!"

"Grandpa...it's not about that..."

"Hmm? What is it?"

The meat on the plate is gone...

"Ok?"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them couldn't help but swallow.

For some reason, Bertha felt that the temperature in the air seemed to have dropped considerably.

In this darkness... is there another person breathing?

Snapped!

With a snap of his fingers, Berg and Bertha hurriedly left the table, their eyes wide with shock as they looked at the table where a figure sat quietly eating ordinary food.

A uniquely shaped candle had appeared in the center of the dining table, resembling two hands holding something up, its flickering flame illuminating the entire small room.

After devouring all the food, the figure slowly pulled out a white handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and a magnetic voice rang out.

"thanks for treatment."

......

The outside world could no longer distinguish between night and day; no matter where on this planet one could see, all that could be seen was an endless swarm of insects.

The terrifying number of them threatened to engulf the entire planet Blade.

The endless swarms of insects were like locusts attacking the land. At this moment, Iris understood why the disasters previously caused by the Insect King were called locust plagues.

Wherever these insects go... not only does nothing grow, but they even clear away stones.

Every insect in the swarm can play its role; even stones can provide energy to the hive, and the only source of their energy is the burning star.