Chapter 861
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Chapter 861
A hand was placed on an external window, showing a view of space. Then came a sigh, as a woman looked at her reflection in the glass. What am I even doing here? Then her eyes flickered to something else. What are you doing here?
Anishka watched as the ant on the glass furiously signed at her.
Here to protect- I dont need to be protected! Another silent response. Well yeah obviously they could try something but- another pause. No I dont need someone to watch over me as I sleep. Anishka sighed. Look, Sergeant. Im glad you want to watch out for me, but you shouldntbe here. What do you mean why? Because youre a dangerous cultivation beast! Her face was almost pressed up against the glass now. I know youre not technically cultivating but that doesnt change things! I told you to stay behind! Yes, were still friends
Anishka reached out her finger and the Sergeant climbed onto it. The void ant had never grown large, but Anishka had underestimated her power more than once. It had been quite surprising.
She went to lay down on her bed, holding her finger at an angle she could easily see her friend. At least she wasnt worried about crushing her anymore. It would have to be a deliberate act, as the little ant was quite a bit more durable. She continued to sign to Anishka. Even if Im not supposed to be here, you should be, the ant emphasized.
Why? Because Im Antons great-granddaughter? Or the last daughter of the Fire and Ice?
The ants antennae twitched. You have many siblings, do you not?
Sure like, a dozen. So what?
Are any of them here?
Well no, Anishka admitted.
Then it is supposed to be you here.
I havent even done anything though. I saved a few people on Ekict and then made sure nothing horrible happened for a while. And now Im going to be one of the first people to visit the Shining Cooperative?
Yes.
Why?
The ant signed with deliberate motions. Because you are important and strong, but not too important or too strong.
Anishka sighed. Is that it? She honestly didnt know if that made her feel better or worse. So you know Im not going to be able to talk to you while were there, right?
That is not an issue.
Isnt it? Id be the only person you know and can interact with, and youd never get to.
It is not for very long. Just a number of years.
Man, I thought human cultivators were supposed to grow strangely casual about the passage of time. Do you- what kind of lifespans could you expect from void ants?
I am not dead yet, so a few more years will make no difference.
I suppose thats true. The Great Queen is like three hundred? But you were made to be lower ranking.
I cannot achieve my goals if I do not survive. So I survive.
Still on about that? You dont have to listen to orders, you know.
I am aware, the void ant signed. You are my friend, so I dont have to listen to you. I just do what is best for you.
Ugh. Maybe I should have taught you to listen to my orders.
Good, Anishka said. I prefer this. Anishka didnt mind openly studying Nezihes cultivation. This was what she was here for, after all. Sort of. She was sort of wispy, like air. And yet there were hints of stones and even water and fire. An interesting cultivation style. Four elements based, but focused on one?
Thats right.
Too bad, Anishka shook her head. I have a lot of things to say about fire and ice, but theyd probably just throw off your internal balance.
Nezihe frowned. Arent those two inherently in conflict?
Anishka grinned. You should have seen my parents. She hadnt seen it directly, of course. Her father died while her mother was pregnant with her. But there had already been some videos, using older Ruteran technology. She liked to keep those. She kind of wished she could show this person, just to have an excuse to watch them.
Perhaps overcoming the difficulties of such a cultivation style is how you reached your current heights, Nezihe commented.
I wouldnt say thats wrong, but its certainly not complete. Fighting through contradictions works just as well as following a clear path. There are simply other understandings one must come to. But we should probably not just stand around here. What would you recommend I see first?
Taron has many things to see. What would you prefer?
I want to see the worst part of the city, Anishka said.
... oh.
It doesnt have to be the most dangerous. I understand that every world has places that are less than ideal. But I would prefer to look at the place that is the most run down. After all, when seeking prosperity one must consider every area. Taking some time to see how things came to be is a necessity.
Understood. Would you prefer to walk? Nezihe asked.
That would depend on how acceptable it is for us to move quickly, Anishka said. Or how far we have to go.
It is likely better for us to take an automatic carriage, Nezihe commented.
Then let us do so, Anishka replied easily. She wondered about the automatic carriages for a short time, but they turned out to be quite similar to familiar versions of cars with a different control scheme. Rather than physical controls, it relied more on the cultivator to direct the flow of energy. Interesting. I havent seen a vehicle quite like this one.
Nezihe frowned. And yet, you appear unimpressed.
Not intentionally, Anishka said. The complexity of the formations is impressive. I just wonder if its necessary.
How could it be better? Nezihe asked seriously.
Unfortunately, Im more likely to make a fool of myself than to actually provide improvements. And I havent seen it in action yet, so it could easily be bias. Please, go on.
Her final judgment? It wasnt bad, but it also wasnt good. It was effective, certainly. Nezihe was able to accelerate and decelerate quickly, turning where she needed to while the ride was quite steady. But the problem was that it took her to run the vehicle. In short, a strong cultivator. Anishka thought an Essence Collection cultivator might be enough, but early stage could be insufficient.
Since the time to attain such a cultivation ranged from a handful of years to a couple decades, it was a long journey for anyone who had not already begun.
Are there lower performance options? Anishka asked. What is the minimum cultivation required to use one of these automatic carriages?
Essence Collection, Nezihe confirmed. Its not ideal, but with the world cultivation project there will be more people who meet those requirements, will there not?
Yes but until that point, most people cant have access to this. And I assume it is not cheap.
Thats true, the other woman agreed. But can anything so amazing ever be inexpensive?
You would be surprised. Though there was some difference to be had between those things that were made efficiently and priced for low cost and those things that were truly not worth much, cheap products had few return customers. And in a world of cultivators, competition for long term customers could be quite high.
Anishka wondered where they were headed. Slums, an old industrial area? Certainly it should still be within the bounds of the city- or perhaps just outside. She had no illusions that she would be able to walk in and magically make the place better but an outsiders perspective might be valuable. Or they might laugh at her and say change was impossible, in which case shed be even more motivated to make it happen somehow.
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Chapter 861
A hand was placed on an external window, showing a view of space. Then came a sigh, as a woman looked at her reflection in the glass. What am I even doing here? Then her eyes flickered to something else. What are you doing here?
Anishka watched as the ant on the glass furiously signed at her.
Here to protect- I dont need to be protected! Another silent response. Well yeah obviously they could try something but- another pause. No I dont need someone to watch over me as I sleep. Anishka sighed. Look, Sergeant. Im glad you want to watch out for me, but you shouldntbe here. What do you mean why? Because youre a dangerous cultivation beast! Her face was almost pressed up against the glass now. I know youre not technically cultivating but that doesnt change things! I told you to stay behind! Yes, were still friends
Anishka reached out her finger and the Sergeant climbed onto it. The void ant had never grown large, but Anishka had underestimated her power more than once. It had been quite surprising.
She went to lay down on her bed, holding her finger at an angle she could easily see her friend. At least she wasnt worried about crushing her anymore. It would have to be a deliberate act, as the little ant was quite a bit more durable. She continued to sign to Anishka. Even if Im not supposed to be here, you should be, the ant emphasized.
Why? Because Im Antons great-granddaughter? Or the last daughter of the Fire and Ice?
The ants antennae twitched. You have many siblings, do you not?
Sure like, a dozen. So what?
Are any of them here?
Well no, Anishka admitted.
Then it is supposed to be you here.
I havent even done anything though. I saved a few people on Ekict and then made sure nothing horrible happened for a while. And now Im going to be one of the first people to visit the Shining Cooperative?
Yes.
Why?
The ant signed with deliberate motions. Because you are important and strong, but not too important or too strong.
Anishka sighed. Is that it? She honestly didnt know if that made her feel better or worse. So you know Im not going to be able to talk to you while were there, right?
That is not an issue.
Isnt it? Id be the only person you know and can interact with, and youd never get to.
It is not for very long. Just a number of years.
Man, I thought human cultivators were supposed to grow strangely casual about the passage of time. Do you- what kind of lifespans could you expect from void ants?
I am not dead yet, so a few more years will make no difference.
I suppose thats true. The Great Queen is like three hundred? But you were made to be lower ranking.
I cannot achieve my goals if I do not survive. So I survive.
Still on about that? You dont have to listen to orders, you know.
I am aware, the void ant signed. You are my friend, so I dont have to listen to you. I just do what is best for you.
Ugh. Maybe I should have taught you to listen to my orders.
Good, Anishka said. I prefer this. Anishka didnt mind openly studying Nezihes cultivation. This was what she was here for, after all. Sort of. She was sort of wispy, like air. And yet there were hints of stones and even water and fire. An interesting cultivation style. Four elements based, but focused on one?
Thats right.
Too bad, Anishka shook her head. I have a lot of things to say about fire and ice, but theyd probably just throw off your internal balance.
Nezihe frowned. Arent those two inherently in conflict?
Anishka grinned. You should have seen my parents. She hadnt seen it directly, of course. Her father died while her mother was pregnant with her. But there had already been some videos, using older Ruteran technology. She liked to keep those. She kind of wished she could show this person, just to have an excuse to watch them.
Perhaps overcoming the difficulties of such a cultivation style is how you reached your current heights, Nezihe commented.
I wouldnt say thats wrong, but its certainly not complete. Fighting through contradictions works just as well as following a clear path. There are simply other understandings one must come to. But we should probably not just stand around here. What would you recommend I see first?
Taron has many things to see. What would you prefer?
I want to see the worst part of the city, Anishka said.
... oh.
It doesnt have to be the most dangerous. I understand that every world has places that are less than ideal. But I would prefer to look at the place that is the most run down. After all, when seeking prosperity one must consider every area. Taking some time to see how things came to be is a necessity.
Understood. Would you prefer to walk? Nezihe asked.
That would depend on how acceptable it is for us to move quickly, Anishka said. Or how far we have to go.
It is likely better for us to take an automatic carriage, Nezihe commented.
Then let us do so, Anishka replied easily. She wondered about the automatic carriages for a short time, but they turned out to be quite similar to familiar versions of cars with a different control scheme. Rather than physical controls, it relied more on the cultivator to direct the flow of energy. Interesting. I havent seen a vehicle quite like this one.
Nezihe frowned. And yet, you appear unimpressed.
Not intentionally, Anishka said. The complexity of the formations is impressive. I just wonder if its necessary.
How could it be better? Nezihe asked seriously.
Unfortunately, Im more likely to make a fool of myself than to actually provide improvements. And I havent seen it in action yet, so it could easily be bias. Please, go on.
Her final judgment? It wasnt bad, but it also wasnt good. It was effective, certainly. Nezihe was able to accelerate and decelerate quickly, turning where she needed to while the ride was quite steady. But the problem was that it took her to run the vehicle. In short, a strong cultivator. Anishka thought an Essence Collection cultivator might be enough, but early stage could be insufficient.
Since the time to attain such a cultivation ranged from a handful of years to a couple decades, it was a long journey for anyone who had not already begun.
Are there lower performance options? Anishka asked. What is the minimum cultivation required to use one of these automatic carriages?
Essence Collection, Nezihe confirmed. Its not ideal, but with the world cultivation project there will be more people who meet those requirements, will there not?
Yes but until that point, most people cant have access to this. And I assume it is not cheap.
Thats true, the other woman agreed. But can anything so amazing ever be inexpensive?
You would be surprised. Though there was some difference to be had between those things that were made efficiently and priced for low cost and those things that were truly not worth much, cheap products had few return customers. And in a world of cultivators, competition for long term customers could be quite high.
Anishka wondered where they were headed. Slums, an old industrial area? Certainly it should still be within the bounds of the city- or perhaps just outside. She had no illusions that she would be able to walk in and magically make the place better but an outsiders perspective might be valuable. Or they might laugh at her and say change was impossible, in which case shed be even more motivated to make it happen somehow.
Chapter 861A hand was placed on an external window, showing a view of space. Then came a sigh, as a woman looked at her reflection in the glass. What am I even doing here? Then her eyes flickered to something else. What are you doing here?Anishka watched as the ant on the glass furiously signed at her.Here to protect- I dont need to be protected! Another silent response. Well yeah obviously they could try something but- another pause. No I dont need someone to watch over me as I sleep. Anishka sighed. Look, Sergeant. Im glad you want to watch out for me, but you shouldntbe here. What do you mean why? Because youre a dangerous cultivation beast! Her face was almost pressed up against the glass now. I know youre not technically cultivating but that doesnt change things! I told you to stay behind! Yes, were still friendsAnishka reached out her finger and the Sergeant climbed onto it. The void ant had never grown large, but Anishka had underestimated her power more than once. It had been quite surprising.She went to lay down on her bed, holding her finger at an angle she could easily see her friend. At least she wasnt worried about crushing her anymore. It would have to be a deliberate act, as the little ant was quite a bit more durable. She continued to sign to Anishka. Even if Im not supposed to be here, you should be, the ant emphasized.Why? Because Im Antons great-granddaughter? Or the last daughter of the Fire and Ice?The ants antennae twitched. You have many siblings, do you not?Sure like, a dozen. So what?Are any of them here?Well no, Anishka admitted.Then it is supposed to be you here.I havent even done anything though. I saved a few people on Ekict and then made sure nothing horrible happened for a while. And now Im going to be one of the first people to visit the Shining Cooperative?Yes.Why?The ant signed with deliberate motions. Because you are important and strong, but not too important or too strong.Anishka sighed. Is that it? She honestly didnt know if that made her feel better or worse. So you know Im not going to be able to talk to you while were there, right?That is not an issue.Isnt it? Id be the only person you know and can interact with, and youd never get to.It is not for very long. Just a number of years.Man, I thought human cultivators were supposed to grow strangely casual about the passage of time. Do you- what kind of lifespans could you expect from void ants?I am not dead yet, so a few more years will make no difference.I suppose thats true. The Great Queen is like three hundred? But you were made to be lower ranking.I cannot achieve my goals if I do not survive. So I survive.Still on about that? You dont have to listen to orders, you know.I am aware, the void ant signed. You are my friend, so I dont have to listen to you. I just do what is best for you.Ugh. Maybe I should have taught you to listen to my orders.Good, Anishka said. I prefer this. Anishka didnt mind openly studying Nezihes cultivation. This was what she was here for, after all. Sort of. She was sort of wispy, like air. And yet there were hints of stones and even water and fire. An interesting cultivation style. Four elements based, but focused on one?Thats right.Too bad, Anishka shook her head. I have a lot of things to say about fire and ice, but theyd probably just throw off your internal balance.Nezihe frowned. Arent those two inherently in conflict?Anishka grinned. You should have seen my parents. She hadnt seen it directly, of course. Her father died while her mother was pregnant with her. But there had already been some videos, using older Ruteran technology. She liked to keep those. She kind of wished she could show this person, just to have an excuse to watch them.Perhaps overcoming the difficulties of such a cultivation style is how you reached your current heights, Nezihe commented.I wouldnt say thats wrong, but its certainly not complete. Fighting through contradictions works just as well as following a clear path. There are simply other understandings one must come to. But we should probably not just stand around here. What would you recommend I see first?Taron has many things to see. What would you prefer?I want to see the worst part of the city, Anishka said.... oh.It doesnt have to be the most dangerous. I understand that every world has places that are less than ideal. But I would prefer to look at the place that is the most run down. After all, when seeking prosperity one must consider every area. Taking some time to see how things came to be is a necessity.Understood. Would you prefer to walk? Nezihe asked.That would depend on how acceptable it is for us to move quickly, Anishka said. Or how far we have to go.It is likely better for us to take an automatic carriage, Nezihe commented. Then let us do so, Anishka replied easily. She wondered about the automatic carriages for a short time, but they turned out to be quite similar to familiar versions of cars with a different control scheme. Rather than physical controls, it relied more on the cultivator to direct the flow of energy. Interesting. I havent seen a vehicle quite like this one.Nezihe frowned. And yet, you appear unimpressed.Not intentionally, Anishka said. The complexity of the formations is impressive. I just wonder if its necessary.How could it be better? Nezihe asked seriously.Unfortunately, Im more likely to make a fool of myself than to actually provide improvements. And I havent seen it in action yet, so it could easily be bias. Please, go on.Her final judgment? It wasnt bad, but it also wasnt good. It was effective, certainly. Nezihe was able to accelerate and decelerate quickly, turning where she needed to while the ride was quite steady. But the problem was that it took her to run the vehicle. In short, a strong cultivator. Anishka thought an Essence Collection cultivator might be enough, but early stage could be insufficient.Since the time to attain such a cultivation ranged from a handful of years to a couple decades, it was a long journey for anyone who had not already begun.Are there lower performance options? Anishka asked. What is the minimum cultivation required to use one of these automatic carriages?Essence Collection, Nezihe confirmed. Its not ideal, but with the world cultivation project there will be more people who meet those requirements, will there not?Yes but until that point, most people cant have access to this. And I assume it is not cheap.Thats true, the other woman agreed. But can anything so amazing ever be inexpensive?You would be surprised. Though there was some difference to be had between those things that were made efficiently and priced for low cost and those things that were truly not worth much, cheap products had few return customers. And in a world of cultivators, competition for long term customers could be quite high. Anishka wondered where they were headed. Slums, an old industrial area? Certainly it should still be within the bounds of the city- or perhaps just outside. She had no illusions that she would be able to walk in and magically make the place better but an outsiders perspective might be valuable. Or they might laugh at her and say change was impossible, in which case shed be even more motivated to make it happen somehow.
