After my lessons concluded for the day I went back through the tunnel to our base.
It ended sooner than I expected.
But this is also because I only can learn for half of a day.
The rest of the time I had to spend laying my eggs in the built facilities.
Not that they were uncomfortable.
If there's one thing you can say about the Formicea, it’s that they build fast and efficiently.
Which adds one more point to my list regarding why the people above aren't completely wrong to fear them, when I see this gigantic complex that a month ago didn't even exist.
And there's another thought of mine about what I see here.
There are so many drones here that it's impossible the queen isn't aware of it.
Maybe she's even partly responsible.
The thing is such a large workforce had somehow to be allocated here.
Not only to gather the necessary food, but also to bring hides, ores, and all kinds of things.
And in turn, I frequently see human stuff.
I guess Olira gets her deliveries. Which is a reason why I should visit her.
And to make sure that the two nurses I sent with her are fine.
I'm somewhat responsible for sending them.
So I send a small notification via messenger and walk through the tunnels in that direction.
Fortunately, the local Formicea know the way to Olira's headquarters.
When I arrive I get the feeling that moments before a great panic rushed over this place to get everything in order before I reach them.
People who are slightly out of breath, stay stiff in attendance.
The customers are unusually quiet for such a clearly fascinating place, and there are human guards.
Many guards, who ascertain that things won't get too lively here.
I can see many counters and storage containers, and it's simply such a big place that is almost directly connected to this tunnel I came through.
Given that Olira is not a noble it's a fairly impressive place.
"Ah, Erys! How nice of you to grant us the honor of your visit. I've heard that you are in town." (O)
Her smile, albeit friendly, is a bit too stiff for my taste.
She could as well tell me directly that I only cause her trouble by coming here.
However, I should answer.
"Sadly only for a short time. I'll soon be on my way to the capital. I only wanted to see how things proceed here and if Xana and Nabi are okay." (E)
"Right, right. There were rumors about this. Then please come with me. I'd be happy to show you around. And there are quite many gawkers scattered around here." (O)
I look in the direction Olira points and see the customers.
Maybe the reason it's so quiet here is that my appearance is a bit of an event for the people here.
"It's really her."
"I remember her appearance from the great parade back then."
"And she's truly controlling those things?"
"Unbelievable!"
Seems like I'm causing a bit of commotion, albeit hushed.
The fact that my escort came as well isn't helping.
"And who are those impressive figures?" (O)
"Oh, those are my new escorts! You remember? Those you..." (E)
"Ah, actually, we should conclude the business talk somewhere else! And not talk about my weapon deals in front of everyone." (O)
It might be better to leave the public area where everyone can see us.
"Ah, so this is a market. I'm fascinated. There are so many different things of interest." (H)
In disbelief, I stare behind me.
Honiu truly followed me here!
"It spoke!"
"What is this?"
"How can this be?"
At least I don't have to worry anymore about being solely responsible for the uproar.
"Ehm, who are you? Not Liseti. I know for some reason. This leaves... Honiu?" (O)
Olira is at least incredibly good at remembering relevant facts.
Much better than I am or these lessons would be a piece of cake.
(H)
The customers who until now curiously observed us start to whisper to each other.
"Did you hear those clicks?"
"Is it still speaking?"
"What did it say?"
Olira tries to gloss over it.
"I'm princess Erys' associated merchant. Liseti said she told you about me." (O)
After my lessons concluded for the day I went back through the tunnel to our base.
It ended sooner than I expected.
But this is also because I only can learn for half of a day.
The rest of the time I had to spend laying my eggs in the built facilities.
Not that they were uncomfortable.
If there's one thing you can say about the Formicea, it’s that they build fast and efficiently.
Which adds one more point to my list regarding why the people above aren't completely wrong to fear them, when I see this gigantic complex that a month ago didn't even exist.
And there's another thought of mine about what I see here.
There are so many drones here that it's impossible the queen isn't aware of it.
Maybe she's even partly responsible.
The thing is such a large workforce had somehow to be allocated here.
Not only to gather the necessary food, but also to bring hides, ores, and all kinds of things.
And in turn, I frequently see human stuff.
I guess Olira gets her deliveries. Which is a reason why I should visit her.
And to make sure that the two nurses I sent with her are fine.
I'm somewhat responsible for sending them.
So I send a small notification via messenger and walk through the tunnels in that direction.
Fortunately, the local Formicea know the way to Olira's headquarters.
When I arrive I get the feeling that moments before a great panic rushed over this place to get everything in order before I reach them.
People who are slightly out of breath, stay stiff in attendance.
The customers are unusually quiet for such a clearly fascinating place, and there are human guards.
Many guards, who ascertain that things won't get too lively here.
I can see many counters and storage containers, and it's simply such a big place that is almost directly connected to this tunnel I came through.
Given that Olira is not a noble it's a fairly impressive place.
"Ah, Erys! How nice of you to grant us the honor of your visit. I've heard that you are in town." (O)
Her smile, albeit friendly, is a bit too stiff for my taste.
She could as well tell me directly that I only cause her trouble by coming here.
However, I should answer.
"Sadly only for a short time. I'll soon be on my way to the capital. I only wanted to see how things proceed here and if Xana and Nabi are okay." (E)
"Right, right. There were rumors about this. Then please come with me. I'd be happy to show you around. And there are quite many gawkers scattered around here." (O)
I look in the direction Olira points and see the customers.
Maybe the reason it's so quiet here is that my appearance is a bit of an event for the people here.
"It's really her."
"I remember her appearance from the great parade back then."
"And she's truly controlling those things?"
"Unbelievable!"
Seems like I'm causing a bit of commotion, albeit hushed.
The fact that my escort came as well isn't helping.
"And who are those impressive figures?" (O)
"Oh, those are my new escorts! You remember? Those you..." (E)
"Ah, actually, we should conclude the business talk somewhere else! And not talk about my weapon deals in front of everyone." (O)
It might be better to leave the public area where everyone can see us.
"Ah, so this is a market. I'm fascinated. There are so many different things of interest." (H)
In disbelief, I stare behind me.
Honiu truly followed me here!
"It spoke!"
"What is this?"
"How can this be?"
At least I don't have to worry anymore about being solely responsible for the uproar.
"Ehm, who are you? Not Liseti. I know for some reason. This leaves... Honiu?" (O)
Olira is at least incredibly good at remembering relevant facts.
Much better than I am or these lessons would be a piece of cake.
(H)
The customers who until now curiously observed us start to whisper to each other.
"Did you hear those clicks?"
"Is it still speaking?"
"What did it say?"
Olira tries to gloss over it.
"I'm princess Erys' associated merchant. Liseti said she told you about me." (O)
