"Yao-jie, they're here again!"
The Lyra had just arrived in the starfield where the Silver Heart Civilization had previously been struck when it was discovered by the Heavenly Maiden Civilization. The one who spoke was clearly the being named Ierna.
With Quantum Macro Tunneling assisting it, the Lyra moved extremely quickly. However, humanity was cautious. They only used Quantum Macro Tunneling once or twice at the beginning to travel, switching to conventional propulsion as they neared their destination.
Naturally, they did not want the Heavenly Maiden Civilization to notice their unusual means of movement. The Neutron War Star and the Star River following behind the Lyra did the same.
However, they could not hide everything. During the subsequent conventional voyage, the Lyra openly activated its Warp Enhancement Device, racing toward its destination at Warp speeds beyond those of ordinary Level Six Civilizations.
Naturally, the Heavenly Maiden Civilization noticed this, and they were somewhat surprised.
"Hmm, Yao-jie, only one ship came. Oh, it should be called a warship. So fast—it's actually traveling at 256 times the speed of light! It seems the leader of those bumpkins has arrived. What did civilizations that used flashy warships as their main force call it again? Oh, it seems to be a flagship."
Ierna had just made quick work of more than a hundred Probe Spaceships from the Silver Heart Civilization. She was brimming with arrogance and looked down on anyone who used warships. Thus, even when she saw the Lyra approaching at speeds beyond those of an ordinary Level Six Civilization, she was only briefly surprised and did not take it too seriously.
The being she called Yao-jie was more cautious. She knew what 256 times Warp meant, and she said, "How many times have I told you, Ierna? Though their fleets may look