Meanwhile, guided by the Zerglings, the girls headed deeper into the passageway.
This place was really beautiful...
Looking at the lavish, elegant carvings lining the passage and the grand, magnificent dome overhead, the girls could not help but marvel. Mio Sakamoto, who led the group, remained stern-faced, her eyes carrying a hint of unease. Though she had only caught a brief glimpse, she could tell that this faction's civilization and technology far surpassed their own, even Neroy's. If such a force were hostile toward humanity... Thinking of that, Mio felt the weight of her responsibility growing ever heavier.
After passing through the corridor and reaching its end, the group stopped. Then, with a soft ding, the door before them slid open to either side. A young human girl appeared in their sight.
She first smiled and nodded at them, then turned her gaze toward the Zerglings.
"You've worked hard. Leave the rest to me."
"-----Roar-----"
At the girl's words, the Zerglings gave low growls, then turned and left. Only after those terrifying creatures vanished from sight did the witches, Mio included, finally let out a breath of relief. The oppressive feeling those monsters gave off was simply too strong. While surrounded by them, they could feel those eyes constantly examining their bodies, creating the urgent sensation that the creatures might leap at them and tear them to pieces at any moment.
Now, however, the person before them was another human like themselves, and that allowed them to relax somewhat. The girl also looked them over from head to toe, a slightly strange expression appearing on her face. But she quickly withdrew her gaze and smiled faintly.
"Hello. My name is Electro Mei. I'll be taking you to meet the Commander. Please follow me."
"Understood."
Seeing Electro Mei before her, Mio