{Today, the update requests barely topped a hundred. Sure enough, the stats dropped.}
The projections of Herta and the others arrived directly at the grand estate outside Okhma City. An enticing aroma of wine lingered in the air, piquing even Herta and Ruan Mei's curiosity despite neither of them being drinkers.
As for Screwllum, being an automaton, he felt nothing of the sort. He led Herta and Ruan Mei to the estate gates and politely knocked on the door.
"Coming~ Huh, who are you?"
Tribbie opened the door, raised her head to look at the three geniuses, and asked with curious surprise.
Greetings. We are friends of the Stellaron Hunters and are new to this place.
My name is Screwllum, dear lady.
Screwllum lowered his head and spoke politely to Tribbie with perfect gentlemanly manners.
"Hello, little sister. I'm Herta, and she's Ruan Mei."
"Tell Theresa and the others. They'll know who we are."
With her arms folded, Herta looked down at the tiny Tribbie.
Ruan Mei also smiled and nodded at Tribbie. Tribbie was so adorable that they naturally found it easy to be friendly with her.
"Oh, okay! 'We' will go notify the Cat Girl Titan."
"Lady Cat Girl Titan, someone is here to see you!"
Tribbie's "Cat Girl Titan" made Herta and the others struggle not to laugh. That was certainly an odd title. Weren't Titans supposed to be enormous humanoid creatures?
Still, to be fair, some parts of Theresa really were quite large, enough to make Herta deeply envious.
"Coming! I thought I sensed some cute, beautiful girls arriving. Sure enough, it's you pointed-hat Big Hertas."
Theresa came out with the curious crowd and smiled at Herta and the others.
"Who are they?"
Phainon and the others curiously looked at Herta's pale-blue group, then turned questioning