They were two strange humanoid species.
They stood three meters tall, with blue-and-white skin and unusually segmented arms. Their forearms, mid-arms, and upper arms could all move freely. Their faces were almost human, except they had neither noses nor ears. Their dark, somber eyes gave off an indescribable sense of oppression at first glance.
"Collector, long time no see."
The other party ignored Gao Gong and looked directly at "Patrick Star" beside him.
As their mouths opened, Gao Gong was astonished to discover that these humanoid species had no teeth either. Their mouths consisted only of a slit, with oppressive blue membranes above and below.
Even more astonishingly, despite landing on the ground, they cast no shadows.
No wonder they say that among the humanoid species of the Fifth Star Cluster, only the Garen Republic and the Mirta Federation are mentioned, while the Void Dwellers, who also belong to the Fifth Star Cluster, are ignored. So they're a subspace race.
According to the Civilization Council's Comprehensive Classification of Sapient Species, subspace races were a branch of energy-based species rather than members of the carbon-based world. Humanoid species, meanwhile, referred more broadly to a major classification under carbon-based species.
"Your Majesties Hails and Shui Mian."
The Collector's expression shifted slightly. He placed his right tentacle over his chest and bowed.
The Void Dwellers operated under a civilization-wide aristocratic system, with aristocrats standing above their race. As for the royal family, they were naturally the aristocrats among aristocrats.
"I can sense that you encountered some trouble. It seems you resolved it yourself," said the slightly taller Void Dweller on the left.
"Find us a quiet place. The will of the Void must be conveyed."
The Collector was just about to speak when Gao Gong cut in with an amused expression.
"Esteemed Majesty