In Insect Valley on the Thunderstorm Plains.
The Insect Mother Goddess made her decision.
"In that case, let me see what that fellow really is!"
Without any visible movement from her, a palm-sized mosquito appeared on the Red-Eyed Spider Queen's body, rubbing its two forelegs against its sharp, pointed proboscis.
It looked like a butcher eagerly sharpening his knife.
The Red-Eyed Spider Queen naturally understood what the mosquito's appearance meant and offered no resistance.
Her spider-silk armor drew back, exposing her full chest.
The mosquito settled on the Red-Eyed Spider Queen's chest and plunged its sharp proboscis straight toward her heart.
Neither its placement nor its depth was the slightest bit off. It was as precise as surgery.
After drawing just a little blood, the mosquito left the Red-Eyed Spider Queen and landed on the Insect Mother Goddess's outstretched palm, slowly regurgitating the blood.
Sensing the aura within the blood, the Insect Mother Goddess's lips curved into a faint smile.
"Hila, your understanding of the cosmic pulse has deepened. Very good!"
The Insect Mother Goddess's praise brought delight to the Red-Eyed Spider Queen's face, and her eyes shone with boundless adoration for her.
"It is all thanks to your guidance, Mother Goddess."
The Insect Mother Goddess merely smiled softly and looked at the blood in her palm. As it floated above her hand, she parted her lips slightly and extended her tongue. An insect glowing green slowly crawled out.
It swallowed the blood in a single gulp, and a mysterious aura surged from the Insect Mother Goddess.
The Insect Mother Goddess carefully savored the aura within the blood and established a deeper connection with it. Soon, she clearly sensed a particular link.
"Hmm? That direction... Deathwhisper Forest. So it was as I suspected?"
With that thought, the Insect Mother Goddess