"...You want to develop your Psionics Power?"
[Teacher] looked Xi Yan up and down. Xi Yan could not make out his expression, so he could only say, "Yes. Now that I've gained these powers, I want to put them to use."
"...Tell me what you can do now."
"Telepathy and basic Telekinesis."
[Teacher] raised a hand to cut Xi Yan off.
"...Good. That's enough. Stick to those, and don't think about going any further."
"Why?" Xi Yan was deeply puzzled.
The Shroud Mentor in his bright red robes pondered for a while, seemingly debating whether he should explain.
"...Knowing too much does neither of us any good. But once you become too deeply steeped in psionics, you will inevitably become entangled with the Shroud."
"...Your Empire must never pursue psionics ascension. Do not make any contact with the Shroud."
"...They have been watching you all along..."
"Phew... I understand." Something seemed to occur to Xi Yan. He sighed and did not press the matter.
The Shroud had been a peculiar presence even in the original Stellaris, and Paradox Interactive had never officially explained much of what went on inside it.
Now it seemed that great secrets lay hidden within.
The secrets of the Four Gods of the Shroud and Madoka...
[Teacher] definitely knew something, but certain reasons prevented him from saying it.
For Xi Yan, steering clear of the Shroud was the best choice for the foreseeable future anyway.
Then I'll take his advice!
The Landing Ship shuddered gently, and the blue glow of its Plasma Thrusters gradually faded.
Once the ship settled, Xi Yan stepped out first and waited as [Teacher] lightly crossed the hatch and set foot on Amat Eiro II, this beautiful Gaia Planet.
"...A barren Gaia Planet. It has great potential."
"What do you mean