"Hey, guest, you seem a little too enthusiastic about my daughter."
"Oh, sorry." Lin Jin came to his senses and focused his attention back on Herrah.
But as he did, his face was immediately turned the other way, bringing him face-to-face with another masked face.
"Hey, big guy, why do you keep looking at Hornet? Don't you think I'm the prettiest bug you've ever seen?"
"Huh?"
Before he could react, a brightly colored hornet with white stripes was showing off her figure before him.
The wings on her back buzzed as she flew freely through the air, tracing one infinity symbol after another.
Her ability to fly made her one of the few bugs besides the Weavers who could move freely through Deepnest.
But I'm certain I don't remember this one.
That was all Lin Jin could think in that brief moment. Then his view changed again as a flash of fiery red suddenly appeared between Helia and him.
Hornet abruptly stepped between them. She knew full well that if she didn't, this "little sister" of hers would surely cause even more trouble.
"Helia, this isn't your Hive. Stop harassing our guest. I'm quite sure he's still sore from his injuries, so leave him alone."
"Ah, you're always such a spoilsport."
Helia grumbled, but still let Hornet drag her away without resisting.
Hornet settled him beside her own seat, then sat down herself as though nothing had happened.
"Ha... hahahahaha..."
Herrah first gave a knowing chuckle, then burst into a loud, chittering laugh that drew every bug's attention.
As the laughter continued, Lin Jin's expression visibly darkened.
"Hahaha, my apologies, dear guest~~. Helia always gets excited when she sees an unusual bug up close."
"Now, let's have dinner first. Then I'll ask you a few questions. That's how we'll do