This performance was certainly inventive.
Unfortunately, the Hunter never cared how troublesome her enemies were, nor what purpose anyone's showboating in front of her might serve.
Iggs was completely stunned by this lavish display of wealth.
Mantis, however, remained calm, showing little emotional reaction.
Of course, that might also have been because Mantis was so accustomed to a simple life that she had no idea how many new workshop weapons that performance could have bought her.
[At least twenty... whatever you do, don't tell her (◝ ⩊ ◜)]
Ilaid, who claimed to be the daughter of the first clan chief, ended her performance and began explaining why she had brought the two bugs here.
"The books here all concern another civilization called Hallownest. Although they're only copies, they're still precious additions to my collection."
"There's one particular word that interests me greatly." A glint flashed across Ilaid's lenses. "Weavers."
"These remarkable creatures have a physical structure unlike that of most bugs. Even on a microscopic level, they differ enormously from us."
"They have six limbs and six eyes. Their excellent physical structure lets them climb walls effortlessly and move as though teleporting. They can also use an art called Spirit Thread."
"These creatures are so amazing, so incredible! Unfortunately, there are very few books on the subject."
Ilaid sounded distinctly disappointed. Clearly, she was genuinely curious about these unusual creatures called Weavers.
"So that's what she was..." Mantis lowered her head, deep in thought. "A Weaver?"
Movement like teleportation and the ability to wield a mysterious power called Spirit Thread certainly matched her first impression.
"Was Spirit Thread what healed my injuries?"
She clenched her fist again, feeling the strength in her body. Now Mantis was even more certain of her guess. She had to find that Weaver.
The Hunter