Chapter 254: Independence (3)
Time passed quickly. The more colorful the flag symbolizing the Fire Water Council became, the more species gathered under it. The development occurred so fast that the Hunters and I could only watch with awe, with Anastasha being the most excited.
She shouted, “Wait, wait! Slow down for a second! Another species has challenged the council chairman!”
“What species is it this time?”
“It’s a Shellmount! If you look at her clothes, she[1]’s a miner! A Shellmount miner challenged the council chairman to a duel!”
“Really?”
The Black Witch pointed to one side of the hologram. “Are your eyes just for decoration? Enhance your vision and take a closer look!”
Oh, right. The Shellmount had seven tentacles. She originally seemed to have eight tentacles, but lost one of them in some sort of accident. However, damage to one of her tentacles didn’t seem to affect her negatively. Like a soldier who wore a scar as a medal, the miner with one missing tentacle had a very solemn look on her face.
A red carpet was laid on the ground with Terras lined up on both sides. Emanating a ferocious aura, the enormous Terras looked down at the tiny Shellmount.
—Lime.
The Shellmount spat on the ground. Her phlegm was squishy, resembling the slime toys I used to play with as a child. This was probably her way of saying “I’ll play with you like you’re my toys.”
—First of all, on behalf of all Shellmounts, I salute you, fungi bastards! If it weren’t for you, my people would have gone extinct long ago. The few who escaped extinction would have become slaves and worked until their shells cracked and their skin melted and oozed. Laimu. But we live decent lives with a moderate amount of pickaxing. It’s all thanks to you all, especially Legendary Chairman Uburka!
She sounded friendly, but her expression was belligerent.