The Lich of Glory Knight Spirit: Moving towards Krimasha!-Chapter 679 - 6: Insect Clan (2)

As for money... Although Richie doesn’t have money, he has plenty of ways to get it.

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In the blink of an eye, the two had already returned to the Pandora Inn.

The dragonfly monster tamed by Bofran was sent away, and a walking beetle, covered in heavy armor and as big as a cow, was summoned shortly.

Treading on the staircase made of little insects, the two climbed onto the beetle’s back. Then, driven by Bofran, the beetle began to step heavily out of the inn.

"Sir, the ’Insect Theater’ is where all the brain bugs with no master gather. If you want to meet other brain bugs, there’s no better place."

"Will the other brain bugs know about the whereabouts of Lord Pegasus?"

"They might know, but Bofran is not very sure. After all, Lord Pegasus is secluded in Shisun City, a message that Bofran heard from a deceased bug. Bofran hasn’t heard this anywhere else."

Swaying along the road, passing through three blocks, the beetle finally stopped at a bustling crossroads.

Unlike the area where the Pandora Inn is located, this is considered a bustling district. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

The intersection was crowded with people of various races.

There were kobold laborers carrying goods, Blood Elf vendors with stalls selling their wares, dwarf miners passing by with shovels on their backs, cow guards swaggering off-duty, and a large group of Mouse-men scurrying back and forth...

The scene was lively and bustling.

Sitting on the beetle’s back, Richie glanced around.

To the east of the crossroads was a place that looked like a bank, with a huge symbol of "money" hanging at the entrance. To the north seemed to be a mall, with most leaving carrying various boxes. To the south, it appeared to be an adventurer guild, as everyone going in and out was armed.

As for the west, it was Richie’s destination—the Insect Theater. A large building that looked like a giant beetle lying down from the outside.

Compared to the other directions, the west had the least crowded traffic, but because brain bugs needed transportation, the large number of walking beetles "parked" together made it seems even more crowded.

Of course, this might be the main reason for the everyday congestion here at this intersection.

Getting down from the beetle’s back, Richie followed Bofran towards the theater. Around them were other brain bugs being carried by beetles, just like Bofran.

Richie softly remarked, "I didn’t know the Insect Clan also likes to watch plays."

"Bofran also found it strange back then, until Bofran himself started liking it. Hehe," Bofran said, stretching his tentacles, "When Bofran said ’back then,’ he meant when the late bug that nurtured Bofran was still alive. Back then, Bofran was solely focused on serving the swarm and had no interest in other things. But..."

"But what?" Richie asked.

"But," Bofran squirmed his plump body and said, "When the late bug chose to move towards death, Bofran fell into endless confusion, not even knowing what the meaning of existence was. For a while, Bofran even wished to leave this world with the late bug."

"But you didn’t die."

"Yes. In fact, the name ’Bofran’ was given by Bofran himself. Brain bugs within the swarm do not need names."

"You haven’t said what happened after your confusion."

"Hehe, after the confusion, Bofran was brought here. Stayed here for three months. Then discovered, apart from the swarm, there could be life, friends, and other various things in the world. After that, just like other brain bugs with no master, whenever encountering a new brain bug with no master, Bofran would bring them here, making them join this big family. In fact, a thousand years ago, when meeting Lord Bailey, Bofran was on the way to some abandoned bug nest. Heard there were many brain bugs with no master there." Saying this, Bofran stopped, seemingly moved.

Richie also stopped and looked back at him.

"Please make way!" A brain bug passed by being carried by a beetle. While passing by, it even lifted its lidless eyes to glance at Richie, seemingly curious.

After a while, Bofran came around, waved his tentacles in an encouraging manner, and said, "No matter what, life has to go on, should face it with optimism, and live each day well. Even if you were to vanish tomorrow, today should still be a beautiful day. This world has abandoned us, but we should not abandon ourselves. Right? Today happens to be the premiere of Kunna’s new play, everyone has been anticipating it for a long time, and Bofran thinks sir, you will definitely like it."

"Kunna?"

"Kunna Deborah. She’s the best actress in the theater, and the best rear bug actress Bofran has ever seen. It feels as if she’s actually a rear bug. If Bofran were a duke bug, he would pursue her... Well, hahaha, Bofran is not a duke bug, and she’s not a rear bug. So, this is destined to be a fantasy."

Bofran continuously babbled, waddling happily, brushed past Richie, and continued forward.

Turning his face, Richie saw several of Kunna’s posters at the theater’s entrance, the play is called "Abyss Romance." The painting was a bit too impressionistic, so much so, if the real person stood before Richie, Richie would absolutely not recognize her.

"Kunna! Kunna! Kunna!" A group of brain bugs ran past Richie waving support banners, the scene was very jubilant.

Hmm... Do brain bugs also idolize stars?

Maybe, this is what Bofran means by life.

Taking a deep breath, Richie stepped to follow up.

As he approached the gate, many brain bugs had already gathered around Bofran, reaching out their tentacles to touch Bofran’s tentacles.

"They are Bofran’s friends, greeting Bofran. Of course, they are also asking who you are. Bofran tells them you are Bofran’s new friend, here with Bofran to visit the theater. I hope you don’t mind." Bofran explained.

"Bofran is a very good friend, he has helped us many, and is our friend too!" a brain bug shouted.

"Friends are the most precious thing in this world apart from rear bugs, we brain bugs don’t often make friends." Another brain bug followed up loudly.

"If you’re Bofran’s friend, then you’re our friend too. Hehehe, you suddenly have many more friends."

"This is truly a wonderful thing, you’ve suddenly gained many precious things. Like... um, like digging a huge treasure."

"Yes, exactly a huge treasure!"

The brain bugs chatted noisily and then giggled. Their voices were sharp, but didn’t sound harsh.

Don’t know why, listening to these words, Richie’s heart felt a bit warm, even making this utterly terrible city look a lot more pleasing.