Man in the Ark: Revitalizing Kazdel

“Hello, friend. I am a friend of Miss Talulah. You may call me by my name, Star Eater.”

The big-eyed elf clutched a tattered spacesuit in both hands, and the way it raised its right hand in a greeting involuntarily brought the image of Muirsey to Roy's mind.

That sense of isolation, so different from Terra, was somewhat similar to that of Muerseth, who was also a water spirit. Despite lacking any vocal organs, her voice could be clearly heard, suggesting she had mastered some kind of special means of communication.

Most importantly, the name "Star Eater" evoked a sense of danger. In the brief few seconds it took to greet him, several thoughts flashed through Roy's mind, forcing him to re-evaluate the strange creature before him.

During the maintenance of the Rhodes Island landship, he accepted Talulah's invitation to visit the village. To his surprise, he discovered that this seemingly ordinary and remote mining village was actually full of hidden talents.

Not only are there the infiltrated Reunion team, the immortal Black Serpent's new identity—university teacher Kashina, but also a strange life form that doesn't seem to belong to Terra—the Star Eater. Now, with Rhodes Island docked here, it's truly a constellation of stars.

“Hello, Star Eater. I noticed that you don’t seem to belong to Terra. If you feel it’s presumptuous, you can refuse to answer.” Roy smiled and extended his hand, making friendly contact with the Star Eater.

"There is nothing to hide. Our race once roamed the universe, living by devouring stars. What other races despise is nothing more than our instincts for survival."

"However, our past is now just a terrifying tale passed down by others. My people are nearly extinct, and I am probably the last one."

"Ha, we live by destruction, yet when true destruction comes before us, we are powerless..."

"Since then, as a survivor, I have changed the way I obtain the energy necessary for survival with the help of several geniuses. Only a little Originium energy is needed to sustain me for a long time."

Even without a visible expression, Roy could still detect a hint of self-mockery and sorrow in the Star Eater's tone. However, based on the content of his words, he was already certain that the Star Eater was an alien visitor.

"I wonder who these geniuses you're referring to are..."

“A linguist and her companion, Precyth, that’s what I call her. As for that companion…” The Star Eater tilted its large eyes, as if searching for information about that name.

“The Prophet or the Doctor, right?” Roy suddenly spoke up, filling in the vague name for the Star Eater.

"Yes, that's it. Does this friend know them too?"

"Well, we are friends."

"Oh, what a coincidence."

......

Just as Roy was having an enthusiastic conversation with the Star Eater, a beautiful Liberian teacher stood quietly beside the cabin, her scarlet snake eyes fixed on the Star Eater.

As the embodiment of the Ursus Empire, the legendary immortal black serpent had never heard of such a creature existing on the Ice Plains. However, considering the various eerie legends circulating on the Ice Plains, it wasn't surprising.

"Hehe...this is getting more and more interesting." Teacher Li Boli's lips curled into an expectant and excited smile as he turned and went inside to warm himself by the fire. This body was still too weak to withstand the bitter cold of the icy plains.

"Boom boom boom..." A deep, low sound came from afar, echoing across the entire ice field, vibrating the eardrums and heart of this body.

Startled, people left the building and looked in the direction from which the sound came. A striking, warning red gradually enveloped the originally gray, dim sky, and everything on the ground.

"...The army is a warning sign for the Ursus army. Why are they entering the mining area? What do they want to do...?" Panic spread through the mining village.

"The Fourth Army, they've already begun their operation. Roy, how will you react? I'm looking forward to it." Black Serpent pushed open the door and brushed past Talulah, who was hurrying out.

......

A massive, high-speed warship was slowly rising from the horizon; it was so large that it was almost impossible to tell whether it was a warship or a giant mobile city.

The coniferous forests growing on the ice field were flattened like a whirlwind, and the stars were obscured by a red light.

Snow and tree trunks were swept into the air together; at that moment, they were indistinguishable, torn apart and thrown into the air.

This is Ursus, the real Ursus.