Daily News: Insect Girls' Heavy Dependence

The convoy departed.

Inside Yekaterin's carriage.

Yekalin took several beautifully packaged large boxes from the dressing table, each containing an even more exquisite small box.

"They're all cosmetics?"

Richard was riding in the Duchess's carriage for the first time, and his face was full of curiosity.

Yekalin ignored him. It didn't matter that she was without makeup in the outer world; she'd still need to put it on when she got back inside…

Just as she was about to grab a bottle of skincare lotion, Richard reached out and grabbed it before she could, examining it closely.

Yekalin rolled her eyes at him helplessly and had no choice but to switch to another bottle with similar effects.

Not long after...

She then took a liking to a powder compact, and Richard reached out and took what she wanted.

This time, the Duchess lost her temper and snatched the powder box back.

"I just wanted to take a look, I'm really bored," Richard muttered to himself.

Yekalin sighed softly and decided not to put on any makeup at all.

She lay down directly on the soft couch in the carriage and closed her eyes to rest.

After all, she had stayed up all night with Richard and was already exhausted.

Yekalin actually understood Richard's current state.

He hadn't yet emerged from Astelle's shadow. He could only use such childlike behavior to mask his inner pain and confusion.

Yekalin also understood that this was a self-protective reaction after suffering psychological trauma.

Only when Richard himself fully understands and resolves his inner conflict can he truly return to normal.

As the Duchess was pondering, Richard, who was lying beside her, suddenly seemed to have discovered something extraordinary.

"There aren't any roads in the world outside the walls, are there? Then why are we riding in a carriage?"

"Fool……"

Yekalin muttered a curse under her breath, her voice weary; she was far from in high spirits.

Fortunately, the scene outside the carriage soon provided the answer for Yekaterin.

The convoy slowly drove into a square building.

The interior of the building was very spacious, with only a huge, dark tunnel extending deep underground.

Those on foot in the convoy immediately took out torches and jade lamps, and the light instantly dispelled the surrounding darkness.

"This tunnel... leads directly from Stormwind to the inner world?"

Richard looked utterly astonished.

Yekaterin opened her eyes at the sound and nodded gently at him. She reached out and pulled Richard into her arms, her voice soft:

"I'm so sleepy, stay with me while I sleep... When I wake up, we'll be in Umbria. I promise, everything will be alright when I wake up."

"……good."

Yekaterin's carriage was clearly specially designed.

There was no bump or vibration during the ride, and the sound insulation was superb, keeping out the noise of other vehicles traveling by.

Richard rested his head on her lap, feeling the girl's steady, even breathing.

He glimpsed the faint lights flickering outside through the crack in the car window.

In a daze, he recalled his days on Earth. Back then, he rode a green train through the fields, and in the night, houses with lights on flashed past the window.

The journey back then was filled with noise, a stark contrast to the tranquility and fragrance of the carriage now.

Richard was momentarily dazed.

I can't tell whether that period on Earth was a dream or whether I am currently in a dream.

If this world really is a dream... then he would rather live in this dream forever.

In this bizarre and fantastical dream world, there are still so many things he hasn't seen, and so many regrets he hasn't made amends for.

Are you asleep?

Yekalin did not open her eyes, but called out softly in an almost murmured voice.

She noticed that the person in her arms was breathing more and more evenly, confirming that Richard was truly asleep.

Then he leaned down and placed a soft kiss on the back of his neck.

Last time, the soul link failed after killing the Silverwing Hunter father and son.

And this time, it was finally successfully established!

The first-tier dream worm loli inside Richard's body was naturally no match for Yekalin's second-tier dream worm.

Richard, asleep, was unknowingly pulled into a completely new dream world.

It was a vast city filled with Victorian-style buildings.

Thick clouds covered the sky, but they couldn't stop the sunlight from penetrating the clouds and bringing warmth to pedestrians on the street.

Richard found himself standing on the roof of an apartment building, looking down at the street scene below.

On the street, elegantly dressed aristocratic ladies strolled together, chatting and laughing.

But deep within those dark alleyways lurks many with ulterior motives...

A petite, dark-haired girl sat alone on the side of the street, sobbing softly.

Her clothes were so thin that they couldn't shield her from the stares of those blond-haired men.

Soon, several blond-haired men surrounded them, their faces bearing malicious smiles.

The noble ladies on the street seemed not to have seen anything, quickening their pace and keeping a safe distance from this place of trouble.

Richard knew without a doubt what might happen next!

But he was on a high-rise building at the moment, and there was no way he could get there in time to stop those thugs before they made a move!

He was extremely anxious.

A figure with black hair suddenly descended from the sky...

"Hiss~"

Snapped--!

The crisp cry of pain had barely begun when it was followed by a soft, coquettish moan.

You're stepping on my hair!

Richard was suddenly jolted awake by Yekaterin, his consciousness still trapped in the dream he had just been in, and he was momentarily disoriented.

"I'm sorry... I dreamt about it... it was what you mentioned last time..." His eyes were drowsy, and his tone was somewhat dazed.

Yekalin naturally knew that what Richard had just experienced was a dream world constructed by her subconscious.

"Oh? What did you dream about?"

Hearing Yekalin's knowing tone, Richard instantly realized what had just happened.

He and Yekaterin formed a soul connection!

Now that the connection between the two has been established, there is no need to waste words explaining things anymore.

He simply opened his heart completely, and guided Yekaterin's consciousness to explore it as well...

Go and share those images of Earth that are deeply hidden in your memories.

……

"I see... I see... You went to such a... magical world."

After Yekaterin glimpsed the various strange experiences in Richard's memory...

Even the knowledgeable Duchess couldn't help but sigh.

Yekaterin didn't have much time to marvel.

The procession then arrived at its destination.

At the end of the tunnel, a heavily armed army suddenly appeared—the Wall Guardians!

The anticipated interception and questioning did not occur; after all, only Stormwind's teams were authorized to use this underground tunnel.

Moreover, at the center of this convoy were two magnificent white eight-legged horses.

The commander of the guards naturally understood what this meant.

Yekaterin did not order the caravan to stop, and the carriages continued to move forward steadily.

The guards officers straightened their backs, clenching their right fists and pounding them heavily against their chests. With solemn and respectful postures, they watched the convoy slowly emerge from the tunnel.

Enter the surface of the world within the walls.