Thirteen. Farewell Jimmy Siblings

Humanity was unable to withstand the impending destruction, just as an anthill in the backyard couldn't scatter the approaching storm.

In the early stages of the industrial era, when medical advancements were primitive, even common ailments could have claimed Lu Li's life.

"Will you come back?"

Though saddened by the prospect of parting just after meeting, Raimy still held onto a sliver of hope.

She had never considered leaving with her brother to follow Lu Li, he had already helped them too much, and besides, how could a monster possibly get aboard a large ship?

"Perhaps,"

Lu Li pulled open a drawer in a wooden table, extracted a parchment map wrapped in cloth, and protected it only casually from moisture, without worrying about insect damage.

In the wake of the botanical disaster, it wasn't humans but insects that first faced annihilation.