Chapter 145: A City of Whispers

The starship hovered silently above the metallic metropolis, a lone speck against the vast cityscape. Amelia, her heart pounding in her chest, activated the long-range communication device. A tense silence stretched on, broken only by the soft hum of the starship's engines. "This is Amelia, diplomat of the Galactic Federation, on a mission of peace," she announced, her voice echoing through the empty cabin. She transmitted the message in multiple languages, hoping against hope that one might resonate with the enigmatic Korvax. Minutes ticked by, each one stretching into an eternity. Just as Amelia began to consider a change in strategy, a soft hum filled the cabin, emanating from the communication panel. It wasn't a voice, not in the traditional sense, but a series of rhythmic pulses, a digital heartbeat of sorts. "They're responding," Nadia whispered, her voice filled with a mixture of awe and apprehension. The pulses continued, a steady stream of information overloading