The vibrations were faint at first, but they were growing—a low-frequency thrum that seemed to bypass his ears and vibrate directly in his teeth.
Since his sensors were blind to the cause, he turned his focus to the insects. He tried to tap into their minds, tried to read their thoughts, attempting to see the world through their specialised senses.
"Tsk! Trying to read the mind of an insect is like trying to read a book while blindfolded!" Hye shook his head in frustration, his temples throbbing. He tried to parse their collective consciousness, but the attempt only brought him a sharp, stabbing headache.
He couldn't understand their thoughts, but he could feel their state of mind: they were growing restless. This wasn't the first time he had tried to read their minds, but this time, it felt different. They weren't just communicating; they were screaming.
