Chrysalis

After exiting the Dungeon I was able to see that the evacuation of the forward HQ had already begun. Hundreds of ants, perhaps as many as a thousand, were rushing this way and that, digging, lifting and generally getting things done everywhere he looked. A long trail had already been established and soldiers as well as workers were vanishing into the distance as they marched back towards the nest and home.

They were very different ants from those who had started this fight. Thousands of Biomass had been consumed over the last five days, not to mention the experience and levels that had been gained. Mutations were evident everywhere I looked, Soldiers with glittering carapace, even a few diamond looking ones, long flowing antennae, thicker, more powerful legs.

For those who had survived, the battles had been a forge in which their strength had been tempered. They had emerged bigger and badder than before, ready to put their lives on the line in the defence of their colony and Queen in the final battle to come.

I spotted a dense cluster of ants communing near the main entrance and made my way over. Sure enough, the leadership was grouped there, giving out instructions and consulting on last minute changes in strategy.

"Hey, Victor! Wills! Mendant! How's things going?"

The three members of the twenty turned at my call and watched silently as I approached.

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'Well, ever since the er, lightning incident, things have been tense," Victor admitted.

Yeah, I kind of had feeling that might be the case.

"Any more casualties?" I asked, nervous.

"No, Eldest," Mendant answered me gently, "we have simply been reluctant to engage with the horde with such an unstable element at play."

"I can understand that. I may be able to help even."

Wills perked up at my words.

"You've come up with a way to attack the Kaarmodo? That'll be incredible."

"Ah, no. Nothing that grand. I still need two more levels before I can evolve right? Which means I'm going to have to go back in. I'll join up with the humans and try to hit the horde from behind, which should attract the attention of our friend the wizard lizard, since it's me that they're after."

operate with far less risk from the front," Victor

yourself Eldest," Mendant worried, "isn't there a better

my antennae in

experience peacefully," I said firmly, "I refuse. This is the way it's going to be. It'll also work to minimise the risks to the greatest

a friendly pat

worry, I'm not easy to kill. Enough monsters have tried, but

uncomfortably under my antennae as an embarrassed teenager

you move out, Eldest?"

I shrugged.

I'll need an hour to circle around and meet up with them, then another hour to get into position behind the enemy. I get the feeling

sky starting sprouting lightning bolts

goes the evacuation?" I asked, shifting

efficiently," Victor

it could be anything else. You're ants for goodness

enough. I'd better get moving, the sooner I get to fighting the

warned me, "we're going to need you by

final showdown? Me?!" I protested, "you must

present I turned to run only

Uhhh… what's happening people?

motionless was every ant present. I twitched my antennae nervously, uncomfortable under the attention of so many of my siblings. What are they waiting for? Do they want me to

Come on Anthony! Think! Say something inspirational. Something moving.

" I

Uh… Work hard! Er… For the colony?" I

was a moment of

COLONY" roared a

to working, even faster than before. Confused, I turned to Mendant

the query in my eyes she