Chrysalis

Chapter 552

"Oh! Hello there Mother… I, uh, didn't expect to see you here!"

"In the brood chambers, child? Where else would I be?"

I can almost sense another thwack coming… The first one really hurt! She's had a serious increase to her physical stats since her evolution. I rub the top of my head with an antenna as I quickly ponder my response.

"Wherever you want to be, Mother?"

THWACK!

Ouch!

"You wouldn't be suggesting I would skip out on my duty to the Colony, would you?"

"Of course not! Who would ever think of such a thing?!"

Dangit, Mother! My poor head! What did I even do? Turning around to face my overbearing parent, I take a chance to see how she's been faring. She looks fine, no wounds or scarring to mar her carapace. That ever-present twinkle in her eye is still apparent, as is the unusual level of force she's able to generate with her antennae. There must be a 'mother' perk buried in the system somewhere that grants bonus damage when disciplining children, otherwise it just doesn't make sense.

"If you're mad at me, Mother, then please just tell me what I've done," I capitulate.

my well-earned 'thwacks'. I've once again evaded my responsibilities and brought danger down on the Colony. A few

am not mad at you, child. I am pleased to

way of showing it…"

was that? I didn't

nothing! Well, uh. It's nice to see you in such good health! Managing

for a daily hunt in order to secure my own Biomass. The prey in the nearby tunnels is becoming rather thin, however. I

the Queen out for hunts? Not that they could stop her, I suppose, but yikes. I'd love to have seen the council members' faces when they realised the Queen was going to leave their fortress of a nest and

assume you have

The Queen sighs.

I do think it's a bit of a waste. Those children could all be contributing in a

She shouldn't.

member of your escort is

Almost every ant in the Colony would be delighted to have the chance. I've no doubt that every member of her guards was carefully chosen to be the best at what they do. No way the council would leave the

that each is fed and cleaned, ready to take on the next step in their lifecycle

growth has exploded," I tip an antenna at the young, "are we still making

born in this nest, they are transported to the first nest during the pupal stage. When they emerge they are taken through the

explode. Must be hard for them to rustle up enough

I don't even know how many eggs are being laid each day

creation of two new

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