Chapter 194
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Chapter 194: Is This Maiden the Queen Ant?
Those two individuals had already been escorted to the castle.
As reward for successfully completing the "escort" mission, Lin Yu reached out to pat Dig One and Dig Two’s heads.
The two yellow ants trembled with barely contained excitement at the affectionate gesture.
"Lead the way."
"Right away, Mother!"
Just as she prepared to follow Dig One and Dig Two, the young girl tagged along.
Red Pupil had remained in the castle these past days, awaiting the hatching of her ant eggs.
Upon reaching the underground level,
The silver-haired maiden and dark-haired child proceeded down the corridor flanked by prison cells.
Tap… tap… tap…
Their measured footsteps echoed distinctly amidst the feeble moans of wounded monsters.
"Martina, something approaches."
"I hear it."
The two prisoners grew tense, knowing the footsteps likely belonged to the ant colony’s sovereign – the Queen Ant herself, the very architect of their abduction from town to forest.
They swallowed hard, eyes wide with terror yet unblinking as they stared through the iron bars.
When the footsteps ceased, revealing one tall and one small feminine figure, both prisoners’ jaws went slack in unison.
Their gazes slid past the younger girl, locking onto the white-robed, pale-haired beauty with crimson eyes and an icy demeanor.
Such… such exquisite beauty!
A loveliness beyond mortal description…
The identical thought bloomed in both minds.
Even in peril, their first instinct wasn’t questioning human presence in the castle, but rather becoming utterly entranced by the lead maiden’s ethereal appearance. Even Martina, despite being female herself, fell victim to this spell.
…
This marked Lin Yu’s first appearance before humans in her true form.
While confident in her appearance, she hadn’t anticipated reducing these two to such stunned silence.
Do they even comprehend their predicament?
Moreover, she could feel the unsettling intensity of their gazes.
An annoyed crease formed between her brows.
"You would be Sylvestre and Martina?"
Lin Yu’s query came several degrees colder than usual.
Though her voice chimed like silver bells, its frosty tone shattered the prisoners’ trance.
"You are of the human race? How did you come to be in this castle?"
"Why don’t the Ant Tribe attack you?"
"And who is this young girl beside you?"
Having regained full consciousness, they finally noticed the peculiar situation and began questioning loudly.
"You must answer my questions first."
Lin Yu refused to respond to their inquiries.
After exchanging glances, the two eventually nodded in reluctant agreement.
"Yes, it’s us. But who are you? How did you appear in this castle, and how do you know us?"
"I am the Queen Ant. It was my daughters who brought you here."
Since you’re both doomed anyway, I might as well show mercy and reveal the truth.
"You’re the Queen Ant??"
"Indeed, I am."
"Ha! What nonsense is this!"
Sylvestre’s face showed complete disbelief.
Finding explanations too tedious, Lin Yu summoned several Ant Tribe members currently guarding the prison cell.
Before their eyes, she affectionately stroked her daughters’ heads.
"Convinced now?"
"Bloody hell… is this real?"
Both stood dumbfounded.
"But you appear completely human…"
"Have you never heard of the ‘Shapeshift’ ability?"
"What’s that?"
The man’s bewildered expression seemed genuine.
"Then how about this?"
Lin Yu partially activated her transformation, her right arm morphing into a white ant’s forelimb.
This left Sylvestre and Martina with no room for doubt.
After a moment of stunned silence, Sylvestre suddenly focused on Red Pupil standing beside Lin Yu.
"And who is she?"
"My daughter."
"What?"
A brief pause followed.
Muttering "monster" under his breath, the man appeared to piece something together before posing his next question.
"That woman called Army Lady is also connected to you, isn’t she?"
"She’s my daughter too."
"I knew it… So why did you capture us? What do you want from us?"
"I have some questions for you."
"Questions… What kind of questions? Wait—"
Having confirmed the young girl’s identity, Sylvestre visibly tensed up.
He understood his life now rested in the hands of this extraordinarily beautiful maiden.
"If I answer your questions, will you spare my life and let me go?"
"Me too!"
Martina immediately grew agitated upon hearing Sylvestre’s words.
"That depends on your cooperation. Though you should know I won’t be letting you leave."
"So if we answer your questions truthfully, you’ll spare us? Is that it?"
"Mmm, provided you’re honest and don’t try to deceive me."
Not a chance!
After causing trouble twice – even going so far as to ambush Army Lady the second time – how could I possibly let you live?
But I still need to extract information from them, so for now I’ll play along.
Honor among thieves? There’s no need for honesty when dealing with villains!
What? Villain? I’m no villain! At worst, I’m just a mischievous little ant~
"I hope you’ll keep your word."
Sylvestre studied the girl intently, but her impassive expression gave nothing away.
He finally nodded.
"Ask away."
"Very well."
Just as she was about to begin, the little girl beside her tugged at her sleeve.
"What is it, Little Pupil?"
"Shouldn’t Mommy question them separately?"
Ah! Right!
While I doubt these two would dare lie, it’s better to take precautions.
She signaled to the guard’s daughter, who entered the cell to escort Martina out.
"Take her to the materials storage first."
"Yes, Mother!"
The guard daughters nodded and led Martina away, their figures gradually receding.
"I’ll be asking her the same questions later. Should your answers differ…"
Lin Yu let the implication hang in the air before continuing.
"You know what will happen."
Seeing the man’s nod of understanding, Lin Yu began her interrogation.
First matter…
"What do you know about Aowenduo Town’s defensive capabilities?"
"Defenses?"
Sylvestre seemed momentarily taken aback, a thought occurring to him.
"Are you planning to… attack the town?"
"Mmm."
Not that I actually intend to attack, of course.
Lin Yu nodded slightly.
"Reluctant to answer?"
"No, merely curious."
Sylvestre gave a derisive snort.
"What do I care if the town lives or dies?"
"Then answer the question."
Just as expected – someone like him would never sacrifice himself to protect others.
