Chapter 30
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Chapter 30: Please Don’t Come Here!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Loud noises persisted from above.
And that angry “crack” sound.
The Big Goblin seemed to be swinging its wooden club repeatedly, venting its anger.
One after another.
This had been going on for nearly an hour.
Had this creature’s anger still not subsided?
Lin Yu felt the slight tremors through the ground and bravely took a bite of wolf meat.
Snap, crackle…
Yue!
Peh peh!!
This wolf meat was definitely tougher to eat than bear meat…
But we must not waste food, come on, eat this from the ground.
At her command, a Worker Ant consumed the wolf meat that Lin Yu had spat out.
Boom! Boom!
Listening to the sounds from above, Lin Yu felt as if she were trapped at home while loud renovations occurred upstairs.
After six goblins perished before them, no new goblins entered the ant nest.
However, this group of goblins appeared determined to fight the ants to the end, showing no intention of departing.
Concerned about the tunnel collapsing, Lin Yu didn’t dare let the Weak Ants ascend to check the situation.
The Worker Ants couldn’t work yet because the slime they secreted wasn’t adhesive enough.
Thus, the ant colony could only remain in the ant hill and wait idly.
Inside the ant hill, large six-legged ants were everywhere, packed tightly together. If someone with a fear of multi-legged insects accidentally entered this ant hill, they might faint from terror.
…
About ten minutes later, the twenty Military Ant Eggs finally began to move.
Lin Yu, who had almost dozed off from boredom, suddenly awakened.
My dear little ones are about to hatch!
I wonder what they will look like?
She scurried “tap tap tap” to the front of the Military Ant Egg, her face full of anticipation.
First, there came a faint “crack crack” sound, then the eggshell began showing cracks, and soon the cracks widened, with pieces of shell falling away.
Then one by one, the ants emerged from their shells.
They were all gleaming black, making their shells appear even harder. Their jaws seemed larger and sharper than those of the Weak Ants, and even their six legs were considerably thicker.
From birth, they were already two to three times the size of Weak Ants.
——
Name: None
Race: Military Ant (Growing)
Qualification: D
Class: None
Level: LV.1
Health Value: 15/15
Magic Value: 0/0
Skills: None
Attributes: Strength 0
Agility 0
Intelligence 0
Physical Resistance Ability 0
Elemental magic resistance ability 0
Abnormal state resistance ability 0
——
Wow! Even in its larval form, it has 15 Health Points!
Just like its appearance, it’s truly impressive! Hurry, eat well and grow strong!
Lin Yu instructed the Worker Ants to bring meat pieces before the Military Ant larva.
The Military Ants began eating eagerly.
However, only 19 Military Ants were feeding, as one C Qualification Military Ant remained unhatched.
The higher the qualification, it seemed the longer the hatching time would be.
But the wait wasn’t much longer.
Just a few minutes later, the C Qualification Military Ant Egg started to stir.
After several cracking sounds, a small, shiny black head broke through the shell.
Unlike other Military Ants that remained still after hatching, she had two small black eyes that moved about.
Eventually, her gaze settled on Lin Yu…
…
Um, what are you doing?
Why are you looking at me? Hey, are you looking at me?
Lin Yu suddenly felt anxious; she turned to look behind her, confirming no ant stood there.
When she turned back—
Wow!! It approached!
Don’t come over here!!
As if following Lin Yu’s command, this C Qualification Military Ant indeed halted, but it tilted its ant head, appearing confused.
At that moment, Lin Yu finally regained her composure.
Throughout her experience, whether with the Weak Ant, Worker Ant, or the 19 D Qualification Military Ants that were eating voraciously, they had acted like robots that merely followed orders.
Through her interactions, Lin Yu had realized these ants possessed no self-awareness and never resisted commands.
But from this C Qualification Military Ant’s actions, it clearly displayed self-awareness.
Fortunately, it still obeyed her commands, which allowed her to truly breathe easier.
What is it…
It’s better to be an obedient child; there’s really no need for fear!
I haven’t forgotten what the Unique Skill says about complete loyalty, but being completely loyal and blindly following orders should be different things, right?
For instance…
Even though I deeply love my mother, doing things my way might be the best choice for her.
Sorry, I can’t follow my mom’s orders. I’ll stop these creatures, even if it means risking death!
—Perhaps such a situation could arise.
If that happened, it would be problematic.
Alright, let’s return to the matter at hand.
The current question is…
How should I handle her?
What topics should I discuss when meeting someone new? Where should I direct my gaze? What expression should I wear?
I’m not skilled at managing such situations.
Anyway, let’s first assess her condition.
——
Name: None
Species: Military Ant (Growing)
Qualification: C
Class: None
Level: LV.1
Health Value: 20/20
Magic Value: 0/0
Skills: None
Attributes: Strength 0
Agility 0
Intelligence 0
Physical Resistance Ability 0
Elemental magic resistance ability 0
Abnormal status resistance ability 0
——
The health value exceeds that of a D Qualification Military Ant by 5 points.
However, she remains in her juvenile state. Once fully mature, she should surpass a D Qualification Military Ant, right?
Ah, since she possesses self-awareness, might she be able to communicate?
Not just verbally, though.
They might understand each other through their chittering, but I can’t comprehend it.
First, I should observe her thoughts.
“Hungry,” “Like,” “Respect”
Her thoughts were far more complex than those of the other ants.
But… like?
Like whom?
Mom doesn’t permit early romance!
But she keeps staring at me… so the one she likes is…
Me?
Ah, forbidden love!
This isn’t proper; even as an ant, the captivating charm of the school beauty persists! Being attractive truly brings complications!
Truthfully, even in my current form, I maintain some appeal. My body gleams with a pearly luster, and my eyes resemble two sparkling red gems that draw attention.
If an insect enthusiast saw me, I could face serious trouble!
Alright, back to the matter at hand.
Beyond liking, she also shows reverence.
Am I both the object of her affection and her awe?
But some degree of awe is beneficial; with awe comes obedience! Children should maintain a healthy fear of their parents!
Next to address…
Should I attempt conversation?
But how to begin…?
“Hello, pleased to meet you, I am your mother!” — Something along those lines?
No, no, contemplating it differs from actually saying it; I can’t bring myself to utter such foolish words.
Um… Initial greetings feel particularly challenging for someone like me, who struggles with social anxiety…
Ah, right, now that I consider it, why did she approach earlier?
Was she planning to introduce herself?
Rather than initiating the conversation myself, wouldn’t it be simpler if she began? Then I could simply follow her lead…
Yes, that seems preferable!
So, Lin Yu withdrew her earlier instruction for the other ant to keep its distance.
