Chapter 45: The Assault Begins
When the Queen Ant detected the abnormality among the Soldier Ants, it became alert and released a pheromone signaling for protection. However, it was too late; the Queen was already surrounded by numerous assassins.
Almost at the exact moment the Queen realized something was wrong, seven Worker Ants disguised as feeders charged forward. Six of them latched onto the Queen’s six striding limbs, pulling them backward. The remaining one climbed onto the Queen’s back and ejected a retractable proboscis like a tape measure.
Despite its desperate struggles, the Queen—used to being fed and clearly lacking physical exercise—was unable to overcome the six Spy Bugs holding it down. Its large body was firmly restrained.
The nearby Worker Ants of the hive were momentarily stunned. These attackers bore legitimate identifiers, making it difficult for the hive ants to comprehend why their supposed companions would attack their Queen.
By the time they decided to help, it was too late. The two quickest responders were intercepted by Spy Bugs that had not yet joined the main attack.
The proboscis extended like a steel needle and pierced the Queen’s armor at its joints!
Within moments, the Queen, like the Soldier Ants earlier, curled into itself, writhing in pain.
In this primitive hive lacking effective medical treatment, the Queen’s muscles began dissolving internally.
Its fate was sealed!