I Am The Swarm

The Brood Nest, having recently received a large infusion of high-quality protein, was operating at full capacity. Every day, it worked diligently, ensuring productivity without compromising itself. The eggs it produced were primarily Worker Ant eggs, with only a few allotted to replenish the ranks of the fallen Soldier Ants.

This war, which had mobilized over ten thousand combatants on both sides, provided Luo Wen with clarity on the optimal composition of the Brood Nest’s forces moving forward.

Under his command, which far surpassed the strategic capability of any ant, most of the battles were confined to narrow spaces, such as underground tunnels or hive entrances.

This restriction meant that, at any given time, only a limited number of troops from both sides engaged directly. Apart from the larger number of Soldier Ants required to maintain the siege at the hive entrances, few were needed elsewhere.

Soldier Ants, useful only in combat, were essentially food-consuming machines. Overproduction during wartime risked a surplus after the conflict ended. To prevent unnecessary food loss, any excess soldiers would have to be recycled into protein stores.

Given that a few hundred Soldier Ants sufficed for current needs, Luo Wen refrained from hatching more.

In contrast, Worker Ants proved far more versatile and indispensable.

First, during battles, they acted as auxiliaries, shielding Soldier Ants’ limbs and backs.

In direct combat, they could bite and pin down enemies, holding them in place for Soldier Ants to finish off.