Chapter 118: Storage Issues (1)
The stench of blood had drawn some keen-scented predators toward the swarm’s base. They lurked, observed, and edged closer.
But as soon as they crossed a certain perimeter, they were detected by the Type I Flying Bugs patrolling the skies. These bugs immediately relayed the situation through the Swarm Network to two Queen Ants stationed in nearby sub-bases.
The Queen Ants, having received prior authorization to access the vision of lower-ranking insects, assessed the situation. However, unsure of how to proceed, they promptly escalated the matter to Luo Wen.
The entire process happened swiftly. In fact, from the detection of the intruders to Luo Wen receiving the alert, less than thirty seconds had passed. Some of the cautious predators hadn’t even moved from their positions.
Switching to the perspective of an airborne Type I Flying Bug, Luo Wen observed the intruders. He quickly realized their caution stemmed from weakness.
Though the creatures were varied in type, they shared a common trait: small size. The largest among them measured barely over two meters in length. Most were beasts with sturdy limbs, whether bipedal or quadrupedal, optimized for running.
Their offensive and defensive capabilities were unimpressive. Based on Luo Wen’s observations of the local ecosystem, most of these creatures were scavengers, feeding on plant and animal remains—nature’s cleanup crew.
Among them were Tail Lard Rats, which lacked the strength to hunt but eagerly sought leftovers, and smaller dinosaur-like creatures that occasionally hunted but didn’t mind scraps.
After scanning the group, Luo Wen concluded that none of them posed a serious threat. He returned the handling authority to the Queen Ants, instructing them to properly “welcome” the visitors. Since they had come all this way, they might as well stay for a while.