I Am The Swarm

Knowing the exact timing of the wormhole’s next activation, the Swarm chose not to take any provocative actions to draw attention. Two days before the event, all Swarm activity ceased completely.

Luo Wen was concerned that the opposing force’s technological capabilities might allow them to observe this side through the wormhole. While such surveillance had gone unnoticed before, he hoped this precautionary step would rectify any oversight.

Whether due to the Swarm’s actions or other unidentified factors, the fourth activation of the wormhole brought an unprecedented change. Before the wormhole closed, it ejected two monsters instead of one.

This marked a dramatic escalation—doubling the opposing side’s deployment. The sudden shift left not only Luo Wen but also the Botians stunned.

Fortunately, the Botians had always approached each wormhole crisis with maximum preparedness. Their Mecha Warriors, organized into five two-man teams, were always ready for deployment.

The limited space around the monsters made it impractical for too many Mecha Warriors to engage simultaneously. Overcrowding would diminish effectiveness and risk interference between units. Thus, no more than two teams engaged directly with the monsters at any given time, while the remaining teams provided support from the periphery.

This strategy proved invaluable during this encounter. The unexpected addition of a second monster could have spelled disaster had the Botians been less cautious. After nearly three hours of fierce combat, both monsters attempted to flee—a behavior never seen before. Despite their efforts, the outcome remained the same, their bodies were dragged away for disposal.

After the wormhole closed, the Swarm remained dormant for another two days, ensuring that no abnormalities were detected through any channels before resuming operations.

But only a few days later, something extraordinary occurred.