In other words, no matter how formidable she was, without a corresponding soul, no matter how powerful the thing she gave birth to was, it would all be a bubble. That thing simply could not survive; even if it was born, it would be stillborn.
What the Pincer Ant Queen devoured was not merely flesh and blood, but souls as well.
This was different from the other Formicidae offspring monsters, who strengthened themselves through flesh and blood. It was also the true reason she could become the Mother Emperor.
Of course, she had not found a suitable soul on Earth, but in this world, there was one who was an absolute fit.
The moment he thought of this, Uchiha Hiko's mind suddenly cleared.
"Damn it, how did I forget about this?!"
Uchiha Hiko muttered in frustration. Mito, who had just come in behind him with some refreshments, heard him and hurried over, asking softly, "Uchiha Hiko, what happened?"
Uchiha Hiko was usually very calm. For something to catch even him off guard, something major must have happened. By now, Mito knew that her husband's abilities were far beyond what ordinary people could compare to.
"It's nothing. Mito, have lunch with Grandma. I need to go see Netero. I suddenly remembered something important."
With that, Uchiha Hiko hugged Mito and headed outside. He rose directly into the air and flew toward the Hunter Association building where Netero was.
His home was somewhat far from the association building, located by the sea. The environment there was simply excellent, and Mito and Grandma had both said they were used to living by the coast.
Normally, Uchiha Hiko and Netero communicated by phone, but this matter was urgent. A phone call could not explain it clearly at all.
Yet when Uchiha Hiko arrived at