Escape X Incubation

Kevin stood beside the enormous opening.

Standing atop the nest, it sharply surveyed its surroundings.

He was pondering how the Chimera Ant moved so cleverly throughout the entire process.

Before the raid, Kevin scanned the entire nest using his own circle.

They then determined that the Ant Queen on the Seventh Floor, and that she was also conceiving a powerful being.

During their advance, the Ant King had already developed to a perceptible stage, and this was before she was officially born.

But this level of threat was already something Kevin clearly felt.

Once born, it will undoubtedly be a formidable foe.

Only after confirming this did they begin their advance.

This battle itself was a fierce contest between the two sides.

The Chimera Ant's ultimate goal is to protect the Ant Queen until she successfully gives birth to the Ant King.

The strength of the Royal Guards is decisive; they care more about the Ant King, while the Ant Queen is secondary.

The other Chimera Ant, however, were more interested in the Ant Queen.

This is a system built upon the underlying genetic logic of Chimera Ant.

When food is scarce and hunting is unavoidable.

The encirclement formed by Kevin and his group brought immense pressure.

This applies to the Royal Guards as well as to the other Chimera Ant.

So much so that under such high pressure, none of the Royal Guards dared to leave the lair to assist in the hunt.

When it was determined that the Chimera Ant would swarm out of the nest.

Nobu then devised a plan to turn the tables on them.

Eliminate most of the enemy forces in one go, then launch a surprise attack on their lair.

The key to breaking through became the Royal Guards and the defense force.

Their actions were undoubtedly successful.

Unfortunately, all of this hinges on the fact that the Ant Queen will not leave, although Kevin confirmed this at the very end.

The Ant Queen may not leave, and neither will the Division Leader's Chimera Ant allow Ant Queen to leave.

This is their custom.

But the Royal Guards were different; they didn't care about the Ant Queen's safety, but rather about the Ant King.

This habit stems from the fact that the queen Ant Queen is extremely vulnerable during reproduction, and any relocation would pose an unnecessary risk.

Let those Division Leader go on a breakout hunt.

It's hard not to wonder if this was also a carefully orchestrated plan by the Royal Guards, who wanted to lure away any obstacles so that they could move the Ant Queen without interference.

After carefully considering the actions of the Royal Guards.

Kevin was certain of one thing.

That means there's only one of the Royal Guards who knew about this and carried it out secretly.

That's Neferpitou.

The madness with Menthuthuyoupi fought him didn't seem fake, and at the beginning of the battle, the opponent was indeed someone who could hardly think.

And Youpi's actions just now were equally hysterical and insane.

If the other party knew, then all that could be said is that the acting is superb, a natural-born top-tier actor, so good that he would give his life for acting.

If Neferpitou acted on his own, then everything is easily resolved.

Kevin's enormous circle had just sensed the Clone of Neferpitou, the Cat Woman.

He strongly suspected that Cat Woman's Clone possessed some special abilities.

After determining the strength of the Royal Guards, he realized that Cat Woman Neferpitou, the strongest among them, Nen ability that were definitely not as simple as Clones.

This Clone must possess some unique abilities, and they must be extremely powerful.

Using this ability, they transferred the Ant Queen while Kevin and the others were colliding with the Royal Guards.

Because it's impossible to use circles in combat.

The characteristic of a circle is that it allows one to disperse energy from the surface of their body. This is a refined operation that also puts the body in a vulnerable state.

Using this skill in intense combat is pure gambling.

Unless you are extremely confident in your abilities and have complete control over your Nen Aura.

In the heat of battle, no one dared to be so arrogant.

Even Kevin.

This is exactly the effect Neferpitou wanted.

After clarifying his thoughts and the entire process, Kevin looked up at the sky.

Those Loyalist Faction Division Leader have returned.

So how do we deal with these guys?

The only battlefield where fighting is still taking place on the other side.

Netero stopped moving as he looked at the Cat Woman Clone that had already dissipated in front of him.

He turned his head slightly, looking towards the direction of the nest.

The great commotion in the nest had now subsided, and all was quiet.

Watching the Chimera Ant that swooped overhead, leading the way back home.

Netero has determined that the objective of this battle has failed.

It turned around and slowly headed towards its nest.

The failure of this objective was entirely within Netero's expectations.

Because there was no possibility of success from the very beginning.

It's important to know that there was a hidden mastermind behind this whole incident.

The other party won't just watch their plan fail like that.

"Heh, brat, how are you going to deal with this troublemaker intruder?"

Thinking of this, Netero couldn't help but grin.

Kevin, the biggest variable, turned the other side's entire plan upside down.

Of course, this is also because Kevin is indeed too low-key.

In Netero's eyes, Kevin's strength was already among the best, yet this very person was known outside as a support apothecary.

His medicines are far more famous than he is, and his company is even more so.

He himself doesn't project an image of strength to the outside world.

The only clue that might have been revealed was the time when the other party returned from the Dark Continent.

During that time, Kevin also kept a low profile, and throughout the process, Kim and others helped to conceal the information.

In terms of information concealment, almost no one can rival Kim.

Have you had enough of your pretend play?

Netero muttered to himself, his steps light as he made his way towards the nest.

One hundred kilometers away.

Several figures gathered together.

"You dared to bring the King out without our knowledge, you damned traitor!"

Youpi, covered in wounds, glared angrily at the somewhat disheveled Neferpitou in front of him.

Meanwhile, numerous tentacles sprouted from Menthuthuyoupi's body, weaving into a vine bed upon which the Ant Queen could lie flat.

But he also glared angrily at Neferpitou.

Neither of them expected that Neferpitou would act rashly and secretly take the queen Ant Queen away from the nest.

This is too dangerous.

If they hadn't seen the hidden information, they would have remained in the dark, fighting their way through the lair.

Neferpitou was furious, and his expression darkened as he looked at the two of them.

"And then what? Leave the king there? Leave the unborn king in that nest?"

"Can you even protect them? Look at the pathetic state you two are in now! What are you capable of? Useless trash!"

Neferpitou has always been very friendly and easygoing with his colleagues.

But at this moment, she couldn't help but shout angrily.

Neferpitou's words immediately shattered their spirits.

Because that's just the way it is.

They did not provide any protection at all.

Neferpitou went to stop the strongest one, and he continued to obstruct him until the very end.

"So shut up here and let's leave. I've already found a place with enough food to ensure the king's safe production."

Upon hearing Neferpitou's words, Menthuthuyoupi couldn't help but look up at the queen Ant Queen he was holding and speak.

"If it were manufactured elsewhere—"

"The king's safety is more important."

"I'll say it without hesitation and with absolute certainty," said Youpi.

Since things have come to this, we must do our best and take the king to a safe place to give birth.

As for what fatal harm this might cause to the Ant Queen, that's completely unimportant.

The key reason Ant Queen Chimera Ant give birth in the nest is that after the Ant King enters a very long period of weakness.

During this period of weakness, even movement becomes difficult for the Ant Queen.

They needed the Division Leader's meticulous care and protection to survive.

This is why they only begin producing offspring after building a secure nest.

Now that they've taken the queen to another place to produce, once she's born, neither the Royal Guards nor the king will have any feelings for Ant Queen.

Therefore, the death of the Ant Queen is almost a foregone conclusion.

But the Royal Guards didn't care at all.

It's enough that the king was born safely.

The three began to move quickly.

"This is the last time. From now on, you must tell us anything that concerns the King's safety, no matter what you're planning, or I won't let this go."

Youpi.

Even though the outcome of this incident was good, the cover-up during the process made him extremely dissatisfied.

"No problem," Neferpitou replied, there was no point in arguing about this, "But when it comes to the King's safety, if my plan is more reasonable, then you must listen to me."

Youpi did not give a definite answer.

Neferpitou didn't press the matter further; she understood perfectly well.

Of the Royal Guards, she was the most reliable. This was not her boast; as the first guard to be created, she made a big mistake from the very beginning.

It was that terrible mistake that dealt her such a heavy blow as a newborn, which made her think more carefully afterward.

After being outmaneuvered by humans, she spent this time frantically learning about human society.

Youpi is a self-righteous fool. Given his personality, the king is the most important person to him, but he is also extremely self-centered and will make judgments for the king based on his own considerations.

This is someone who is self-righteously loyal to the Loyalty.

Menthuthuyoupi, there's no need to even consider him; he's actually a very good ally. He's not a particularly thoughtful person; all he needs to do is obey the king's orders and fight.

Simple and pure.

Therefore, Neferpitou was very clear that no matter what kind of personality the king had, Youpi's behavior would one day anger him.

With that in mind, Neferpitou calmly questioned the two of them about the enemies they faced and the details of their battles.

Then they discovered that the two of them had actually been defeated by the same person.

The woman who had schemed against her earlier indeed failed to gain the upper hand in her fight against Youpi.

But was this man, whom I'd never met before, really that powerful?

Thinking of Netero, she couldn't help but let out a deep breath.

In fact, she never intended to do the whole thing from the very beginning.

During this period, the Ant Queen's safety is intertwined with the king's safety; relocating the production site can actually threaten the king's safety.

This is why Youpi was so angry.

Youpi's madness will cause him to lose his mind and become incapable of making sound decisions.

He simply wouldn't understand that putting Wang at some risk is better than losing his life.

But Neferpitou himself will weigh the options and make his own choice.

So after her battle with Netero and discovering that Netero was an unfathomable monster, she made a decisive decision.

We can't win.

Netero will definitely overcome her obstacles and kill the unborn king.

To prevent this future from happening, Neferpitou immediately began planning, creating Clone of himself to take action.

Hearing that there's someone similar to Netero makes me gasp in shock.

Fortunately, she made a decisive decision at the time.

If we were a step slower----

Looking back now, it's truly a chilling and terrifying memory.

"Ahhh, no, don't come out! It's not the right time yet!"

At this moment, the Ant Queen suddenly screamed wildly.

This shout immediately made the Royal Guards' hair stand on end, and they quickly surrounded the other person to protect them.

The Ant Queen's pregnant belly, the dwelling place of the king's embryo, was trembling violently.

"Bang!"

A loud, tearing sound.

A tiny arm actually pierced through the gestation membrane from the inside out, and turbid liquid flowed out instantly.

What followed was the Ant Queen's heart-wrenching screams.

The three people watching this scene stared wide-eyed.

Youpi couldn't help but turn and glance at Neferpitou, glaring at him fiercely.

At this point, Neferpitou himself panicked.

She also thought that her premature birth was caused by her carrying the Ant Queen out.

If that's the case, then she has no choice but to atone with her death.

"So noisy!"

A cold, dissatisfied voice came from inside her stomach.

Another arm pierced out, tearing open the queen Ant Queen's abdomen amidst her heart-wrenching screams.

The Ant King, covered in slime, jumped out of it.

The liquid evaporated instantly on the other person's body and disappeared.

He glanced around; those were eyes that were utterly indifferent, almost devoid of emotion.

"Where is this?" he asked.

Shouldn't he be born in a nest? Why is he in the wild?

He spoke directly without waiting for the Royal Guards to answer.

"I'm hungry, bring me some food."

At this moment, Youpi was kneeling on the ground, respectfully spoke.

"My king, the Ant Queen has eaten all the food. Please come with us, and we will take you to a place where there is plenty of food."

"Bang!"

Its needle-like tail lashed out, striking Youpi and knocking him to the ground.

His original injuries became even more serious.

Even so, Youpi remained silent and endured it all.

"You mean, I have to go hunting myself?" the Ant King asked coldly.

"It is our fault that we have not prepared food, and we beg Your Majesty to punish us," Neferpitou quickly and respectfully replied.

The king glanced at her and stretched out his tail.

"Wipe it clean."

Neferpitou nodded quickly, tore off the cleanest piece of his clothes, and carefully wiped away the bloodstains left from whipping Youpi.

"In that case, let's go. Take me to the hunting grounds."

The Youpi, having gotten up, nodded, spread its wings, fluttered, crouched down, and carried Zhiyi into the sky.

Seeing this, Yupi let out a Youpi growl, and its wings suddenly spread out from its back, flapping twice. Following suit, Yupi also took to the air, soaring towards the sky.

The four of them left.

The Royal Guards tacitly remained silent, not mentioning the Calamity Enemy they had just encountered.

They tacitly acknowledged that Ant Stop was now in danger, and made the choice for him.

And where it stood, the torn, barely-there ant seemed to have fallen silent.