That was why the task of collecting Taha Bee Honey had long remained near the top of the academy's task list. Students gathered some whenever they came across it; even if they weren't after points, it was delicious to eat. Hotels and restaurants throughout the Imperial Capital also paid high prices for it. Whether used in cooking or drinks, it was an excellent choice. There was even a bread called Taha Bread, made with Taha Bee Honey.
Ye Chuqi had tried it. Even though she wasn't fond of sweets, she found its light fragrance and sweetness without cloying richness delightful.
Tumble Ants were even more interesting. They weren't called that because they tumbled over, but because they liked gnawing on all kinds of Ore, and sometimes even ordinary rock. As a result, these unremarkable ants could chew a huge hole in a newly built Bluestone road overnight—
People often had no idea what had made their vehicles overturn, so the ants came to be known as Tumble Ants. Over time, people forgot their original scientific name. Then again, Stone Ant wasn't nearly as interesting, so hardly anyone used it anymore.
The piles of soil beside Tumble Ant nests were actually their droppings. Because they ate all kinds of Ore, their digested waste contained a special alloy. Its properties differed from colony to colony, and it was usually quite valuable.
Ye Chuqi mused that this was probably the joy of opening a mystery box.
Cyril took charge of gathering Herbs. Failing to handle their finer parts properly would hurt their score, and he was the best at it. Akes assigned two students from the Martial Fighter academy to protect him.
Tumble Ants were connected to Ore, so Ivan raised his hand and said he could handle them. But when Akes told