"As I said, once given enough time, my Ants will be able to produce enough food that the Velmourns wouldn't have to worry about it anymore."
Imperia answered confidently.
Kael exchanged a quick glance with Lavinia; their shock was clear. Imperia's confident words echoed in their heads; they even forgot to blink at the otherworldly sight in front of them.
"This is… good."
Lavinia spoke in a low voice, a small smile appearing on her face as endless possibilities started playing in her mind.
Kael nodded at her words.
Imperia, on the other hand—
"Let's move forward."
She patted Kael's head, wanting him to continue their exploration.
"O-Okay."
Kael nodded and moved forward.
At the next passage, the ground trembled faintly. Brimback Ants stood in rows, massive as boulders, their shells ridged and glowing faintly with inner heat. Steam curled from their resin-coated bodies, and Kael felt the warmth spill across the tunnel.
"As mentioned before, these guard every entrance,"
