Rebirth: I Became a Maggot 2

We finally got on the elevator and climbed up the tree trunk, thinking we were about to meet the Queen. But to our surprise, they arranged for us to stay overnight and talk about it tomorrow.

But that damn soldier said he was leaving! How could this be? If he left, how could I stay in the same house as that maggot Dafu? So I immediately tried to find a way to keep that soldier with me.

I had barely uttered a single sentence when suddenly the news came that the Queen was coming to see us.

The moment I heard that sound, I felt like I was doomed. Was something going to happen again?

When the ant that came to call us arrived, I quickly asked, "What's wrong? Didn't you say you'd see us tomorrow? Why are you coming to see us so late today?"

"We've spotted red ants on the outskirts," the ant that came to inform us answered truthfully.

"What? Red ants?" I exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, tonight could be a fierce battle, which is why I was sent to inform you to discuss the war," the ant that came to inform us explained.

I could understand fighting termites before, since termites are mainly destructive ants. But why are red ants also trying to steal food and territory?

When I heard that soldier talk about how good places are fought over by many powerful creatures, I can understand it. After all, good places are bound to be crowded with trouble, unless you have absolute strength.

So I was prepared for a possible battle today, but what I didn't expect was that I encountered the enemy as soon as I arrived, and not even a night has passed.

Was it because of the rain that they attacked under cover?

I thought of other ant colonies or termites, but I never imagined that red ants would come to steal my food and territory.

Red ants, scientifically known as *C. spp.*, are usually brought from outside, such as from furniture or decorative materials.

These ants prefer to live in relatively humid environments, typically hiding in the cracks of tiles, cement, and pipes in brick-and-mortar houses, and then entering kitchens and bathrooms.

Red ants reproduce very quickly, usually two to three broods per month. Midsummer is their peak breeding season, but they will not stop breeding even in winter.

Just because someone is cold doesn't mean they can't move around in their nest, do something, or make some little ants or something.

These ants sometimes crawl onto people and bite them, leaving small red spots that itch.

Because these ants can transmit diseases, parents should pay close attention to their children. If bitten, the affected area can be washed with soapy water or alkaline water to neutralize the formic acid.

My knowledge of red ants mostly comes from books, and I've never actually seen one in person. I've seen plenty of cockroaches at home, but I've really never seen red ants before.

But I never expected to see him here, especially in this way.

As I hurried toward the queen's position, I tried to recall everything I knew about the red ants, but unfortunately, I wasn't a studious person when I was in school.

In addition, it was still a very niche area of ​​knowledge, so I basically forgot it after reading it once, and I would never remember it again.

Aside from the information mentioned above, I don't know much more about red ants.

Tonight we are facing an attack from the red ants, and it is a battle we absolutely must win. If we fail, we will be homeless and have nowhere to go.

This is the last thing I want to see. After all, if all the ants die out, then I'll be homeless too, and how will I get food to turn into flies?

So I'm more anxious than anyone else right now, after all, this is the main reason whether I can survive in the future.

Before long, the ant that led us was taken to a very luxurious room.

Inside the room sat two noble ant queens. I could almost tell they were ant queens without even looking at them, because their aura was absolutely genuine.

Another thing is that I recognized one of the queen ants, because that queen ant was the one who brought us here.

The remaining queen ant must be the queen ant here; they all look so noble and graceful.

The ant that led us here stopped at the entrance, and the soldier who had been with us also stopped at the entrance.

The door opened, and Dafu and I slowly climbed inside.

Seeing two queen ants at the same time made me a little uneasy. Even though they are just ants, they are still queen ants, royalty. How could I not be nervous seeing two of them at the same time?

"I wonder what business the two queen ants have with me?" I asked politely, my tone tinged with nervousness, whether it was towards the two queen ants before me or the impending war.

"Don't be nervous. I heard from you that you are a skilled fighter. You made a great contribution in defeating the termites before, so we called you here to hear your opinion," the queen ant I didn't recognize said kindly.

What can I say? I'm not a reincarnation who became Napoleon. I don't know anything about fighting. My previous victories were largely due to luck.

So when the queen ant asked me, I wanted to explain that I was just an ordinary maggot, nothing special, just luck, please don't think too highly of me.

"Yeah, my Yimao Er is the best, he can beat anything." Before I could finish speaking, Dafu behind me immediately answered for me.

The moment I heard that, I suddenly had the urge to strangle Dafu. Why does he have to talk so much? Even if you're a fangirl, there's a limit, okay? Is it going to kill him to not talk nonsense?

I was completely devastated. If I were to lead ants into battle after making this boast, would I even be able to come back alive?

That would definitely be a near-death experience; that damned Dafu is more trouble than he's worth.

I've already mentally cursed Na Dafu and his family, but it seems Na Dafu doesn't have any family, so I'm quite frustrated and don't know who to curse.

"You guys are really something. The red ants are already down there, and who knows when they'll attack. Do you have any good ideas?" the unfamiliar queen asked kindly.

How would I know what to do? How could I possibly have a solution? All I want right now is to escape. I don't want to fight, and I certainly don't want to think of any other way out.

All I want is to have a mouth to eat, and then become a fly, why is that so difficult?