A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1357 1357: A Weird Ritual Or Tradition?

Archer was enjoying Demacia and Morenaʼs warmth that washed over him, it beat back the cold air that blew into their underground home. He was watching the Broodmaw warriors dragging Feral Pigs and Umbraworms back to the colony.

While scanning that, he noticed something coming from deep inside causing him to think with narrowed eyes. ʼWhatʼs going on here?ʼ

Hundreds of Ripper Ants were heading straight for the Broodmaw home which prompted the mantis-like monsters to react as they prepared for battle. He was excited because he would get to watch a war.

ʼʼHusband,ʼʼ Morenaʼs tired voice sounded in his ear. ʼʼWhat are you doing?ʼʼ

Archer glanced over, catching the glint of her striking blue eyes, half-lidded with drowsiness, as he replied in a hushed tone. ʼʼChecking out the Domain, been a while since I last did.ʼʼ

When the older woman heard this a smile appeared before asking. ʼʼCan I watch with you please?ʼʼ

ʼʼYes,ʼʼ he replied while sharing his view of the upcoming battle.

The couple watched as the Broodmaws lined up for a fight as thousands more circled the crazy-looking ants that were hyped to fight. As this happened Morena commented in a fascinated voice. ʼʼWhatʼs going on here handsome?ʼʼ

ʼʼThose are Ripper Ants, deadly predators that swarm their enemies,ʼʼ he revealed with a grin. ʼʼBut their opponents the Broodmaw colony are one of my strongest monsters, they are savages and the warriors are Rank A+.ʼʼ

When the necromancer woman heard this her eyes widened as she muttered. ʼʼThatʼs amazing, I didnʼt know they were that powerful. What rank are the ants?ʼʼ

Archer happily answered her questions because he loved the Domain. ʼʼThey are between Rank D and B but that doesnʼt matter, their queen lays so many eggs that she can replace most losses within a couple of weeks.ʼʼ

With a wave of his hand, the scene shifted, revealing the sprawling Ripper Ant colony, a vast network stretching miles, its thousands of chambers teeming with life. At its heart loomed a colossal central chamber, dominating the underground expanse.

The queen sat in the center pumping out eggs from a massive sack as workers picked them up before taking them to one of the empty chambers. When Morena saw this she became fascinated.

ʼʼI wonder if I can recreate something like this with the prisoners?ʼʼ she wondered out loud. ʼʼMaybe a living weapon we can use against the coming Terravians.ʼʼ

Archer was surprised and revealed. ʼʼMaybe you should talk to Nefi and Leira, those two created the Oathkeeper Program. Their both well versed in transforming the human body, theyʼll be able to help you.ʼʼ

When the older woman heard this she nodded with a big smile before the scene of the battle appeared with a wave of his hand. The couple was watching as Ripper Ants swarmed toward the Broodmaw.

Seconds later, a wave of strange acid shot over the forest and slammed into the ant horde. Explosions erupted and melted both sides which shocked the couple as Morena turned to him.

ʼʼHas a third force joined the battle?ʼʼ she curiously questioned.

Archer scanned over and chuckled before responding. ʼʼYes, itʼs the Nightmare Ants. It looks like they want to fight.ʼʼ

Chaos erupted as a brutal three-way battle unfolded. Nightmare Ant Warriors crashed into the fray, pitting themselves against both Ripper Ants and Broodmaws with relentless ferocity.

They ripped through their foes without a shred of mercy, but every monster was strong and the battle shook the ground. The couple watched as thousands of beasts dropped dead as it continued for some time.

Three loud chitters echoed throughout the battlefield forcing the three sides to stop fighting each other. Archer noticed the Broodmaws entered their tunnels with corpses while the Ripper Ants skittered off while dragging dead bodies behind them.

Lastly, the Nightmare Ants took their bounty before vanishing back into the forest. While this happened Morena question after the screen closed. ʼʼWhy are they taking each others dead? A weird ritual or tradition?ʼʼ

ʼʼTo eat obviously,ʼʼ he answered with a chuckle. ʼʼThe more they devour, the stronger the monsters go.ʼʼ

The necromancer woman was shocked but giggled as she spoke. ʼʼThat honestly doesnʼt surprise me with you handsome. It seems like youʼre growing even stronger as the days go by.ʼʼ

He agreed with a nod before the two of them got comfortable and fell asleep. By the time he woke up the next day both women were lying all over him while in a deep putting a smile on his face.

ʼIf the world saw these two like this they wouldnʼt think their evil,ʼ he thought with a chuckle.

Following that, Archer got out of bed without waking them up and stretched prompting his body to crack all over. While doing that, he decided to check on Vivienne, Valariana, and Aeliana.

He teleported to the entrance of the Nightmare Ant colony where several warriors were guarding the tunnel. The monsters let him pass by after respectfully bowing as he walked by and stepped into the darkness.

Thanks to his dragon eyes he didnʼt have a problem while trekking down the tunnel until a Transport Ant appeared to give him a ride. Archer jumped on its back before it rushed down the gloomy passageway.

When they entered the first food chamber he spoke to the monster. ʼʼStop moving, I want to check something out.ʼʼ

The ant instantly stopped allowing him to get off its back while looking at a mountain of corpses. He realized the corpses were rotting causing him to pour his magic into everything which reversed it.

Moments later, every single body was fresh which made the surrounding Nightmare Workers happy as they rushed around moving them into the deeper chambers. Archer chuckled before creating several runes all over the place.

Once Archer finished with that, he grabbed one of the little ants and spoke. ʼʼ Vivi, I know you can hear me, these things will keep the food fresh. Iʼll do the same for the other chambers while checking on the eggs.ʼʼ

The creature let out a chittering noise before he continued after jumping on the Transport any and started rushing down the tunnel. He did the same thing for every food chamber he came across.

A little while later he reached the first batch of eggs that was being tended to by Nurse Ants. He jumped off his ride and approached the closest group which alarmed their caretakers but a loud threatening chitter echoed through the colony.

Archer let out a warm chuckle as he gently ran his hand over the antʼs head. ʼʼSheʼs my wife, little one,ʼʼ he said softly. ʼʼIʼm here to help her, and you, too. Iʼve upgraded your food storage, so youʼll get more out of it now.ʼʼ

The Nurse Ant let out a friendly chitter before grabbing his hand and leading him toward a certain clutch of eggs. When he spotted them his eyes narrowed while muttering. ʼʼThey are dying little one. Let me help.ʼʼ

Following that, Archer poured his mana into the eggs which rushed into them and started to heal them and by the time he was done they were healthy. The ants around him got excited and chittered in happiness.

ʼThank you husband,ʼ Vivienneʼs voice echoed in his mind.

That put a smile on his face before he climbed on the Transport Ant and traveled through the colony while healing or upgrading every chamber he came across. After an hour of straight traveling, they arrived at the redheadʼs house.

Archer noticed everything was quiet apart from the Nightmare Guardians lingering around the house while others hid in the shadows but didnʼt do anything as they knew he was Vivienneʼs husband.

When he stepped inside the house it was even quieter causing him to walk through it before someone covered his eyes as a silky voice sounded in his ear. ʼʼAre you trying to get my panties wet husband? You do know a woman loves it when her man helps her.ʼʼ

A shiver raced down Archerʼs spine as her lips grazed his ear, sending a thrill through him. He turned swiftly, capturing the ant queenʼs lips in a deep kiss that pulsed with passion. The older woman quickly reciprocated it.

Moments later, the couple separated as Vivienne spoke softly. ʼʼThank you for helping the colony, the Nurses have been complaining about losing so many eggs but theyʼre all singing your praises.ʼʼ

Archer chuckled before kissing her on the forehead before replying. ʼʼNext time it happens, let me know and Iʼll come to heal them. The Nurse Ants seemed friendly, they got excited when I finished.ʼʼ

ʼʼThey are a new evolution with the Nightmare Ants, I replaced the workers with them not long ago,ʼʼ the ant queen revealed. ʼʼThanks to your constant supply of pure mana has helped the colonies evolve.ʼʼ

ʼʼValarianaʼs and Aeliana also?ʼʼ he asked.

Vivienne nodded with a smile. ʼʼYes, they have all kinds of kinds of Chull and Cave Spiders, also the Dark Termites, but Jasmine is being a bitch and wonʼt talk to me,ʼʼ she answered with a frown.