Evolution begins with an ant colony

Chapter 140 The Intruder's Demand

Camilla, her voice trembling, offered an apologetic tone as she stammered, "Oh, I'm sorry, master. My brain is far too small to fathom your grand goals." She attempted to interject some humor into the tense situation, but her jest felt frail and strained.

Akun, having risen from his bed in the chambers, turned his attention toward the window, peering out onto the expanse of his ant city. His thoughts resonated in Camilla's mind as he sternly demanded, "don't wast my time with your apology, get straight to the point."

Camilla, standing from her bathtub, forced a chuckle through her apprehension. She began to tell Akun what she knew. "The Demon King recently got his hands on the souls of two heroes who died, because they were under the influence of his chaos mana.

I don't know their names, but I do know that four of his seven, generals brought a hero each, and he put all of them under his spell." The weight of her words hung heavy in the air, and the implications of the Demon King's actions had set a dire course that demanded their attention.

Akun, his voice calm and firm, asked, "Is that all?"

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Camilla, busily drying herself with a towel, her words resonating within Akun's thoughts, replied, "The Demon King also orderd Zelus, one of his seven Generals, to retrieve the dragon cores from the Godforsaken Forest. But I honestly don't know how Zelus plans to accomplish that. Anyone who enters that place is gravely weakened.

Besides, I'm sure there are other monsters as strong as you are, so it might as well be a suicide mission." Her words hung in the air, underscoring the impending challenges and uncertainties that lay ahead.

Akun, maintaining his calm but firm demeanor, responded, "So you weren't being held here againist your will, *sigh* Just as I thought. You know perfectly well why, Princess. Stop wasting our time and let Oliver go."

Rinalef merely shrugged, her expression feigning innocence as she replied, "I have no idea what you're talking about." The tension between the two was palpable, and the impending conversation held the promise of uncovering deeper truths and motives.

Akun's voice turned cold and dead serious as he addressed Camilla. "You can play dumb if you want, but it doesn't really matter. However, from where I stand, you have two choices: you're either on my side or in my way. Choose wisely." The weight of his words hung in the air, and the consequences of Camilla's decision carried a sense of inevitability.

Akun's thoughts churned inwardly, an almost calculating quality to his contemplation. "Before I even touched down, I'd already utilized my Dragon Eyes to pinpoint Oliver's location," he mused silently. "I thought a simple call to the princess would resolve this, with her handing him over willingly.

But if she insists on wasting my time..." The unspoken implications of his resolve loomed, setting the stage for what was to come.

Suddenly, Akun embarked on his stride toward the tree castle, his purpose clear. As he passed Rinalef, she turned to him, a mix of curiosity and concern coloring her voice. "Where do you think you're going?"

Akun's reply remained straightforward. "Obviously, I'm going to get Oliver."

Rinalef's voice held a note of admonishment as she continued, "Who do you think you are? You can't just waltz in here and act as if it's nobody's business. If you do this, then..."

Before she could finish her statement, Akun interrupted her, his words crisp and confident. "Or what? What could you possibly do to me?" His gaze turned cold and serious, and he paused briefly in his tracks, sending a shiver down her spine.