Formicea Chapter 143

I move to the other side of the room, trying not to provoke any of the heavily ard soldiers.

Since they were hopefully more than sufficiently instructed that my well-being is crucial for their boss' plan, I can only hope they'll keep that in mind and none of them were good friends with the asshole I just stung.

As any action of mine might worsen the situation, all I can do is wait here till Lord Gioras arrives.

When he finally does so, he enters with the attitude of soone with authority, about to educate a naughty child.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. I thought we talked about this? Who would've thought you would be capable of sothing like this." (G)

"I didn't intend to escape. It was just that this man severely offended and threatened . Do you really intend to deny the required amount of nourishnt so that my health will be in danger?" (E)

"I'll admit that he might've been a bit harsh, yet this doesn't matter. You went too far." (G)

"Too far?! He was torturing us with every word he spoke!" (E)

"Because he was tasked with pushing you to your limits. After all, true intentions only show themselves under pressure. Or other secrets. Who would've thought that you were hiding a weapon like that." (G)

Damned spymaster.

I guess I can consider myself lucky that he needs unhard, or he would've already brought the torture equipnt.

"I wouldn't call it a weapon. After all, it's part of my body." (E)

"It's a security risk and I'm seriously considering cutting it off." (G)

He surely just wants to intimidate .

"What about keeping unhard? Isn't this what your grand plan is about? To return unhard so the swarm won't retaliate too fiercely?" (E)

"Yes, and those are the positions I have to balance. After all, if you're going to make use of this factor against my n it might jeopardize the whole endeavor. It might be a risk, but such a weapon shouldn't be left usable by our hostage." (G)

"You can't do this!!" (K)

Kyska almost jumped up from her bed, her pheromones screaming with shock and despair at what she just heard.

But I'm far more worried about her injuries, which she might aggravate with such sudden movents.

"You should be aware that I don't make such a decision lightly. I'm only doing what I have to." (G)

"No! You, you can't damage her ovipositor because it's essential for her ability to lay eggs! I-it would completely ruin her for the swarm! And no eggs an that there's no way for you to prove her wellbeing!" (K)

Kyska is giving her all to find argunts for my sake.

"Hm, this might be a valid point." (G)

"Also, it could be deadly! A princess' internal system is deeply connected to the ovipositor. A severe injury to this place would likely lead to fatal complications." (K)

Oh my god!

Is this true?

I never thought this deeply about this part of mine.

Honestly, it scares a bit.

I still rember how Liseti said I shouldn't use it in a fight since it's precious, but it could also be deadly for ?

It makes sense that an egg layer that can't lay eggs anymore wouldn't live on.

Also, there's another point that makes this very likely.

"Is this the truth?" (G)

"Formicea cannot lie! That should've been ntioned in Lady Lorata's report. Their society is based on directly relaying their thoughts via pheromones!" (E)

This seems to have got him to think.

This should be good for , right?

"The risk remains. What about an encasent to prevent it from extending?" (G)

"I don't even want to imagine what would happen to my princess if she wouldn't be able to expel her eggs if she has to. How they'd gather inside of her without a way to erge till the accumulated pressure becos too great." (K)

Urgh, bursting my lower half doesn't sound very appealing.

Please, listen to the honest insect nurse.

"Fine, but the risk has to be tempered." (G)

He gives a sign to his n who start to encircle .

Naturally, a bit more apprehensive this ti.

At the sa ti, the crossbown aim in my direction.

Also, Lord Zion starts to speak while slowly moving towards .

"The n are instructed not to aim at vital parts. So, I suggest you put that... thing away. I hope you won't find the need to provoke them." (G)

Would he truly go that far?

Maybe, if I would decide to take down their leader.

So, albeit reluctantly, I gain control over the stinger and will it to recede back into its cone form.

Lord Gioras takes this as an invitation to advance further.

I have no idea what kind of plans he has in place, but it's certain that he wants to do sothing now.

But what is he...

"Click"

What is that?

He just put so kind of tallic collar around my neck.

Instinctively I grab there.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you. This is one of the slave collars the Koresoans use. As far as I'm aware, it might activate if you apply too much force. The sa if I press this little button here. I was told it is... an unpleasant experience. One of the reasons why I hesitated to use it until now." (G)

Is he for real?

He just collared !

"I'm deeply sorry about this treatnt, but you leave no choice. Since I don't see any other solution you'll be kept isolated from now on. The door will only be opened to remove the eggs and bring you food, while you won't turn away from the wall if you or your nurse wish to receive anything. In due ti, we will install a secure hatch to pass any items through. This will be your only interaction with the outside world until this is over. See it as your punishnt." (G)

I feel deep hatred for this man.

The only thing that keeps from ending his life now, and probably also mine, is that this is still the best outco I could've wished for.

It's not like talking to my captors ant anything to .

Fortunately, they can't take Kyska from if they want this to work, since I need her for the eggs as soon as she's again able to attend to .

And if nothing else, it enables to continue trying to find a way to escape.

Even the collar should be not too much of an issue if I use my acid weapons on it.

I just need to be careful.

So I manage to stay calm until he leaves.

(E)

I didn't say it would last any longer.

(E)

(K)

I am so glad that Lord Zion has no one who could understand Formicea in his service.

The worst is prevented as of now, but I won't give up on making my escape.

If there'd just be an opportunity presenting itself to .

- Horatio -

Pain!

Numb pain.

I can barely move at all, the sting completely blocks all my movent.

Just what can cause such an effect that I'm a prisoner in my own body?

The n brought to the dical room, but couldn't figure out what is wrong with .

They even had a healer co, yet that one only tried to infuse my body with life energy, which rely served to aggravate the pain severely.

Not like I could tell them this.

In the first place, I doubt that any doctor knows a treatnt for this.

But the only thing that's worse than the immobility is the dull ache in my chest.

It grows worse and worse.

I want to scream, but no word escapes my mouth.

The ache turns to stinging needles inside my numb flesh.

To think that she'd go so far.

I was told to provoke this princess, to force out her reserves, but who would've thought she would be capable of this?

The pain grows worse and worse!

Why won't it stop?

Why does it feel like it spreads further and further from the point that was stung?

Oh god, I can't bear this!!

I want to scream, but I just can't!

Make it stop!

Why won't anyone do sothing?!

Help !

Please!

Make this stop!

My chest hurts so much!

I think I'm going to burst!

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"SCRITSH"

"Scra-aahhk!"