Chapter 144 (1/2)

Chapter 144

Ch. 144 The Great Escape

The tension rises all around.

The surrounding red ants slowly close in. This is becoming more of a disadvantage.

If my aim was to win then I wouldn’t allow this type of situation, but right now I’m not worried about my life.

It actually makes it convenient for me if you move that slowly while coming closer.

“kuchaa!”

Looks like the red ants couldn’t stand the tension. I hear the sound of ants kicking the ground behind me.

“Guruuooooooo!”

I roar as I swing my arm around. I was able to land an attack on the two ants that jumped, although they didn’t die they did fly pretty far.

Both of their bodies are lying on their backs curled. I wonder if they will recover with [[Self Regeneration]].

“kucha!” “kucha, kucha!”

The red ants who had been hardly moving were inspired by their comrades and began making noise. It feels like they are all ready to jump in as well. Even though it’s lucky that they aren’t that strong, I won’t be able to handle them if they come in droves.

“kuchaaa!”

The biggest red ant loudly cried out.

Inspiration was not its purpose, more like provocation and restraint. It wasn’t looking towards me but towards the ceiling. The anxious ants immediately stopped in their tracks. Is this the red ants temporary boss? Its acting like their captain. It’s probably ranked higher as well, like around B rank.

The surrounding red ants regained their composure and slowly closed in again. The enemy doesn’t want to increase their loses it seems. Our feelings are mutual, as I also want the ball rabbit to escape. Mutual destruction is also not part of the plan.

I focused my sense towards the back of me. Not just to see just how many ants there were, but because I was worried about the ball rabbit being able to escape.

“pefupefu!”

Hey, why haven’t you run away! You don’t even look like you have any intention of running.

What are you doing!? What’s the point in me buying time! Wheres Nina!?

「…..that’s despicable」

The ball rabbit turns its head to the floor and lets out a hoa.r.s.e statement using [[Telepathy]].

…..Hey, hey, if things continue like this then we’ll all be annihilated!

Dammit!, I gotta think of something!

“kucha!”

That moment, a red ant went towards the ball rabbit.

The leader of the red ants turns towards it and lets out a “kuchha”. The red ant leader probably didn’t want me to act until it had me completely surrounded. However the red ant did not stop.

The ball rabbit throws a fireball but the red ant didn’t try to avoid it. The fireball disappears shortly after hitting the ant’s body but there is no burn mark.

The ball rabbit is in danger.

I inhale and fill my lungs. The red ants reacted and stopped their approach. I spew out [[Plague Breath]] all around me and a stagnating miasma envelops the area.

“Kucha!?”

I aim at the gap while the red ants are confused and whip my tail around. I then push through the red ants and run towards the ball rabbit.

Just when the red ant launched towards the ball rabbit with its mouth wide open I bite its back.