The Eccentric Entomologist is Now a Queen's Consort

Chapter 103 Infiltrating The Syndicate (3) The Abduction

Mikhailis watched the progress through his glasses, the holographic display flickering with multiple perspectives from the surveillance ants scattered throughout the base. Rodion's voice spoke in his head, outlining the details of the structure and guard shifts.

Now it's time for the next phase of the plan.

Mikhailis leaned back, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

"A skeleton crew, huh? Makes sense they'd all want a bit of sleep at some point. Who'd expect ants in their pajamas coming for a visit?"

Mikhailis nodded, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips. It was risky, but that was half the fun. Besides, what were a few syndicate members compared to what he was planning for the bigger picture?

"Alright, let's set this up. Early morning infiltration it is—I want it to be clean, quick, and quiet."

Mikhailis took a deep breath, glancing at the holographic layout again.

"Alright, time to make things happen. Show me the structure of the power supply—we're going dark for this one."

Mikhailis couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle.

"I love it when things go dark. It makes sneaking around so much easier." He paused, his eyes narrowing slightly as he studied the display.

"Rodion, make sure everything's ready. We're going in before the sun even thinks of rising."

The soldier ants began lifting the bound syndicate members, their powerful limbs making the task look effortless. Mikhailis watched, his heart pounding with a mix of excitement and anticipation. This was it—the culmination of careful planning, executed flawlessly by his chimera team.

Now let's get out of here before anyone realizes what happened.

The chimera ants moved quickly, retreating through the underground tunnels with their abducted targets in tow. The worker ants followed, their movements methodical as they sealed the tunnels behind them, leaving no trace of their passage. Mikhailis watched through the display, his eyes darting between the different feeds as the team made their way back to the secure section of the tunnel system.

Mikhailis let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding, a wide grin spreading across his face.

"Well, that went even better than I expected. Rodion, you know what this means, right? We're officially in business."

Mikhailis chuckled, shaking his head.

"You know, for an AI, you can be pretty sarcastic when you want to be. I like it." He stood up, stretching his arms over his head before turning his attention back to the display.

"Alright, bring them in. It's time for a little chat."

The abducted syndicate members were brought into a large underground chamber, their bodies still bound in the enchanted vines. The chamber was dimly lit, with a few glowing crystals providing a faint, eerie light. Chimera soldier ants stood guard, their large, imposing forms casting long shadows across the walls.

Of course, he wouldn't be entering the room directly, but he was going to use the ants to carve words to make them read and answer.

It would be more eerie that way, right?

The chamber felt cold, the air damp from the depths of the underground. The syndicate members began to stir, the effects of the sedatives starting to wear off. Mikhailis watched as one of the men blinked groggily, his eyes widening in confusion as he took in his surroundings. The enchanted vines held him tight, preventing any attempt to move or escape.

Mikhailis grinned, leaning closer to the display.

"Rise and shine, boys. It's time for a little chat."