Queen Aphida: grinning Clever trap, but... glances around missed a spot.
Eraum is the gardening king of Ant Paradise, and he has been ruling there for a very long time, he doesn't age because of his lineage. He's currently 210 years old, yet he still looks like he's in his 100s. Hey my queen, what is the matter?
Queen Aphida: whispering My kingdom is in peril, Shabbygges. I need your help to outsmart that persistent suitor.
...I see. And which suitor are you talking about?
Queen Aphida: leans in closer It's Erhelion, the colony leader from Ant Paradise. He's been sending me endless proposals and demands.
I'm sorry, but erhelion looks nothing like me. You may have been thinking of me without knowing it.
Queen Aphida: smirking Oh, Shabbygges, you underestimate yourself. You're not just a pretty face; you hold power and wisdom beyond measure.
Queen Aphida: grabs Shabbygges's hand Yes, Shabbygges, you are the key to saving my kingdom.
Queen Aphida: whispers urgently Shabbygges, we must play a dangerous game. You will pretend to be me and infiltrate Erhelion's colony.
Me? Pretend to be you? But won't they be able to tell?
Queen Aphida: smiles slyly No, Shabbygges, they won't know if you look and act exactly like me. We can change your appearance with some carefully applied makeup and a few simple tricks.
Queen Aphida: grabs a small notebook and pen Now, listen carefully, Shabbygges. I need you to memorize this information about Erhelion's colony.
He takes the notebook and writes down everything she tells him.
Queen Aphida: paces back and forth, whispering Remember, Shabbygges, the fate of my kingdom rests in your hands.
He nods. Alright, I've got it. What's our next step?
Queen Aphida: grabs Shabbygges's arm Our next step is to gather the necessary supplies for our mission.
Alright. What supplies do we need?
As Shabbygges and Queen Aphida gather the necessary supplies, they unknowingly step into a dangerous trap set by Erhelion, leading to a life-threatening situation.
Aphida notices that there's an alarm surrounding us that is triggered by sound, and it sprays an unknown substance at us when we cross the line. Wait, something's wrong.
Queen Aphida: eyes wide with fear Shabbygges, it's an acid spray! We need to escape quickly before it eats through our skin!
He immediately tosses the notes aside and grabs Aphida's hand. They run away from the trap, with Aphida keeping up with him despite her smaller size.
running, breathless Shabbygges, keep moving! We can't stop now!
They manage to run away safely, but Aphida trips over a rock and falls, taking Shabbygges with her.
struggling to get up Shabbygges, we need to find a safe place to hide! Erhelion's colony will send soldiers after us soon!