Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 1976: Let’s chase them out

Once the tension had settled, I spoke up. "Is there anything else you need to disclose to me?"

Both Insectum and Queenie looked taken aback, neither offering a word in response.

I had suspected as much, but before we departed from this location, I felt it was necessary to ask one final time.

"Since there is nothing left to discuss, we should talk about our next steps."

Queenie and Insectum appeared bewildered again, clearly having no idea what I was referring to.

Klein and the royal guards shared this confusion, their faces reflecting total uncertainty at my words.

Observing their reactions, I elaborated, "We need to find a way to bring Death Valley along with us, don't we?"

Queenie was the first to find her voice. "Is that really a concern? You have absolute authority over this realm thanks to that relic. Moving it is as simple as a thought. You can store this entire place within the bracelet whenever you wish."

Klein and the royal guards stared at me in shock, but I ignored them. I shook my head and replied, "No, that isn't an option. Too many outsiders are currently roaming this area. If we suddenly make the entirety of Death Valley vanish with them inside, it will cause an massive uproar. Furthermore, have you considered what their families will do if they all go missing at once?"

Queenie looked as though she couldn't care less about such matters.

Beyond her laziness, she seemed remarkably self-centered.

It wasn't entirely unexpected, given she had been pampered as a queen her whole life without ever facing hardship. She simply anticipated that everything would be handed to her or go according to her whims...

"I apologize for her behavior." Insectum suddenly reached out and smacked Queenie on the head as an apology.

It was a bizarre sight, watching a tiny spider strike a massive insect like Queenie.

Surprisingly, the elite guards didn't react at all.

They seemed perfectly accustomed to the dynamic between the two.

Even though these elite guards were Queenie’s direct offspring, they still acknowledged Insectum as the God of Insects. When it came to their hierarchy of respect, Insectum clearly held the higher position.

Once their bickering subsided, Insectum asked me, seemingly certain that I had a solution in mind, "Holy Son, what is your plan?"

I answered calmly, "We are going to drive them out."

Once more, silence met my words as no one understood my intent.

I didn't mind the confusion and turned to Queenie. "How many insects are under your command?" Pausing for a moment, I clarified, "To be precise, how many can you manipulate simultaneously?"

Queenie gave a casual shrug. "Every single one. I am their mother; they share a primal connection with me. Controlling them all at once is effortless if I put my mind to it."

However, she then asked with a look of dread, as if fearing actual labor, "Why are you asking?"

"I think you can figure that out," I replied, choosing not to explain further.

Queenie’s expression shifted as the realization dawned on her.

Her face was a mask of pure reluctance.

She was perfectly capable of the task; she simply despised the idea of doing any work.

"She will do it," Insectum declared on her behalf, not even bothering to consult her.

Queenie glared at Insectum again, but he ignored her completely, waiting for me to outline the strategy.

I also paid Queenie no mind and continued, "The plan is quite straightforward. All you need to do is this..."

After I finished my explanation, Klein couldn't help but voice his doubts. "Your Majesty, are you certain this will suffice? It doesn't seem like enough to drive them all away. You know how stubborn those mercenaries can be..."

"Believe me, the result will be far more terrifying than you imagine. You simply don't realize how many insects are hidden within this valley."

Klein looked at me strangely, a hint of skepticism still lingering in his gaze.

I didn't try to explain further, knowing I couldn't truly convey the scale of it. He would only be convinced if he could see what I saw through the bracelet.

Because the bracelet gave me mastery over this domain, I knew exactly what resided within Death Valley.

Initially, the sheer number of insects had shocked me, but I soon discovered I had only scratched the surface. I hadn't seen what lay beneath.

This was literally true, as this place possessed a unique structure.

I had seen the bugs crawling on the ground, but I hadn't accounted for those beneath it.

A vast network of tunnels snaked throughout the entirety of Death Valley.

From the layout, the whole valley resembled a massive, complex ant farm. It was a perspective one could only gain by looking through the ground itself.

I knew there were more than enough of them to send the mercenaries fleeing in terror.

"Now that you understand your roles, begin the preparations. When darkness falls, we will unleash them upon the humans remaining here."