I Am The Swarm

After observing for two days to ensure the insects were thoroughly familiar with their tasks, Luo Wen finally freed himself from the duties of hunting food and feeding larvae.

By occupying existing plantations and eliminating Big-headed Ants, the swarm base could now meet its daily needs. Luo Wen only needed to feed himself.

The Long-Faced Beasts had been consumed, and the Ultra Giant Soldier Ants of the Big-headed Ants had nearly been hunted to extinction after days of relentless attacks.

As for other Big-headed Ant soldiers, their smaller size made them unsatisfying to eat, so Luo Wen left them to the swarm to slowly consume and digest.

Luo Wen decided to explore the nearby area, hoping to find another Long-Faced Beast. That would resolve his food supply for many days.

At first, he didn’t dare venture too far from the base, worried that the insects might slip up and attract the Big-headed Ants to retaliate against the base. He frequently used the Swarm Network to monitor the situation.

Surprisingly, everything progressed smoothly. Every day, around ten thousand adult insects emerged from their cocoons, and the number of infiltrators inside the Big-headed Ant nest steadily increased.

The swarm had even taken control of plantation rooms near the connecting tunnel, securing the passage and virtually eliminating the risk of exposure.

With fewer concerns, Luo Wen expanded his exploration range over the next few days, eventually even staying out overnight. Although he didn’t encounter another Long-Faced Beast, his increasingly skilled hunting techniques and the abundance of small creatures in the jungle ensured he could still fill his stomach.

About two or three kilometers northwest of the base, Luo Wen discovered a mountain hollow filled with unusual green-leafed vegetation. The trees, averaging over thirty meters tall, had thick trunks and bore numerous red-skinned, ping-pong ball-sized fruits.

Small, peculiar creatures lived in the trees. These animals, 20-30 centimeters long, had round heads, large eyes, fur-covered bodies, short limbs, sharp claws, and slender tails tipped with short fur.

The creatures fed on the red-skinned fruits and moved nimbly among the interconnecting branches beneath the canopy, rarely descending to the ground.

Since the small birds sharing their ecological niche posed little threat, they faced few natural predators and existed in large numbers. Their low vigilance made them relatively easy prey.

Despite their small size, these creatures were plump, with a fair amount of meat that tasted quite good.

When Luo Wen first explored the area, it didn’t take him long to eat his fill.

After digesting for a while, he decided not to linger and marked the area heavily before leaving. He planned to return whenever he needed more food.

In addition to these small creatures, Luo Wen discovered other interesting species, one of which particularly caught his attention.

It was a flying insect resembling an ant but much larger, measuring around 6-7 centimeters in length. Its slender, streamlined body was yellow-brown with black circular markings. A pair of thin, transparent wings extended from its back, and its tail ended in a sharp, black stinger.

The insect’s head was flat and rounded, with a sleek, mechanical aesthetic.

However, only its head was armored, with a small dorsal plate covering the muscles around its wing base. The rest of its body lacked exoskeletal protection.

This was understandable, as these were specialized aerial combat units, fundamentally different from Luo Wen’s improvised adaptations.

Although they lacked exoskeletal protection, their flight speed was impressive. They moved in large swarms numbering in the thousands. When the yellow insects vibrated their wings en masse, the resulting buzzing sound was loud, reminiscent of old fighter planes.

Luo Wen first encountered these flying insects while feasting in the red-fruit forest. He had heard the sound from a distance and was puzzled, but the small creatures, apparently familiar with the noise, quickly hid in tree holes.

What had been a lively forest moments ago was suddenly silent, save for the insects’ deafening buzz.

Realizing the situation, Luo Wen chose not to provoke trouble. He abandoned his meal, concealed himself among the treetops, and observed the swarm.

The flying insects passed below like a squadron of fighter planes, undeterred by any other creatures.

Their brazen display suggested either recklessness or genuine confidence, likely the latter. At the very least, their thunderous presence was intimidating.

Luo Wen envied their flight capabilities. Unfortunately, his lack of prior knowledge left him too far to intercept any. The “air fleet” flew quickly, vanishing into the jungle before he could react.

He wasn’t overly disappointed, as their wings didn’t seem suited for long-distance flight. Their nest was likely nearby, and he was determined to find them again.

In another part of the jungle, Luo Wen stumbled upon a group of small green dinosaurs. He wasn’t surprised, given his previous experience as a “Pterosaur Food Experience Card.”

These dinosaurs, resembling velociraptors from movies, numbered over ten. They had long heads filled with uneven, sharp teeth—likely indicating dental problems. Their large, watery eyes on the sides of their heads made them look quite alert.

Their forelimbs were short and their hind limbs thick and powerful, each equipped with three curved, razor-sharp claws. They walked upright on two legs and had long, flexible tails that enhanced their agility and speed.

Unlike velociraptors, these dinosaurs had colorful feathers running from their elbows to their armpits. While incapable of flight, these feathers helped them steer during high-speed sprints.

In such moments, they resembled oversized chickens.

Standing less than half a meter tall and measuring 1.5 meters in length, their green, white-patterned skin appeared rough and lacked armor, suggesting poor defense.

Luo Wen encountered them while they were chasing prey. Their commotion and duck-like calls drew his attention.

Their loud, careless cries made it clear they weren’t apex predators, certainly not as awe-inspiring as the “air fleet” of flying insects.

Despite their speed, the jungle’s complex terrain forced them to constantly navigate obstacles, wasting time.

Their agility couldn’t compare to the flying insects, who left Luo Wen far behind.

Gliding between tree trunks, Luo Wen easily caught up with the small dinosaurs.

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