“Are you saying that you’re going to attack us?”

Hwee suppressed his anger.

“No. I only asked you a question. I’m just saying that would be better for us than making diplomatic trade or whatever it is.”

“Humans aren’t as weak as you think.”

“I never said you were weak.”

“Then are you saying that even after considering how much damage your warriors would suffer, no, after considering if you could even take over Automation?”

Lakrak shrugged.

“Well, I can’t say I’m certain…but if my calculations are correct, we’ll be able to take over Automation even though we’ll suffer a little casualties. That’s for sure.”

“Can you guarantee that?”

“I know there are other secrets within Automation that I don’t know about. That’s why you Humans are able to stay there for so long without losing your home. I do worry about how much my warriors will suffer due to that secret. However, taking over Automation wouldn’t be a problem.”

“How are you so sure?”

Hwee was interested in Lakrak’s confidence.

Lakrak replied, “We follow the Blue Insect God. If God helps us, that tall rampart and all the mud soldiers will turn...