7 Defeated an impossible enemy

As Borax hopped swiftly through the forest, closing in on the anthill, he couldn't resist taunting Akun, who he believed was already defeated and swallowed whole.

"You ants thought you could challenge me? How amusing," Borax croaked with a malicious chuckle. "You and your pitiful companions were mere morsels to satisfy my hunger. You were never a match for my power."

His voice reverberated through the dark forest, filled with confidence and arrogance. Borax continued to speak, relishing in his imminent victory. "Your futile resistance only prolongs your suffering. Soon, your ant hill will be nothing more than a snack for me. There is no escape from your fate."

With each hop, Borax's words echoed, carrying a chilling tone that sent a shiver down Akun's spine. The toad reveled in the terror he sought to instill, his words dripping with sadistic delight.

As Akun's evolution reached its completion, a surge of radiant energy enveloped his body, mending his wounds and restoring his strength. He stood in awe, his eyes widening with amazement at the transformation that had taken place.

"I... I'm fully healed," Akun whispered in disbelief, his voice filled with wonder. He gingerly touched his exoskeleton, marveling at its new appearance. The once plain silver surface now bore intricate and elaborate patterns, akin to a suit of silver armor. "This... this is incredible."

In that moment, the voice of the Endless Evolution System resounded in his mind, congratulating him on his evolution. "Congratulations!, you have evolved into a Silver Armored Ant," the system declared, its tone filled with approval. "Your perseverance and determination have paid off, granting you not only new abilities but also a remarkable appearance."

Akun's heart swelled with a mix of pride and gratitude. He had come a long way from the bullied nerd who longed for a different world. Now, he had become something extraordinary—a force to be reckoned with.

"This is just the beginning," Akun declared, his voice tinged with determination. "I will utilize this newfound strength to bring justice and protect those who are dear to me. No obstacle will stand in my way."

Meanwhile as Ember and Ivy led the swarm of ants through the dense forest, a sense of urgency filled the air. The other ants scurried alongside them, their worry evident in their collective movement. Ember turned to Ivy, concern etched on his face.

"Ivy, do you think Boss is alright?" Ember asked, his voice laced with anxiety. "He faced that monster alone, and we haven't heard anything since."

Ivy nodded, her expression mirroring Ember's worry. "I share your concern, Ember. Boss is strong, but that frog is a much bigger than him. We must hope that he managed to hold his ground."

As the conversation between Ember and Ivy grew, a sudden hush fell over the both of them. A collective gasp escaped their tiny forms as a long, sinister tongue snaked out from the shadows, snatching one of their comrades away. Shocked and frozen in place, the remaining ants stared wide-eyed at the horrifying scene unfolding before them.

From the darkness emerged Borax, his mouth still full as he leisurely chewed on the unfortunate ant. A sickening crunch reverberated through the air, sending shivers down their exoskeletons. Borax's voice dripped with a malevolent delight as he addressed the remaining ants.

"How nice of you all to come to me instead," Borax sneered, relishing in their fear. "But I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. I'm not sure if all of you will be able to satisfy my insatiable appetite."

Fear gripped the ants, their tiny bodies trembling. But a flicker of defiance sparked within their determined hearts. Ember stepped forward, his voice filled with determination.

"We may not be able to satisfy your appetite alone," he declared, his voice unwavering. "But we will fight with everything we have. We are not to be taken lightly, Borax!"

Just as they where to engage in battle Ivy spoke up, her voice filled with a mix of fear and desperation. "Where is Boss?" she demanded, her words trembling but filled with determination.

Borax's slimy lips curled into a sinister grin as he stared down at Ivy. His yellow eyes glowed with an eerie intensity as he savored the moment. "Oh, dear, your precious boss..." he hissed, relishing in the torment he was about to inflict. "I ate him."

The words hung in the air, heavy with despair. Ivy's heart sank, The news struck her and Ember like a thunderbolt, their hopes shattered in an instant.

"No... it can't be..." Ember whispered, his voice barely audible, his eyes brimming with tears. "Boss... our Boss... he can't be gone..."

Borax chuckled malevolently, reveling in the anguish of the ants before him. "Believe what you will, but your beloved leader is now nothing more than a memory in my stomach," he taunted, his tone dripping with sadistic pleasure.

Ember's anger ignited like a raging fire as he watched Borax taunt them. In a voice seething with fury, he commanded the swarm of ants, "Enough! Attack! Unleash your poison upon him!"

The ants responded with a synchronized assault, their tiny bodies convulsing as they spat out venomous streams of poison. The forest air became thick with the toxic mist, a testament to their relentless determination. But Borax, with his agile movements, danced between the projectiles, evading the onslaught with unsettling ease.

His voice laced with sadistic amusement, Borax taunted the ants, "Is this the best you can do? Such feeble attempts will never harm me!"

The ants continued their assault, but it seemed as if their efforts were in vain. Borax seized the opportunity to strike back, his long, sticky tongue snatching ants from the air one by one and devouring them with an eerie satisfaction.

Laughter echoed through the forest as Borax relished in the futility of the ants' resistance. "Oh, how pointless your struggle is!" he jeered. "One by one, you will all be consumed by my hunger!"

As Ember and Ivy stood amidst the wreckage of their fallen comrades, their hearts heavy with grief and despair, a sudden change took hold of Borax's enormous body. His stomach began to glow with an intense heat, causing the lunar toad to writhe in confusion and discomfort.

"What's happening to me?" Borax exclaimed, his voice laced with worry and fear. He struggled to comprehend the unexpected turn of events unfolding within him. But before he could gather his thoughts, a burst of energy erupted from his stomach, tearing through his flesh and revealing a figure emerging from within. It was Akun.

Ember and Ivy's eyes widened with disbelief and overwhelming joy as they beheld their boss, miraculously alive and bursting forth from Borax's stomach, killing him. Their voices united in a chorus of relief and excitement. "Boss!"

Akun emerged with determination in his eyes, clutching Borax's core, which radiated with an otherworldly glow. He then ate it, as he looked at Borax'd dead body.

A victorious smile formed on Akun's face as he stood before Borax, his silver armor gleaming in the dappled forest light. "You underestimated us, Borax," he declared, his voice resolute and filled with newfound strength. "Your reign of terror ends here."

Akun then heard the system's voice saying. ["Beast soul obtained!, do you wish to evolve?"]