However, the golden ant princess wasn't just a decorative piece, it also possessed the remarkable ability to control the ants around it!
In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, Philip found a glimmer of hope when the baby ant let out a piercing shriek. Although not as thunderous as the queen's, those who heard it froze on the spot, kneeling in reverence.
Simultaneously, the pheromones' messages shifted from "Kill him" to "Protect the princess."
With a third of the ant population now aligned with them, Philip glimpsed the potential for success.
However, he knew it wasn't sufficient to overcome their adversaries. The queen held sway over two-thirds of the ants and commanded two heroes.
And as for what powers these two heroes possess, he wasn't sure. But the only thing he was certain about was they were equally formidable as their swordant ally.