Even though he didn't want to admit it, many times, Lucille turned out to be the one with the best ideas and capabilities.
Facing these swarms of dangerous ants, if he couldn't handle them, Lucille might have a trick up her sleeve, right?
Upon hearing this, Zoey fell silent for a moment and then asked with a trembling voice, "But what if...what if Lucille can't solve it either? What do we do then?"
Charles paused, his eyes filled with determination. "Zoey, don't be afraid. I'll protect you no matter what. If it comes to it, even if I have to sacrifice myself, I won't let you get hurt."
Zoey's eyes flickered, but she didn't speak or reject his offer.
Fortunately, after they had run quite a distance, the Scarlet Ants, for some unknown reason, either found new prey or changed their direction. Their numbers dwindled, like a retreating tide, and the few ants left behind also followed the main group and departed.
Charles was drenched in sweat, and he finally let out a sigh of relief.