Time flew like a white horse passing a crevice, and the conflict between the ants and humans grew increasingly intense, pushing the situation toward a white-hot climax.
The bond between Meruem and Komugi grew deeper, yet due to the barriers between their species and the fact that neither had truly understood the feelings within the other's heart, their outward manner of interacting had not changed much. Despite this, their tacit understanding and reliance on one another deepened day by day.
Their daily routine seemed just as it had before, playing Gungi here. Komugi never showed cowardice or backed down in this regard; she was the absolute sovereign within this Domain.
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