The Familia Head was Reborn as a Wolf in Another World

Chapter 44

In reality, I actually already noticed that the ape type monsters had had some goal in mind since some time ago. It was because during those raids that we were forced to participate in, it seemed to me that the ape type monsters had two aims in mind. One was to eradicate and destroy all the ant nests that were scattered deep inside this jungle type area, while the other was to seal and block the pathways that the ant type monsters had used to invade this place.

At that time, I simply thought that the ape type monsters were trying to completely isolate this place in order to prevent the invasion of the ant type monsters. But looking at it now, it was clear to see that all of those actions were simply in preparation to launch this all-out counter invasion. Most likely, these ape type monsters had done all of that in order to ensure the safety of their home. After all, if those nests and pathways weren't sealed or destroyed, there would be no way that the ape type monsters could send their full force because of the worry that their own home would be attacked while their best fighters were away. So, given the fact that the ape type monsters were now preparing to march for a counter invasion, then it was safe to say that the ape type monsters were now confident that the ant type monsters wouldn't be able to invade their home territory. Though probably as another safety measure, I still could see some few guards that would likely be left behind in order to protect this place.

Upon realizing all of that, I couldn't help but curse. Damn it!! It seems like I got captured in a really bad time!

Of course, given the sheer scale of this counter invasion, it was all but certain that these ape type monsters had been preparing and planning this for a long time. After all, every ape type monster that had gathered here looked strong and experienced in battle. But because these ape type monsters normally hunted in groups, the ape type monsters' individual growth rate must have been slow. And while it was true that this was simply my assumption based on my memories while living with a pack, I still didn't doubt it because I personally experienced a sudden growth spurt when I was forced to fight and hunt by myself. Then there was also the case of my fellow monster prisoners who all seemed to be pretty strong as well. Most likely, all of them had also gone through the same experience as I had in the hands of these ape type monsters. So, naturally, given the time and effort that it took for me, it was pretty obvious that this fact was also the same for those other monster prisoners as well. In essence, this operation must have been a long time coming, and it just so happened that I was captured during the final phase of their preparation which honestly sucked.

I'm so incredibly unlucky... I couldn't help but sigh.

But while I was wallowing on my bad luck, I also began to realize the purpose pitting us (the monster prisoners) against each other. So, that's it huh? That fight club was just a means to both choose and prepare the candidates for this counter invasion... But given our number, how are they planning to keep us all in check?

Being that this was a counter invasion, these ape type monsters would have to fight inside the enemy territory. Because of that, it would be pretty much impossible to pull the same strategy as before and use us as the bait. And while it was true that it was possible to do that at the beginning of the battle, the ape type monsters would still be eventually forced to fight those ant type monsters head-on. In such cases, it would only be detrimental for them to let us fight with them because there was a huge possibility that we would betray them. In short, bringing us into battle would be the same as carrying a ticking bomb that could explode in their faces at any given moment. Of course, it would be a little bit different if they have something to threaten us into obedience. But as far as I know, they didn't have anything like that. In fact, I even doubt if the Gigarillon's threat would work in the middle of chaotic combat.

If so, what is their plan for us? It can't be that they are going to offer us as a gift for a ceasefire, right? I mean, from what I saw so far, there was no way that those ants would accept something like that. And of course, that Gigarillon surely knows that and that monster isn't that dumb to try that.