I Am The Swarm

Chapter 246: Analysis

“First, send the injured back to the base to determine what’s wrong with them, and ensure they’re isolated!” General Masai concluded the meeting. The initial step was to ascertain whether the rescued individuals had any chance of survival. If not, the current concerns would naturally resolve themselves.

An elite medical team was dispatched, taking off from an orbital battleship and descending into the atmosphere to land at Cross Base.

Hours later, a report was placed in front of the commanders.

The findings revealed that the rescued individuals were afflicted by a peculiar toxin. This toxin not only paralyzed the central nervous system, effectively blocking nerve signals, but also acted as a preservative.

After being injected with the toxin, the recipients’ consciousness remained awake, yet their bodies entered a state of dormancy. Their bodily functions nearly halted, significantly reducing consumption.

This explained why the rescued individuals had remained “fresh” for days without food or water.

The medical team’s experts were astonished and remarked that, had the Riken planet discovered this toxin earlier, it could have greatly expedited re

General Masai felt a pang of regret but motioned for him to proceed.

“This time, our findings deep within the lair suggest the existence of a swarm species capable of producing white filaments. For now, we’ve termed them ‘Weavers.’ Previously, we hypothesized the swarm is a highly specialized race, with Raiders excelling in frontal assaults, Burrowers adept at tunneling, and Assassins specialized in stealth.

“The paralytic toxin found in the survivors’ bodies is likely associated with the Assassins. The underground granary requires at least Assassins and Weavers for its maintenance—though it’s possible they are the same species.”

“Given the granary’s scale, maintaining it would require a significant number of these creatures. Yet when our teams entered, they found none. Previously, we’ve only encountered Raiders. Where are the rest?”

“The granary connects to a network of tunnels. Since our focus was on the rescue mission, our teams sealed those pathways but didn’t explore further. They might be hiding there,” Cross added. The battlefield being near her base meant she had the most detailed information.

Dr. Balt shook his head. “What I want to discuss isn’t where they’re hiding but the implications of their behavior.”