I Am The Swarm

The Storm Gods, with their 20-meter wingspans, were ill-suited for maneuvering within the forest. Their domain was the sky above the treetops.

Upon taking flight, the Storm Gods quickly noticed distant figures circling in the sky. They regrouped into formation and flew toward the unidentified creatures.

As they approached, the true forms of these figures gradually came into focus. The creatures resembled large birds.

Perhaps due to the intense heat of the Great Dawn Planet, many creatures here lacked head fur to aid in cooling. The monkeys were bald, the bats were bald, and even these large birds were bald.

Their elongated necks made them look like oversized vultures, magnified dozens of times.

Though slightly smaller than the Storm Gods, with wingspans of around 15 meters, their robust bodies suggested a heftier weight. Their sharp beaks and massive talons gave them an intimidating combat appearance.

Soon, these giant birds noticed the approaching Storm Gods. A confrontation between two planetary aerial dominators seemed imminent.

However, the ensuing events deviated from expectations.

After emitting a series of sharp cries, the giant birds flapped their wings vigorously and fled.

Luo Wen, observing from the shadows, found the scene amusing. The formidable Storm Gods, with their 20-meter wingspans, darkened the sky with their sheer numbers. The opposing flock, smaller in size and numbering only about a dozen, had no choice but to retreat when faced with such overwhelming odds.

Sarah Kerrigan quickly understood the issue. The Storm Gods split into smaller groups, dispersing in various directions. If battle was temporarily off the table, gathering intelligence became the priority.

By the next day, a basic topographical map of the continent was laid out before Sarah.

Beyond the forest stretched an expansive plain—a grassland of interwoven red and green hues, dotted with sporadic massive trees.

The forest occupied a small patch in the lower-left corner of the continent. The grassland spanned the rest, its edges bordered by the ocean.

The lush grassland supported a greater abundance of life, much of it concealed by vegetation averaging over two meters tall. Without the echolocation systems of the Flying Bugs, many creatures would have been challenging to spot.

Amid the thriving biodiversity, several large species stood out.

One particularly striking species, codenamed “Bull Demons,” resembled water buffalo. They measured 15 meters in length and stood 7 to 8 meters tall. Their backs arched high, adorned with sturdy bony spikes along their tops and sides. Their heads bore two pairs of thick, curved horns.

With densely packed muscle and massive bodies weighing over a hundred tons, their short, thick limbs bore tremendous weight. These allowed for limited agility, enabling them to swing their heads and horns effectively. However, they were incapable of running, moving only at a slow shuffle. ŗа₦ổＢƐŜ

These herbivorous behemoths relied on their formidable defenses, akin to walking fortresses on the grassland.

The challenge of sustaining such massive bodies with plant-based energy alone meant that Bull Demons spent their lives in an endless cycle of eating. They continued eating until they could no longer consume enough to sustain themselves, ultimately succumbing to starvation and becoming a feast for the grassland’s carnivores.

Watching the seemingly endless supply of fresh grass around the Bull Demons, Luo Wen mused that only such an extraordinary environment could give rise to these creatures.

Another notable species, dubbed the “Great Dawn Giant Lizard,” bore a resemblance to crocodiles. Adults reached 20 meters in length and were covered in keratinous scales. Their heads, a hybrid of bird and demon, were sharp and elongated. Unlike the flat mouths of demons, their snouts resembled cones.

Their tongues were long, slender, and highly flexible, capable of lashing out nearly 50 meters to snatch smaller prey. Unlike crocodiles, their more slender bodies and longer limbs allowed for greater agility. They could not only crawl quickly but also leap short distances.

These creatures were relatively rare, typically inhabiting rivers and swamps. They primarily hunted Bull Demons, one of which could sustain a Giant Lizard for an extended period. Occasionally, they preyed on smaller creatures for variety.

Most remarkable, however, was the true ruler of the grassland: a species codenamed “Feral Direwolves.”

Though called wolves, they bore a greater resemblance to smaller Tyrannosaurs from the Genesis Planet. Their heads resembled those of birds but featured carnivorous dinosaur-like mouths filled with sharp teeth. Their jaw structures suggested immense biting power.

With slightly arched backs covered in coarse, spiny fur, their slim waists, powerful legs, and lizard-like tails were optimized for running and leaping.

Unlike Tyrannosaurs, the Direwolves had unique forelimbs. Though they primarily relied on their hind legs for movement, their forelimbs were long and slender, resembling those of primates. These limbs were capable of delivering powerful strikes, ending in sharp claws for added lethality.

Direwolves lived in packs ranging from 50 to tens of thousands, spread throughout the grasslands. Like biological harvesters, they consumed vast swathes of life. At the same time, they demonstrated an awareness of ecological balance. While they couldn’t domesticate prey, they reduced predator numbers to sustain their food sources.

Despite their size—ranging from 2 to 5 meters—pack tactics and coordinated strategies ensured even the Giant Lizards avoided provoking them lightly.

However, Direwolves’ recognition of kin extended only to their own packs. When two packs encountered each other, battles were inevitable. The larger pack annihilated the smaller, while evenly matched groups fought until half their members perished.

This behavior might well have been a method of controlling predator populations.

Other species on the grassland were deemed unremarkable, unworthy of detailed mention.

Initially, the Intelligent Entities had planned to remain confined to the forest, waiting for Luo Wen’s main body to arrive. While species like the Bull Demons, Giant Lizards, and Direwolves seemed formidable, they would be no match once the Brood Queen updated its genetic library.

For now, preserving these species for their genetic material took precedence. The Swarm avoided causing excessive damage to their habitats.

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