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348%u201cThen we have time to discuss an issue you can help me with.%u201d The queen tapped.%u201cI%u2019m happy to help any way that I can,%u201d Anton tapped.%u201cThank you. Have you had sex yet with one of the sisters?%u201d She tapped.%u201cNo. Too risky as if I%u2019m caught...%u201d%u201cYes. I understand.%u201d The queen interrupted.%u201cWhat I would like you t...%u201d%u201cWe are under attack,%u201d A clicking sound said.They turned to see the soldier troop commander running up to them. The queen switched her antennae from Anton to the commander. Anton watched as they communicated.%u201cThe queen returned to Anton and tapped, %u201cA red ant colony is outside and trying to invade. Go with the commander. Return to me when the battle is won.%u201dHe went with the commander. On the way, the commander stopped and tapped, %u201cHow do you feel about fighting? You are not built like a soldier, but you have tenacity. The queen said you are fit to do it.%u201d%u201cWow. Yes. I won%u2019t let you down Troop Leader.%u201d He tapped back.%u201cOkay. Stay close by me. This is your first battle. Your mandibles are not as large as the soldiers but they%u2019re bigger than most workers. You should be able to kill their soldiers. Try and avoid mandible to mandible. Snip off their antennae, blind them, and slice off their legs.%u201dAnton listened attentively but they were nearly at the top level and there was so much activity that the tunnel trembled. Soldiers were running up and out into the battle, workers were plugging the tunnels with their heads, and others were moving the eggs deeper for protection. Soldiers would be sealing the queen%u2019s chamber and waiting all along the maze of tunnels leading to it. He knew all this. He felt some fear but War