When Theo and the others reached the castle, the same usual routine followed. They first registered all the beasts they had hunted, and because they had killed more than twenty apes along with five Blazewing Eagles, Theo was summoned to the baron's office.
By the time they were done with the discussion, Theo stepped out of the study feeling exhausted. There had been so many things to report that he had almost regretted doing so much.
The baron was a little grumpy about not being able to join them on the journey, yet he was also pleased, though deep in thought, after hearing about Theo's current strength.
Theo spent the next day training his Hive Link. It was time for a breakthrough.
He moved close to the ant to establish the best possible connection before diving in.
Even now, the ant queen had to keep him away from many of the minds in the hive, but things were improving with every level-up and deeper understanding.
