After the red ants retreated, the black ant camp was still in a state of confusion. The upper area had been occupied, and the upper area—the richest food source—was now under the fragile control of the black ants.

  Hak Phong pondered for a moment, then gave a decisive order:

  "Everyone, start working now! Move the feeding area and quickly repair and reinforce the entire lower area!"

  Hak Phong heard the order, the ants immediately dispersed, everyone busily diving into their work.

  Worker Ant 2 still didn't pay much attention, while Worker Ant 1 continued diligently. But at that moment, Hac Phong's eyes accidentally swept past—meeting directly with Worker Ant 1's eyes.

  A moment of... stunned silence.

  The two eyes seemed to meet in the misty past. Like a reunion without warning.

  Worker Ant 1 grinned, then ran straight towards the black ant general, ignoring the stunned gazes of the soldiers around him. A few soldier ants immediately tried to stop him, but Hac Phong raised his hand to signal him to stop, then smiled slightly.

  "Oh... it's my old friend!" - Hak Phong said, his voice filled with nostalgia. - "Lac Phong, your name is full of the breath of freedom."

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  Lark Phong paused for a moment, then burst out laughing:

  "Huh... Up until now, only you have called me that, Hac Phong. Wow, you look so cool now!"

  Hak Phong raised his eyebrows, half-jokingly:

  "What about you? Still not willing to join the reconnaissance team? Remember, you were the one who helped me follow this path back then!"

  Lark Phong scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed:

  "Well... I'm still not very confident."

  Without saying another word, Hak Phong suddenly grabbed Lac Phong's hand and pulled him away:

  "Then let me help you be confident!"

  "Hey, hey!" – Lark Phong panicked.

  But Hark Phong's pulling was not easy to resist. He was just dragged away, no different from a sack being carried =)))

  The two arrived at the central area, where the high-ranking commanders were working.

  In front of them was Vu Cuong - the commander of the reconnaissance team, who was recording the newly received intelligence.

  Seeing Hak Phong enter, Vu Cuong immediately stood up, his voice solemn:

  "Yes, general! The information about the red ants is being processed, it will be sent to the meeting as soon as it is completed!"

  Hak Phong waved his hand, smiling lightly:

  "That's not it. Today, I want to put this person in the reconnaissance team."

  As he spoke, he pushed Lark Phong forward.

  Seeing his friend still confused, Hak Phong emphasized:

  "Let him train like anyone else. No need for favoritism. If there is any violation, just handle it according to the rules!"

  This statement made Vu Cuong a little surprised, but he quickly nodded:

  "Yes, understood!"

  Immediately after, Lac Phong was led back to the training area.

  As for Hak Phong... turned around and walked away, preparing for the upcoming press conference—with a mood that was unclear whether it was relieved or nervous...