Chapter 290: Name

Mortally wounded, Morel refuses help and orders Knuckle to resume the extermination mission. Knuckle admits he cannot go on — he has come to see the Ants as fellow people who acknowledged and respected him, and has no reason to defeat them. Knov arrives at his side; and Netero challenges the King to admit defeat and speak his name.

Plot beats

1. Mortally wounded, Morel refuses help and orders Knuckle to continue the mission
2. Knuckle admits he now sees the Ants as people who respected him and has no reason to defeat them
3. Knov arrives, and Netero tells the King to admit defeat and speak his name

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