The Rift continued to twist as the vast wave of Will gradually subsided.
However, every member of the Insect Race in the Esok World grew agitated at the same instant. Like a disturbed hive, they began frantically searching for any suspicious target.
Ian waited underground for a full hour.
Only after confirming that the Nest's Will had completely retreated did he slowly open his eyes.
'Such a fast reaction,' he thought, slightly unnerved. 'Even an enhanced Rule Domain couldn't block it.'
No more than ten seconds had passed between the nest's destruction and the arrival of the Will.
This meant the Nest had an extremely firm grasp on this world; any anomaly would be detected instantly.
'Destroying one nest will set back the Insect Race's progress a bit, but it will also tip them off.'
Ian weighed the pros and cons.
