Ant King's Horrifying Might

The battle between man and ant was abrupt and unexpected. No one was prepared for it, and fewer were able to kill the ants. 

The black exoskeletal shells of the ants were tougher than the hides of low-level beasts in the Wildlands. 

Hundreds of rounds were fired by the soldiers, but not a single ant fell under their barrage.

The ants appeared unscathed, but there were numerous white marks on their black exoskeletal shells with a few cracks among them upon a closer look.

The beast-piercing shells fired by the soldiers were not utterly ineffective against the ants. IF they could concentrate their fire in a single point, they would be able to break through the ant's hard shells.

Unfortunately, there were few skilled marksmen amongst the soldiers to make this possible. They lacked both skills and firepower.