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Archer watched the Burrowfiends construct a new home as the queen stood next to him while letting out clicks and other noises that were orders to the workers who hurried about carrying dirt.

Moments later, Inara, Demetra, and Vivienne appeared beside her after entering the portal, causing the queen to back off in alarm. ''Don't worry about them. They are my women and won't attack,'' he reassured the monster, who calmed down.

The three women cuddled him before Inara commented in a curious voice while watching the monsters digging into the earth. ''Aren't you worried about a race of monsters getting the upper hand in the constant battles?''

''No. They balance themselves out if at the end of the war's,'' he explained. ''I have five monarchs who control the strongest colonies in the Domain. Vivienne leads them with the Nightmare Ants, and the armies gather up if one monster becomes too troublesome.''