I Am The Swarm

Luo Wen hadn’t expected the alien squad to be so extreme, detonating a small nuclear bomb in the end. The explosion not only annihilated most of the Swarm in the cave but also woke up Godzilla.

Godzilla was highly sensitive to nuclear explosions. Odd-Headed Fish near its resting place had detected its awakening within minutes of the detonation. Godzilla left its nest and began swimming toward the blast site.

The explosion occurred over 2,000 kilometers in a straight line from Godzilla’s resting place, with over 3,500 kilometers to traverse by sea. At Godzilla’s speed, it would take approximately 30 hours to reach the coastal waters near the blast zone.

Luo Wen’s original plan had been to slowly weaken the alien forces and drive them away while keeping Godzilla’s existence hidden.

But the self-detonation of the nuclear bomb had disrupted everything.

Despite the many Brood Queens on Great Dawn Planet and the presence of a Brood Nest, they had only recently arrived and had just begun hatching combat units, most of which had been destroyed in the explosion.

Now, Luo Wen was at a disadvantage. He couldn’t take on either the aliens or Godzilla. In 24 hours, when Godzilla confronted the aliens, the outcome would be anyone’s guess.

The situation had spiraled out of control. Even if this scenario had unfolded a month later, Luo Wen would have been in a much stronger position.

But it was too late for regrets. For now, he could only watch from the shadows, accumulating strength.

“Captain, we’ve detected an unusual energy signature in the ocean. After locking onto the target with the satellite, we captured this.” A crew member reported to Reggie, displaying a video feed on the large screen.

The image showed a shadow cutting through the azure sea, moving rapidly underwater.

“What in the world is that?!” Reggie exclaimed. “What do the data say?”

“Based on calculations, the shadow is about 100 meters long. It appears to be some kind of large creature moving swiftly beneath the surface.”

“Where is it headed?”

“Unknown at this time.”

“I know where it’s going.” A voice interjected.

Reggie turned to see Dr. Lute had entered the bridge at some point. He stared intently at the screen, murmuring under his breath.

“Lute, do you know what this is?” Reggie snapped, frustration building from a day of nonstop crises. Major Camis also looked at Lute with curiosity.

“Reggie, Major Camis, remember the creature I mentioned?” Lute replied with a peculiar smile.

“You’re saying… this is it?”

“Exactly. It must have been drawn out by the nuclear explosion. It’s been lonely for a long time, it seems—so eager to seek company.” Lute’s deduction was based on a few telling details.

Reggie and Camis exchanged fiery glances at Lute’s words.

If they could capture this creature, the century-long mission would be worth it, and they could return home ahead of schedule.

“So, its target is the blast site?”

“If my guess is correct, yes.”

“Let’s hope you’re right.”

“Don’t worry, gentlemen. We’ll have answers soon enough. But I suggest you focus on planning how to handle this behemoth.”

Reggie and Camis exchanged another glance before nodding.

“Hmph, it’s just a beast. The escort teams can handle it easily,” Major Camis declared with confidence.

“Let’s hope so.”

Despite his bravado, Camis wasn’t taking any chances. In addition to the two squads already dispatched for investigation, he deployed five more.

Of the 500 combat personnel on the Cat’s Ear Spaceship, organized into ten elite squads, one—Hasmu’s squad—was missing and presumed wiped out. Camis had redirected most of the remaining forces to the mission, a testament to the gravity of the situation.

To ensure the teams took the mission seriously, he shared some of Dr. Lute’s insights, emphasizing the importance of vigilance.

Time crawled as anticipation mounted.

Thirty-one hours later, Godzilla, the star of the show, finally arrived on stage, monitored every step of the way by both sides.

In the shallow coastal waters, massive octopuses, sensing danger, fled frantically. Most of these 30-meter giants avoided Godzilla’s path in the sea, while a few clambered onto land in a panic, retreating inland.

No one paid attention to this rare spectacle—except Celia, the AI, who dutifully recorded everything.

“It’s here!”

On the Cat’s Ear Spaceship’s bridge, everyone—from the captain to the scientists and crew—stared unblinkingly at the screens. Satellite and gunship footage provided real-time, multi-angled coverage.

As Godzilla neared the coastline, its shadow began to surface.

Brilliant blue bioluminescence rippled across the water, and the first to break the surface were the dorsal fins—jagged like blades. As Godzilla swam closer, more of its massive form emerged. Its spine and back, glowing like an LED light show, came into view.

“Amazing,” Dr. Lute whispered, captivated by the sight on the screen.

Reggie and Camis took a cautious step away from him.

Lute didn’t notice. His attention was entirely absorbed by the colossal creature.

“So, my hypothesis was correct. It’s really it! Look at its dorsal fins—the blue glow indicates some kind of mechanism at work. For a creature of this size to move so quickly, it must be using an advanced propulsion method. This is an extraordinary discovery. Can evolution truly achieve such a feat?”

“Should we start celebrating?” Reggie asked, unable to hide his excitement. As the overall leader of the century-long mission, the confirmed discovery of such a significant lifeform was cause for joy.

“Don’t be so hasty,” Lute suddenly cautioned. “Warn the escort teams to exercise extreme caution. This creature isn’t as simple as it appears.”

“What did you find?” Camis asked, recognizing Lute’s expertise.

“Just a hunch. The fact that it’s utilizing advanced energy mechanisms suggests it won’t be easy to handle.”

Camis nodded and stepped aside to issue further instructions through his communicator.

A moment later, he returned. “I trust our boys can handle it. They’re the best of the best.”

“I’m eager to see them succeed.”

“It’s coming.”

On-screen, Godzilla stood upright, its massive upper body rising from the ocean. Letting out a thunderous roar, it began wading toward the shore, creating towering white waves with each step.

“It seems quite clumsy on land. That’s good news for us.”

“Send the gunships in for a closer look,” Reggie ordered.

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