To survive, a fire ant army marches onto Uncle A-Wang’s farmland, eating the crops and sparking a campaign of eradication. Just as a war between humans and ants is about to begin, Fire Ant 5497 is separated from his troop and captured, setting off a chain of unexpected events.
Captured, Fire Ant 5497 faces difficult choices. Should he reveal the plans of the humans to his fellow ants, with whom he can still communicate? Or should he stay silent and risk even greater danger? What decision could stop the disaster—and save his own life?