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divine-will
Portia's interactions with the Messenger emphasize the tension between following divine directives and the complex realities of political maneuvering among the colonies.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 40
In this chapter, the conflict between spider city-states escalates as resource wars over copper mines lead to violent confrontations between ant colonies. The Messenger's ambiguous directives exacerbate tensions, pushing Great Nest to assert dominance over rival colonies, while Portia grapples with the implications of obedience to divine will amidst growing division and distrust.