Chrysalis

[Yeah, these Cultists are crazy. I shouldn't have to say that should I? They're Cultists. Just because they worship the biggest and baddest worm in this world doesn't mean they get to skate on that.]

[You make a solid point. Sarah didn't seem to share your point of view though. She seemed a little more forgiving of them.]

The massive worm gives a little wriggle that I can only interpret as dismissal.

[Sarah's just too nice. They took her in when she was desperate, gave her rest and someone to talk to and she was won over inside a year. They basically let her get out of the monster life, go back to being civilised. I can't blame her too much.]

[What about you? You've been here for a few years, so I hear. Gone native? Out of the monster game?]

[Me? Hell no! This incredible specimen of a Megadrile is still in the game! I'm just taking a rest and grinding my Skills. I had it rough out there, man. You think you had it tough as an ant? Try being a worm! How am I supposed to fight?]

The man has a point. Actually, the former-man-now-worm has a point. How exactly was he meant to fight?

[So how did you fight?]

[I didn't! I hid underground and snuck up to steal scraps of Biomass like the gorgeous detritovore that I am.]

[Not too dissimilar from my own early strategy to be honest. How long did you have to keep that up?]

[About a year.]

[A YEAR?!]

[Took a long time! Food was hard to come by, I spent most of my time starving, buried under the ground in the dark. The only way I could tell when monsters were near was through the tremors they sent through the ground.]

rough. How the hell did you

I did. It seems impossible that someone would be able

a few mutations I started to gain confidence. Defence was a little better, sneaking skills levelled up a bit and I was able to

[You have a mouth?]

I have a mouth! You

right. Stupid question. Go

creatures

I broke in, [you

giant worm in front

is better!? I spent two years getting to level five! You

make a good point, again. I apologise, Elemental Worm of Earth Jim. Do

it difficult, but somehow Jim manages to convey the general sense

around, being a worm helps with that I suppose. Wouldn't mind meeting the big fella one day. Yarrum? Would love to know what sort of species he is? Wonder if he'd be willing to accept a worm bro. Worm son? Mini-me? I'll work

he's in, just as I have. I need to stick to my guns, not that there was much chance of me doing any different! My ant soul burns bright,

here before leaving? Do you think they'll let you

the level. Well, except lately. This whole death tournament thing? What the hell is this? Madness! They've lost what little they had left

think they'll let you

explaining something to someone very young.

rocks and dirt. At this point of my evolution, I think

they knock him senseless with mind magic and drag him back up. Heck, maybe Jim

me in

of my

Anthony. Call me

grinding away at my Skills in the hope

alright? From what I know, the members of this Cult have been trying just about everything to create a new ancient. Which means that there's all types of crazy monsters in this place. Just be aware that they can