Chrysalis

The announcements of the Bearded One ring within my mind as my speedy foe falls to the ground, neatly bisected by the omen chomp.

[You have defeated Level 2 Regulus Bestiae saltus]

[You have gained XP]

[You have reached level 36.]

[You have reached level 37.]

[You have reached level 38.]

[You have reached level 39.]

[You have reached level 40.]

[You have reached level 41.]

[Basic profile unlocked.]

of the Leaping Beast excels in rapid movement and decisive strikes. Unsuited to extended engagements, its preferred strategy is to kill from the shadows with a single blow. Its powerful musculature and advanced

any defence. Just not

have the inner-plating, then there's a good chance the monster could have pierced through and minced my insides. Or if I didn't have my future-sense or rapid reflexes, then my carapace wouldn't have mattered as the creature would have stabbed me through the eye on its first attack. In the end, it was actually a bad matchup for the Leaping Beast. I was uniquely resilient against its preferred strategy and even possessed the means to slow it down long enough to damage it. Against most monsters I wager it would be able to finish them before they could blink. The Shapers were so focused on the Gravity Bomb that they

up! Six entire levels from this guy! Juicy!

of the Arena. Soon enough the gates are opened and we're on our way back to my own cell. This will buy me a little more time, maybe another day, possibly two. I imagine the time between rounds will shrink, since there's far fewer fights in each round. In fact, going into round five, how many monsters are left? If we started

I don't care about winning this thing, get me out of here! Although a few more levels

the Family. You can get levels in a heap of different ways, forget about the

NOM NOM NOM

teasing

All that training drains a ton of energy.] I

you, Anthony. Corun told

Already?!] There goes my plans to double evolve

first pet has reached my level

about his mana poisoning? Was that resolved?] I ask

She nods and smiles.

It even appears to have had an effect on his evolution.

Tiny's ongoing internal injuries had been a huge source of stress for me, and him I'm sure, and to know that it's

get a chance to see Tiny? I'd love to see his new form. What's his species? No wait, let me guess… Black Mountain Storm Gorilla? Shadow Fist Electric Ape King?! DARK PRIMATE OF

sure what they're planning to do with the schedule. Things might