Chrysalis

Chapter 1202

“Do you really think the ants are protecting us because the Great One approves of our holy pilgrimage?” Alis wondered.

Jern looked at the ranks of ants marching alongside them, guarding the pilgrims on both sides.

“I think… they probably just came along to make sure we’re safe,” he suggested.

His friend looked up at him irritably.

“That’s all? Priest Beyn says it because they are guiding us along our blessed path and into enlightenment.”

“All they really do is fight Dungeon monsters for us,” Jern pointed out.

Alis scowled.

“Sometimes we have to fight for ourselves, don’t we?”

He sighed and hefted the oversized axe on his shoulder. Surprisingly, an ant had given it to him, which had caused people to whisper and point. Eventually, he’d found a mage, (who did turn to keep him in front of her, which he tested by taking a few steps to either side), who’d explained that, since he was so large and strong, they’d made a weapon he could use to help protect the pilgrims.

“Yes, sometimes we have to fight for ourselves,” he told his red haired friend. “Your fire magic has improved a lot since we left.”

She folded her arms across her chest.

“Of course!” she declared, puffing herself up with pride. “I’ve had the chance to turn my flames on Dungeon monsters before. It’s only natural that my Levels are increasing quickly.”

Jern had to agree. Fighting against monsters really was Levelling him quickly. It wouldn’t be that long before his Class maxed out and he’d need to change it into a new one.

“Still,” he said, turning back to look at the long train of pilgrims behind them, “I never expected we would gather this many people.”

“You really doubted how persuasive priest Beyn can be?” Alis scoffed. “Every place we go, we end up with more and more followers. I feel like we got a thousand at Rylleh alone.”

“Good thing the ants are feeding us,” Jern noted.

The Great One

said nothing. He wasn’t particularly smart, so he was probably wrong, but

Alis was having a great time, so he didn’t

next city will be

a holy pilgrimage! They’ve

city outside of the Colony’s

One is universal! I’m sure it’ll

around them. They certainly didn’t seem to be as relaxed as Alis, constantly on alert, with messengers running up and down the column

up at him, he tapped himself on

“Allow me,” he said.

stepped back a fraction. Jern hefted the

a flash of fur, and claws, and a red maw before he completed his swing, smashing his axe deep into

down at the monster. When he was sure it wasn’t moving, he turned to the soldiers, gave a

that, you know. If

his

be hard shepherding this many humans through the Dungeon during a wave. I just feel like

reply, thought for

she begrudgingly admitted. “I’ll

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made his way to their fire. “Another hard day following the Divine Path has come

acknowledgement as the priest approached, holy antennae bobbing on

our best to help protect the column and even supported the soldiers

are grateful for your assistance. It has been very difficult

to

worry, priest Beyn! We are more than happy to do our part. Aren’t we,

all the young man could do

Beyn laughed warmly.

heart is put to ease. Tomorrow we will reach our current destination, and I hope we will be well received, but we must be prepared to be rebuffed. We are outside the lands of the Colony at this moment, and the citizens of Torpin’s Rest are not obliged to take

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