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.

course! The Great One

wasn’t particularly smart, so he was probably wrong, but he

a great

this next city will be as welcoming

are coming on a holy pilgrimage! They’ve got no reason

outside of the

One is universal! I’m sure it’ll be

down the column

at him, he tapped himself

“Allow me,” he said.

what he was getting at, and stepped back a fraction. Jern hefted

beast lunged from the wall, spraying the young man with stone fragments. He got a flash of fur, and claws,

his weapon free and stared down at the monster. When he was sure it wasn’t moving, he turned to the soldiers, gave a dip

that, you know. If anything,

rolled his

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

reply, thought for a second, then closed

right,” she begrudgingly admitted. “I’ll get the

~~~

Beyn greeted them as he made his way to their fire. “Another hard day following the Divine Path has come

holy antennae bobbing on the top of

We did our best to help protect the column and even supported the

are grateful for your assistance. It has been very difficult for them to protect us along this journey, given the state of the Dungeon. I fear we

surged to her

Beyn! We are more than happy to do our part. Aren’t

suddenly included, all the

Beyn laughed warmly.

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

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