It’s very empty yet eyes are constantly on me. Taking a few more steps in, I get attacked. A tail quickly shoots out stabbing me through the side. I claw at it aiming to cut the tail off but get flung off. I look in the direction but I don’t even see the monster. Another blow sends me flying into a wall. Just as I prepare to be hit again the monster appears next to me with Scran wrapped around it. Taking this opportunity I quickly put it down. Scran returns to me and one thing is clear: they've gotten bigger and are equal size to my shadow. It looked similar to a scorpion. I hope it does taste like last time. I pass it off and enj-

"My food!?"

I searched around for it even under rocks half its size but it just seems to have vanished. After a while of scratching my head I move on although now in a bitter mood and the feeling of something watching is still there. Not even many steps in another attacks me.

*ssCRASH*

Ha the same attack wont work again.

I jumped over it expecting the attack and scran helped by wrapping its claws in place. Landing on top of it I waste no time wrapping my legs and stabbing at it. Its skin is harder than the last one and the strength it has is immense. My grip eventually gave out, sending me into a wall with scran following with. This isn't going to be easy but I refuse to run from a meal. Its body has scratches all over it, the lower scrachs are deeper. Its tail shoots out at me and I move out of the way. I charge forward avoiding as many hits as I can closing the distance. As I'm almost there it lets out one more attack but scran catches it allowing me to get under it. Its belly is much softer and I take this chance to tear it up. Another battle ends with a meal for me.

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{Stats}

(13/22)

(11) +0.5

(127/250)

(25)

(4)

(9)

(11)

(13)]

Barely a stat increase but at least I can enjoy the meal. Its texture is soft and the taste is even better.

[Rock shell : the creature uses its skin to blend in with its surroundings making it look like a normal rock. : its taste and texture is to die for but many have without a chance of seeing it.]

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new skill fights with already existing skill. Skill will be deleted.]

Wait what hey no! I earned that new skill!

I shouted at Ali wanting the skill but no response was given. I can't even get rid of the skills I have. What made it different this time compared to digest and gluttony. I swing about for a little while before carrying on.

Pov : Alice

"This heat is unbearable."

I flop down fanning myself. The dungeon really is relentless with its design.

"Heh happy to finally have a break."

The ice wizard spoke up, what was his name Gray?

"Yea, lucky those spider monsters run at the first sight of me."

"So what made you choose this job?"

Another man is sitting down, scribbling on paper. He's making maps of the area and comparing them.

"Well jobs for me are becoming rare and it was this or mercenary work."

"Yea almost seems like the kingdom is preparing for war and will take any quick coin grab or troop."

I hope Grale isn't dying of paper work. A vision of Grale being dug out off paper makes me shiver. My envy for an easy paper job was lost as soon as I met him.

"If war does break out then the kingdom dosen't stand much of a chance."

An aura of mixed feelings filled the air. I did I say something weird?

"*sigh* well we better get some rest."

Gray walks away to his tent.

"I'll keep the first watch so get some rest."

He gives me a smile and before long I fall asleep.