The nice thing about having this flame is that it illuminates our surrounding, giving the sweet light of… light, into this dark world of shadow. That’s great. I’m a huge fan. The bad part about it is that we essentially light a signal fire to all of the monsters with the eyes to see it. Perhaps they can even feel …

The taste may be terrible, but the rewards are good. Ever since I was reborn in this Dungeon, the one thing that has remained constant, is my belief that level ups are delicious. With some Biomass under my belt and a little peace and quiet here in this clearing, it’s an ideal time to take stock and mutate a little. …

I hope these crabs taste good, after all the nasty monsters we’ve had to eat on the second Strata so far, I’m hoping that they live up to the reputation of Earth crabs for being delicious. I suppose I need to finish the fight first. Omen Chomp. CRUNCH! Another crab reels, its shell cracking as slinters fly in all directions. …

It doesn’t take long before the sheer, overwhelming darkness wears me down.  I can’t take it anymore! I’ve had it! I’ve had it right up to the tips of my antennae! Through constant use, my mana sense is improving, but too slowly to satisfy my need for sweet and tender sensory input. Therefore, I decide to push my minds even …

“Morr, you seem well.” “Father, you seem to be in good health also. Not that I should be so surprised.” Titus, frowned. “What is that supposed to mean.” Morrelia rolled her eyes. “Only that you’re basically unkillable up here. Other than Garralosh, what monster could possibly harm you in the first or second strata?” Perhaps it was foolish, but Titus …

Commander Titus was a stoic man with a reputation for an Iron will and an unbreakable sense of duty. And it was true, he’d lived a hard life and had made hard choices without hesitation. Where others would shirk their responsibilities, Titus shouldered his burden with pride. For this, he was both loved and respected. The commander knew his reputation …

The expanse before me is truly deserving of that name. It’s impossibly vast. How the heck can such a space exist underground? Is this planet even stable? I start to become nervous about the ground beneath my feet. All of this is possible with mana, be cool Anthony. Magic planet is magically stable despite being hollow like a piece of …

The monster thrashes this way and that as I pursue it with my flame thrower. Ha! This feels awesome! I didn’t realise how cold I was until I had an enormous fire exploding from right next to my face. Whoops! Need to be careful not to singe the antenna! I snatch my two sense organs back before they dip dangerously …

Lightning crackles through the air as Tiny unleashes his full arsenal. His fur floats in the air as he positively writhes with snaking lightning. It curls around his arms, sparks of his ears and runs down his huge silver back. As the creature continues to coalesce around us, Tiny begins to blast lightning from his fists. Every time he swings …

It’s true that shadow monsters seem to be stronger than the creatures of the first strata at a lower level of evolution. Most of the monsters we encounter are tier two or three, but they are significantly stronger than monsters of that same tier we encountered above. It’s keeping life interesting, but the experience and Biomass penalties are still applied. …