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by Safako
Betrayal is cold, but hunger burns hotter. Elian, a Silver-rank scout, thought his story had ended when his trusted party left him for dead in the deepest depths of the "Mourning Crater" dungeon. But the Dungeon had other plans for him. When Elian opens his eyes again, he is no longer human. He is no longer a hero wielding a sword. He is at the absolute bottom of the food chain: a blind, soft, and defenseless Larva. Now, to survive the dungeon's merciless ecosystem, he must rely not only on his terrifying new instincts but also on the sharp intellect of his past life. Every insect is a predator, every shadow is a death sentence, and every bite is a stepping stone to evolution. If Elian wants to climb out of this pitch-black pit and exact his revenge, he must accept one simple truth: He is no longer the prey. He is the monster waiting in the shadows. What to Expect? For fans of stories like Chrysalis, So I'm a Spider, So What?, and Re:Monster. Here is what this story offers: Non-Human MC: The protagonist isn't trying to return to a human form; he is pushing the boundaries of being a monster. Starting as a lowly larva, he will evolve into armored, multi-legged, and deadly forms. Smart & Tactical Combat: The MC doesn't start with Overpowered (OP) cheat skills. His enemies are usually stronger and faster. To win, he must use traps, environmental hazards, biological analysis, and cunning strategies. Crunchy LitRPG System: Expect detailed status screens, skill trees, a [Biomass] collection mechanic, mutations, and a sense of genuine progression with every level gained. Slow Burn Progression: No becoming a God in 5 chapters. Every level requires blood, sweat, and acid. The struggle for survival is front and center. Gritty & Dark Atmosphere: This dungeon isn't a colorful game world. Expect survival of the fittest, rotting corpses, cannibalism, and a psychological shift from man to beast. Monster Companions: The path to the top is lonely, but the MC might not be alone forever. Expect the possibility of finding strange, dangerous, and monstrous allies in the depths. Revenge Theme: The driving force is betrayal, but the focus is on the "Climb to the Peak of the Dungeon." Warning: This story contains heavy amounts of insects, claustrophobia, and gore.
| # | Title | Words |
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| 0 | Chapter 1: The Cold of Betrayal and the Birth of Hunger | 0 |
| 1 | Chapter 2: The Trap and the Hunter | 0 |
| 2 | Chapter 3: Shell, Shadow, and New Self | 0 |
| 3 | Chapter 4: The Blue Follower and the Mushroom Forest | 0 |
| 4 | Chapter 5: The Whisper of Spores and a Toxic Partnership | 0 |
| 5 | Chapter 6: Rotting Puppets and the Price of Hubris | 0 |
| 6 | CHAPTER 7: A RUSTY HELM AND THE TASTE OF PAPER | 0 |
| 7 | CHAPTER 8: THE SCREAM OF METAL AND THE CALL OF THE DEEP | 0 |
| 8 | Chapter 9: The Crystal Threshold and the Crimson Essence | 0 |
| 9 | Chapter 10: The Shrinking Body, The Lengthening Shadows | 0 |
| 10 | Chapter 11: Broken Reflections and Razor Threads | 0 |
| 11 | Chapter 12: Obsidian Teeth and the "Unicorn" Project | 0 |
| 12 | Chapter 13: The Emerald Illusion and the Weaver's Nest | 0 |
| 13 | Chapter 14: Guillotines of Silk and Uninvited Guests | 0 |
| 14 | Chapter 15: Steel Shells and Invisible Fangs | 0 |
| 15 | Chapter 16: The Secret Behind the Waterfall and Wet Loot | 0 |
| 16 | Chapter 17: Seeing the Invisible and the Crown of the Forest | 0 |
| 17 | Chapter 18: The Chromatic Feast and the Weaver's Web | 0 |
| 18 | Chapter 19: The Quartz Plague and the Reflecting Crack | 0 |
| 19 | Chapter 20: The Quicksilver Mirror and Lost Faces (Part 1) | 0 |
| 20 | Chapter 21: Prismatic Madness and the Shattered Mirror (Part 2) | 0 |
| 21 | Chapter 22: The Silent Labyrinth and the Silk Road of the Void | 0 |
| 22 | Chapter 23: Veins of the Black Crystal and the Forbidden Feast | 0 |
| 23 | Chapter 24: A Companion Among Gears and the Joke of Betrayal | 0 |
| 24 | Chapter 25: The Silver Cloaks and the Gears of the Architect | 0 |
| 25 | Chapter 26: Circuits Written in Blood and the Cocoon of Trust | 0 |
| 26 | Chapter 27: Blue's Vigil (Special Chapter) | 0 |
| 27 | Chapter 28: Breath of the Void and the Birth of the Black Larva | 0 |
| 28 | Chapter 29: Hunger of the Black Glass and Limited Infinity | 0 |
| 29 | Chapter 30: The Whispering Library and Silver Trails | 0 |
| 30 | Chapter 31: Quicksilver, Blood, and the Alchemist's Curse | 0 |
| 31 | Chapter 32: Toxic Veins and the Quicksilver Knight | 0 |
| 32 | Chapter 33: The Rotting Cistern and the Puppeteer's Game | 0 |
| 33 | Chapter 34: The Soul of Gears and the Sniper in the Sky | 0 |
| 34 | Chapter 35: Rusty Gears and the Puppet Theater of Death | 0 |
| 35 | Chapter 36: The Shifting Labyrinth and the Warden of Stone | 0 |
| 36 | Chapter 37: Broken Reflections and the Crystal Labyrinth | 0 |
| 37 | Chapter 38: The Enemy in the Mirror and Broken Minds | 0 |
| 38 | Chapter 39: A Rusty Beer Mug and Broken Mirrors | 0 |
| 39 | Chapter 40: Sea of Spores and False Shadows | 0 |
| 40 | Chapter 41: Soul Fruit and the Heart of the Forest | 0 |
| 41 | Chapter 42: The Quicksilver Submarine and Eyes of the Deep | 0 |
| 42 | Chapter 43: Silent Assassins and the Sunken Cathedral | 0 |
| 43 | Chapter 44: Crushing Pressure and the Trap of Black Smoke | 0 |
| 44 | Chapter 45: The White Apocalypse and the Final Execution | 0 |
| 45 | Chapter 46: The White Canvas and the Unmapped Destiny | 0 |
| 46 | Chapter 47: The Stolen Soul and God's Experiment | 0 |
| 47 | Chapter 48: Erased Memory and the Creator's Fingers | 0 |
| 48 | Chapter 49: Zero Point and Trembling Hands | 0 |
| 49 | Chapter 50: The Quest for the Perfect "Build" and the Heart of Stone | 0 |
| 50 | Chapter 51: Vibrating Dust and Splitting Earth | 0 |
| 51 | Chapter 52: The Gacha Curse and the Sentry Hunters | 0 |
| 52 | Chapter 53: Microscopic Shrapnel and Regenerating Flesh | 0 |
| 53 | Chapter 54: Purple Threads and the Mental Library | 0 |
| 54 | Chapter 55: The Poisonous Deity and the Unsevered Heads | 0 |
| 55 | Chapter 56: Internal Combustion and the Price of Victory | 0 |
| 56 | Chapter 57: The Sky Illusion and the Wet Shelter | 0 |
| 57 | Chapter 58: Conductivity and Spells Written in Water | 0 |
| 58 | Chapter 59: Wave of Mud and Rising Waters | 0 |
| 59 | Chapter 60: The Master's Hammer and the First Staff | 0 |
| 60 | Chapter 61: Invisible Webs and the Thread of the Wind | 0 |
| 61 | Chapter 62: The Whisper of the Wind and Stone Wings | 0 |
| 62 | Chapter 63: Silk Puppets and Silent Screams | 0 |
| 63 | Chapter 64: Invisible Blades and the Dance of Dust | 0 |
| 64 | Chapter 65: The Storm Forger and the Trembling Anvil | 0 |
| 65 | Chapter 66: The Eye of the Storm and the Broken Hammer | 0 |
| 66 | Chapter 67: The Labyrinth of Silence and Lost Paths | 0 |
| 67 | Chapter 68: Riddles, Doors, and Stolen Victory | 0 |
| 68 | Chapter 69: "Papa" and Acid Rains | 0 |
| 69 | Chapter 70: The Rusty Graveyard and the Taste of Metal | 0 |
| 70 | Chapter 71: Rotting Gears and Toxic Alchemy | 0 |
| 71 | Chapter 72: The Rusty Titan and the Acidic Execution | 0 |
| 72 | Chapter 73: Green Hell and Invisible Teeth | 0 |
| 73 | Chapter 74: The Walking Castle and the Acidic Siege | 0 |
| 74 | Chapter 75: Green Blood and Swaying Bridges | 0 |