Noah's gaze remained on the two cocoons.
He couldn't see what was happening inside, but his Nexus Eye didn't need to. Their auras were steadily rising, undergoing changes significant enough that Noah found himself nodding in appreciation.
Eventually, his attention shifted toward Arachne.
She remained focused entirely on the cocoons, watching them with an intensity that made it clear she had little interest in looking away until the transformations were finished.
Noah took the opportunity to observe her instead.
He already understood what she had done. But after finally seeing the ability in action, he couldn't help looking at it again with considerably more interest.
Fallen Broodmother.
The ability allowed Arachne to sacrifice one of her eggs nearing maturity, absorbing the life and soul essence of the offspring developing within, along with its traits, abilities, and potential.
