My core acted like a seed, regrowing tissue, muscles, organs, and a new exoskeleton.
The body that the ants were feeding on was no longer mine. It became more like a soulless husk, while my new body was less than an inch long.
It felt strange watching myself being devoured. Almost like karma.
Still using this distraction, I skittered away from the chaos as more ants began to surround the husk.
The ground here was hard and made of a strange red stone. I could feel my consciousness return to me.
Though my body still felt weak, it would be best to stay in this form, at least for now.
Looking up at the sky felt as if I were gazing out of space.
The sky was like an endless darkness, as if I were staring at outer space.
Yet this place still had light. I guess this place is the second strata.
I skittered into the alien-like forest that sprawled before me. The trees and plants were of various colors.
