After crawling my way out of the Stone Lizard's stomach, I rolled onto the ground—smelling worse than ever.
My shell was harder now… though slightly cracked.
"I'm still alive…"
More importantly... I was stronger.
As painful as that experience was, it taught me one very important lesson:
> I can become powerful… by getting eaten.
But that's insane. I'm not going to keep diving into monster bellies every day just to come out looking like a failed boiled egg. Nope. I need to be smart about this.
I'll target strong monsters. Unique ones. Ones with elements.
"All right, Egg. From today on... you're a predator hunter!"
I rolled slowly, hiding behind damp dungeon rocks.
In the distance, I spotted a dog-like monster, jet-black fur with glowing red eyes.
It exhaled tiny bursts of flame from its nostrils.
> [Scan: Flame Hound – Element: Fire – Rank C]
"Fire element? That'd make a great first collection!"
But...
That's a Rank C monster.
And I'm... just an egg.
I'll need a plan. Ideally, I want to be chosen as food—with elegance—
And then devour them… from the inside out!