You may have missed. If you want to double-check it, it was the chapter titled: Stopping by the Forge.

It was already shown that she had a fragment in a previous chapter. Luna and Fleur saw it.

I want to answer but I don't think you want anything spoiled. I'll just say they are good.

It is one of the abominations, like the Barrier Crusher/Eaters. I want to ask since you are one of the only ones who comments. Did the chapter feel rushed? It was only a minor fight so I did not want to drag it out too much, but I am worried it wasn't long enough.

Stella will come back later in the arc. You don't have to worry about that. She will fully join the MCs group during this arc. As for her learning light and dark techniques, I set it up so that she could potentially, but I'm not sure yet.

Yeah. I always like to do a few chapters of world building for each new location.

It was supposed to say Luna. I'll fix it.

Idk. You tell me? Who did you think it was?

Glad you enjoyed it

Who could it be?

I had fun with it

No. Mako's brother is in the capital.

Its fine. The fact that you wanted to know more tells me it must have been interesting. I simplified it because I was worried about it being boring.

Whatever makes the most sense for you. I did not want to waste too much time on the topic. It was just meant to be a bit of fun world building. The group may or may not have to fight a queen in the future. I have not decided if it is something I want to have happen. There are multiple ways it could work, though. I never specified what would happen if a queen is killed or if the offspring does not survive. One example would be a hormonal reaction. Like a Queen's body can't produce another female if she senses younger female of her clutch in nearby. Or you could say that princes are able to change sexes in the event a queen dies. This is already a thing many fish irl do.

They are not artificial. The artificial ones look like a fusion of two other creatures. They are smart enough to know that increasing their numbers too much would not be a good thing. Also, there are many other creatures that prey on them.

Not really. Carin will take most of it.

I was already thinking of doing something like that. Maybe in a short after story when the novel finishes.

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