«A fascinating, and irritating, specimen,» Lilith mused, gliding closer to inspect the shattered remains. «Its tactics were... advanced for a simple predator. It likely sensed the residual energy from our battle with the Devourer-Queen and came seeking an easy finish on weakened prey.»
"An easy finish that backfired spectacularly," Adam rumbled, his eyes still scanning the darkness. "But you're right. It was thinking. Not just hunting. Using a feint, creating a diversion... that's a level of tactical intelligence we haven't seen much outside of sentient Dungeon Lords." A grim thought struck him. "Even the Spider.. she grew smarter when she was forced to evolve under pressure. If she'd had more time, if she'd succeeded..."
