[Congratulations for defeating a Duneworm — Elite Grade 1 within the limited time]
[You will be granted a 12-hour rest period before proceeding to the next level.]
I let out a shaky breath, shoulders sagging as the words appeared. My legs felt like they might give out at any moment, every muscle screaming in protest now that the adrenaline had finally faded.
"Before that," I said hoarsely, wiping the blood from my cheek "I have something to do."
I turned back toward what remained of the Duneworm.
Its massive body was already beginning to dissolve into faint particles of light, but its head—and more importantly, its teeth—were still intact. I crouched beside it and reached out, fingers brushing against one of the jagged, ivory-white fangs.
This is far sharper than the crude weapons I'd snapped together earlier.
"…Perfect."
I immediately got to work.
