by Neven Iliev
Nasty, on the other hand, was a failure. I wanted to re-introduce her as a long-term ally, but the chemistry just wasn’t there. All of the others were only begrudgingly letting her live at their boss’s behest, and she would have been a constant cause of friction since liches are not nearly as well accepted in my world’s society as shapely golem-girls. So, she had to be disposed of once her usefulness had dried up. I actually feel quite happy with how I portrayed the Mimic’s mind as what were essentially pixels. Makes you realise that with a thought process like that, it’s no wonder so many things seem to ‘click’ for our mass-murdering monster.
Physical shapes aside, another thing that will be coming to an end is Boxxy’s lifestyle as a murder-hobo. Finding and establishing a lair, building a reputation, forging relationships with actual people and lying through its teeth so much it’s a wonder it doesn’t get cavities. Oh, and making a treasure hoard. Can’t forget the shinies. Not to mention exploring and experimenting with human cuisine. As in dishes made from humans. Gruesome? Yes. Tasty? Yes. Amoral? Nobody cares.
But yes, long story short, the next installment of the series will see Boxxy take root in civilised society, and all the trouble and tribulations that come with trying to hide one’s appetite in public. Look forward to it!
Lastly I’d like to give a shout out to the GameLit Society (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LitRPGsociety/) for being chill, accepting and all around awesome. If you’re looking for something to scratch that leveling itch, that’s your place.