The boy was defeated through the the monsters' quick thinking. Through the brave actions of all of the monsters who now claimed this dungeon, their new home was protected from the most dire of foes--a unmonitored child. With the boy's defeat came a warmth from the crystal. Power welled inside as his soul returned to the church. The boy's duties were not done--but it would be some time before her returned.

Received 10 DP.

It was subtle. Exceedingly so. But Muste could feel it. In eating what little remained of the young hero's mind--though, there wasn't much there to begin with--Muste felt a flicker of something. It was no more than a whisper, but he felt the crystal resonate with him as he had eaten brain.

Received 1 DP.

[center][h3][hr][b]Completed Goal:[/b]
Defend your dungeon ✓[/h3]Received 290 DP[hr][/center]

The crystal welled with power. Cracks began to form on its surface as a ceaseless energy expanded from within. From these cracks, a single shard erupted. Then, as easily as it cracked, the crystal reformed into a new shape.

Well, it was the same old crystal. It just had a small growth coming out of it. But with it came a new understanding of the dungeon they now called home.

[center][h3]UNLOCKED: DUNGEON ALTERATION[/h3][indent][indent][indent][i]The tools to expand the dungeon are now afforded to you. Unfortunately for you, this primarily takes the form of pickaxes and other such items.[/i][/indent][/indent][/indent][/center]

A warmth filled the dungeon. The monsters felt as though they became [i]more[/i]. No longer did they feel as though the child could defeat them. Now, they could each fight the child on their own terms! Though, if someone stronger came along, it would probably be the same story. Nonetheless, they felt a difference

And thankfully for Salbjörg, this included her vitality. Her rib, while still busted, no longer felt completely awful. It was as though it had naturally healed about halfway.

Of course, it was no time for rest and relaxation. They needed to protect the dungeon from future incursions. And to do so would mean that Salbjörg would have to be removed from the glue trap.

Kleine appeared from her hiding place. Apparently, it wasn't quite a good hiding spot. She had, in fact, been clinging to the opposite end of the crystal. She had a morose look on her face.

[color=EEBD65]"Zogi was... a brave soul."[/color] She said with a definite sadness. [color=EEBD65]"He fought for this dungeon... as best as he could... and bought us all the time we needed. And he will be remembered."[/color]

Of course, her eulogy was undercut by the fact that she seemed to be carrying a 6ft long spatula.

With a pensive look on her face, she approached the glue trap and, with a quick gesture, disabled it for the time being. Though, Salbjörg continued to be stuck as the glue remained. With a certain sadness, Kleine shoved the spatula underneath the Shahmaran--and and by extension, Zoppy--in an effort to free them.

Kleine could only hang onto the handle with a saddened look as the handle extended above her height.

The Kobold warrior, with an equally pensive look on its face, came to Kleine's aid and helped pry Salbjörg free.
[center][h3][hr][b]Current Goal:[/b]
Strengthen Dungeon Defences[/h3][hr][/center][table][row][cell][img]https://i.imgur.com/F9XXcuu.png[/img]
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[/color][color=EEBD65]Always keep comically oversized utensils handy. You never know when you'll need them.[/color][/cell][/row][/table]