Bab 519: 519: The Leviathan

As dusk painted the sky with streaks of purple and deep blue, Caleb followed the ant to its home, a carefully hidden entrance beneath a cluster of dense foliage. The ant's dwelling, situated underground, was a labyrinth of tunnels that opened into a modestly furnished chamber adorned with leaves and small, intricate carvings on the walls made from twigs and stones. The ambiance was unexpectedly cozy, reflecting a surprising touch of sophistication from a creature Caleb had only met hours ago.

"You've got quite a safe hideout here," Caleb remarked, his voice echoing slightly off the earthen walls as he surveyed the surroundings with a mixture of intrigue and amusement.

The ant paused in its movements, its antennae twitching as if sensing the coming night. "Yes, it's necessary. The forest... it changes when the sun sets. You'll see soon enough," it responded cryptically, which only fueled Caleb's curiosity further.