The surviving Krynnis saw this as the signal he was waiting for to escape, but he had barely managed to convince his body to take half a step when his eyes widened in astonishment.
The evolution of the newborn Digestor was already complete. A humanoid child of about ten or twelve years old, with short white hair, and two silver eyes stood up calmly. The light in its eyes no longer seemed so foolish, and although its instincts as a brainless predator were still there, they were suppressed by a certain degree of wisdom and self-control.
"Is this really just a Rank 1 Digestor?" The Krynnis warrior swallowed with difficulty. Nothing he had experienced today came close to the level of absurdity of the scene unfolding before his eyes.
This chapter is split into two, but it feels like a chapter and a half given the word count. I still technically owe you half a chapter.
As for Clayn, I assure you, this character will not take up Jake's screen time. These chapters were more a way to introduce a powerful antagonist and rival to Jake. Its impact on the story will be more long-term.