Chapter 4 - Figuring out this "Cave"

With a flick of my bony fingers, I toyed around with the dimensions as if they were mere toys. I shifted and changed, warped and twisted them until my heart was content. For a while, I was lost in the vast, seemingly endless space, playing with the fabric of the universe. But reality called me back, reminding me that there was still so much to be done.

I emerged from my dimension and found myself back in the familiar cave, though it looked different now. The once-dreary cave was now illuminated by the gentle glow of brilliant blue crystals that sparkled like stars in the dark. The air was thick with the scent of exotic plants and the sound of rustling leaves. Even the ground was different, a mosaic of colors and textures that my old eyes had never seen before.

As I took in my surroundings, I noticed something odd. Time had passed while I was in my dimension, as evidenced by the drastic changes that had taken place in the cave. But, strangely enough, time seemed to move differently here as well. It had only been a month, yet everything around me had evolved and grown at a breathtaking pace.

Now, it seemed that the once-empty cave was teeming with life. The air was thick with the buzzing of insects, and I could see the shadows of beasts darting in and out of the darkness. The plant-life too had become sentient, and they moved with a grace that belied their inanimate appearance. It was clear that if I were to survive in this place, I would need to be cautious.

As I pondered my next move, I watched as a herd of creatures that resembled ant-cows wandered by. They were the same as the beasts I had seen in my dimension, only smaller and less evolved. An idea struck me. If I could manipulate their evolution, I could make them both powerful and loyal to me. It was a sound plan in theory, but in practice, it was easier said than done.

I decided to approach one of the beasts to see if I could reason with it. I knew it sounded insane, but as a skeleton, I had learned to be reasonable, at least most of the time. As I approached the ant-cow, I could see that it was enormous and imposing, yet somehow comical at the same time.

"Hello. My name is Siverra. I'm a skeleton. I was wondering if you were capable of speech?" I asked, hoping to avoid any hostility.

As soon as the words left my mouth, the beast charged towards me, screaming and roaring. I ran for my life, my bones clattering as I fled. I had vastly underestimated the creature's aggression.

I soon found myself in front of a large plant, one that I had seen earlier eating crystals. With no other options, I ran behind it, hoping to use it as a shield. To my surprise, the ant-cow ran straight through the plant, only to be swallowed whole as the plant stretched and expanded. I could hear it speak, thanking me in a high-pitched voice before quickly hiding itself again.

As I stood there, contemplating my next move, I realized that I needed to be careful. I was in a strange new world, with no idea where I was or what I was up against. Perhaps if I could learn magic or some other skill in this dimension, I might stand a chance against the monsters that lurked in the shadows. Or maybe, just maybe, this was all just an illusion, and I was still trapped in the fake space.

"Killed Tier 2 lvl 6 Ant Demon, Level rose to lvl 5, Evolution is available!"

Wait, what's that voice? Evolution?

"Yes evolution! Here are your choices!

Current race: Skeleton of the lost age

1. Normal: Human of the lost age

2. Normal: Lich of the lost age

3. Rare: Golden Skeleton of the lost age

4. Unique (Only one): Semi Divine Skeleton"

Well, I gotta try the best and rarest one. Sure being a human is alluring, but what's the benefit? It'll just make me weaker. Right now I need strength.

Voice or whatever you are, I pick 4!

"Evolution selected, host going into hibernation."

What?!

As if from nowhere, a brilliant, dazzling light of gold seemed to engulf a lone, solitary skeleton. Its stark, bleached bones glistened and gleamed in the radiant glare, casting an ethereal glow that seemed to stretch out for miles upon miles. Yet in the next instant, the light flickered and vanished, only to reveal the bones transformed into something else entirely.

The world shook as the very ground trembled and quaked beneath the feet of all who stood upon it. Magicians and sorcerers alike, each one at the peak of their formidable power, were all overcome with a profound sense of shock and awe. Some of them frantically scoured the land, seeking out the source of this cataclysmic upheaval, while others retreated into the deepest, darkest corners of the earth, leaving behind cryptic messages and invaluable treasures for their descendants to one day find.

It was then that the darkness itself seemed to rise from the dead, emerging from the shadows where it had been long buried and forgotten. The divine skeleton had returned, making its grand and awe-inspiring resurrection. A force lost for centuries was stirring, rekindling the light of hope and the flames of despair, in equal measure. It was the beginning of a new era, fraught with dangers and uncertainties, yet also brimming with untold possibilities and unbridled potential.