The transformation was astonishing. The ant, now towering and more formidable, could hardly believe the surge of power coursing through his veins. He felt his strength and speed increase exponentially, almost 50 times greater than before. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he thanked Caleb profusely. "I'm at the middle stage of level 3 now," he announced, a tone of awe in his voice as he adjusted to his new capabilities.
He discovered that along with his increased physical attributes, he had acquired unique abilities from the crows. "I can make my body intangible now," he explained excitedly, demonstrating by letting a small rock pass right through him. "And with my tail..." he continued, his voice filled with wonder, "I can devour souls." As he spoke, his tail flicked through the air, revealing a shadowy, ethereal quality that seemed to hum with dark energy.
