The only explanation for the snake to be able to spit poison needles, become invisible, and possess an unnaturally large frame was for one of those aspects to be innate, and the other two to be mutations.
The earliest a monster could possess two mutations was at the third stage.
If the needle-spitting part was innate, that would also explain the snake's preference for using it. It was part of its hunting instincts to stay hidden and launch paralyzing needles that killed its target without it needing to do anything.
Its invisibility aligned perfectly with that. As long as it targeted those who couldn't notice its attacks in time, it would remain undefeated.
But as it grew stronger, it needed to eat stronger monsters.
As an animal, it would have been too cautious to target mages and warriors.
As a monster, it didn't have the capacity to care.
It stopped hiding.
"Ticka, get back!" Nia shouted.
"If you think I'm going to run from a fucking snake—"
"Ticka!"
