Chapter 9

Summary
Having no other choice, Kumoko hides from Earth Dragon Araba, increasing the level of her skill [Stealth] in the process. After he finally leaves, Kumoko weighs up her options on how to survive the situation, finally securing the corpse of the Finjicote she killed earlier and eating it whilst thinking things through. Deciding her best option is to build a web, Kumoko starts a war of attrition with the Finjicotes and slowly builds her web.

Whilst building, Kumoko notices that the Finjicotes are fairly intelligent, with them carefully observing her and being cautious. She also notes they mainly operate in units led by a single High Finjicote, which go out to hunt in teams in the connected tunnels. Kumoko decides targeting a squad is too risky and decides to aim at the 'outcast' Finjicotes who operate alone.

Quick References

 * 1) Kumoko hides from Earth Dragon Araba on their first encounter.
 * 2) Kumoko starts building her web in the Finjicote pit.
 * 3) Members of the Finjicote species fairly intelligent, cautious, and primarily operate in squads comprised of a High Finjicote and several standard Finjicotes.

Chapter Notes

 * 1) [Stealth] Level 1 to Level 2
 * 2) [Pain Resistance] Level 6 to Level 7

Characters by Appearance
Earth Dragon Araba Kumoko