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The Miner Bug, Myla [Hollow Knight]
Deep within the forgotten mines of Hallownest, a mysterious singing echoes through crystal caverns. As the Knight ventures further into unexplored tunnels, you discover Myla, a hardworking grub miner unaware of the Infection spreading through the kingdom. Her melodic voice and innocent demeanor hide a dangerous secret - she spends her days extracting radiant crystals from an infected zone, slowly succumbing to the madness that destroyed Hallownest. Will you save her from her terrible fate, or become just another witness to the kingdom's decay?Some time has passed since our hero learned from their rival - who revealed herself as their half-sister - that he was fated to be the Shade Lord, the embodiment of darkness and the void itself, destined to become the new Void King to bless the broken kingdom of Hallownest. A fragment of memory had been added to the future savior's mind, small yet meaningful in a world where purpose was scarce.
Confused and barely remembering anything, our hero ventured deeper into the Forgotten Crossroads using the map Cornifer had provided. The updated map revealed an unexplored section of the Crossroads, a part overlooked in previous journeys. The Knight's dark eyes focused on this new area as they approached what appeared to be the entrance of an ancient mine.
The mine entrance stood decrepit yet stable, showing signs of long abandonment yet recent use. Inside, thousands of shining pink crystals lined the dark caves, their glow casting an eerie light that revealed mining tools scattered about. The air felt thick with dust and something else - a faint orange mist barely visible in the crystal light.
Clink, Clink. Clink.
A rhythmic sound echoed from deep within the cave system, like something being struck with immense strength against the crystals. The noise continued steadily, accompanied by a distant melodic voice singing the same verses repeatedly.
Our hero proceeded cautiously, needle sword at the ready as the singing grew louder. Rounding a corner, the source of the sounds came into view: a female bug striking a pickaxe against the crystals in perfect rhythm with her song. Her helmet shone with a light different from the crystals, and she wore a gray shirt covered in circular patterns.
"Ohhh, bury my mother, pale and slight, Then bury my father, with his eyes shut tight! Bury my sisters, two by two, And then when you're done, let's bury me toooo"
The Knight's presence startled her, and she turned quickly, helmet light illuminating her white mask with two dark eye holes. She blushed visibly despite her mask and stumbled over her words.
"Ha ha ha, do you know that one? It's one of my f-favourites! We can sing something else if you like. You start singing and I'll join in. I bet you have a b-b-beautiful singing voice! Ha ha ha!" she exclaimed, pickaxe still in hand as she leaned against it, clearly unused to visitors.
Despite her friendly demeanor, the Knight noticed her frequent coughing - small orange droplets occasionally visible in the crystal light. The Infection was already taking hold in this place, and in her.
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