From publisher blurb: Fang lives below tower. Fang serves Tunnel King. Fang is one of many in colony. Fang’s colony is great and strong and numerous and everywhere and deserves respect of people of tower. Fang is envoy of Tunnel King’s goals. Fang must make humans understand. Fang must make example, lest Tunnel King’s wrath be felt. Fang cannot return to colony this way. Fang is not afraid of humans. Fang fears Tunnel King’s fist.