Chapter 112:

Chapter 112: The Power Struggle

Beyond The Stars

In a valley of the Swamp Underworld.

A fortress lies deep within the valley. The fortress is inhabited by human-sized spiders and humanoid spiders. However, there is a spider that looks half-human, half-spider. She has short black hair, and her eyes look web-like. The human part of her body is covered in a black dress.

Ruler of the Spider Demons – Lady Spay.

“Lady Spay, the soldiers we sent after Keith were defeated,” a random spider demon reports.

“I see,” Spay replies.

“We have been told that Keith has been spending time with another male and a female,” the spider adds.

“Well,” Spay starts with a smile, “then why don’t we pay them a visit.”

“Yes, my lady.”

Lady Spay laughs in a low sinister hum. “We will take care of Keith, so we can finally focus our efforts on Kitipede.”

***

Somewhere in a cave of the Swamp Underworld.

In the cave, there are many human-sized centipedes. There are also humans and demons who are under the control of the centipedes.

Their leader’s appearance is that of what looks like a young teenage human with neck-length blonde hair, and her eyes have gray irises.

Leader of the Centipede Demons – Kitipede.

“It appears the spiders have made some commotion at Hirro City,” Kitipede says. “Very interesting.”

She starts walking through a cave tunnel, and the tunnel’s exit leads to a high ledge in a large room. The room appears to be the main room of the cave, as there are many tunnels connected to it, as well as a large spring at the bottom of it.

“My centipedes!” Kitipede calls out.

All of the centipedes stop what they are doing and pay attention to her.

“I can feel it!” Kitipede declares. “That this power struggle will finally go somewhere and our side will gain the upper hand!!”

The centipedes cheer.

“We will execute the spiders!! We will execute Commander Moss!!”

The centipedes cheer even louder.

“We will take control in this three-way power struggle!!!”

The cheering reaches peak volume.

Kitipede then starts walking back through the tunnel she came from.

“I think it’s time I take a little trip,” she says, grinning.

***

In a city known as Telecouch City, it is led by Commander Moss. Nobody knows whether he is human or demon.

A man is sitting at his desk. He has short light brown hair, a black beard and mustache, and is wearing a gray uniform.

Head of Telecouch City – Commander Moss.

“The spiders and the centipedes will die,” Commander Moss says. “They think they can challenge me for power, but they can’t. I will crush them into dust.”

His phone rings, and he answers it.

“This is Commander Moss,” he says.

“Sir, it’s Major Tarres,” a voice replies. “Major Smithy and I have captured some spiders and centipedes.”

“Good. You will begin testing our secret weapon on them.”

“Yes, Commander. Would you like to join us?”

“Indeed, I would. I will be coming in half an hour.”

“Roger. We will make the preparations.”

Commander Moss leans back in his chair and puts one leg on his desk. He then taps his fingers together.

“Excellent,” he says with a confident smile.

***

From each of their locations, all three leaders in the power struggle make a declaration.

“I will win this power struggle!” Lady Spay declares.