After executing his plan on the surface, the Bat King vanished beneath the earth.
A deep, ancient emergency call had been sent — a signal only activated in times of planetary crisis.
He flew swiftly through the dim tunnels, the only light coming from glowing stones embedded in the walls.
After descending nearly three kilometers, he arrived at an enormous subterranean chamber bathed in the blue glow of radiant crystals.
A half-woman, half-spider creature slowly emerged from the shadows.
"It seems I'm the first," the Havoc Spider said, her voice echoing with both elegance and venom.
Soon after, a massive figure lumbered into the chamber — a beast resembling a bear, but armored in insect-like plating.
Its back sprouted two mantis-like arms, twitching slightly, ready to strike.
"Bat," the Abyssal Behemoth growled. "I saw you rallying your troops. What's happening?"
"We wait," the Bat King replied. "The Worm King of Mars is yet to arrive."
Moments later, the chamber trembled as a colossal creature slithered in — a worm the size of a two-story bus, its segmented body adorned with spikes and dozens of eyes glimmering along its face.
A maw of circular fangs opened, surrounded by hundreds of writhing tentacles.
"What now?" the Colossal Worm King hissed. "Why summon us?"
The Bat King projected a glowing image in the air — footage of a mushroom-shaped explosion vaporizing his army.
"A single bomb," he explained, "not just killing... but designed specifically to kill us. That gas—it's harmless to humans, but for us, it's death."
"This could be war," he continued. "The beginning of the end. And once I fall… it might be your turn next."
"Hmph," the Abyssal Behemoth grunted. "You worry too much. My body has no weakness."
"I might be able to assist," said the Havoc Spider.
"As long as the lower layers of Mars remain untouched, I don't care about the surface," the Worm King muttered.
"But humans will come," the Bat King warned. "And if we don't stop them now, it'll be too late."
"We can crush them," said the Behemoth arrogantly.
"You're always so confident, Behemoth," the Havoc Spider chuckled.
"If humans want the surface, let them have it. But the underworld is ours. If they disturb it... then we'll destroy them."
"Don't you care, Worm King?" the Bat asked.
"I could crush you. And the humans too. But going to Earth is… bothersome. If you want war, then go ahead. Just don't drag me into your mess."
With that, the Worm King slithered out, followed by the Behemoth.
The Bat King turned to the Havoc Spider. "Will you help us?"
"Yes," she said. "Their intelligence can't be underestimated. I'll send 20 million Havoc troops."
"Only that much? Or are you using this chance to remove your rivals for the throne?" he smirked.
"Haha. You caught me," she said slyly. "This is the perfect way to thin out the competition—let them die fighting humans."
"And if they survive?" the Bat King asked. "They'll be heroes. They might gain support."
"That's why I need your help, old friend," she grinned. "Position them as the front line. The humans will deal heavy casualties… on both sides."
"A clever plan. Cold-hearted, but clever," he said.
"To rule," she said softly, "you must be cunning."
"I agree," the Bat King replied. "But for me… my people's prosperity will always come first."
Across the vast plains in front of Mars' capital city, more than two billion bat-like Martian soldiers stood assembled. Their sheer numbers shook the crimson ground beneath them. Behind the army loomed millions of colossal warships, hovering silently in the sky—silent predators awaiting command.
Atop a towering obsidian platform stood three great bat generals, symbols of destruction, strategy, and pride.
General Varnak, a towering brute with massive black wings tipped in blood-red. Known for his ruthlessness and unmatched aggression, his mere presence struck fear into the ranks.
General Zurek, a brawny tactician with a mind as sharp as his claws. Though his body was built for war, it was his cunning strategies that earned him fear and respect.
General Xalthea, the only female among the high command. Though her frame was leaner than her male counterparts, her chiseled muscles and fierce combat prowess made her a warrior few dared to challenge.
Then, General Varnak's thunderous voice echoed across the field:
> "HEAR ME, BROTHERS AND SISTERS!
The humans have come to Mars.
They slaughtered our kin.
They dissected our bodies for their twisted research.
They have created a toxin so deadly, a single breath may kill us instantly.
We, conquerors of countless worlds across the stars, now face a threat unlike any other.
There is one planet… one blue world… that has developed a weapon capable of annihilating our kind.
We have no other choice.
We must destroy Earth before it destroys us!"
A deafening roar erupted from the Martian army:
"Long live General Varnak!"
"Long live General Zurek!"
"Long live General Xalthea!"
The skies of Mars thundered with war cries, while on Earth, scientists watched the Martian surface—and began to sweat.
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Meanwhile, on Earth...
In a global surveillance center, a young operator trembled as he shouted:
"Report to command immediately! Something massive is happening on Mars!"
In the war command chamber, General Bowo, a seasoned warrior with a calm yet unshakable presence, stood tall. Behind him soared the spiritual form of his mythical guardian—Garuda Imperor, a majestic entity whose power exceeded Level 3000.
"What's going on?" Bowo asked, eyes locked on the data feed.
The analyst, Nadien, responded quickly:
"I think they're gathering for war. This must be a response to our new discovery… the Mushroom Bomb."
"Mushroom bomb?"
"Yes, a bioweapon derived from oyster mushrooms. Harmless to humans, animals, and most aliens… but it's lethal to bat-like Martians.
They must've found out. Now they're furious."
"Then what are we waiting for?!" Bowo roared.
"Begin mass production of the Mushroom Bomb!
Alert every nation on Earth!
Inform them of the gathering Martian army and their weakness!
We need every ally, every factory, every hand—this is war for humanity's survival!"
"YES, GENERAL!"