The moment James saw the message on the screen, a powerful shock surged through his heart.
He forgot to breathe.
His pupils widened.
Then, as if to confirm his suspicion, another message appeared:
[Read it again. Make sure you understand how absurd this is.]
[The Tickle Monster is the child of the Crimson King!]
The live broadcast room, which had been stunned into silence, instantly erupted.
> "What the hell?! The Tickle Monster is the Scarlet King's child?! Are you insane?!"
> "No way! SCP-999 is cute and sweet—how could it be related to the Crimson King?"
> "Impossible. One heals, the other destroys."
> "An evil god's child… is a squishy orange jelly that giggles?"
Even though everyone thought it was crazy, they couldn't ignore it.
---
In Kamar-Taj, the Ancient One looked at the screen, speechless. Eventually, all her complex thoughts turned into a simple sigh.
"As expected… SCP-999 really is the offspring of the Crimson King."
She wasn't shocked—just… amazed. And then she laughed.
"The Tickle Monster is the child of the most terrifying god... That's just hilarious!"
---
In deep space, Uatu the Watcher already suspected the truth. But now that it was confirmed, even he felt uneasy.
Not because of the Crimson King.
But because the Foundation had managed to outplay an Elder God.
"Unbelievable," he muttered, eyes locked on the screen.
---
The screen continued displaying the message:
> "We ran disinformation campaigns so well that everyone still thinks we've got ten tortured girls locked away."
> "Even better, the Crimson King's cult believes they fooled us."
James couldn't help but be impressed.
Convincing the enemy's own child that their father is a threat?
That's next-level counter-intelligence.
---
> [Also, this girl is doing well.]
> [She was healed by SCP-999, and has been safely returned to her family.]
> [Of course, they were given fake identities and moved far away.]
> [They also received millions in compensation for the horrible things we did.]
The girl who once bore a Crimson heir lived.
But to the Foundation, she "died."
It was a cover story.
In fact, the message hinted that some of the Foundation's own agents might be cult spies.
This added a whole new layer of danger.
---
James scrolled down.
> [You're probably thinking we're insane. How can a gooey, giggling blob stop a being like the Crimson King?]
> [Well, SCP-999 is still a child—not even ten years old.]
> [Yet it can already permanently heal severe depression and PTSD.]
> [It has even transformed dangerous sociopaths into kind people.]
> [And this isn't chemistry. This is something deeper—spiritual.]
> [Someday, even the Crimson King himself might not be immune.]
The chat exploded again.
> "No way! Are they saying the blob can defeat a god?!"
> "What if it's true? 999 already calmed SCP-682…"
---
Back in Kamar-Taj, the Ancient One leaned forward, face pale.
"That... That can't be."
She had only seen the projection of the Crimson King once—and that alone nearly shattered her mind.
Now they claimed a jelly blob could change the heart of that monster?
She couldn't believe it.
---
Uatu, however, was thoughtful.
"999 is harmless now. But... it's divine-born," he whispered.
"If the father is a god, then the child must have godly potential."
---
> [We tested 999 against SCP-682.]
> [Old Daeva texts say 682 is descended from the Crimson King's fourth bride.]
> [If that's true, then 999's power to calm 682 is proof—it can pacify its siblings.]
> [Maybe one day, it won't destroy the Crimson King with force… but by reforming him.]
> [With light, love, and laughter.]
The chat went wild.
> "WHAT? 682 is the Crimson King's kid too?!"
> "No wonder it can't die. It's literally divine."
> "How many Crimson kids are out there?!"
---
At S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters, agents stared at their screens in disbelief.
Even Nick Fury was stunned.
> "So… SCP-682 is the fourth child. SCP-999 is the seventh…"
> "What about the other five?"
His mind was racing. Could more SCPs be royal bloodlines in disguise?
---
James stared at the email, deep in thought. Then, more text appeared.
> [SCP-999 isn't Safe. It's Thaumiel.]
> [It's our most powerful weapon against beings like the Crimson King.]
James blinked.
Not Safe-class? But Thaumiel?!
The chat was stunned silent.
---
In the SCP system, Thaumiel means the anomaly is used to contain other anomalies. It's top secret. Rare.
Like SCP-2000, which can restart humanity after extinction.
Now they were saying that SCP-999—a gooey tickle blob—is one of those?
But when you consider that it could one day stop the Crimson King…
Yeah. That tracks.
---
> [Enjoy your new job, Doctor.]
> [But remember—SCP-999 isn't a pet.]
> [It's a weapon. A hope. A symbol.]
> [Its safety is paramount.]
> [Share this info without Level 5 clearance, and you're done.]
> [The fate of the multiverse may rest in its hands.]
James exhaled slowly as the last line flashed.
"The fate of the multiverse… rests with the tickle monster."
It sounded crazy.
But… it might be true.
The email auto-deleted.
[You have (0) unread messages.]
[Log out completed.]
The screen went dark.
---
In the chat group:
> Tony Stark: "I still can't believe that smiling blob is the Crimson King's kid."
> Deadpool: "Paternity test needed!"
> Steve Rogers: "If it has the power to stop evil, I hope it grows stronger soon."
> Hulk: "If James trains it, I believe it'll succeed!"
---
In the Future Tech Tower, Peter Parker watched the screen go black.
He looked over at James, who was quietly jotting notes at his desk.
Peter wanted to ask… so badly. But he stayed quiet.
Then—
"Hahaha~ It's so itchy! Stop it!"
Gaea's laughter echoed from the next room.
Along with giggles that sounded like a happy puppy.
Peter stiffened.
No.
No way.
That's not the tickle monster.
That's just…
…a dog. Right?
Right?
Cold sweat soaked his back.
---
James looked toward Gaea's room and sighed.
"Butler?" he called.
A voice replied: "Yes, Master?"
> "How's Containment Subject 52?"
> "Stable… for now."
> "And the brother?"
> "...He injured our guards."
James nodded. Calm as ever.
> "Send our little lizard to play with him."
> "He's in the way."
Then James smirked.
> "Also, increase the pace. The universe has plenty more anomalies waiting."
> "Understood." the AI replied.
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END OF CHAPTER 133
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