Year 2057
Humanity, in its quest to counteract the imminent lack of resources, initiated a desperate, but "promising" project
THE KRA'ZHI
Using different animals as a base, various genetic modifications were begun on these animals.
Initially, they were only looking for simple things, greater fertility or size... But human greed knows no bounds
Due to dissatisfaction, inhumane things began to be done, among which was the birth of the "Fleischkakerlaken", or more likely, meat cockroaches...
"Normal" insects, or so they were said, but in reality, they were fleshy creatures, similar in size to elephants, with a disturbing desire
Flesh and blood
And of course, those who play God will be punished by their flawed human counterparts, far removed from the image of God.
As expected outside the laboratories, the "insects" escaped, starting meat hunts all over the world; their distinct characteristics and numbers made them an uncontrollable force.
In desperation, within the laboratories, the creation of another species began to counteract the bestialities unleashed upon the world.
The "Kaleidos"
After his release, the plan worked perfectly, or so it seemed at first.
The Kaleidos went underground, afterwards, strange blue trees emerged from the ground, the insects immediately went in search of these trees, apparently, that kept them calm...
Aomori, February 23, 2057
T: So, you want to give the best presentation, and your idea is to go and find an insect?
X: Exactly, according to the elders, within this forest, there is a blue tree that attracts them.
T: Yes, a blue tree, of course, that's so fake...
X: You'll believe it when you see it
As the two young men walk, they come across a huge gray tree.
T: Is this the tree? It looks gray... We could go take pictures
X: No... It can't be this one... We have to keep looking!
T: no thanks
Tetsuo approaches the tree and sits down next to it. Immediately, a chill runs down his spine. Startled, he gets up for a moment.
T: You know what? Even if we have the best project... Bullying won't go away...
X: I know, and I don't care, I don't do it for that reason, I do it to prove that only I am worthy enough.
T: Pfft, you're an idiot.
The young man laughs softly, and as he closes his eyes, he hears a strange sound, followed by a warm liquid on his face...
When he opens his eyes, he finds his friend being devoured by a 4-meter spider.
T: What...? What the hell...?
When the spider turns around and sees him, Tetsuo simply flees, becoming trapped by the tree. At that moment, he only extends his hands, begging for a painless death, and lamenting his weakness...
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T: Why isn't over yet...?
Upon opening his eyes, the young man sees two centipedes emerge from his hands, both piercing the spider and eating it in the process.
T: What...?