<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hey I didn't want to make too big a deal about it, but I'd like to remind you that Zerxel is almost overwhelmingly aroused.  After the lust sand, going down on Kirsta, watching the minotaur rape Esther, and then the scent of his cum, she's probably more horny now than she's possibly ever been in her life.  I don't mind her being all calculating and cold, and I certainly don't want to force you to play a certain way... but at the same time I don't want you to ignore it either.  I tried to subtly reference it in the last post talking about her sodden panties, her engorged clit and nipples, etc.  But I'd love it if you could work that into the posts as well.</div></div><br/><div class="floatright">The Fiend<br/>(http://i.imgur.com/IQpMV1i.jpg)<br/><br/>Ghesta &amp; Rakhem<br/>(http://i.imgur.com/w2rfe77.jpg)</div><br/>The fiend chuckled lightly, a deep bassy sound, as glowered almost condescendingly at Zerxel.<strong>"I am not in the position to negotiate with those who seek my aid little drow.  I think you mistake my intentions and my desire for you to be my champion.  I do not require your obedience, but you will respect me as your superior if you desire my sponsorship.  Allow you to explain to you in greater detail the nature of my power... without all these pesky flies buzzing about."</strong><br/><br/>He waved his hand through the air and inky black shadow seemed to flow forth from his hand.  Shadow that stretched out and solidified around a few points in the air, around Zerxel realized, the eyebots that fluttered around the room.  With a few soft sounds like coins hitting the ground, the eyebots lost their partial invisibility and fell to the ground motionless and unmoving.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>"Oh, now that's intersting," the Æthertube wave announcer Rakhem said looking somewhat surprised.  His co-host Ghesta a corrupted former contestant showed a mirthful surprise on her face but said nothing as Rakhem continued,<strong> "So we were watching contestant Zerxel, one of the first to make it to a chosen counselor, as she apparently said something to offend the Fiend.  What do you think Ghesta, we don't often see the counselors disabling the Ætherwave feed from the eyebots do we?"</strong><br/><br/>The corrupted woman with red and black skin shook her head,<strong>"No, Rakhem, we don't.  But it's important to remember that inside their chambers, the counselors are the masters of their own domain.  They absolutely can shut off the Ætherwave if they want.  It almost makes you wonder what sort of diabolical torture Zerxel might be receiving right now for possibly offending Malefactus."</strong><br/><br/>Rakhem nodded,<strong>"Indeed, indeed, if you were in her shoes right now, how scared would you be?  What, as a former contestant, would the right play be for the drow?"</strong><br/><br/>Ghesta shrugged her shoulders slightly, an action that caused a pleasing giggle in her large breasts,<strong>"Me personally, I'd probably be throwing myself at his feet and begging forgiveness.  But I'm not a drow, and they are not exactly known for such submission.  Why don't we turn the wave over to contestant Esther?  Apparently the minotaur has finished with her, and left her alive.  I'm curious to see what she does now that the Paladin is no longer an option for her."</strong><br/><br/><hr/><br/>Malefactus smiled wickedly at Zerxel for a moment after the eyebots hit the ground and he chuckled again,<strong>"You are right little drow.  Your people always did understand the fiendish realms more than most mortals.  Be not alarmed at the..."</strong>he gestured to the inactive eyebots on the ground,<strong> "...show of force.  I have no intention of harming you.  In fact, I greatly desire either you or Xara to be the champion that has me as a backer.  What I desire is simple, I wish for your people to again entreat with me and my minions for aid out in the mortal realm.  Before the bitch goddess came to this realm I had far greater power and your people sacrificed and begged and pleaded for my attentions.  I was powerful for it, but the last few hundred years has seen a drastic drop in those who entreat with me for aid, especially among those of your kin who live under the ground.  Many in the demon realms have felt a similar weakening in their power.  Oh certainly the drow claim that Pandora is bad and must be stopped, but for each of the drow that says such thing, they often make secret prayers to her behind closed doors, begging and hoping for scraps of her power.  I simply want a drow contestant to do well in the dungeon, with me as their sponsor, so that your people might again begin to see me as a viable alternative to the queen of corruption."</strong><br/><br/>He gestured at the eyebots,<strong> "However, what this also means is that you must show me absolute deference. I care not what is in your heart, only the illusion that goes out over the Æther.  I only care that those watching see you groveling and begging for my attention, even if it is only an act.  In return I can grant you a portion of my demonic power if you are the victor in your battle against your opponent.  I can grant you agility, strength, health, or if you prefer something a little less mundane, a fraction of my magical spellcasting abilities.  As well, should it be Xara who is your opponent, and you defeat her, you will have a choice.  I will grant you her soul fruit, to do with as you wish.  Or if you present it to me, giving me her soul to claim as my own, to take her as my slave back to the fiendish realms for all eternity, I would be willing to grant you two boons instead of one.  But be ware, for I shall offer this same deal to Xara.  The idea of a beautiful drow maid chained to my throne is somewhat appealing to me and furthers my goals as well."</strong><br/><br/>He held up one long tapered finger and added,<strong> "Also bear in mind I warned you that the duel would be fought naked and unarmed, and you shall need to rely on all your skills magical and mundane to beat Xara, for she is a formidiable spellcaster, and I have no doubt she would gladly see you chained at my feet for a taste of additional power.  So I ask you if these terms are agreeable to you?  For I know that the viewers at home are probably upset at the interruption in the Ætherwave, but I will have your word that you will at least act in deference to me before I turn them back on.  You should act suitably horrified of my power, or in raw lust of me, or something else suitable when the eyebots reawaken.  What say you?"</strong>