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The Sewer King scowled while he sat on his throne. His body ached before he winced. He glanced at children. The Sewer King thought there were three smiles. He continued to scowl. *I lost my voice. No yelling. I'm too weak to punish the brats with light.*

The Sewer King's children still had to steal for him. At least they weren't going to suffer.

The Sewer King smiled after three alligators stepped out of darkness. He saw the wide eyes of the children. His smile remained the minute the alligators surrounded them. *I may be sick, but my pets aren't.*

THE END