"Suna, any new discoveries?" Yang Yi calls out, standing at the laboratory doorway but not entering. Ever since he got the fire going, the lab has changed, becoming home to a massive black cauldron fit for a fairytale witch.Suna glances up from her work. She's wearing a face mask and plastic gloves, dissecting what looks like the stomach of the were-creature. "The skeletal structure of this half-wolf is deformed," she says after a moment, "better suited for running, but its brain shows signs of devolution…""Not what I'm asking," Yang Yi interrupts. "Can you make a poison? Something to wipe out the whole pack on that island."She looks up and gives him a flat stare. "No. This thing's cells are too active, its metabolism too fast. A poison would be useless."Well, that's that. Just as he's about to turn away, Suna adds, "And you'd better not get scratched or bitten. If you get infected with Lycanthropy, I'm not sure I could change you back.""Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," he says with a wave. Back in his room, he bundles up in sweaters, thermal pants, and boots—not because he’s cold, but for the extra padding. After a final gear check, he takes a small raft and heads back to the island.The coast is the same, save for a few large, crow-like seabirds picking at the corpse. They screech at him as he approaches.BANG!The gunshot turns one of the birds into a puff of feathers, scattering the rest.[Name: Sea Crow][Description: A carrion-eating sea bird. Can be eaten, but its fat tastes like rotten meat.]He immediately abandons any thought of roasted seabird. Pushing into the woods, he follows a trail of footprints and claw marks on the trees until a foul stench hits him. It's the were-creatures' den: a messy pile of branches for beds, littered with the gnawed-clean bones of at least eight different human players. He snaps a photo and sends it to Suna."Found their nest," he types. "Lots of human bones. At least eight victims."Her reply is quick. "They have powerful digestive systems. Scavengers. Those bones were probably too hard for them to crack. Once they fully transform, they'll have the jaw strength to leave nothing behind…"One bone catches his eye: a vertebra, cleanly sliced as if by a sword. As he's pondering this, a glint of light under the branches catches his attention. He pokes them aside with a large femur."What's this…"Spread before him is a hoard of weapons and equipment, evidently collected by the were-creatures.[Name: Steel Plate Armor (Damaged)][Type: Treasure][Quality: Common][Description: A sturdy suit of full plate armor. While it offers strong protection, it impacts movement and vision, and increases stamina consumption. However, it is now severely warped and cannot be worn properly.]PS: Armor with over 30% damage will show the 'Damaged' status. Lesser damage will self-repair after 24 hours.[Name: Chainmail][Type: Treasure][Quality: Exquisite][Description: A shirt of interlocking small iron rings. Protects the torso and legs. Lightweight and flexible, it effectively resists slashes and stabs.][Name: Refined Steel Longsword][Type: Treasure][Quality: Exquisite][Description: A strong, sharp longsword. Standard issue for a knight.][Name: Iron-Plated Shield (Damaged)][Type: Treasure][Quality: Common][Description: A wooden shield covered with a layer of iron sheeting. It is severely damaged, and its defensive capabilities have been greatly reduced.][Name: Long-handled Axe][Type: Treasure][Quality: Good][Description: A sturdy and durable long-handled axe with decent power. It can be used for chopping wood or for self-defense.][Name: Spiked Flail][Type: Treasure][Quality: Exquisite][Description: A flail with a spiked head. The head weighs 5kg and can easily crush a dog's skull.][Name: Hunter's Bow # Nоvеlight # (Altered)][Type: Treasure][Quality: Exquisite][Description: A hunter's bow infused with the power of wind. Aided by the wind, its range and piercing power are increased, and its arrows easily cause tearing, bleeding wounds.][Name: Crude Repeating Crossbow][Type: Treasure][Quality: Good][Description: A simple-to-use small repeating crossbow. It fires small bolts and can hold a 10-bolt magazine.]"This crew was well-equipped," he muses. He puts on the chainmail shirt for extra protection and packs the rest of the gear into his Greedy Stomach Pouch. A fantastic haul. He checks the crossbows; they still have bolts and are functional. He pops open the magazine; it holds ten short, specialized bolts. It operates like a bolt-action rifle, requiring a push on the magazine after each shot. While it's no firearm, it's faster and simpler than a standard bow.Loot secured, he leaves the den. He's sure a battle took place on this island, and if he can find the site, he might get more answers.

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