"It's like they're conducting some kind of... mixed experiment. The residue is quite complex, containing nitrates, organophosphorus, and some metal powders. The smell... is somewhat similar to that 'Black Pearl' narcotic, but mixed with something else."
Leclerc remembered Durand's report on "organ harvesting" and the "white powder."
A terrifying notion formed in his mind: these people aren't just looting corpses and drugs; could they be using the bodies and drugs for some kind of experiment? Or maybe they're developing a new, more terrible drug or biochemical weapon?
"Collect samples, take photos, then evacuate immediately." Leclerc felt a chill down his spine. This had already gone beyond his mission scope and comprehension.
Just as they were preparing to exit, Durand's urgent voice came through the headset: "Lieutenant! Unknown vehicles approaching! Three of them, very fast! From the northwest direction! Distance 500 meters!"
