Deep within the cave, Ethan stumbled upon a vast chamber that had been carved out, revealing a space roughly 30 feet across with a ceiling stretching up about 15 feet.
Unlike the natural burrows of the iron-tooth rat, this room had all the hallmarks of human craftsmanship.
While the rest of the nest was dimly lit by sunlight peering through holes punctured in the walls, this chamber was different. Its walls were sealed, devoid of any openings, yet paradoxically, it was the most illuminated part of the entire nest. An array of light bulbs cast a bright glow over everything within, revealing the room's true purpose to Ethan with stark clarity.
What he saw sent a shiver down his spine.
The chamber housed a plethora of machinery, rows of lab tubes, and test tubes filled with varying liquids.
