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The Demonic Realm Beyond HumanityAuthor: Oguri Mushitarō
| Original Title | 人外魔境 |
|---|---|
| Author | 小栗 虫太郎 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the heart of Africa’s uncharted depths lies the *Devil’s Urine Puddle*—a realm shrouded in lethal mist, swarming insects, and legends of a graveyard where elephants and apes vanish to die. The Citroën expedition ventures into this forbidden zone, lured by rumors of primordial secrets and a creature bridging human and beast: *Dodo*, a tailed humanoid with unsettling intelligence. Captured near the Puddle’s edge, Dodo’s docile demeanor and eerie familiarity with airplanes baffle his captors, including humanitarian Dr. Zama and poacher Kirk. As tensions rise within the team—fueled by jealousy, madness, and Manuela’s mysterious split personality—they confront venomous jungles, a deranged German obsessively blocking the Nile’s source, and Dodo’s haunting connection to the Puddle’s hidden truths. Each step deeper unravels horrors beyond science, where humanity’s boundaries blur with the wild. Will they uncover the Puddle’s ancient enigma, or become its next victims? A tale of obsession, betrayal, and primal mystery awaits in the shadows of the Congo. |
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