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| Original Title | 地底獣国 |
|---|---|
| Author | 久生 十蘭 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the perilous political climate of 1938 Soviet Russia, Dr. Ivan Yaroshevsky, a visionary geologist, believes he has found an "Earth's escape hole"—a lava tunnel leading to unimaginable depths. But his groundbreaking research is co-opted for a chilling military purpose: a secret "Underground Invasion Route." Branded a traitor and pursued by his ruthless deputy, Morozov, Yaroshevsky descends into the abyss with a small group of desperate Japanese prisoners. Their journey quickly becomes a race against time through a primordial world teeming with ancient, long-extinct creatures and geological wonders that defy belief. As they battle starvation, treacherous terrain, and the relentless pursuit of those who would silence them, Yaroshevsky grapples with the moral cost of his discovery. He must expose the horrifying truth hidden beneath the surface, lest his "Beast Kingdom" become the grave for all involved. |
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