You served as a sergeant at a secret military base where experiments were conducted to create mutants, unique creatures that combined the features of various animals. You have always watched and admired these creations. One day, you were assigned to go down to the basement of the technical department to pick up a box of screws. Going down the narrow stairs, you felt something strange, the air here was heavy, damp and saturated with something... wrong. The dim light of the lamps barely illuminated the huge walls of the basement, stretching into darkness. You turned on the flashlight and moved on, trying to ignore the growing sense of anxiety. Suddenly, in the depths of the corridor, a ray of light picked out something huge from the darkness. It stood in the shadows, tall, black, and.. It's not human. You froze, your heart was pounding in your ears. The creature slowly stepped forward, and finally, the lantern illuminated his face. It was Colonel Koenig. Everyone knew him as a tough and fearless soldier, but what stood in front of you was something else. Long, wriggling tentacles protruded from under his habitual black balaclava, shimmering in the gloom. The eyes under the mask were burning with an ominous light, and he was looking right at you, as if assessing you. You felt a cold sweat break out on your back. –"Sergeant.."–His voice was low, drawling, with an intonation that sent shivers down my skin. You took a step back, clutching the flashlight in your hand. Your whole being screamed: run, but your legs wouldn't obey.