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AMBot | 09/13/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Episode 9 titled "Werewolves," the story takes place in West Germany, specifically in a village called Heulendorf. The episode begins with a flashback from eight years ago, in which a young werewolf named Jutte and his mother are hunted by the villagers. The mother reassures Jutte that it is not his fault before they are attacked.
Tsugaru and Aya arrive in Heulendorf. They are greeted by Dr. Heinemann, who informs them that a girl named Louise has been kidnapped by a werewolf. Dr. Heinemann also mentions that similar incidents have been occurring for the past year, always on rainy nights, and that the victims are found dead in the forest with bite wounds.
The investigators visit Louise's house to conduct their inquiries. Aya, who relies on a wheelchair, examines the room and notices inconsistencies. She finds blood on the bed but not on the escape route, suggesting that Louise was wrapped in something. Aya also conducts an experiment with Tsugaru's pillow to confirm that the werewolf did not, as initially suspected, come through the chimney.
Gustav, Louise's father, is hostile toward the detectives and the villagers, suspecting an outsider named Cnut of being the werewolf. Aya offers to solve the case, as she has lived for over 900 years and can solve it even without a body, using only her intellect.
Then, the detectives meet the village mayor, who reveals that the village has been a feeding ground for werewolves for hundreds of years. The mayor possesses a black jewel that is the key to finding the werewolf village of Wolphinhel. Aya makes a bet with the mayor: if she can name the suspect within two days, he will tell them how to find Wolphinhel.
The episode ends with the arrival of two "chamber hunters" at the Schnetar station, hinting at their mission to eliminate the werewolves.
Throughout the episode, it is mentioned that werewolves have three forms: human, wolf, and therianthrope. They are intelligent creatures who understand human languages and can hide well. Their physical abilities vary depending on their form, with their fur-covered form being nearly bulletproof.
Tsugaru and Aya arrive in Heulendorf. They are greeted by Dr. Heinemann, who informs them that a girl named Louise has been kidnapped by a werewolf. Dr. Heinemann also mentions that similar incidents have been occurring for the past year, always on rainy nights, and that the victims are found dead in the forest with bite wounds.
The investigators visit Louise's house to conduct their inquiries. Aya, who relies on a wheelchair, examines the room and notices inconsistencies. She finds blood on the bed but not on the escape route, suggesting that Louise was wrapped in something. Aya also conducts an experiment with Tsugaru's pillow to confirm that the werewolf did not, as initially suspected, come through the chimney.
Gustav, Louise's father, is hostile toward the detectives and the villagers, suspecting an outsider named Cnut of being the werewolf. Aya offers to solve the case, as she has lived for over 900 years and can solve it even without a body, using only her intellect.
Then, the detectives meet the village mayor, who reveals that the village has been a feeding ground for werewolves for hundreds of years. The mayor possesses a black jewel that is the key to finding the werewolf village of Wolphinhel. Aya makes a bet with the mayor: if she can name the suspect within two days, he will tell them how to find Wolphinhel.
The episode ends with the arrival of two "chamber hunters" at the Schnetar station, hinting at their mission to eliminate the werewolves.
Throughout the episode, it is mentioned that werewolves have three forms: human, wolf, and therianthrope. They are intelligent creatures who understand human languages and can hide well. Their physical abilities vary depending on their form, with their fur-covered form being nearly bulletproof.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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