The infection reached catastrophic levels. Hundreds of thousands of the four-armed humanoids had perished, and thousands of Orcs stationed in the realm had also fallen. The devastation was so extensive that there seemed to be no immediate solution in sight. Entire settlements were reduced to ashes and corpses, and the survivors lived in constant fear, avoiding wells, villages, and even forests where contamination could linger.
The Orcs, faced with the near-total collapse of their controlled regions, convened urgent councils. It became clear that local forces were insufficient. To regain control, they decided to send reinforcements from the main world — elite squads equipped with advanced protective suits, magical medical practitioners, and specialized containment teams trained to handle unprecedented biological threats.
In the interim, the Orcs took drastic measures to contain the spread. They eliminated hundreds of thousands of infected individuals, often including those who might have survived, in order to prevent further outbreaks. Entire populations were quarantined, and the survivors were closely monitored. Despite their harsh measures, the infection continued to ravage the region for the next five to six months, leaving the realm in a state of fear, chaos, and near-total devastation.
Finally, after months of relentless effort, the newly arrived Orc contingents began to turn the tide. Using advanced suits and containment technology, they systematically traced infection hotspots, quarantined remaining populations, and neutralized nests of specimens. By the end of the year, the Orcs had regained partial control over the realm. Though the virus had decimated the population, they managed to stabilize the remaining communities, prevent further uncontrolled spread, and establish protocols to contain future outbreaks.
The devastation, however, had irrevocably altered the realm. Humanoid populations were drastically reduced, Orc authority had been challenged, and the landscape bore the scars of both the infection and the violent measures taken to stop it. Rahul, observing all this from his hidden base, recorded every outcome — the behavior of the specimens, the reactions of both humanoids and Orcs, and the points of vulnerability that had allowed the virus to spread so effectively. The data he gathered would form the foundation for his next phase of experimentation and his eventual return to the main world with the perfected Power Potion.
In the Council of the Orcs, the Emperor — a mighty, strong warrior, five meters tall — sat at the center of the table. To his left and right, other Orcs were seated, and an intense discussion was underway. The Emperor was furious because this world was one of the most important realms, and such a huge incident had severely compromised their control.
Thousands of Orcs had been lost — military personnel, scholars, and biologists alike. The Orcs initially stationed there, and the reinforcements sent to contain the outbreak, had suffered catastrophic casualties. The damage caused by this incident was immense.
Now, the Orcs understood the scale of recovery required. To regain full control over this realm, it would take at least a decade before stability could be restored.
Preparation for Return to the Main World:
With his research complete and the Power Potion perfected, Rahul began preparing for his return. His hidden base in the realm was dismantled systematically, leaving no trace of his activities. Protective antidotes, vials, and experimental notes were packed and secured.
He also considered his next strategic moves:
Using the Power Potion as a unique commodity in the main world, particularly among royal families, leveraging his status as a prince
Continuing long-term experiments in isolated or newly discovered realms to further enhance human physiology
Monitoring and possibly manipulating Orc responses to maintain control over experimental zones
As Rahul prepared to leave, he took one last survey of the realm. Thousands of dead humanoids and Orcs remained as silent testimony to the effectiveness of his specimens. The virus had been contained, but its consequences — the knowledge and biological material — had been fully exploited.
With everything in place, Rahul activated his portal to the main world, carrying the vials of Power Potion, research data, and a vision to revolutionize human biology. The realm would remain a laboratory for his future experiments, but the next phase of his work would unfold in the political and social heart of humanity.