Restocking.

Their attention wasn't on the machines that were taking multiple readings, but on what looked like some kind of beast factory at the other side of a transparent double door.

'Animal rights need to be introduced into this world.' Blake's expression was that of pity as the trio walked into the room.

The room was the size of a small warehouse and all around it was conveyor belts carrying strapped beasts in and out of what looked like a furnace that produced black flames.

At the top of the furnace was a tube that led to a larger tube that housed a darkish-brown metal plate that had a very complex array inscribed on it.

"What the hell is that?" Blake asked with a twisted look on his face as he took a closer look at the furnace.

Whenever a beast went through the furnace, it wouldn't experience any physical damage, but its eyes seemed empty on their way out of it.

"Is this what I think it is?" Blake was dumbfounded.