Our relentless questioning finally chipped away at the dwarf's resolve. He began to reveal his true identity – an inventor tasked with safeguarding the ship and its secrets. The pieces of the puzzle were falling into place, shedding light on the enigmatic figure we had pursued.
With a mixture of reluctance and resignation, he disclosed his role in orchestrating the challenges we had faced. His admission that he had summoned the sharks to thwart our progress and destroy our boats left us stunned. It was a calculated move, one that had tested our determination and resourcefulness to the limit.
His words held a grim warning. He spoke of an armament base on the horizon, guarded by a formidable force of specialized zombies. The impending threat of this well-defended location loomed over us, a shadow of danger that could descend upon us at any moment.
"We need to be prepared," Doctor asserted, his tone grave. "If they're watching us, we can't afford to be caught off guard."