Page 9: - Ship VNEEL K.D. reaches an unknown island after a storm. - Mont Blanc Noland serves as admiral of the crew. - Crew reports no audible bell sound during landing. Page 10: - Crew enters dense jungle after landing. - Strange bird calls echo repeatedly in the forest. Page 11: - Resonant bell sound echoes across the island and sea. - Crew realizes the island may be inhabited. Page 12: - A sick boy is found collapsed in the jungle. - Tree fever epidemic is identified among locals. - Marines encounter the boy during exploration. Page 13: - Marine Admiral leads investigation of afflicted island village. - Village structures show massive physical damage and disease impact. Page 14: - Ritual procession moves by boat toward a large stone altar in rain. - Drumming and chanting accompany the ceremony invoking multiple gods. Page 15: - Bound maiden Mousse lies on the altar during the ritual. - Villagers perform sacrifice ritual at large circular stone structure. Page 16: - Lord Kashi appears as a giant striped serpent at the altar. - Shandia villagers beg the serpent god for salvation during rain.