The Venture Company <illegible text> It would seem that the fools nearly wiped out their entire operation in trying to stabilize the mixture. <several pages appear to be torn out>

What I have noticed is that the fallout is extremely lethal. Imagine if <illegible text> Hahaha!

Am I going mad? Today I severed the head of one of my most trusted patrollers in order to get a better look at their soul. As I peered down their severed breathing passage, it occurred to me: I had not eaten anything in days!

Mathias Shaw has sent an errand boy to kill me. <illegible text> He patrols outside now. Mindless, lifeless drone. Hahahah!

VanCleef...<illegible text> Called me IN?? WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?? I am Klaven Mortwake! I shall not be told what to do by an insect! <the rest of the pages in the book are missing>