["After two days of effort, the Foundation's agents finally confirmed that there were no remaining Greedy Sandworms in the desert, meaning the containment operation was a success."]
["The number of containment boxes transported remains unknown, but it undoubtedly reached six figures. Such an enormous quantity of sand could only be stored on an isolated island, where every experiment would require extracting only a small portion at a time."]
["Given the nature of the Greedy Sandworms, the Foundation established a strict containment protocol.
No living organisms besides the Greedy Sandworms are allowed on the island. Security personnel must be stationed around the entire perimeter to prevent unauthorized access and to ensure no Greedy Sandworms escape. A breach of this species would result in catastrophic consequences. Any research involving Greedy Sandworms must undergo a rigorous approval process, and extracted samples must not exceed 10 grams per experiment."]
["The Foundation then conducted a series of experiments to study the Greedy Sandworms, leading to a surprising discovery: the creatures were not actually carnivorous sand but microscopic parasites. These parasites are completely invisible to the naked eye and can only be observed under a microscope, similar to dust mites."]
["Each parasite measures approximately 750 micrometers in length, has eight legs, and shares genetic similarities with dust mites. However, unlike mites, these creatures exhibit a peculiar habit—like hermit crabs, they accumulate and attach sand particles to their bodies."]
["It is estimated that the total population of Greedy Sandworms easily surpasses hundreds of billions! Combined with the vast amounts of sand they accumulate, it's no wonder they appeared so numerous and overwhelming. However, why they attach sand to themselves remains a mystery."]
["Initially, it was believed that Greedy Sandworms hunted in coordinated swarms, but further study revealed that their feeding behavior was driven by intense competition rather than cooperation. Observing them through a microscopic imaging device, researchers found that when consuming prey, each parasite fought fiercely to reach the flesh first, trampling over its kin in a frenzied rush to feed, fearing that hesitation would cost them a meal."]
["Their hunting method is similar to that of mosquitoes. They detect prey by sensing carbon dioxide and sugar molecules in the air. Once a target is identified, the parasites begin rolling and clustering toward it, crawling over each other to close the distance."]
["Upon contact with an animal's skin, the parasites bite down and inject a paralytic toxin, similar to the anesthetic effect of mosquito and flea bites. By the time the victim realizes what is happening, millions of these parasites are already taking turns devouring their flesh."]
["Consider how impossible it is to notice mites biting you in everyday life. This explains why the unfortunate Foundation agent, when being consumed by the Greedy Sandworms, initially showed no signs of panic or distress—his nerves had already been numbed by the parasites' toxin. Only after large portions of his skin were gone and his exposed muscles were stung by the wind did he finally realize the horror he was in. But by then, it was far too late."]
["In essence, Greedy Sandworms are a terrifying species. A person could stand in the wrong spot for just a moment and, without noticing, begin to disappear bit by bit."]
["During feeding, they exhibit different swarm formations. One of the most notable formations occurs when they create a swirling vortex of parasites around their prey or its limbs."]
["Caught in this competitive feeding frenzy, the parasites efficiently strip flesh from bones in mere minutes. Their paralytic toxin is so potent that a sleeping victim could lose an entire limb without waking up."]
["The Foundation attempted various extermination methods. Unlike dealing with larger SCPs, eradicating the Greedy Sandworms was especially challenging due to their microscopic nature. Conventional methods proved ineffective."]
["Experiments included high heat, freezing, and chemical treatments. Chemical solutions failed to eliminate them entirely. Freezing showed some effectiveness, but only high-temperature incineration was able to completely exterminate the parasites. In short, Greedy Sandworms are highly susceptible to heat."]
["This explains why, during field studies, researchers observed that after hunting, Greedy Sandworms would immediately retreat into the shadows. They also displayed increased activity at night, further suggesting an innate fear of heat."]
["Despite their aversion to heat, they still evolved to hunt in the desert, an environment notorious for extreme temperatures. Their existence is paradoxical, yet undeniably effective. Fortunately, the containment island is located along the equator, constantly exposed to sunlight, making it an ideal natural containment site. Over time, the Greedy Sandworm population may gradually decline—provided they are not discovered elsewhere."]
["With deserts covering vast areas of the Earth, the possibility that other Greedy Sandworm colonies exist is too terrifying to contemplate."]
At this point, the information on the Greedy Sandworms concluded.
The audience fell into deep thought.
Strange: "So the sand was just a disguise? That's seriously bizarre."
Dietrich: "Even microorganisms have developed such lethal abilities? What kind of universe spawns creatures like this?"
Ancient One: "That's a question I'd like to know as well. How did humans in the original universe of these SCPs even manage to survive?"
Odin: "Perhaps these SCPs don't originate from the same universe at all."
Jiraiya: "If they're weak to fire, wouldn't that make them easy to deal with?"
Ace: "Then I have nothing to worry about!"
Bruce Wayne: "No! It's not that simple. The problem is that they're microorganisms, invisible to the naked eye. How can you be sure you've eliminated all of them? Without specialized equipment, you wouldn't even know if a few survived. And if just a few are left unchecked, they could repopulate and start the whole nightmare over again."
Tony Stark: "Exactly. If even a single colony escapes, they could breed undetected, and by the time you realize it, you'd be back at square one."
Ultraman Taro: "The sand disguise is misleading. If they attacked as pure microorganisms, no one would ever see them coming."
Tsunade: "That's right. As a medical expert, I can confirm that microbial infections are nearly impossible to detect until symptoms become severe. By then, the damage is irreversible."
Luffy: "Whoa, that's scary… But what are microorganisms?"
Chopper: "They're tiny living things that humans can't see. They're everywhere around us, and you need a microscope to see them—like the one I use when mixing medicine."
The unsettling nature of the Greedy Sandworms left everyone wary. Unlike physical monsters that could be fought head-on, these parasites were a threat that could be anywhere, anytime, and remain undetected.
A hidden terror that could devour a person without them even knowing…
(End of Chapter)
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