A detour through the German countryside leads Tommy and Naomi to Völklingen—not just a factory, but a prison of fire and iron. With the enemy anticipating their arrival and the locals terrified of the "Black Witch," the duo realizes that stealth is no longer an option. Below them, the enslaved Ifrit scream within the blast furnaces; ahead of them lies a legion of soldiers. As they descend into the smoke, they aren't just running from the war anymore; they are about to become it.<br /><br />----<br /><br />CREDITS <br /><br />✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr<br />🎙️ Showrunner: Jake Kerr<br /><br /><b>Production Note</b><br /><br />This production utilizes the latest technology in content creation, including audio, visual, and production tools powered by AI under the design and direction of showrunner Jake Kerr.<br /><br />----<br /><br />Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:<br />https://jakekerr.com<br /><br />----<br /><br />Check out our other audiobook podcasts!<br /><br /><b>The Thieves Guild</b><br />An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness<br />Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.<br />https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild<br /><br /><b>Thursday</b><br />A cyberpunk VR Thriller<br />No one can be trusted when nothing is real.<br />https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.