Part 2 - First Encounter

there are multiple kinds of corrupt substance.
for example:

Black
Separates the soul and body of whoever interacts with it.

Purple
Removes the memories of whoever interacts with it. The victim will then search for someone, and the first person they see, they will usually serve loyally

Red
Straight up kills you lol

Most variants can transmute metal. Black turns it into a special kind of gold, Purple makes the metal darker and less shiny.

Long exposure to each type can make you sick