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In the ensuing chaos, Hwang and Lee were separated, with Lee realizing that his decision to act might come at the ultimate cost. In an emotional farewell, he urged Hwang to restore communications, requiring a leap of faith as he opened the hatch to his fate. With tearful desperation, Hwang watched as Lee vanished into the abyss, leaving him alone to navigate a dire situation.
With communications established briefly, Hwang delivered the harrowing news about the crew. KASA's officials scrambled for solutions, deciding to bring back the previous mission's director, Kim, whose expertise could be instrumental. Kim, initially resisting, ultimately agreed to help, particularly after discovering Hwang’s lineage linked back to the earlier mission.