Part 5/8:
The Race Against Time
As the research progresses, Frederic realizes the urgency of their goals, especially with competing laboratories making strides toward human trials. A conference paints an alarming picture of their competitors, urging Frederic and his team to develop tangible results quickly. The atmosphere in the lab grows tense as they scramble for breakthroughs.
A Leap of Faith
Amid the pressure, Christophine contemplates her role in supporting Frederic's dreams. Driven by admiration, she makes a drastic decision: injecting herself with the penguin genome and PPM, despite knowing the risks involved. Upon awakening in a containment chamber, Frederic welcomes her decision, though he still mispronounces her name, signifying his ongoing absent-mindedness.