The incident dubbed "Eye in the Sky" has ignited a global firestorm of fear and unrest. Its ripple effects have triggered a wide array of responses, ranging from religious cults hailing San-ti as their salvation to ordinary folk protesting indignantly that they are not mere insects in someone's grand scheme. Wenjie remains steadfast in her silence, refusing to divulge any details of her mysterious plan to Da Shi.
Frustrated, the detective brings Jin into the fold, hoping she can coax Wenjie to speak. After a tense confrontation, Wenjie finally concedes, admitting her unwavering belief that "they must forge a new world." This confession stirs a fury within Jin, who had held Wenjie in high esteem as a brilliant physicist.
Thomas, sensing the gravity of the situation, resolves to assemble the world's foremost minds to devise a defense strategy against the San-ti. He dreams of probing their enemy fleet and replicating the San-ti's manipulation of Sophons against them. However, contrary to his expectations, the assembled scientists deem such an endeavor nearly impossible to achieve in the limited time available.
Undaunted, Thomas turns to Jin, pleading with her to see the urgency of their situation. Jin proposes a daring plan to accelerate a probe to a speed that would allow it to reach the San-Ti fleet. Other scientists, cautious and skeptical, argue that they should exercise patience rather than rush into Jin's ambitious scheme. But Thomas is determined to press ahead.
Raj secures a spot on this intrepid space fleet, eager to contribute to the defense effort. Auggie, however, is skeptical of Thomas' hasty approach and warns Jin that their endeavors could be a ticking time bomb leading to disastrous consequences. In the end, Auggie decides not to lend her support to Jin's plan.
Later, Jin learns that Thomas has an even more daring plan in mind—sending a human being to infiltrate the San-Ti fleet and uncover their secrets. The stakes have never been higher, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
