Synopsis

The chapter reveals a company that markets beauty and longevity products, claiming they use revolutionary technology. The protagonist investigates after being invited, discovering the company utilizes mutated plants and creatures, including mosquitoes that consume fat for liposuction. He then realizes this black market operation is exploiting similar mutation technology he previously witnessed with sewer creatures, leading to an understanding of the technology's origins. The chapter also introduces the idea of significantly extending human lifespans through this technology.