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The chapter opens with a poetic portrayal of Earth's night-time evolution, from its fiery origins to the modern era of human impact, highlighting the increasing brightness of the planet due to human activity and the looming environmental consequences. It then shifts focus to Crat, a courier working in a polluted oceanic environment near a floating town, who navigates the challenges of his hazardous underwater job while sensing an ominous threat signaled by unusual sounds and the behavior of dolphins. The narrative explores the tension between technological progress, environmental degradation, and the precarious survival of individuals within this speculative future.