mars-as-new-world

In this chapter, Akin awakens to find his house engulfed in flames caused by an attack from Neci and an accomplice. Despite his injuries and sensory limitations, Akin manages to survive with Gabe's help, healing Gabe's burns and lung damage. The chapter culminates in a tense confrontation with Gilbert Senn, who distrusts the idea of Mars as a refuge for humans, highlighting the conflict between those who cling to Earth and those who seek a new future.