neuro-somatic-technology

The narrator meets Xuly Beth in a virtual reality environment called Hopcroft's Cockaigne, where they discuss the challenges of tracking a disruptive criminal known as the Kat. Xuly Beth offers a strategic insight that the Kat must rely on others to cause significant harm, suggesting a new investigative approach. The chapter ends with an intimate encounter between the two characters, highlighting the contrast between virtual and physical experiences.