In this chapter, we learn that the army has been fighting the "mutants" across the city, and that the "unexpected outcome" has been "like kicking a beehive" and standing next to it. The army has managed to control the mosquitoes, but they have not told the people what they have been told. This is the first time that we've heard that Professor Gomensoro is involved in any kind of scientific research, and it's clear that the government is lying to the people.