The chapter opens with a flashback to the early days of Emeth's research. He explains that he and his father experimented with the creation of a queen, but they were unable to do so. Emeth explains that the insects bloom to attract them, which acts as a catalyst for seeds. When the queen is heard, the dormant gene for creating the queen will awaken, and the insects within will also awaken. The chapter ends with a description of ilie, who is 14 years old. She is dressed in her usual clothes, and she asks jin to teach her how to study.