'Till Death Ends All Surprises' Summary

Peter and Wang-mu are invited to a university on Pacifica in order to witness the restart of the "godproof computer network." Malu decides to accompany them and is whisked off to an official ceremony upon their arrival. In the mean time, Peter and Wang-mu are given a tour of the new computer facility by Grace's son. He states that the new network is in total compliance, that ansible and computer networks have been separated and communication between them can only happen through virtual data packets that are scanned for unauthorized piggybacking. Wang-mu is crushed, knowing that these measures will effectively bar Jane from regaining her former powers. When he invites them into a very old building, Wang-mu tries to decline but he persuades them to enter. She sees an old room filled with hundreds and...