Summary

In Chapter 19, Lieutenant Hyosu sent Sujin and Min to the bridge to become familiar with the operations there. Min is relieved that Captain Hwan is not present. They are assigned to Navigation and discuss potential problems, such as the maintenance that cannot be carried out while they are Gating. Min feels that the Gating time would have been the only time the crew was too busy to notice Jun and the others leaving the ship, but it would have been impossible for them to leave while the Pale Lightning was in the Gate. She also wonders why Captain Hwan did not pursue the shuttle. She has trouble concentrating on the lesson.

In Chapter 20, Min feels she must get into the captain's office. She manages to pass by several times, looking for a way in. The office requires a code and a fingerprint. Min...