Summary

In Chapter 5, the protagonist continues to reflect on the significant moment he had in the previous chapter. He clarifies that he cannot think of exactly where or when these memories took place. He believes that they might be a composite of memory and imagination. They are very clear and detailed. Daubenay refers the protagonist to a large company called Time Control, which is adept at helping clients with a wide variety of tasks. He protagonist meets with a Time Control representative named Nazrul Ram Vyas, and he explains what he wants to accomplish, but he does not explain exactly why. Vyas agrees to help the protagonist with his strange and ambitious project. The protagonist explains some of the specific requirements. The protagonist wants to purchase—or pay for the construction of—an apartment building that meets very specific requirements. The protagonist wishes to live...