In this deeply emotional chapter, the team struggles to rebuild the Mycelium Computer, only to discover that its mysterious power awakens when an underground cave system is unearthed. As the machine roars back to life, Declan is transported into a breathtaking simulation where he experiences the joys and heartbreaks of parenthood alongside Maddy. From a newborn’s first cry to the triumph of graduation, the simulation unveils a vivid, poignant life that blurs the line between reality and illusion. As Declan confronts the bittersweet beauty of what humanity has lost, a lingering mystery emerges—one that could hold the key to their fight for freedom.