Of course, Your Majesty! You're making history. Humankind has pursued immortality since ancient times. A successful experiment would be invaluable to future research.

"I'm honored to be a part of it," Rhea said, eager to begin.

Yasmin looked at her intently. "Are you sure it will work?"

Doubt had crept in over the past few days. Yasmin saw her own former excitement reflected in Rhea's eager expression; she remembered her own initial thrill. Yasmin had envisioned changing her destiny, becoming the greatest queen of Yudonia, perhaps even the world. However, repeated setbacks, the failure to even synthesize the drug, had eroded her confidence. Then Lily appeared, and Fred suggested a highly suitable body for a permanent transfer.

The idea of body swapping, though absurd and unsettling, held the allure of immortality. But much had transpired since then. Yasmin had transferred Fred and Nick to the facility over an hour ago, yet the procedure hadn't begun. This delay stemmed not only from less-than-ideal conditions but also from her own growing hesitation. Everyone—Lily, Dominic, Ross—objected, except for Fred, the experiment's originator. Even Rick's silence spoke volumes.

Should she proceed with something everyone opposed? Would she lose their support? While accustomed to a small circle of friends as queen, she didn't want to shrink it further.

"Of course it will, Your Majesty!" Rhea affirmed, her unwavering gaze mirroring Fred's. "However, failure is inherent to experimentation. Success often follows repeated setbacks. We mustn't abandon the endeavor."

Yasmin's eyes flickered. "Yes, how can I give up without trying?"

She had worked tirelessly, paying a significant price. Taking a deep breath, she resolved herself, looking at the doctors. "Let's begin."

Rhea's earlier suspicions were confirmed; Lily had indeed arrived on the floor. Instead of using the elevator or stairs, Lily entered through a window, descended two floors via the stairwell, and exited through another window. Agile and silent as a cat, she eluded both the guards and Rhea. Rhea followed, but Lily was already outside by the time Rhea reached the window.

Lily traversed a compressor, then turned and silently dropped to the ground. Despite a pregnancy-induced hiatus from kickboxing, her fundamental skills ensured a steady landing. She soon reached the floor.