In a meeting with the leader of Zirnitra, Gegriev, while Korovin reports the N Project is proceeding as planned, some government ministers call for Irina's immediate execution after the test flight. Gegriev is publicly ambivalent about the decision, but privately disagrees with wasting valuable manpower. Meanwhile, Irina's training continues, but her biggest weakness is her fear of heights, which prevents her from completing her parachute training. In order to solve this, Lev takes Irina on a plane flight, which serves to inspire her and helps alleviate her fears...