In this chapter of a hardboiled sci-fi mystery, Uriel, a hermaphrodite police officer, with a distintctive Cockney accent, uncovers the truth about Valeria, the "Iron Widow." Valeria is revealed to be a robotic politician, programmed to unerringly serve the citizens, making her an ideal yet uncorruptible political figure. As the EU elections loom, with Europe represented by a flag of 39 stars, Uriel grapples with the ethical implications of Valeria's actions and the potential consequences of her winning the presidency. The chapter blends political intrigue with the complex interplay between human and artificial intelligence, culminating in a tense wait for the election results.