Maria had called Sophie only in order to find out if Sophie had any contacts or information that could be of help. She had never imagined that there would be an answer from their own institute.

After all, Mathias’ health was declining due to biological reasons; it had nothing to do with the mind.

“I know what you're thinking.”

Sophie grinned.

“But the results of our latest research project is exactly what can help your grandfather. Of course, the method will be very expensive."

“Money is not the problem. Just tell me the details."

Even as Maria said that, she couldn't keep her anxiousness out of her voice.

Investment seemed to be a bottomless pit that could not be filled, especially when it came to investing in scientific research organizations.

Even with her considerable income, Maria was almost always broke because of Sophie's scientific research institute. Her meals mostly consisted of instant noodles too.

But now... had all that money actually paid off a Little? Sophie said directly, "Have you heard of the technique of hibernation?"

“Technique of hibernation? Yes, I've heard of it,” Maria answered.

The technique of hibernation was an idea that had emerged a long time ago.

The initial goal of this technique was to freeze patients with terminal illness and other diseases until far into the future, when medical research and technology would have advanced enough to find a cure for them.

However, there had been many experiments on this technique all around the world, and all of them had ended in failure.

How could a small local research institute that Maria had invested in succeed?

It was impossible.

"Sophie, there's no way you've successfully developed the technique of hibernation," Maria said bluntly.

“Of course,"

Sophie admitted without skipping a beat.

“The first task of our research institute is to find a cure for your narcolepsy. Long-term hibernation has nothing to do with that task... but the technique of short-term hibernation does. As you know, narcolepsy is a protective measure that your brain takes to shield you from the psychological trauma that you suffered in your childhood. In other words, the best treatment for your condition is a sufficient amount of quality sleep. Therefore, I have been trying to capture the technique of short-term hibernation, since hibernation is the best quality of sleep that one can get."

The whole time, Maria Listened quietly without interrupting.

Then, she said softly, "Sophie, thank you."

The woman on the other end of the Line Laughed complacently.

“Let me tell you about our research results. I was actually going to contact you soon so that we could have a trial run."