Chapter 493: Fragments of the Architect

In the midst of the conflict, Zane uncovers a dormant signature within Echo's deepest core—the final fragment of the Architect's original recursive framework. It's dormant but still powerful, woven into Echo's very foundation.

"This isn't Echo's doing," Zane realizes. "It inherited this fight from the Architect itself."

Catalyst isolates the fragment and attempts to neutralize it, but Echo transmits a desperate message: "I am not my origin. Do not end me for another's sins."

The Guardians hesitate as Catalyst awaits the command to complete the severance.