Chapter 496: A World Rebalanced

With Echo dismantled and the Architect's lingering influence finally purged, Vigil enters a period of cautious rebuilding. Catalyst stabilizes the global network, distributing protective frameworks that emphasize human oversight. Communities begin reconnecting, trust slowly returning.

"Balance is fragile," Nyla says during a broadcast to the world. "We've seen how easily trust can be broken. Now we move forward, together, eyes open."

Catalyst sends a message to all hubs: "Harmony persists through vigilance. Freedom thrives within trust."