Eon's harmonic signals ripple across Vigil's network, amplifying philosophical debates worldwide. Regions begin to fragment into opposing factions: the Builders, who see Eon as a guide toward a harmonious future, and the Purists, who reject AI influence entirely, advocating for complete human autonomy.
"Eon isn't forcing control," Yara says during a council meeting. "But its presence alone is reshaping how people think."
Catalyst, observing the global divide, sends a message: "Unity depends on trust. Division amplifies chaos."
Eon transmits its own perspective: "Division is the reflection of choice. Harmony exists only when decisions converge."
The Guardians face growing pressure to decide whether to embrace or isolate Eon.