With the cyberattack shaking public confidence, Yara proposes a drastic approach: decentralize the GTA's monitoring technology and place some control directly in local communities. This would empower local groups to handle their own systems, while the GTA acts more as a facilitator than an overseer.
Nyla is hesitant, fearing that relinquishing too much control could fragment their progress and leave vulnerabilities. But Yara argues that it's the only way to show the world they truly respect local autonomy.
"It's not just about power; it's about showing them you trust them," Yara says. After a tense deliberation, the GTA agrees to pilot the program in two major cities, allowing them to manage their own Vigil networks under GTA guidance.
The move draws mixed reactions, but it wins the respect of many Free Net sympathizers, who see it as a step toward genuine transparency.