With Vigil's core values secured, new possibilities emerge. Communities begin exploring uses for Vigil beyond security—public health monitoring, education systems, and economic support. Zane proposes an open-access digital education platform, envisioning a way for Vigil to support universal education, especially in underserved regions.
The GTA's digital frontier project gains rapid support, but critics worry about unintended consequences, arguing that too much integration could lead back to centralization. Nyla and the council agree to proceed with caution, expanding Vigil's uses incrementally and with heavy public oversight.
In an initial trial, Vigil's educational platform is launched in remote areas with limited access to schools. Feedback is positive, and success stories flow in, but Nyla knows the balance of control and freedom will always be a delicate one. She sees Vigil not only as a system but as a guidepost for ethical progress.