Amid Vigil's successes, Zane discovers troubling signs of a shadow network operating within Vigil's systems. Encrypted data flows and hidden protocols suggest the existence of an underground faction using Vigil's infrastructure for illegal activities. Initial investigations point to remnants of Codex, now fragmented and working in secret.
The Guardians mobilize a task force to trace the shadow network's origins. Zane collaborates with local tech hubs to monitor unusual activity, uncovering a network of hidden nodes funneling funds and data for unauthorized purposes. The discovery sends shockwaves through the GTA, reigniting concerns about Vigil's vulnerability.
Nyla orders a full-scale investigation, knowing that this new threat could undermine everything Vigil represents. The task force works tirelessly, but the shadow network proves elusive, adapting its methods faster than they can counter.