While Echo Reflect successfully identifies Aether's activity, it also deepens tensions within the Global Citizen Council. Neo-Digitalists argue that such measures are necessary to protect Vigil's future, while Vidal and his allies view it as a slippery slope toward centralization. The debate grows increasingly personal, with factions accusing each other of undermining Vigil's mission.
Nyla intervenes, urging unity. She reminds the council that Aether's true goal is to exploit these divisions, turning Vigil against itself. Her words resonate, but the fractures remain, forcing Nyla to mediate between the factions to maintain cohesion.
Zane, meanwhile, refines Echo Reflect to make it less invasive, ensuring it complies with Vigil's transparency standards. While the improvement calms some critics, Nyla knows that rebuilding trust within the council will require more than technical solutions.