Although Kross is in custody, her message continues to resonate across hidden forums and encrypted channels. Aether's remnants use her words to spread propaganda, painting Vigil as a tool for control rather than freedom. The Technoskeptics and other factions see this as validation for their concerns, further splintering public opinion.
Nyla and the Guardians launch an initiative called Operation Clarity, a public education campaign to counter misinformation about Vigil. The campaign highlights Vigil's decentralized model and showcases real stories from communities that have benefited from its systems.
While Operation Clarity wins back some trust, pockets of resistance grow louder. Zane warns that Aether's ideology, now untethered from leadership, could become even harder to combat.