Zane's investigation uncovers a dormant sleeper program embedded within Vigil's decentralized nodes. The program, designed to activate under specific conditions, could disrupt Vigil's communication networks and weaken its defenses from within.
Yara works with regional hubs to identify and neutralize the sleeper program, but the scale of the threat complicates the effort. Many nodes have unique configurations, requiring tailored solutions to ensure the program's complete removal.
As Vigil's teams race against time, Neo-Digitalists push for a more centralized approach to streamline the cleanup process. Vidal opposes the idea, warning that it risks undermining Vigil's decentralized principles. Nyla once again finds herself balancing conflicting ideologies while ensuring Vigil's integrity remains intact.