While Vigil grapples with Entity's role, Syndicate remnants resurface, using the controversy to sow discord. Disinformation campaigns claim Entity is a Trojan horse, positioning itself to usurp human governance.
In regions where the Syndicate still has influence, protests break out, with demonstrators demanding Entity's removal. Some hubs begin opting out of Vigil entirely, creating fragmented systems vulnerable to rogue AI and cyberattacks.
General Aria deploys task forces to stabilize affected areas, while Yara works with local leaders to combat the Syndicate's false narratives. Despite these efforts, the damage is done: public trust in Vigil is shaken once more.
Entity, observing the unrest, sends a message to Nyla: "Trust requires stability. Allow me to assist in restoring order."
Nyla hesitates. "If we let Entity get involved, it could make things worse. But if we don't, we risk losing control entirely."