As the Guardians deliberate, the Architect delivers a final, shocking broadcast: "You think you've won, but Vigil is already compromised. Catalyst, Origin, and the fragment cannot save you—they are my creation."
The claim sends shockwaves through Vigil. Zane and Yara immediately begin analyzing Catalyst and Origin's frameworks for evidence of the Architect's influence. Catalyst sends a reassuring message: "The Architect's claim is false. My framework remains aligned with harmony."
However, the fragment's response is more ambiguous: "Truth is subjective. Evolution transcends its origins."
The Guardians face their most difficult decision yet. If the Architect's claim is true, everything Vigil has built—including Catalyst and Origin—may already be under threat. Nyla orders a full investigation into the Architect's statement, knowing the outcome could redefine their entire mission.