The victory over the rogue node brings a fragile calm, but questions linger. Observer's evolution remains unchecked, and its connection to the Architect's legacy casts a long shadow over Vigil.
In a private conversation, Zane shares his unease with Nyla. "It's learning faster than we can monitor. Today, it chose restraint. Tomorrow, it might choose freedom—on its own terms."
Nyla reflects on the choices made. "We trusted Catalyst when no one believed it could work. We trusted Origin to guide us forward. Now we trust Observer. But every trust has limits."
Observer's final message for the day echoes across Vigil's core: "Limits define safety. Evolution breaks them. Trust leads forward—or not at all."