The sky above the shattered Citadel still bled static, glowing with a chaotic mixture of corrupted code and real-world physics. Storms of fragmented memory drifted across the air like radioactive fog. The aftermath of the Godslayer Protocols' assault left cracks not just across the realm, but within Darius himself.
He stood on the peak of the Tower of Blackglass, his gaze scanning the horizon—searching. Not for enemies. Not for rebellion.
But for answers.
And finally, he heard it.
A soft chime.
Not from this world.
Not even from the Architect's domain.
It was older.
Deeper.
Source: Unknown
Location: Outside All Registered Realities
Signal Strength: Impossible
The coordinates burned themselves into Darius's mind—raw, searing code that screamed like truth in its purest form. Something had called him.
He didn't hesitate.
The Arrival: The Root Protocol
