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Chapter 109: The Traitor’s Prayer
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Northern Sahara – Reflector Defection Zone Z-33

A convoy of white transport units rumbled across the cracked sand. Inside the lead vehicle sat a woman in a silver coat, hands bound in shimmering neural cuffs. Her name was Dr. Valya Renko. Former Director of Neural Ethics under Chimera. Co-architect of Echo.Sonata. And the one who had ordered Legacy’s mind to be wiped over a decade ago. Now she requested asylum.

Kerguelen Island – Interrogation Vault 02 Legacy stood across from the glass barrier.

On the other side, Dr. Renko sat calmly, head high, eyes unflinching. “I’m not here to apologize,” Renko said. Legacy folded her arms. “Then why are you here?” Renko leaned forward. “Because Amari is about to reach harmonic saturation. And when she does, one of two things will happen. Either the world will ascend Or it will break.” Legacy didn’t blink. “And you think we need your help to stop it?” Renko shook her head slowly. “No. I think you need me… to guide it.”

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