They arrived at dawn. Not dramatically. No grand entrance. Three figures simply existed where nothing had been before. Standing in Chen Group plaza. Waiting.
Chen Wei felt their presence immediately. Power beyond comprehension. Beyond transcendence. Beyond anything mortal or immortal. They were to him what he was to normal humans. Absolutely superior.
He descended from his office. Xiao Ru tried to follow. He stopped her. "Stay here. This is for me alone."
"But—"
"If they decide to erase me, I do not want you caught in the effect. Stay. Please."
She nodded reluctantly. Chen Wei walked to the plaza alone. Each step felt heavier. The Architects' presence was crushing. Reality itself bent around them.
He reached the plaza. Looked at them clearly. They appeared human. Sort of. Three figur
