Leo scrolled through the data, his voice strained. "It's… it's not about power, not in the conventional sense. It's about stability. About controlling human progress, ensuring it follows a predetermined path. They believe humanity, left unchecked, would destroy itself, or trigger a temporal anomaly that would attract something far worse than the Guardians. They see themselves as the true 'Keepers of Order.' They believe they are guiding humanity towards a 'stable future'."
Zayn felt a cold shiver run down his spine. "Guiding humanity? Or enslaving it? Removing free will under the guise of protection." He looked at Scarlett. "Your family believed they were stifling progress. Your grandfather saw them as a force against true innovation. This confirms it."
"They're a shadow government that
