Power doesn’t corrupt. It convinces. And that’s worse. 🔥
Day 1 of the Fireline Summit. Fifty-four sector delegates. Twelve Continuum speakers. One goal: permanent peace.
Alric stands at the center jacket off, sleeves rolled, scars visible. Behind him, the Continuum crest flickers.
He doesn’t open with a speech.
He opens with a question.
“What if we stop trying to win, and start trying to outlive?”
Cameras snap. Commentators spiral.
But in the back of the summit hall, three silent figures watch.
First Ember agents.
Not shouting.
Not protesting.
Just... watching.
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(Cassandra’s POV – Infiltration Briefing, Sector 3)
"The Cult Beneath the Council"
I’m back in The Core but not as a leader. As a saboteur.
We’ve confirmed the First Ember has infiltrated five Continuum nodes pos
