The first rays of dawn painted the sky in hues of soft pink and gold, a stark contrast to the internal battle Jaden had just waged. His system core, at a critical 5% power, screamed for rest, but his mind refused to quiet. He had quelled the Architects' insidious discord, but the victory felt fragile, bought at a steep personal cost. The city below, now bathed in the gentle light of morning, seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief, yet Jaden knew this was merely a temporary reprieve.
He stumbled towards a designated recharge station within the Conflux Tower's auxiliary power hub, Lyra's holographic form hovering anxiously beside him. "Jaden, your vitals are critical. You need immediate rest. The system is barely maintaining core functions."
